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.
- 2003-12-23CPSCRoyal United Corp., of North Bergen, N.J.CPSC, Family Dollar Services Inc. Announce Recall of Extension Cords
Use of these extension cords could result in an electric shock or electrocution to consumers.
- 2003-12-23NHTSA-EquipmentCARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC.CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC. — CARDONE/POWER BRAKE BOOSTERS
IF A UNIT FAILS, BRAKING PERFORMANCE WILL BE LOST, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2003-12-19CPSCCrate and Barrel, of Northbrook, Ill.CPSC, Crate and Barrel Announce Recall of Hanukkah Menorah
The acrylic base of the Hanukkah menorah can ignite if the candles are allowed to burn completely, creating a fire hazard.
- 2003-12-19NHTSA-EquipmentSPW INDUSTRIESSPW INDUSTRIES — SPW/FMVSS 108/HID CONVERSION KITS
THESE LIGHTS PRODUCE EXCESSIVE GLARE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC.
- 2003-12-18CPSCGuth Lighting (division of JJI Lighting Group), of St Louis, Mo.CPSC, Guth Lighting Announce Recall of Lighting Fixtures
The lamp can fall out of the lamp socket and strike somebody standing or walking beneath the light fixture, posing a laceration risk if the lamp breaks.
- 2003-12-16CPSCEmerson Tool Company, a division of Emerson Electric Co., of St. Louis, Mo.CPSC, Emerson Tool Company Announce Recall of Wet/Dry Vacuums
The exhaust blower ports on the wet/dry vacuums are large enough for a small child to reach inside and touch the spinning blower wheel. This poses a laceration hazard to small children.
- 2003-12-16NHTSA-EquipmentLIGHTING RESEARCHLIGHTING RESEARCH — LIGHTING RESEARCH/FMVSS 108/HID CONVERSION KITS
THESE LIGHTS PRODUCE EXCESSIVE GLARE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC.
- 2003-12-15CPSCHill-Rom, a Hillenbrand Industry, of Batesville, Ind.CPSC, Hill-Rom Announce Recall of Rocking Chairs
The chairs' support assembly can fail and cause the rocking chair to collapse, posing the risk of injury to the user.
- 2003-12-15NHTSA-EquipmentGLOBETECH MANUFACTURINGGLOBETECH MANUFACTURING — GLOBETECH/FMVSS 125/WARNING TRIANGLE KIT
THE TRIANGLE MAY SLIDE OUT OF POSITION, DECREASING VISIBILITY BY APPROACHING TRAFFIC.
- 2003-12-12CPSCArctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of Snowmobiles
The red plastic skis used on these 2003 model year snowmobiles could be damaged by UV light exposure. If during off-season storage, the snowmobile was stored with the skis exposed to sunlight, damage may have occurred. If UV damage has occurred, the ski may crack or break during use. If this occurs, it could lead to a loss of control, that could result in severe injury or death.
- 2003-12-12CPSCFirst & Main Inc., of Lombard, Ill.CPSC, First & Main Inc. Announce Recall of Plush Toys
The decorative gem stones on the toy's wings could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2003-12-12CPSCThe Wet Seal Inc., of Foothill Ranch, Calif.CPSC, Zutopia (a division of Wet Seal Inc.) Announce Recall of Girl's Loungewear
The loungewear failed to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear posing a risk of serious burn injuries to children. The standard requires sleepwear, including loungewear, to be flame resistant and if the garment ignites, the flame must self-extinguish.
- 2003-12-12CPSCSchylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.CPSC, Schylling Associates Inc. Announce Recall of More "Jack-In-the-Box" Type Toys
The bead on the crank of the toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2003-12-12CPSCQingdao Kingking Applied Chemistry Co., Ltd., ChinaCPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Candles Because of Flammable Paint
Paint on the exterior surface of the candles could potentially sustain flame, posing a potential fire hazard.
- 2003-12-10CPSCSpecialized Bicycle Components Inc., Morgan Hill, Calif.CPSC, Specialized Announce Recall of Brake Rotors On Mountain Bikes
During heavy braking, the brake tabs on the front forks could break off, possibly causing a loss of control and fall from the bicycle.
- 2003-12-10CPSCShanghai Mei Hao Electric Appliance Co. Ltd., Shanghai, ChinaCPSC, S.K. Enterprises Announce Recall of Pressure Washers
Overheating, posing a potential for fire and personal injury.
