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.
- 2003-09-25CPSCMarshall Gas Controls, a division of S.H. Leggitt Company, of San Marcos, TexasCPSC, Marshall Gas Controls Announce Recall of LP-Gas Regulators Used on Gas Grills
Some of these regulators were assembled with an undersized seat disc that could become dislodged and leak propane gas. Propane gas is highly flammable and could ignite, causing a fire or explosion. Consumers should immediately close the valve on the service cylinder if LP-Gas leakage is detected.
- 2003-09-25CPSCGalls Inc., of Lexington, KentuckyCPSC, Galls Announce Recall of Batteries Sold with Galls® H.A.L.O. Tactical Flashlights
The batteries originally provided with the flashlight may overheat or explode, presenting a potential for fire or personal injury.
- 2003-09-25CPSCThe Wenzel Co., of St. Louis, Mo.CPSC, The Wenzel Co. Announce Recall of Eddie Bauer Propane Lanterns
The lanterns could produce high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers if the lantern is used indoors.
- 2003-09-25CPSCVaxcel International Co. Ltd., of Glendale Heights, Ill.CPSC, Vaxcel International Co. Ltd. Announce Recall of Ceiling Fan
About 80 of these units were improperly assembled with a metal sleeve that could cause exposed wiring. If this occurs, consumers are at an increased risk of receiving an electrical shock during installation or removal.
- 2003-09-25CPSCBlason International Trading Corp., of Miami, Fla.CPSC, Blason International Trading Corp. Announce Recall of Hand-Held Hair Dryers
Some of these hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device on the power cord and could present a serious electrocution hazard, if dropped in water.
- 2003-09-25CPSCGrand Hall Enterprise Co. Ltd., of TaiwanCPSC, Grand Hall Enterprise Announce Recall of Gas Grills
The bottom edge on the front control panel is sharp and can cause lacerations to the hands.
- 2003-09-24NHTSA-EquipmentSAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTDSAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD — SAMSUNG/MICROWAVE OVENS/CIRCUIT SHORT
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.
- 2003-09-24CPSCGraco Children's Products Inc., of Exton, Pa.CPSC, Graco Children's Products Announce New Safety Instructions to Prevent Injuries with Portable Play Yards with Raised Changing Tables
When children are placed in these portable play yards. when the changing table is still in place, they can crawl under and lift the table up. If this occurs, a child's head and neck can become trapped between the changing table and the play yard rail, causing a strangulation hazard. The recall is designed to warn consumers of this hazard, and to provide warning labels to affix to the changing tables.
- 2003-09-23NHTSA-EquipmentBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLCBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC — BENDIX/ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT/POSSIBLE FIRE
IF THE POWER SWITCH SHORTS, IT CAN RESULT IN AN OVER-CURRENT CONDITION IN THE ECU AND LEAD TO EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLE FIRE.
- 2003-09-17CPSCApothecary Products Inc., of Burnsville, Minn.CPSC, Apothecary Products Inc. Announce Recall of "Comforts" Pacifiers
These pacifiers fail federal safety tests, come apart, and can pose a choking hazard to infants and small children.
- 2003-09-17CPSCSimon and Schuster Inc., of New York, N.Y.CPSC, Simon & Schuster Announce Recall of Children's Books
A plastic replica of a balloon, attached to the book, can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2003-09-17CPSCCCDA Waters LLC, of Atlanta, Ga.CPSC, Firm Announce Recall of Bottled Water with Sport Caps
When pulled to open, the drinking spout on the sports cap can unexpectedly come off, posing a choking hazard for young children.
- 2003-09-16NHTSA-EquipmentCATZ USA, INC.CATZ USA, INC. — CATZ/FMVSS 108/LIGHTS ARE TOO BRIGHT
THESE LIGHTS PRODUCE EXCESSIVE GLARE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC.
- 2003-09-10CPSCDesignPac Inc., of Northlake, Ill.CPSC, DesignPac Inc. Announce Recall of Easter Oil Lamps
The oil lamp can tip over easily, posing a fire hazard.
