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.
- 2004-09-22CPSCBombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Valcourt, Quebec, CanadaCPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., and Deere & Company Announce Recall of ATVs
Front brake hose can be pulled out of its retaining brackets on either side of the ATV by foreign objects. This can cause the brake hose to wear by rubbing on the inner wheel or shock absorber spring seat, ultimately causing a brake fluid leak, resulting in a complete loss of front braking capacity. This can lead to an increase in the braking distance and possible collision with bystanders, fixed objects, or other vehicles, causing serious injury or death.
- 2004-09-22CPSCKanaan Co., Ltd., of Seoul, KoreaCPSC, Eddie Bauer Announce Recall of Ebtek Brand Backpacks with Stools
The stool could collapse and cause the person using the stool to fall. The stool does not meet the firm's strength requirements.
- 2004-09-22CPSCPerformance Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C.CPSC, Performance Inc. and Supergo Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebars
The handlebars can develop cracks that may not be visible, which can cause the handlebar to break without warning, resulting in serious injury or death.
- 2004-09-21CPSCDMM Engineering, of Gwynedd, U.K.CPSC, Wild Country Ltd. Announce Recall of Helium Carabiners
The carabiner gate may come open under a heavy load, which will significantly reduce the strength of the carabiner. The carabiner could break if the climber falls, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the climber.
- 2004-09-21CPSCGruga U.S.A., dba Novimex Fashion Ltd., of City of Industry, Calif.CPSC, Gruga U.S.A. Announce Recall to Repair Office Chairs Sold At Staples Stores
The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user.
- 2004-09-20NHTSA-EquipmentSMARTIRE SYSTEMS, INC.SMARTIRE SYSTEMS, INC. — SMARTIRE/TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR/TRANSMITTER
SAFE VEHICLE OPERATION MAY BE AFFECTED, WHICH MAY LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY.
- 2004-09-20CPSCReebok International Ltd., of Canton, Mass.CPSC, Reebok International Announce Recall of Toddler's Athletic Shoes
The I-3 logo-tag on the tongue of the shoe can be peeled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2004-09-17NHTSA-EquipmentTerex South Dakota, Inc.Terex South Dakota, Inc. — TEREX/AERIAL DEVICES
FAILURE OF THE WELD MAY CAUSE THE PLATFORM TO UPSET DURING USE AND CAUSE THE OCCUPANT TO BE EJECTED. THIS CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
- 2004-09-17CPSCIMI Cornelius, of Anoka, Minn.CPSC, IMI Cornelius Announce Recall to Repair Frozen Carbonate Drink Dispensers
The motor drive can overheat and cause the liquid contents to become hot. If this happens, the dispenser's nozzle can break and expose consumers to the hot liquid, posing a risk of burns.
- 2004-09-16NHTSA-EquipmentMeritor, Inc.Meritor, Inc. — ARVINMERITOR/INTERNATIONAL/TIE ROD ARMS/STEERING
SHOULD A FATIGUE FAILURE OCCUR OF THE TIE ROD ARM, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR CAN LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2004-09-16CPSCArctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of Certain 2004 Snowmobiles
The red plastic skis used on certain 2004 Firecat and Sabercat snowmobiles could crack or break as a result of off-season exposure to ultraviolet sunlight. Ski failure could lead to loss of control, that could result in severe injury or death.
- 2004-09-15CPSCNCR Corp., of Dayton, OhioCPSC, NCR Corp. Announce Recall of NCR Universal Inkjet Refill Kits
The product does not have required child-resistant packaging or required warning labels. The product contains ethylene glycol, posing an ingestion hazard to young children.
- 2004-09-14NHTSA-EquipmentEaton CorporationEaton Corporation — EATON HYDRAULICS/NABI/LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIS
LOSS OF POWER ASSIST COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2004-09-14CPSCPolaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of ATVs
The front brake lines can crack and leak brake fluid, possibly resulting in loss of braking capability. This could result in severe injury or death.
- 2004-09-14CPSCBaby Swede, LLC, of Cleveland, OHCPSC, Baby Swede, LLC Announce Recall to Repair "Baby Björn" Infant Carriers
The back support buckle can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
- 2004-09-09NHTSA-EquipmentRODIA HELMET MANUFACTURERODIA HELMET MANUFACTURE — RODIA/MOTORCYCLE HELMETS/FMVSS 218/LINER DENSITY
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WEARER MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2004-09-09CPSCSuzuki Motor Corporation of Brea, Calif.CPSC, Suzuki Announce Recall of Four-Wheel Drive Eiger ATVs
Mislocated welds securing the upper front suspension arm mounting brackets to the frame. The mounting bracket could break off during riding, reducing rider control and resulting in loss of control of the ATV. Loss of control could result in a crash and severe personal injury or death.
