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.
- 2004-02-05CPSCMeijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.CPSC, Meijer Announce Recall of Children's Sweatshirts with Drawstring Hoods
The sweatshirts have drawstrings in the hood. Children can get entangled and strangle in the drawstrings, that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.
- 2004-02-05CPSCMeijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.CPSC, Meijer Distribution Announce Recall of Children's Jackets
The zipper pull on the jacket can come off and pose a choking hazard to small children.
- 2004-02-05CPSCSwing-N-Slide, of Janesville, Wis.CPSC, Swing-N-Slide Announce Recall of "Mega Rider" Swings
The plastic handle on the Mega Rider swing could crack at the seat connection, allowing the metal connecting rod to pull out. If this occurs, a child on the swing could fall to the ground.
- 2004-02-03CPSCDorcy International Inc. of Columbus, OhioCPSC, Dorcy International Announce Recall of Fuji Batteries Sold with Dorcy Xenon Flashlights
The batteries may overheat, leak, or rupture, presenting a potential for fire and injury.
- 2004-02-02NHTSA-EquipmentRV PRODUCTSRV PRODUCTS — RV PRODUCTS/SOLAR PANEL DETACHES FROM VEHICLE
SHOULD THE PANEL DETACH WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, IT COULD STRIKE ANOTHER VEHICLE OR A PEDESTRIAN, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURIES.
- 2004-02-02NHTSA-EquipmentTUTHILL TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGIESTUTHILL TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGIES — TUTHILL/SUSPENSION
THE SPRING BEAMS IN THIS SUSPENSION MAY FRACTURE WHICH IF THIS HAPPENS IN A TURNING MANEUVER, MAY CAUSE THE TRAILER TO ROLL OVER, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURIES OR EVEN DEATH.
- 2004-01-30CPSCHasbro Inc., of Pawtucket, R.I.CPSC, Hasbro Inc. Announce Recall of NERF® Big Play Football™
The football contains a hard plastic interior frame that can pose a risk of facial cuts if a child is hit during play.
- 2004-01-29CPSCNautilus Direct (doing business as Bowflex), of Vancouver, Wash.CPSC, Nautilus Direct Announce Recall of Bowflex Power Pro Fitness Machines
First, while being used in the incline position, the machine's backboard bench can unexpectedly collapse and break, posing a risk of injury to the user. Second, the "Lat Tower," can rotate forward and fall during use, posing a risk of injury to the user.
- 2004-01-28CPSCSta-Rite Industries, Inc. of Delavan, Wis.CPSC, Sta-Rite Industries Announce Recall of Pool Filters
The Posi-Lok™ locking ring, which secures the filter's upper tank shell to the lower tank shell (see diagram), can disengage from the lower tank shell, allowing the top shell of the filter to blow off, causing injury to nearby consumers.
- 2004-01-27CPSCBBK Enterprises Inc., of San Antonio, TexasCPSC, BBK Enterprises Inc. Announce Recall of Tree Climbers
The steel back brace on the tree climber can weaken and fail, posing a serious injury hazard to the user.
- 2004-01-27CPSCSCG Miyairi (Thailand) Company, LTD, of ThailandCPSC, SCG Miyairi Announce Recall of Liquid Propane Overfill Protection Devices
When the cylinder on the gas grill is filled to capacity and exposed to increased temperatures, liquid propane, instead of gas vapor, can leak out and cause the gas regulator valve to freeze. When the regulator valve thaws, if it has not been turned off, gas will flow to the grill. The resulting build-up of gas in the grill can pose a serious fire hazard to consumers.
- 2004-01-26CPSCCuriosity Kits Inc., of Hunt Valley, Md.CPSC, Curiosity Kits Inc. Announce Recall of Discovery Kids Pottery Wheel Kits Sold at Discovery Channel Stores
The brown clay contained in the Pottery Wheel kits could contain excess levels of bacteria, posing a risk of illness to users.
- 2004-01-23CPSCCoslight International Group, of Hong Kong, manufactured the batteries for Kyocera Wireless Corp., of San Diego, Calif.CPSC, Kyocera Wireless Corp. Announce Recall of Batteries in Smartphone Cell Phones
The recalled batteries can short-circuit and erupt with force or emit excessive heat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2004-01-21CPSCBrowning, of Morgan, UtahCPSC, Browning Announce Recall of Flashlight Batteries
The batteries can short out, causing the flashlight's canister to rupture and pose injury to the consumer.
