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.
- 2003-10-29CPSCNeurosmith, of Long Beach, Calif.CPSC, Neurosmith Announce Recall of Children's Plush Toys
Any of the four plastic button covers can detach, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children.
- 2003-10-29CPSCShindaiwa Inc., of Tualatin, Ore.CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers
The fuel cap on the hedge trimmer can leak, posing a fire and burn hazard.
- 2003-10-24CPSCWahl Clipper Corp. of Sterling, Ill.CPSC, Wahl Clipper Corp. Announce Recall of Curling Irons
The electrical insulation in the curling irons may break down, resulting in a possible electric shock and injury to the user.
- 2003-10-24NHTSA-EquipmentWIX FILTERATION PRODUCTS DIVISIONWIX FILTERATION PRODUCTS DIVISION — WIX FILTERATION/FUEL FILTER LEAKS
A POSSIBLE FIRE CAN OCCUR IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.
- 2003-10-23CPSCPier 1 Imports of Fort Worth, TexasCPSC, Pier 1 Imports Announce Recall of Footed Glass Floater Bowl Candleholder
The base of the Footed Glass Floater Bowl candleholder can unexpectedly fall off and cause the glass bowl or base to break, and the broken glass can cause cuts.
- 2003-10-22CPSCHusqvarna Forest and Garden Company, of Charlotte, N.C.CPSC, Husqvarna Forest and Garden Co. Announce Recall to Repair Lawn Mowers
A loose blade bolt could cause the blade to come loose or the blade adapter to crack, resulting in the blade falling off. Should this condition occur, the operator or a bystander could be injured.
- 2003-10-21CPSCKoyker Manufacturing Company, of Lennox, S.D.CPSC, Koyker Manufacturing Announce Recall of Utility Vehicles
Brass gear in the steering sector can break, causing consumers to lose steering capabilities.
- 2003-10-20NHTSA-EquipmentIRONWOOD PACIFIC, INC.IRONWOOD PACIFIC, INC. — IRONWOOD/CARGO CARRIER
IF THE ROLLER BEARING BREAKS, THE CARRIER MAY SWING OUT INTO TRAFFIC.
- 2003-10-16CPSCInnova Inc., of Davenport, IowaCPSC, HSN LP and Innova, Inc. Announce Expansion of the Recall of Ultrex Thermal/Double Wall Pans
The non-stick part of the pan can separate forcefully and be propelled when the pan is preheated, used on high heat, or used for frying, deep-frying or braising. This can pose a serious burn hazard from hot oil or food contents spilling onto consumers.
- 2003-10-16NHTSA-EquipmentRedundant HARLY DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. INC.Redundant HARLY DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. INC. — HARLEY-DAVIDSON/OIL COOLER KITS/OIL LEAKS
THIS COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF TRACTION, POSSIBLY WITHOUT WARNING, AND COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2003-10-15CPSCBuck Knives Inc., of El Cajon, Calif.CPSC, Buck Knives Inc. Announce Recall of Pocket Knives
The black plastic handles of the pocket knives can crack, posing a risk of injury from the blade.
- 2003-10-15CPSCJohn Wiley and Sons Inc., of Hoboken, N.J.CPSC, John Wiley & Sons Inc. Announce Recall of "Candle and Soap Making For Dummies" Instruction Book
The instructions in the book for making lye combine sodium hydroxide and water in an incorrect order. This could cause the mixture to bubble over, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2003-10-15CPSCHonda Power Equipment Manufacturing Inc., of Swepsonville, N.C.CPSC, Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing Inc. Announce Recall of Lawnmowers
If the lawnmower strikes an object with sufficient force, the crankshaft can bend. Vibration created by a bent crankshaft can eventually result in a fatigue failure of the Roto-stop™ blade brake control assembly. This can allow the cutting blade to continue rotating after the blade control lever is released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
- 2003-10-14NHTSA-EquipmentKMI ENTERPRISES, INC.KMI ENTERPRISES, INC. — KMI/FMVSS 108/HID CONVERSION KITS/REPLACEMENT LIGH
THESE LIGHTS PRODUCE EXCESSIVE GLARE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC.
- 2003-10-14NHTSA-EquipmentKBC America, Inc.KBC America, Inc. — KBC/FMVSS 218/MOTORCYCLE HELMETS
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WEARER MAY NOT BE ADEQUATERLY PROTECTED AND COULD SUFFER SERIOUS INJURIES OR POSSIBLE DEATH.
