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.
- 2004-04-14CPSCMattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.CPSC, Mattel, Inc. Announce Recall of BATMAN™ BATMOBILE™ Toy Vehicle
The rear tail wings of the Batmobile are made of rigid plastic and come to a point, which poses a potential puncture or laceration hazard to young children.
- 2004-04-13CPSCEthan Allen, of Danbury, Conn.CPSC, Ethan Allen Announce Recall of Bunk Beds
A metal "j" hook on the guardrails can become dislodged, allowing the guardrail to slide or move out of position. This can allow the guardrail to detach from the bunk bed or allow the occupant to roll off the top bunk.
- 2004-04-13CPSCNikko America Inc., of Plano, TexasCPSC, Nikko America Announce Recall of Radio-Control Toy Trucks
A problem with the circuit board causes the toy truck to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.
- 2004-04-09NHTSA-EquipmentVilla InternationalVilla International — VILLA INTERNATIONAL/DRIVER/PASSENGER SEAT
SHOULD THE SEAT FALL BACKWARDS WITHOUT WARNING, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. OR, IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT COULD FAIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJRY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
- 2004-04-09CPSCJohn Deere, of Moline, Ill.CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Compact Utility Tractors
Some of the steel bolts used to secure Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) to the tractor's real axle can shear off, decreasing the strength of the ROPS and its ability to protect the operator, in the event of a roll-over incident.
- 2004-04-08NHTSA-EquipmentCARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC.CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC. — CARDONE/POWER BRAKE BOOSTER
UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR MAY NOT BE ABLE TO STOP THE CAR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2004-04-06CPSCH&M, of New York, N.Y.CPSC, H&M Announce Recall of Promotional Water Bottles
The pull-up black plastic drinking spout can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2004-04-05CPSCSauder Woodworking Co., of Archbold, OhioCPSC, Sauder Woodworking Co. Announce Recall of TV/VCR Carts that Can Tip Over Easily, after Baby's Death
The carts can tip over and injure or kill children and adults when the cart and the television fall.
- 2004-04-02CPSCPacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.CPSC, Pacific Cycle Inc. Announce Recall of Mongoose 20-Inch Mountain Bicycles
The rear shock absorber allows the aluminum dual-suspension frame to flex severely, causing the frame to become unstable and break, posing the risk of injury to riders.
- 2004-04-02CPSCValley Dynamo, of Richland Hills, TexasCPSC, Valley Dynamo Announce Recall of Air Hockey Tables
The blower motor, located under the table, has an opening large enough for a child's finger, posing a laceration hazard.
- 2004-03-31NHTSA-EquipmentALLQUALITY ENTERPRISESALLQUALITY ENTERPRISES — ALLQUALITY/FMVSS 108/TURN SIGNAL BULB FLASHER
THE BULB OUT INDICATOR WILL NOT PERFORM ITS FUNCTION PROPERLY.
- 2004-03-30CPSCKingfisher Publications PLC, a UK-based subsidiary of Houghton Mifflin Company, of Boston, Mass.CPSC, Kingfisher Publications Announce Recall of Children’s Easter Books
A sponge "touch-and-feel" item inside the book can detach, or small pieces can be torn away, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2004-03-30CPSCBabies "R" Us, of Wayne, NJCPSC, Babies "R" Us and Playwell Announce Recall of Snail Push Toys
The screw securing the toy handle to the push toy could detach, posing a choking hazard.
- 2004-03-29CPSCLithonia Lighting, of Conyers, Ga.CPSC, Lithonia Lighting Announce Recall of Indoor HID Light Fixtures
A component in the light fixture can leak fluid, which can degrade the acrylic lenses and reflectors, causing them to crack and fall. Falling pieces of acrylic can injure someone below the fixture.
- 2004-03-25CPSCFedders Corporation, of Liberty Corner, N.J.CPSC, Fedders Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Window Air Conditioners with Electric Heat
If the outside fan blade becomes blocked, when operating in the heating mode, this unit could present a fire hazard.
