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.
- 2004-03-25CPSCFedders Corporation, of Liberty Corner, N.J.CPSC, Fedders Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Window Air Conditioners with Electric Heat
If the outside fan blade becomes blocked, when operating in the heating mode, this unit could present a fire hazard.
- 2004-03-24NHTSA-EquipmentAMSAFE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTSAMSAFE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS — AMSAFE/FMVSS 209/SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY UNLATCH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
- 2004-03-24CPSCStanley Furniture Company Inc., Stanleytown, Va.CPSC, Stanley Furniture Company Inc. Announce Recall of Cribs
An incorrect screw (used to attach the movable gate) was provided for the assembly of some of these cribs. The crib cannot be assembled using this screw. However, if consumers have substituted their own screw, it may not properly hold the movable gate in place. The result is a potential risk that a child could fall from the crib or become entrapped between the gate and the mattress.
- 2004-03-23NHTSA-EquipmentDURAKON INDUSTRIES, INC.DURAKON INDUSTRIES, INC. — DURAKON/BEDLINER DETACHES FROM THE TRUCK
THE BEDLINER CAN BECOME DETACHED FROM THE PICKUP WHILE IT IS MOTION, POSSIBLY ENDANGERING FOLLOWING MOTORISTS OR PEDESTRIANS.
- 2004-03-23CPSCMurray, Inc., of Lawrenceburg, Tenn.CPSC, Murray Inc. Announce Recall of Lawn Mowers and Lawn Tractors
Plastic components on these lawn mowers and lawn tractors can crack, if they are struck by an object thrown from the blade. Objects can be ejected from the mower unexpectedly and could hit nearby consumers.
- 2004-03-23CPSCMurray, Inc., of Lawrenceburg, Tenn.CPSC, Murray Inc. Announce Recall of Lawn Tractors
The fuel tank can develop cracks, allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2004-03-18CPSCBath and Body Works, of Columbus, OhioCPSC, Bath & Body Works Announce Recall of Votive Candles
These votive candles can burn with a high flame or irregular flame posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2004-03-17CPSCPalliser Furniture Ltd., Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaCPSC, Palliser Furniture Ltd. Announce Recall of "Poof" Chairs
A metal rod can protrude through the fabric and its sharp edges could cause scratches or cuts.
- 2004-03-17CPSCAPA Marketing Inc., of Commerce, Calif.CPSC, APA Marketing Inc. Announce Recall of Home Entertainment Wall Units
The control box for the touch dimmer lighting mechanism can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2004-03-17CPSCBrass Light Gallery Inc., of Milwaukee, Wis.CPSC, Brass Light Gallery Announce Recall of Wall Sconces
The tie-downs, which secure the electrical wires to the mounting bracket, may come loose, causing the wire to touch the bulb and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2004-03-17CPSCLakewood Engineering and Manufacturing Co., of Chicago, Ill.CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Electric Heaters
Electrical connections inside of the heater can become loose. This could cause the metal portion of the heater to become energized, posing a serious shock hazard to consumers.
- 2004-03-17CPSCSalton, Inc., of Lake Forest, Ill.CPSC, Salton, Inc. Announce Recall of Timex Outdoor Appliance Timers
The Timex timers have reverse polarity in the wiring, which allows current to flow to the attached appliance when the timer is turned off. Consumers can receive an electric shock.
- 2004-03-10CPSCHarbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif.CPSC, Harbor Freight Tools Announce Recall of Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reel
Electric shock or fire possible because the internal grounding conductor may not be properly secured to the receptacle.
- 2004-03-10CPSCGrand Hall Enterprise Co., Ltd. of TaiwanCPSC, Char-Broil® Announce Recall of Gas Grills to Replace 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.
- 2004-03-09CPSCLight Distribution Inc., of Miami, Fla.CPSC, Light Distribution Inc. 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.
- 2004-03-09CPSCLado Co. of America, of Flushing, N.Y.CPSC, Lado Co. of America 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.
- 2004-03-09CPSCTristar 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.
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