- 2003-10-09CPSCMagic Cabin Inc., of Dayton, OhioCPSC, Magic Cabin Announce Recall of Wooden Toy Cars
The wheels on the toy car can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2003-10-08CPSCCybex International, Inc., of Medway, Mass.CPSC, Cybex International Inc. Announce Recall of Treadmills
Fire hazard because of overheating and ignition of dust inside the treadmill's hood. The dust accumulates because of lack of regular maintenance.
- 2003-10-07CPSCKawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA, of Lincoln, Neb.CPSC, Kawasaki Announce Recall of ATVs
The lower front suspension arm can separate from the steering assembly, resulting in a loss of steering control and posing a serious risk of injury to the rider.
- 2003-10-02CPSCPottery Barn, of San Francisco, Calif.CPSC, Pottery Barn Announce Recall to Issue Important Safety Warning for Halloween House Tealight Holders
Using a plastic tealight in the turret may cause the tealight to flare up, presenting a fire hazard. Only metal tealight holders should be used.
- 2003-10-02CPSCPark Tool USA, of St. Paul, Minn.CPSC, Park Tool USA Announce Recall of Bicycle Floor Pump
The bicycle pump can become over-pressurized with air, forcing the handle to quickly and unexpectedly rise upward, possibly injuring the user.
- 2003-10-02CPSCTechnuity Inc., of Indianapolis, Ind.CPSC, Technuity Inc. Announce Recall of Back-Up Power Supply Systems
When used in conjunction with another power protection device, the power supply device can spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2003-10-02CPSCCrosman Corporation, of East Bloomfield, N.Y.CPSC, Crosman Corporation Announce Recall of Air Rifles
The air rifles can discharge unexpectedly when the user closes the barrel, posing a serious risk of injury to consumers and bystanders.
- 2003-10-01NHTSA-EquipmentKBC America, Inc.KBC America, Inc. — KBC HARLEY-DAVIDSON/FMVSS 218/MOTORCYCLE HELMETS
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WEARER OF THE HELMET MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECT AND COULD SUFFER SERIOUS INJURIES OR POSSIBLY DEATH.
- 2003-09-29NHTSA-EquipmentBEAMS INDUSTRIES, INC.BEAMS INDUSTRIES, INC. — BEAMS/FMVSS 209/BUCKLE RELEASE UNDER LOAD
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE BUCKLE CAN RELEASE,INCREASING THE SEAT OCCUPANT'S RISK OF SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH.
- 2003-09-29NHTSA-EquipmentBritax Child Safety, Inc.Britax Child Safety, Inc. — BRITAX/FMVSS 213/HEAD EXCURSION
THIS ADDITIONAL HEAD MOVEMENT COULD ALLOW A CHILD'S HEAD TO STRIKE SOMETHING IN THE VEHICLE, CAUSING INJURY.
- 2003-09-26NHTSA-EquipmentINTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTSINTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS — INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS/FUEL FILTER LEAKS
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE ENGINE COULD STALL. ALSO, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THE FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
- 2003-09-26CPSCSegway LLC, of Manchester, New HampshireCPSC, Segway LLC Announce Voluntary Recall to Upgrade Software on Segway™ Human Transporters
Under certain operating conditions, particularly when the batteries are near the end of charge, some Segway HTs may not deliver enough power, allowing the rider to fall. This can happen if the rider speeds up abruptly, encounters an obstacle or continues to ride, after receiving a low-battery alert.
- 2003-09-25CPSCLang Candles Ltd., of Delafield, Wis.CPSC, Lang Candles Ltd. Announce Recall of Melting Pot Gift Sets
The melting pots can produce excessive flame and/or ignite, presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- 2003-09-25CPSCHome Line Industries, of Philadelphia, Pa.CPSC, Home Line Industries Announce Recall of Bunk Beds
These bunk beds have openings between the guardrails and between guardrails and the end structures that are too large. A child's body could slide between the opening and become trapped by the child's head. This poses a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2003-09-25CPSCSony Corp., of Tokyo, JapanCPSC, Sony Electronics Inc. Announce Recall of Certain VAIO Notebook Computers
Users could receive a mild electric shock, when the recalled computers are connected to a phone line and the phone rings.
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