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.
- 2004-05-03CPSCFluke Corporation, of Everett, Wash.CPSC, Fluke Corp. Announce Recall of Electrical Testing Components
The leads, which are used to connect probes to handheld digital multimeters when testing for the presence and amount of voltage present in electrical circuitry, can result in incorrect multimeter readings. This poses a serious shock or electrocution hazard, if the consumer touches live wires that the meter has read as having no electrical current.
- 2004-04-29CPSCL&N Sales and Marketing Inc., of Hatboro, Pa.CPSC, L&N Sales and Marketing Announce Recall of Cordless Sweepers Sold on QVC
The sweeper can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- 2004-04-28CPSCTrojan Technologies Inc., of London, Ontario, CanadaCPSC, Trojan Technologies Announce Recall of Residential Water Disinfection Systems
Some of the lamp pins used in these disinfection systems are improperly soldered, and can cause the units to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- 2004-04-28CPSCWhite-Rodgers, a division of Emerson Electric Co., of St. Louis, Mo.CPSC, White-Rodgers Announce Recall of LP and Convertible Gas Water Heater Temperature Controls
The gas water heater controls can gradually open instead of snapping open to full flow, which can cause soot to build up on the water heater burner, presenting a fire hazard.
- 2004-04-28CPSCCFM Corporation, of Mississauga, Ontario, CanadaCPSC, CFM Corporation Announce Recall of Fireplace Remote Receivers
The circuit board can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn and fire hazard.
- 2004-04-22CPSCHamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc., of Glen Allen, VirginiaCPSC, Hamilton Beach Announce Recall of Espresso/Cappuccino Makers
The steam tube inside the espresso/cappuccino maker can burst under pressure, presenting a risk of injury to consumers. This can occur if the frothing nozzle becomes clogged and the espresso button is pushed while attempting to froth milk.
- 2004-04-22CPSCAshley Furniture Industries, Inc., of Arcadia, Wisc.CPSC, Ashley Furniture Industries Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Bunk Beds
There are gaps between parts of the bunk bed that violate federal safety standards and can be entrapment or strangulation hazards to children. For model B383, the gap between the end rails on the upper bunk is too large. For models B213 and B233, the gap between the guardrails of the upper bunk can be widened with pressure, presenting an entrapment hazard. Federal standards for bunk beds are designed to protect children against entrapment and strangulation.
- 2004-04-21NHTSA-EquipmentSAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTDSAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD — SAMSUNG/MICROWAVE OVENS
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLY A FIRE.
- 2004-04-21CPSCVirgo Enterprises, of Irvington, N.J.CPSC, Virgo Enterprises 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.
- 2004-04-20CPSCKids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga.CPSC, Kids II Announce Recall of Children's Mirror Books
The mirror in the books can crack or break, posing a laceration hazard to young children.
- 2004-04-20CPSCAmerican Standard Companies, of Piscataway, N.J.CPSC, American Standard Companies Announce Recall of Trane and American Standard Accessory Electric Heaters
Overheating of the wiring in the accessory heater can lead to wall thermostat fires.
- 2004-04-19NHTSA-EquipmentPRO-STREET FRAMEWORKSPRO-STREET FRAMEWORKS — PRO-STREET/MOTORCYCLE FRAMES
IN THIS EVENT, THE REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT WILL BE AFFECTED AND THE DRIVER COULD LOOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, POSSIBLE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2004-04-19NHTSA-EquipmentMTD CONSUMER GROUP, INC.MTD CONSUMER GROUP, INC. — MTD/QUICK RAMPS/PORTABLE LOADING RAMPS
PERSONS MAY INJURED IF THE CABLE FAILS AND THE RAMP FALLS.
- 2004-04-15CPSCShindaiwa Inc., of Tualatin, Ore.CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers
The muffler's retaining bolts can allow the muffler to come loose from the engine while the hedge trimmer is in operation. A loose muffler can contact and damage the fuel tank, creating a fire hazard.
- 2004-04-14NHTSA-EquipmentGALAXY TIRE & WHEEL, INC.GALAXY TIRE & WHEEL, INC. — GALAXY/TRUCK WHEEL
IF THE WHEELS ARE NOT IDENTIFIED ABD REPLACED A SUDDEN FAILURE OF THE WHEEL MAY OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WHICH COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
- 2004-04-14CPSCTek Nek Toys International, L.P., of Grapevine, TexasCPSC, Tek Nek Toys Announce Recall of Ride-On Toys
The screw and nut assembly, attaching the steering wheel, can come loose, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
- 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.
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