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.
- 2004-07-02NHTSA-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.
- 2004-06-16CPSCLinn Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla.CPSC, Linn Inc. Announce Recall of Power Amplifiers for Sound Systems
The amplifier's capacitors can overheat, blow a fuse, and damage the products to which they are connected, presenting a fire hazard.
- 2004-06-15CPSCBasler Electric Co., of Highland, Ill.CPSC, Basler Electric Co. and Lutron Electronics Announce Recall of Power Supply Units
The power supply, if overloaded, can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2004-06-15CPSCAssociated Electrics Inc., of Costa Mesa, Calif.CPSC, Associated Electrics Inc. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers for Radio Control Race Cars
A defective fuse and program error in the charger can cause the battery packs being charged to overheat and explode, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.
- 2004-06-15CPSCSelect Brands, Inc., of Lenexa, Kan.CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Slow Cookers
The heating element can drop to the bottom of the slow cooker and melt through the plastic outer shell, posing a burn hazard to users.
- 2004-06-15CPSCThe Land of Nod, of Wheeling, Ill.CPSC, The Land of Nod® Announce Recall of Children's Wooden Chairs
The leg supports can crack, causing the chair to collapse. Children sitting in these chairs can fall.
- 2004-06-14CPSCAllen Organ Company of Macungie, Penn.CPSC, Allen Organ Company Announce Recall of Wooden Organ Bench
The wooden bench may collapse because not enough glue was used during assembly.
- 2004-06-10CPSCSMC Marketing Corp., of Grand Prairie, TexasCPSC, SMC and Home Depot Announce Recall of Oscillating Fans
The electric power cord can be damaged by the oscillation motion of the fan. The damage to the cord can result in a short circuit and possible ignition of the plastic case, posing a fire hazard.
- 2004-06-09CPSCFar East Brokers and Consultants Inc. (FEBC), of Jacksonville, Fla.CPSC, Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc. Announce Recall of Kiddie Car Cruisers Sold Exclusively at Big Y Stores
The Kiddie Car Cruiser can continue to run when the accelerator is no longer depressed, which could result in the rider losing control of the car.
- 2004-06-09CPSCFirst Samco, Inc., through its Fobus USA Holster Division, of Southampton, Pa.CPSC, First Samco Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Gun Holsters
A plastic or leather strap on the gun holster can catch the trigger of the gun when inserted into the holster, causing the gun to unintentionally discharge, posing an injury hazard to the user.
- 2004-06-08CPSCDynamic Cooking Systems Inc., of Huntington Beach, Calif.CPSC, Dynamic Cooking Systems Announce Recall of Self-Cleaning Wall Ovens
When the oven is in the self-cleaning mode, the oven's exterior door temperature exceeds the allowable surface temperature limits under the industry voluntary standard for household electric ranges. Sustained contact with the door during self-cleaning mode could cause burns.
- 2004-06-08CPSCOld Navy LLC, of San Francisco, Calif.CPSC, Old Navy Announce Recall of Children's Zippered Outerwear
The plastic zipper pull can detach from the zipper, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2004-06-08CPSCAhoku Electronics Co., of Taipei, TaiwanCPSC, Targus Announce Recall of International Plug Adapters
The adapters may have an electrical wiring problem, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers.
- 2004-06-07NHTSA-EquipmentBESTOP, INC.BESTOP, INC. — BESTOP/REAR SHELL ROOF RACK
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE COCKPIT COULD CAUSE INJURY BY STRIKING PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE OR COULD BECOME A DISTRACTION OR AN OBSTACLE TO OTHER DRIVERS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2004-06-04CPSCSportcraft Ltd., of Mt. Olive, N.J.CPSC, Sportcraft Announce Recall of Tredex Treadmills
The treadmill's circuitry can overheat, causing it to unexpectedly accelerate during use. When this happens, the user can fall.
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