Consumer product recalls
12725 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.
- 2004-07-15CPSCJo-Ann Stores Inc., of Hudson, OhioCPSC, Jo-Ann Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Bamboo Torches
The plastic oil canister can melt when the torch is in use, posing a fire hazard.
- 2004-07-15CPSCSnow Peak USA, Inc., of Clackamas, Ore.CPSC, Snow Peak USA, Inc., Announce Recall of Gas Camping Stoves to Replace Pumps
Plastic parts in the pump connected to the camping stove can crack or become dislodged. When exposed to extreme temperature change, the blue plastic shrinks around the aluminum parts and has been observed to crack the outer plastic housing. The air tube on some of the pumps can become unglued and dislodged. Both of these failures can permit gas to leak.
- 2004-07-15CPSCTarget Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Summerville™ Toy Truck Sets
Components on the trucks could detach, posing a choking and sharp point hazard to young children.
- 2004-07-14CPSCNETGEAR Inc., of Santa Clara, Calif.CPSC, NETGEAR Inc. Announce Recall of Wall Plug Ethernet Bridges
The plastic housing on these units can detach, posing a shock hazard.
- 2004-07-14CPSCGeorgia Boot, of Franklin, Tenn.CPSC, Georgia Boot Announce Recall of Steel Toe Boots
The boots may have been mislabeled to indicate that they are resistant to electrical current, which is incorrect. This may result in a serious shock or electrocution to consumers.
- 2004-07-13CPSCGraco Children's Products, of Exton, Pa.CPSC, Graco Children's Products Announce Recall of Travel Lite™ Swings
The swing's carrying handle can fail to stay in place properly and drop or be pushed down, hitting a child in the head. Additionally, the 3-point seatbelt can fail to prevent a child from leaning forward or to either side, posing a risk that the child can fall forward and strike his/her head on the floor or the swing's frame.
- 2004-07-13CPSCElkay Manufacturing Company, of Oak Brook, Ill.CPSC, Elkay Manufacturing Co. Announce Recall of Bottled Water Coolers
These electric water coolers can overheat and present a fire hazard.
- 2004-07-12NHTSA-EquipmentTRW OCCUPANT SAFETY SYSTEMSTRW OCCUPANT SAFETY SYSTEMS — TRW/FMVSS 209/SEAT BELT/NO LOCK CONDITION
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT, WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
- 2004-07-12CPSCPlayworld Systems Inc., of Lewisburg, Pa.CPSC, Playworld Systems Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Swing Sets
The weld between the side arch support and the top rail can fail. If that happens, the swings can collapse, causing children on the swings to fall and be injured by the falling top rail.
- 2004-07-08CPSCA & A Global Industries, Inc., of Cockeysville, Md.CPSC Announces Recall of Metal Toy Jewelry Sold in Vending Machines Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated
CPSC has determined that some of this toy jewelry contains dangerous levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning to children. Young children sometimes mouth or swallow items like these, and lead can leach from the jewelry into the child's body. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
- 2004-07-06NHTSA-EquipmentBig Dog Motorcycles, LLCBig Dog Motorcycles, LLC — BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES/SISSY BARS AND STRUTS BREAK
UNDER HEAVY LOADING, THIS COULD CAUSE THE BOLT OR SISSY BAR TO BREAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
- 2004-07-06CPSCEuroflex Americas Inc., of New York, N.Y.CPSC, Euroflex Americas Inc., and QVC Announce Recall of Steam Cleaners
Some of the attachments are missing an "O" ring in the handle, allowing hot steam and water to escape, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2004-07-06CPSCJSF Manufacturing Inc., of Hazelnut, Ga.CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Announce Recall of Ratchet Winch Kits, Sold as Accessory for Snowmobiles
When the ratchet winch, or hook, is under tension, it can detach and be projected, posing a risk of serious injury or death to user or bystander.
- 2004-07-06CPSCRivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc., of Cumberland, Wis.CPSC, Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. Announce Recall of Tree Stands
If the strap mounting bracket loosens or rotates, the strap hook can release, causing the tree stand to detach from the tree. If this occurs, the consumer could fall to the ground.
- 2004-07-02NHTSA-EquipmentOPTRONICS PRODUCTS COMPANYOPTRONICS PRODUCTS COMPANY — OPTRONINC/FMVSS 108/TRAILER LIGHT KIT
- 2004-07-01CPSCDell Inc., of Round Rock, TexasCPSC, Dell Inc. Announce Recall of Power Adapters for Notebook Computers
Using power cords not intended for these adapters can pose a shock hazard.
