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.
- 2004-03-09CPSCTristar Products Inc., of Fairfield, N.J.CPSC, Tristar Products Inc. Announce Recall of Revised Design Steam Cleaner
Hot water and steam can escape from the steam cleaner's handle and inner hose, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2004-03-04CPSCFAO Schwarz Inc., King of Prussia, Pa.CPSC, FAO Schwarz Inc. Announce Recall of Fire Engine Pull-Along Toys
Small parts can detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to small children.
- 2004-03-04CPSCLasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa.CPSC, Lasko Products Inc. Announce Recall of Space Heaters
The power cord connection can overheat and cause the cord to separate from the space heater. This poses a fire, burn and shock hazard.
- 2004-03-02CPSCWagner Spray Tech Corp., of Plymouth, Minn.CPSC, Wagner Spray Tech Corporation Announce Recall of Drill Charger Base
A defective battery can cause the charger base to overheat, causing the base to melt and possibly burn nearby objects.
- 2004-03-02CPSCBrand Imports LLC, Scottsdale, Ariz.CPSC, Brand Imports, LLC Announce Recall of Children's Rings
The rings contain high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning to young children.
- 2004-02-27NHTSA-EquipmentG.R. MOTORSPORTS, INC.G.R. MOTORSPORTS, INC. — G.R. MOTORSPORTS/FMVSS 108/HID CONVERSION KITS
THESE LIGHTS PRODUCE EXCESSIVE GLARE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC.
- 2004-02-27NHTSA-EquipmentNU PERFORMANCE DISTRIBUTINGNU PERFORMANCE DISTRIBUTING — NU PERFORMANCE/FMVSS 108/HID CONVERSION KITS
THESE LIGHTS PRODUCE EXCESSIVE GLARE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC.
- 2004-02-27NHTSA-EquipmentSTREET GLOW, INC.STREET GLOW, INC. — STREET GLOW/FMVSS 108/HID HEADLIGHT CONVERSION KIT
THESE LIGHTS PRODUCE EXCESSIVE GLARE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC.
- 2004-02-27CPSCBloomingdale's By Mail, of New York, N.Y.CPSC, Bloomingdale's By Mail Announce Recall of Candleholders
The candleholders can tip over, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- 2004-02-26CPSCVideo Controls Ltd., of Cheshire, United KingdomCPSC, Honeywell Video System Announce Recall of Security Camera
The security camera's plastic mounting assembly can crack, allowing the dome and the camera to fall from the wall or ceiling, possibly injuring someone.
- 2004-02-26CPSCQuality Fresh Cigars, of Troy, Mich.CPSC, Quality Fresh Cigars Announce Recall of Lighters
These novelty lighters were imported without first being tested to show compliance with CPSC requirements that the lighters be child-resistant. They pose fire and burn hazards to young children.
- 2004-02-26CPSCSchylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.CPSC, Schylling Associates Announce Recall of Wooden Music Radio Boxes
A wooden turning knob and antenna top can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children and exposing a sharp point.
- 2004-02-25NHTSA-EquipmentPARKER HANNIFIN CORP.PARKER HANNIFIN CORP. — PARKER HANNIFIN/SUPER DUMP TELESCOPING CYLINDERS
WHEN THE CYLINDER IS THEN EXTENDED TO ITS MAXIMUM STROKE, THE FIFTH STAGE CAN SEPARATE FROM THE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OVER THE TRAILER, ALLOWING THE TRAILER TO FREE FALL, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
- 2004-02-24CPSCChild Craft Industries, of Salem, Ind.CPSC, Child Craft Industries Announce Recall of Cribs
The slats on the drop side rail can loosen and detach. When this happens, the space created by the gaps can allow a baby to become entangled, strangle or fall.
- 2004-02-23NHTSA-EquipmentDANA CORPORATIONDANA CORPORATION — DANA SPICER/SUSPENSION ASSEMBLIES
IF THE BOLTS ARE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, THEY COULD LOOSEN OR POSSIBLY FALL OUT CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE BRAKING AND LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2004-02-19CPSCMary Meyer Corporation, of Townshend, Vt.CPSC, Mary Meyer Corp. Announce Recall To Replace Plush Spider Baby Toys
The round stuffed feet on the spider can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2004-02-19CPSCGrand Hall Enterprise Co. Ltd., of TaiwanCPSC, Grand Hall Announce Recall of Gas Grills to Repair 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.
- 2004-02-18CPSCAriens Co., of Brillion, Wis.CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Snow Throwers
The blade may not stop when the blade brake control is applied, resulting in continued blade movement. The potential for injury exists if consumers make contact with the rotary blade.
- 2004-02-12CPSCPolaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Accessory Skis for Snowmobiles
The accessory skis sold for Polaris snowmobiles could break, resulting in injury or death.
- 2004-02-12CPSCGE Security, Inc., (GE Security) of Tualatin, Ore.CPSC, GE Security, Inc. Announce Recall of Carbon Monoxide Alarms
The recalled units fail to detect carbon monoxide after 1 year of operation, due to an internal software error. These CO alarms do not provide an "end of life" signal or other indication of inoperability, even if the test button is depressed.
- 2004-02-12CPSCLamson & Sessions Inc. of Cleveland, OhioCPSC, Lamson & Sessions Inc. Announce Recall of Drop-In Floor Box
The recalled floor boxes contain undersized wires and are wired with the polarity reversed. These problems present a risk of shock or electrocution and a possible fire hazard.
- 2004-02-11NHTSA-EquipmentNOVA DELUXE, INC.NOVA DELUXE, INC. — NOVA DELUXE/FMVSS 108/HID HEADLIGHT KIT
THESE LIGHTS PRODUCE EXCESSIVE GLARE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC.
- 2004-02-11NHTSA-EquipmentMCCULLOCH MOTORSMCCULLOCH MOTORS — MCCOLLOCH MOTORS/FMVSS 108/HID HEADLIGHT KITS
THESE LIGHTS PRODUCE EXCESSIVE GLARE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC.
- 2004-02-11CPSCProgress Lighting, of Spartanburg, S.C.CPSC, Progress Lighting Announce Recall of Fluorescent Light Fixtures
The lamp holders on the fluorescent lights can overheat, causing the fixture to melt or burn, presenting a fire hazard.
- 2004-02-10CPSCDollar Tree Stores, Inc., of Chesapeake, VACPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Candle Sets
Paint on the exterior surface of the candles can sustain a flame, posing a potential fire hazard.
- 2004-02-10CPSCSolis, of SwitzerlandCPSC, Fromm International-Solis® USA 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.
- 2004-02-09NHTSA-EquipmentZACKLIFT INTERNATIONAL, INC.ZACKLIFT INTERNATIONAL, INC. — ZACKLIFT/FIFTHWHEELER
LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TOW VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
- 2004-02-09NHTSA-EquipmentJOHNSON SMITH COMPANYJOHNSON SMITH COMPANY — JOHNSON SMITH COMPANY/CAR SEAT WARMER MELTS
WHEN THIS PRODUCT MELTS, IT CAN BURN.
- 2004-02-06CPSCPlayWell Toy Company, West Orange, New JerseyCPSC, PlayWell Toy Company Ltd. Announce Recall of Activity Cubes
Small parts can detach from the cube, posing a choking hazard to small children.
- 2004-02-05NHTSA-EquipmentMR. SAFETY CHECK SYSTEMS, INC.MR. SAFETY CHECK SYSTEMS, INC. — SAFETY CHECK SYSTEMS/BRAKE CLEVIS PIN BREAKS
LOSS OF BRAKES WOULD INCREASE THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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