Consumer product recalls
12831 federal recalls on file. Federal recalls for everyday household products — appliances, electronics, furniture, tools, sporting goods. Sourced from the CPSC and translated into plain English.
- 2004-11-16CPSCThe Nautilus Group, of Vancouver, Wash.CPSC, The Nautilus Group Announce Recall to Repair Bowflex Power Pro and Ultimate Fitness Machines
The seat pin on the Power Pro with "Lat Tower" and Ultimate models can break or become disengaged, allowing the seat to move suddenly. Also, the incline support bracket on the Power Pro without a "Lat Tower" can break, allowing the incline bench to move suddenly. Both hazards pose a fall risk to the user.
- 2004-11-15CPSCThe Unitary Products Group (UPG) of York International Corp., of York, Pa.CPSC, York International Announce Recall of Gas Furnaces
These furnaces can overheat, causing heat-exchanger cracking, burn-through and, in extreme cases, furnace wrapper burn-through. This can lead to heating and possible burning of the drywall and other combustibles adjacent to the furnace, which poses a fire and smoke hazard to consumers.
- 2004-11-15CPSCRobert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mt. Prospect, Ill.CPSC, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels
These abrasive cut-off wheels do not have correct speed rating labels. If used at the labeled speed rating, the wheels can burst, causing possible injury to user and bystanders.
- 2004-11-15CPSCShanghai MeiHao Electric Co. Ltd., of Shanghai, ChinaCPSC, RMM Corporation Announce Recall of BLACK CAT® Electric Pressure Washers
The electric motor in the pressure washer can overheat and melt the housing, possibly igniting nearby flammable materials or exposing live electrical parts.
- 2004-11-10CPSCStack-On Products Company, Wauconda, ILCPSC, Stack-On Products Co., Inc. Announce Recall of Stack-On Strong Box Safes
These safes can be opened without the use of a combination by jiggling with the door knob. This could allow unauthorized access to a handgun and the potential for serious injury.
- 2004-11-10CPSCCFM Corporation, of Mississauga, Ontario, CanadaCPSC, CFM Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Vermont Castings Five-Burner Barbeque Grills
Gas leak and fire hazard. The burner tubes may not fit fully into the gas valves. If a consumer pulls on the console, the metal may flex and the gas valves may disconnect from the burners, releasing gas and creating a fire risk that could cause injury and property damage.
- 2004-11-09CPSCDeere & Company, of Moline, Ill.CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Gator HPX Utility Vehicles
Loss of brake system pressure can decrease the effectiveness of the brakes.
- 2004-11-09CPSCBlack Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, UtahCPSC, Black Diamond Equipment Announce Recall of Headlamp Batteries
The headlamp battery may overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to users.
- 2004-11-09CPSCBilt-Safe Technologies Inc., of Erwin, Tenn.CPSC, Bilt-Safe Technologies Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
When the temperature controller on the blanket is reset multiple times or the blanket is folded or covered with additional blankets, the blanket can overheat. This can result in smoldering and melting, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2004-11-09CPSCAloha Housewares Inc., of Arlington, TexasCPSC, Aloha Housewares Inc. Announce Voluntary Recall of Radiant Heaters
Recessed thermal protector may cause a fire hazard if heater is left on, while covered by a blanket or similar item.
- 2004-11-09CPSCGeneral Binding Corp., ("GBC") of Northbrook, Ill.CPSC, General Binding Corp. Announce Recall of Pouch Laminators
Improper wiring at the heating coil could cause the pouch laminators to overheat and become a fire hazard.
- 2004-11-08CPSCAnswer Products, Inc., of Valencia, CACPSC, Answer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Suspension Forks
The top of the Manitou bicycle suspension fork, when fully compressed, may contact the front tire, resulting in a loss of control of the bicycle and presenting a fall hazard to a bicyclist.
- 2004-11-05CPSCCannondale Bicycle Corp., of Bethel, Conn.CPSC, Cannondale Bicycle Corp. Announce Recall of Certain Quick-Release Handlebar Bags
The plastic, handlebar-mounted, quick-release bags can fall off the bicycle while it is being ridden, causing the rider to crash.
- 2004-11-04CPSCCordelia Lighting, of Rancho Dominguez, Calif.CPSC, Cordelia Lighting Announce Recall of Hampton Bay® Light Fixtures Sold at Expo Design Centers
The decorative metal rings on the ends of the lamp fixtures can detach. Consumers could suffer minor burns if they touch the hot rings.
