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.
- 2004-08-02NHTSA-EquipmentCLEAN AIR POWER, INC.CLEAN AIR POWER, INC. — CLEAN AIR POWER/LNG FUEL TANKS/TANK RUPTURE
THIS CONDITION CREATES THE RISK OF TANK OVER-PRESSURIZATION AND A POTENTIAL TANK RUPTURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2004-08-02NHTSA-EquipmentNEW CLOR, INC.NEW CLOR, INC. — NEW CLOR/FMVSS 108/HID KITS
LAMPS MAY PRODUCE EXCESS GLARE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC.
- 2004-07-30CPSCMatsushita Electric Corporation of America, Secaucus, New JerseyCPSC, Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Announce Recall of Combination TV/VCRs
The TV/VCR cabinets can break when lifted by the ventilation holes in the top rear of the cabinet, permitting the TV/VCR to fall and injure hands and feet.
- 2004-07-29NHTSA-EquipmentDETROIT DIESEL CORP.DETROIT DIESEL CORP. — ENGINE TURBOCHARGER/SERIES 40/DETROIT DIESEL
THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
- 2004-07-29CPSCMackarl Enterprises Inc., of City of Industry, Calif.CPSC, Geartec/Mackarl Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets
The helmets may not meet CPSC safety regulations for helmets, which poses a risk of a rider sustaining a serious head injury if he/she falls from a bicycle.
- 2004-07-29CPSCThe W.E. Bassett Company, of Shelton, Conn.CPSC, The W.E. Bassett Company Announce Recall Eyelash Curlers
The plastic handles can detach and cause consumers to lose their grip, resulting in injuries to the eyes and face.
- 2004-07-28NHTSA-EquipmentDETROIT DIESEL CORP.DETROIT DIESEL CORP. — ENGINE TURBOCHARGER/SERIES 50/DETROIT DIESEL
THIS CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURIES.
- 2004-07-27CPSCFriedrich Air Conditioning Co., of San Antonio, TexasCPSC, Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. Announce Recall to Repair Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners
The rotary dial switch on these units can be positioned between the high and low speed fan setting. This can cause the units to overheat and possibly catch fire.
- 2004-07-23CPSCClassic Concepts of Los Angeles, Calif.CPSC, Classic Concepts and Pottery Barn Announce Recall of Flammable Rugs
The recalled rugs violate the federal Flammable Fabrics Act and could ignite, presenting a risk of burn injuries.
- 2004-07-21CPSCShivvers Manufacturing, of Corydon, IowaCPSC, Shivvers Manufacturing Announce Recall of Blower Blades for the Jazee and Jazee One Grass Collection Systems
The ends of the blades on these Country Clipper riding mowers can break off and become projectiles, leaving the mower deck at a high rate of speed. The recalled blades can break because "slots" in the blade cause metal fatigue.
- 2004-07-21CPSCKmart Corporation, of Troy, Mich.CPSC, Kmart Corporation Announce Recall of Pool Pump Water Guns
The cone-shaped nozzle can unexpectedly come off the water gun and be propelled, causing injury.
- 2004-07-20CPSCBSH Home Appliances Corp., of Huntington Beach, Calif.CPSC, BSH Home Appliances Corp. Announce Recall to Repair Range Hoods
These range hoods could have the blower motor installed with a screw that might penetrate the motor housing, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers.
- 2004-07-20CPSCSimplicity Manufacturing Inc., of Port Washington, Wis.CPSC, Simplicity Manufacturing Inc., Announce Recall to Repair Lawn Tractors and Riding Mowers
A safety switch under the seat of these lawn tractors and riding mowers is designed to stop the mower blade turning within 5 seconds of the operator leaving the tractor seat. The recalled mowers' blades can continue to turn longer than 5 seconds after the operator leaves the seat, posing a laceration and amputation hazard.
- 2004-07-20CPSCCoaster Co. of America, Santa Fe Springs, Calif.CPSC, Jumpking Inc. Announce Recall of Chrome Dumbbells
Because they do not fit together properly, the weights can fall off the handles of these dumbbells and strike the user.
- 2004-07-16CPSCTarget Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn. (Marshall Field's is a division of Target Corporation)CPSC, Marshall Field's Announce Recall of Fire Pit Spark Screen
The fire pit spark screen can catch fire when it comes into direct contact with a flame, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers.
- 2004-07-15CPSCZhejiang Anlu Cleaning Machinery Co. Ltd., of ChinaCPSC, Tristar Products Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Pressure Washers
These electric pressure washers do not have a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) on the power cord, which poses a serious electrocution hazard if the unit comes into contact with water.
- 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.
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