- 2004-06-29CPSCEcho Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill.CPSC, Echo Inc. Announce Recall of Gas-Powered Hand Tools
The fuel lines on these tools can develop an "alligator surface" appearance, which could develop into a condition that will allow leakage of gasoline and fuel vapor, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2004-06-25CPSCAmerican Promotional Events Inc., of Florence, Ala.CPSC, American Promotional Events Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks
These fireworks could have a defective fuse that can fail to ignite the device. Consumers who attempt to re-light the fuse could suffer serious injury. CPSC advises consumers never to re-light any fireworks that do not ignite after the first attempt.
- 2004-06-24CPSCVerizon Wireless of Bedminster, N.J.CPSC, Verizon Wireless Announce Recall of Counterfeit Cell Phone Batteries
Some LG-branded TM-510 batteries may be counterfeit and susceptible to overcharging, especially if used with a non-LG charger. LG Infocomm U.S.A. Inc. states that these are counterfeit LG-branded batteries, which do not contain a safety device in the circuitry, to prevent overcharging. In turn, the counterfeit batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to users.
- 2004-06-23CPSCO. Ames, a predecessor company of Ames True Temper Inc., of Camp Hill, Pa.CPSC, Ames True Temper Re-Announce Recall of Wheelbarrows - Company Offering Gardening Tool Gift to Consumers with Repair
The plastic wheel assemblies on these wheelbarrows can break when the tires are being inflated. This can result in plastic pieces exploding from the rims of the wheels, possibly hitting nearby consumers and causing lacerations and other injuries.
- 2004-06-23CPSCDorel Juvenile Group USA, of Columbus, Ind.CPSC, Dorel Juvenile Group USA Announce Recall to Inspect and Replace COSCO® "Rock 'N Roller" Baby Strollers
If the stop pins are bent or missing or the seat is not fully attached, the seat can partially detach from the frame during use and the infant occupant can be injured in a fall.
- 2004-06-22CPSCLakeshore Learning Materials, of Carson, Calif.CPSC, Lakeshore Learning Materials Announce Recall of Doll Sets
The head and boot of the dolls can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2004-06-22CPSCKmart Corporation, of Troy, Mich.CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Girls' Rompers
The crocheted cherry-shape tassels and plastic buttons may pull off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2004-06-22CPSCSamara Brothers Inc., of Edison, N.J.CPSC, Samara Brothers Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Swimsuit Cover-ups
The zipper-pull on the cover-up can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2004-06-18NHTSA-EquipmentHAFENDORFER MACHINE, INC.HAFENDORFER MACHINE, INC. — HAFENDORFER/TAILGATE ASSIST LIFTING DEVICE
IT IS POSSIBLE THAT WHILE THE CABLE BECOMES LOOSE, IT CAN SNAP BACK AND POSSIBLY HIT THE PERSON STANDING NEAR IT AND/OR THE TRAILER TAILGATE CAN DROP ON SOMEONE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES.
- 2004-06-17NHTSA-EquipmentCOUPLED PRODUCTS, INC.COUPLED PRODUCTS, INC. — COUPLED PRODUCTS/DANA/FMVSS 106/BRAKE HOSES
- 2004-06-17CPSCGapKids, of San Francisco, Calif.CPSC, GapKids Announce Recall of Girls' Straw Cowboy Hats
The straw hat is constructed using a thin wire within a seam. The tip of the wire can break free from the seam, posing a laceration hazard.
- 2004-06-16NHTSA-EquipmentKWIKEE PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.KWIKEE PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC. — KWIKEE/HYDRAULIC JACKS/LOOSE FOOTPADS
USING THE JACK WITHOUT THE FOOTPAD COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OR OTHERS.
- 2004-06-16CPSCHuffy Bicycle Company, of Springboro, OhioCPSC, Huffy Bicycle Company Announce Recall of "Cranbrook" Bicycles Sold at Wal-Mart
The handlebar could unexpectedly loosen, causing the rider to lose control of bicycle.
- 2004-06-16CPSCElectro-Heat Inc., of Allegan, Mich.CPSC, Carrier Commercial Refrigeration, Inc. Announce Recall of Grocery Frozen Food Case Heaters
Moisture building up pressure inside the defrost heater can cause it to forcefully eject from the frozen food case, possibly injuring bystanders.
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