- 2004-09-09CPSCHasbro Inc., of Pawtucket, R.I.CPSC, Hasbro Inc. Announce Recall of Monster Rockets
The cap on the water tank can unexpectedly and forcibly project off when it is quickly unscrewed from the tank, posing a risk of impact injuries to users or bystanders. In addition, the rocket's tail can strike a user or bystander on descent, if the rocket is not fully launched, posing a risk of injury.
- 2004-09-08NHTSA-EquipmentRODIA HELMET MANUFACTURERODIA HELMET MANUFACTURE — RODIA/FMVSS 218/CHIN STRAP STITCHING
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE STRAP CAN RIP LEAVING THE WEARER UNPROTECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH.
- 2004-09-08NHTSA-EquipmentReading Truck Group LLCReading Truck Group LLC — READING/TAILGATE CABLE BREAKS
SHOULD THE TAILGATE DROP DOWN, IT COULD CAUSE INJURIES TO THE USER.
- 2004-09-07CPSCLexmark International Inc., of Lexington, Ky.CPSC, Lexmark International Inc. Announce Recall of Laser Printers
These printers can short-circuit, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
- 2004-09-02CPSCPelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif.CPSC, Pelagic Pressure Systems Announce Recall of SCUBA BC Inflators
Inflator buttons can stick, which can cause uncontrolled inflation of the BC. This could cause divers to ascend too fast, resulting in decompression sickness as well as the danger of an embolism.
- 2004-09-02CPSCHalcyon Manufacturing, of High Springs, Fla.CPSC, Halcyon Manufacturing Announce Recall of SCUBA BC Inflators
The SCUBA BC bladder can have a slow leak because of imperfections within the machining of the stainless air barrel of their inflators. This can cause unexpected buoyancy problems with divers, possibly resulting in decompression sickness.
- 2004-09-02CPSCDelta Electronics Inc., of Taipei, TaiwanCPSC, IBM Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers
The adapters can overheat, cause damage to the circuit board and melt through the housing, which poses a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
- 2004-09-02CPSCLeoch E-Vehicle Ltd.CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Electric Scooters
Improper wiring can cause a short circuit, posing a fire hazard in the scooter. In addition, inadequate insulation may expose electrical wiring, which poses a shock hazard.
- 2004-09-01CPSCRegal Lager Inc., of Kennesaw, Ga.CPSC, Regal Lager Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Stroller Attachments
The Buggy Board's red connecting pins can break, causing the board to partially detach from the stroller or carriage, posing a fall hazard to the user.
- 2004-09-01CPSCBoston Billows Inc., of Nashua, N.H.CPSC, Boston Billows Inc. Announce Recall of Nursing Pillows
If infants are placed on these pillows and left unattended, there is a risk of suffocation. Infant pillows and cushions are banned under the Federal law. Infant pillows have a flexible fabric covering, are loosely filled with plastic beads, easily flattened, intended for use by infants under 1 year old, and capable of conforming to the body or face of an infant.
- 2004-09-01CPSCTheraline Inc., of Wendell, Mass.CPSC, Theraline Inc. Announce Recall of Maternity and Nursing Pillows
If infants are placed on these pillows and left unattended, there is a risk of suffocation. Infant pillows and cushions are banned under the Federal law. Infant pillows have a flexible fabric covering, are loosely filled with plastic beads, easily flattened, intended for use by infants under 1 year old, and capable of conforming to the body or face of an infant.
- 2004-08-31CPSCAviva Sports, of Osage Beach, Mo.CPSC, Aviva Sports Announce Recall to Repair Astroslide Water Slides
These water slides have an excessive length of rope attached to the safety mat, that presents a risk of entanglement in the water. This poses a drowning hazard to users.
- 2004-08-30NHTSA-EquipmentGRA-MAG TRUCK INTERIOR SYSTEMS, LLCGRA-MAG TRUCK INTERIOR SYSTEMS, LLC — GRA-MAG/AIR SUSPENSION SEAT PIVOT BOLT FAILURE
A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE SEAT FALL BACKWARDS DURING USE.
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