- 2004-03-24NHTSA-EquipmentAMSAFE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTSAMSAFE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS — AMSAFE/FMVSS 209/SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY UNLATCH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
- 2004-03-24CPSCStanley Furniture Company Inc., Stanleytown, Va.CPSC, Stanley Furniture Company Inc. Announce Recall of Cribs
An incorrect screw (used to attach the movable gate) was provided for the assembly of some of these cribs. The crib cannot be assembled using this screw. However, if consumers have substituted their own screw, it may not properly hold the movable gate in place. The result is a potential risk that a child could fall from the crib or become entrapped between the gate and the mattress.
- 2004-03-23NHTSA-EquipmentDURAKON INDUSTRIES, INC.DURAKON INDUSTRIES, INC. — DURAKON/BEDLINER DETACHES FROM THE TRUCK
THE BEDLINER CAN BECOME DETACHED FROM THE PICKUP WHILE IT IS MOTION, POSSIBLY ENDANGERING FOLLOWING MOTORISTS OR PEDESTRIANS.
- 2004-03-23CPSCMurray, Inc., of Lawrenceburg, Tenn.CPSC, Murray Inc. Announce Recall of Lawn Mowers and Lawn Tractors
Plastic components on these lawn mowers and lawn tractors can crack, if they are struck by an object thrown from the blade. Objects can be ejected from the mower unexpectedly and could hit nearby consumers.
- 2004-03-23CPSCMurray, Inc., of Lawrenceburg, Tenn.CPSC, Murray Inc. Announce Recall of Lawn Tractors
The fuel tank can develop cracks, allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2004-03-18CPSCBath and Body Works, of Columbus, OhioCPSC, Bath & Body Works Announce Recall of Votive Candles
These votive candles can burn with a high flame or irregular flame posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2004-03-17CPSCPalliser Furniture Ltd., Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaCPSC, Palliser Furniture Ltd. Announce Recall of "Poof" Chairs
A metal rod can protrude through the fabric and its sharp edges could cause scratches or cuts.
- 2004-03-17CPSCAPA Marketing Inc., of Commerce, Calif.CPSC, APA Marketing Inc. Announce Recall of Home Entertainment Wall Units
The control box for the touch dimmer lighting mechanism can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2004-03-17CPSCBrass Light Gallery Inc., of Milwaukee, Wis.CPSC, Brass Light Gallery Announce Recall of Wall Sconces
The tie-downs, which secure the electrical wires to the mounting bracket, may come loose, causing the wire to touch the bulb and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2004-03-17CPSCLakewood Engineering and Manufacturing Co., of Chicago, Ill.CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Electric Heaters
Electrical connections inside of the heater can become loose. This could cause the metal portion of the heater to become energized, posing a serious shock hazard to consumers.
- 2004-03-17CPSCSalton, Inc., of Lake Forest, Ill.CPSC, Salton, Inc. Announce Recall of Timex Outdoor Appliance Timers
The Timex timers have reverse polarity in the wiring, which allows current to flow to the attached appliance when the timer is turned off. Consumers can receive an electric shock.
- 2004-03-10CPSCHarbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif.CPSC, Harbor Freight Tools Announce Recall of Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reel
Electric shock or fire possible because the internal grounding conductor may not be properly secured to the receptacle.
- 2004-03-10CPSCGrand Hall Enterprise Co., Ltd. of TaiwanCPSC, Char-Broil® Announce Recall of Gas Grills to Replace Temperature Gauges
If moisture gets inside the temperature gauge, the glass cover on the gauge can break, posing a risk of injury to people nearby.
- 2004-03-09CPSCLight Distribution Inc., of Miami, Fla.CPSC, Light Distribution Inc. Announce Recall of Hair Dryers
These hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device or ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) on the power cord, which poses a serious electrocution hazard if dropped in water. In 1991, a voluntary standard was implemented that called for all hair dryers used by consumers to protect against electrocution in both the "on" and "off" positions.
- 2004-03-09CPSCLado Co. of America, of Flushing, N.Y.CPSC, Lado Co. of America Announce Recall of Hair Dryers
These hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device or ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) on the power cord, which poses a serious electrocution hazard if dropped in water. In 1991, a voluntary standard was implemented that called for all hair dryers used by consumers to protect against electrocution in both the "on" and "off" positions.
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