- 2004-01-20CPSCKearney-National, Hapco Division, of Abingdon, Va.CPSC, Kearney-National, Hapco Division Announce Recall of Flagpoles
A partially crimped sleeve on these flagpoles can allow the cable to pull through the sleeve, causing the loop to release. When the assembly is raised with no flag attached, it can allow a seven pound counter weight to drop to the ground, possibly hitting people nearby.
- 2004-01-20CPSCSassi America Inc., of Elk Grove Village, Ill.CPSC, Sassi America Inc. Announce Recall of Acrylic Primer for Nail Care
This methacrylic acid primer is not packaged in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act.
- 2004-01-20CPSCK'NEX Industries Inc., of Hatfield, Pa.CPSC, K'NEX Industries Announce Recall of Children' Toys
The air motor in the toy cars can burst while being pumped up, causing parts of the motor or car to break off. Some of these parts can have sharp points and pose a risk of eye or laceration injuries.
- 2004-01-14CPSCKindermusik International, of Browns Summit, N.C.CPSC, Kindermusik International Announce Recall of "Lily Pad Clacker" Instruments
The green coating on the Lily Pad Clacker instruments contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.
- 2004-01-14CPSCGraco Children's Products, Inc. of Exton, Pa.CPSC, Graco Children's Products Announce Recall of Bumble Bee Toys with Blue Antennae
The blue antennae on the Bumble Bee toy can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2004-01-12NHTSA-EquipmentTRW Automotive, Inc.TRW Automotive, Inc. — TRW/DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURIES OR DEATH.
- 2004-01-09CPSCSusan Bristol Inc., of Boston, Mass.CPSC, Susan Bristol Inc. Announce Recall of Sweaters with Feather Trim
The marabou feather trim on the sweaters is dangerously flammable.
- 2004-01-07NHTSA-EquipmentWebb Wheel Products, Inc.Webb Wheel Products, Inc. — WEBB WHEEL/BRAKE DRUMS
LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURIES OR DEATH.
- 2004-01-07CPSCLang Candles, of Delafield, Wis.CPSC, Lang Candles Announce Recall of Thematic Candles
Resin in the candleholder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.
- 2004-01-05NHTSA-EquipmentPACIFIC MICRO-LITE, INC.PACIFIC MICRO-LITE, INC. — PACIFIC MICRO-LITE/FMVSS 108/HID CONVERSION KITS
THESE LIGHTS PRODUCE EXCESSIVE GLARE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC.
- 2004-01-05CPSCOl' Man Treestands, of Hattiesburg, Miss., a division of L & L Enterprises, Inc.CPSC, Ol' Man Treestands Announce Recall of Hunting Tree Stands
A serrated blade that supports the stand on a tree can bend, posing the risk of falls and serious injuries to hunters.
- 2003-12-31CPSCMr. Christmas Inc., of New York, N.Y.CPSC, Mr. Christmas Inc. Announce Recall of Christmas Candleholders
The candleholders do not allow for the safe burning of a candle, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2003-12-30NHTSA-EquipmentBritax Child Safety, Inc.Britax Child Safety, Inc. — BRITAX/FMVSS 213/HEAD EXCURSION
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE CHILD'S HEAD MAY STRIKE SOMETHING IN THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2003-12-29CPSCThe Learning Journey International, L.L.C., of Phoenix, Ariz.CPSC, Avon Products Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Jack-In-the-Box Toys
A spring mechanism attached to the lid can break and detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2003-12-24CPSCQingdao Kingking Applied Chemistry Co., Ltd., ChinaCPSC, Wal-Mart Expand Recall of Candles With Flammable Paint
Paint on the exterior surface of the candles could potentially sustain flame posing a potential fire hazard.
- 2003-12-23CPSCDeere & Company, of Moline, Ill.CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Compact Utility Tractors
An internal failure may occur within the Hydrostatic Transmission preventing the transmission from returning to neutral after the pedals are released. This can allow unexpected movement or cause the tractor to continue moving, creating a possible risk of injury to the operator or a bystander.
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