- 2003-12-09CPSCCape Craftsman, of Wilmington, N.C.CPSC, Coldwater Creek and Cape Craftsman Announce Recalls of Candleholders
Flames from the tealight candle can ignite the candleholder, posing a fire and burn hazard.
- 2003-12-09CPSCMAAX Spas, of Beamsville, Ontario, CanadaCPSC, Firms Announce Recall of Infinity and Lifestyle Spas
The motor capacitor, which is a component of the circulating pump, can overheat. This poses a fire hazard.
- 2003-12-04CPSCHome Interiors and Gifts, Inc. of Carrollton, TexasCPSC, Home Interiors & Gifts, Inc. Announce Recall of Snow Play Candleholder
Flames from the votive candle can set fire to the rope linking three "sledding" snowmen.
- 2003-12-04NHTSA-EquipmentTenneco AutomotiveTenneco Automotive — TENNECO/FMVSS 106/FRONT BRAKE LINE
- 2003-12-03CPSCClub Car Inc., of Augusta, Ga.CPSC, Club Car Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Hunting Vehicles
The steering connections on the front suspension rack can come loose, posing a risk of the operator losing control of the vehicle.
- 2003-12-02CPSCLTD Commodities, of Bannockburn, Ill.CPSC, LTD Commodities Announce Recall of Fleece Pants with Long Waist Drawstring on Jacket
Waist drawstring on jacket is longer than 3 inches when the waist is expanded to its fullest width, and there are toggles and knots at the end of the un-tacked drawstring. This can cause the drawstring to catch on protrusions (such as bus doors or handles), potentially causing injury or death if the person is dragged by the vehicle.
- 2003-12-02CPSCabcDistributing of North Miami, Fla.CPSC, abcDistributing Announce Recall of Fleece Pants with Long Waist Drawstring on Jacket
Waist drawstring on jacket is longer than 3 inches when the waist is expanded to its fullest width, and there are toggles and knots at the end of the un-tacked drawstring. This can cause the drawstring to catch on protrusions (such as bus doors or handles), potentially causing injury or death if the person is dragged by the vehicle.
- 2003-12-02CPSCLakeside Collection of Lincolnshire, Ill.CPSC, Lakeside Collection Announce Recall of Fleece Pant Sets with Long Waist Drawstring on Jacket
Waist drawstring on jacket is longer than 3 inches when the waist is expanded to its fullest width, and there are toggles and knots at the end of the un-tacked drawstring. This can cause the drawstring to catch on protrusions (such as bus doors or handles), potentially causing injury or death if the person is dragged by the vehicle.
- 2003-12-02CPSCSCI Promotion Group LLC of Ontario, Calif.CPSC, SCI Promotion Group LLC and Scripto-Tokai Corp. Announce Recall of Mini-Flashlights
The mini-flashlight's battery compartment can overheat, presenting a possible burn hazard to consumers.
- 2003-12-02CPSCSintex of Brazil, distributed by Barnett of the Caribbean, of Bayamon, Puerto RicoCPSC, Barnett of the Caribbean Announce Recall of Showerhead Hot Water Heaters
The showerhead hot water heaters are attached to the shower's water supply piping and connected to a household's electrical supply source when central hot water is not available. Undersized wiring prevents this unit from being suitable in wet locations, the rotary switch is not waterproof and the installation instructions fail to recommend an electrical junction box, but instead recommend tape. Another hazard is the plastic enclosure, which poses an electrocution and fire hazard.
- 2003-12-02CPSCBachtold Brothers Inc., of Gibson City, Ill.CPSC, Bachtold Brothers Inc. Announce Recall of Brush Cutters
The operator can come in contact with the rotating blade, even when disengaged, by pulling on the front of the mower deck while the engine is running, posing a serious injury hazard to consumers.
- 2003-11-28NHTSA-EquipmentVilla InternationalVilla International — VILLA INTERNATIONAL/DRIVER/PASSENGER SEAT
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHORAGE CAN SEPARATE FROM THE SEAT FRAME, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
- 2003-11-26CPSCAmerican Greetings Corp., of Cleveland, OhioCPSC, American Greetings Corp. Announce Recall of Cloth Santa Decorations Sold at Wal-Mart
The beaded nose on the cloth Santa decoration could detach, posing an aspiration hazard to young children.
- 2003-11-26CPSCAmerican Greetings Corp., of Cleveland, OhioCPSC, American Greetings Corp. Announce Recall of Zipper Pulls
The product could separate and detach from the zipper, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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