- 2004-11-04CPSCThe Valvoline Company, a Division of Ashland Inc., of Lexington, Ky.CPSC, Valvoline Announce Recall of Brake Cleaner and Brake Parts Cleaner
The affected aerosol cans contain a defective spray valve that might stick when depressed, possibly emptying the can's flammable contents.
- 2004-11-04CPSCPetit Bateau, of Millburn, N.J.CPSC, Petit Bateau Announce Recall of Children's Bathrobes
These robes fail to meet the children's sleepwear flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injury to children, due to the possible ignition of the garment.
- 2004-11-03CPSCSchneider Electric North American Division, of Palatine, Ill.CPSC, Schneider Electric North American Division Announce Recall of AFCIs
An AFCI is an electrical circuit protection device (circuit breaker) that detects electrical arcs from cracked, broken or damaged electrical insulation and shuts off power to the circuit before the arcing leads to a fire. An electronic component failure inside the AFCIs can cause the devices to not detect an electrical arc. Although the AFCIs will function as regular circuit breakers, they may not detect an arc fault, posing a safety risk to consumers.
- 2004-11-03CPSCadidas America Inc., of Portland, Ore.CPSC, adidas America Inc. Announce Recall of Basketball Shoes
A portion of the sole of the heel can separate or tear during use, which can result in injuries.
- 2004-11-03NHTSA-EquipmentMeritor, Inc.Meritor, Inc. — ARVINMERITOR/PUROLATOR FUEL FILTERS
ENGINE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2004-11-02CPSCQuality Bicycle Products, Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.CPSC, Quality Bicycle Products Announce Recall of Bicycle Forks
The steering tube on the bicycle fork can crack or break, causing a sudden loss of steering control and causing a fall hazard to bicyclists.
- 2004-11-01CPSCRobertshaw Controls Company of Long Beach, CaliforniaCPSC, Robertshaw Controls Company Announce Recall of TS-11 Thermal Safety Control Gas Valves
If the pilot light goes out, the gas valve can stick in an open position, permitting gas to continue to flow. This can result in a gas explosion and fire, which could result in severe personal injury or property damage.
- 2004-10-29NHTSA-EquipmentGenera CorporationGenera Corporation — GENERA/FMVSS 108/MISALIGNED HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY
THIS NONCOMPLIANCE COULD AFFECT THE VISABILITY OF THE DRIVER AND ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2004-10-28CPSCHecmma Group, of El Paso, TexasCPSC, Kyocera Wireless Corp. Announce Recall of Cell Phone Batteries
Some of the cell phone batteries supplied by the battery manufacturer may be counterfeit. This can cause the batteries to short-circuit, overheat and pose burn hazard to consumers.
- 2004-10-26CPSCRio Brands, of Philadelphia, Pa.CPSC, Rio Brands Announce Recall of Folding Lawn Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart
The chair arms can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2004-10-21CPSCPolaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn.CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of RANGER 4x4 Utility Vehicles
The lower steering shaft assembly may have a missing or misplaced weld that connects the steering wheel to the steering gear box assembly. If a weld is missing or misplaced, the lower steering shaft assembly could fail, causing the operator to lose control of the vehicle.
- 2004-10-21CPSCInternational Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.CPSC, International Playthings, Inc. Announce Recall of Rattles
The spiral section of the rattle can come apart, releasing small balls inside. This can pose a choking hazard to young children.
- 2004-10-21CPSCNexgrill Industries Inc., of Walnut, Calif.CPSC, Nexgrill Industries Announce Recall of Gas Grills to Replace Gas Pressure Regulator (On/Off Gauge)
As consumers adjust the gas pressure regulator (on/off gauge) leading to the propane cylinder, the label on the valve can become positioned in such a manner that it is difficult to read. This can cause consumers to inadvertently leave the gas valve on, posing a fire hazard.
- 2004-10-21CPSCTai Tung International, Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.CPSC, Tai Tung International Recall Car and Washing Machine Toys
The multicolored beads inside the toys can become accessible to children, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2004-10-20CPSCChris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd., of New York, N.Y.CPSC, Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd. Announce Recall of Mattress Pads
These mattress pads fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability, under the Flammable Fabrics Act. They pose a serious risk of burn injury or death to consumers, if exposed to smoldering or burning cigarettes.
- 2004-10-20CPSCZippo Manufacturing Company, of Bradford, Pa.CPSC, Zippo Announce Recall of Multi-Purpose Utility Lighters
The utility lighters may spill fuel from the nozzle when first used, causing a potential fire hazard, through a secondary source of ignition.
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