- 2003-09-10CPSCSunTech Enterprises Inc., City of Commerce, Calif.CPSC, SunTech Enterprises Inc. Announce Recall Baby Walkers
The walkers will fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed if they fall down stairs.
- 2003-09-10CPSCOnQ Technologies, of Middletown, Pa.CPSC, OnQ Technologies Announce Recall of Telephone Line-Sharing Devices
A security system connected to this device could be prevented from notifying emergency personnel of a hazard. The delay could cause consumers to suffer injuries.
- 2003-09-10CPSCWeber-Stephen Products Co., of Palatine, Ill.CPSC, Weber-Stephen Products Announce Recall of Gas Grills
The glass cover and components on the grill's thermometer can break, posing a risk of injury to the user or those nearby.
- 2003-09-10CPSCSwimways Corp., of Virginia Beach, Va.CPSC, Swimways Corp. Announce Recall of Swim Trainers
The nylon body strap on the swim trainer can detach or tear from the flotation device and release a child into water, posing a serious drowning hazard to young children.
- 2003-09-10CPSCL.M. Becker and Co. Inc., of Kimberly, Wis.CPSC, L.M. Becker & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Necklaces
The necklace's pendant contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.
- 2003-09-08CPSCEssex PB&R Corp., of Edwardsville, Ill.CPSC, Essex PB&R Announce Recall of Plus 10® Fire Escape Hoods
These fire escape hoods do not provide protection against certain chemical warfare agents (Sarin, Tabum and Soman), as previously claimed in marketing materials and on the firm's Web site. The product can still be used as an escape filter hood in fire and smoke emergencies.
- 2003-09-03CPSCLife Fitness Division of Brunswick Corporation, of Franklin Park, Ill.CPSC, Life Fitness Announce Recall to Repair Treadmills
The treadmill can unexpectedly accelerate, possibly causing the user to lose control and fall.
- 2003-09-03CPSCGE Interlogix (GEI), of Tualatin, Ore.CPSC, GE Interlogix Announce Recall of Smoke Detectors
These smoke detectors may fail to work properly upon installation or if there is an extended loss of power. If the smoke alarms fail to detect fire or smoke, it poses a serious hazard to occupants inside of the dwelling.
- 2003-08-29CPSCLiteOn Technology, of Taipei, TaiwanCPSC, IBM and LiteOn Technology Announce Expansion of Previously Announced Recall of Computer Monitors
The monitor's circuit board can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2003-08-21CPSCAcademy Sports and Outdoors, of Katy, TexasCPSC, Academy Sports and Outdoors Announce Recall of Propane Heaters
The heaters can emit high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers, if used indoors.
- 2003-08-21CPSCHayward Pool Products Inc., of Elizabeth, N.J.CPSC, Hayward Pool Products Inc. Announce Recall Pool Heaters
A malfunctioning circuit board can cause these gas pool heaters to fail to ignite, allowing gas to accumulate in the heater cover. Delayed ignition of built-up gas can result in a fire or explosion, causing property damage and injuries.
- 2003-08-21CPSCCFM Keanall, of Mississauga, Ontario, CanadaCPSC, CFM Keanall Announce Recall of Gas Grills
Certain wind conditions blowing at these grills can cause overheating or flashbacks under the control panel. Flames could damage the hose that supplies gas to the burner, causing an uncontrolled flame. Also, flames could come in contact with user's hands, resulting in burns.
- 2003-08-21CPSCC.D.X. Trading Inc., of Ridgewood, N.Y.CPSC, CDX Trading Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Jets
Small parts of the toy jet can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2003-08-21CPSCSmall World Toys®, of Culver City, Calif.CPSC, Small World Toys Announce Recall of Children's Puzzle
One of the puzzle pieces (a stack of newspapers) poses a small parts choking hazard to young children.
- 2003-08-08NHTSA-EquipmentVilla InternationalVilla International — VILLA INTERNATIONAL/DRIVER/PASSENGER SEAT
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT(S) COULD FAIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
- 2003-08-08NHTSA-EquipmentDorel Juvenile GroupDorel Juvenile Group — DOREL/FMVSS 213/TETHER SEPARATION
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE CHILD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
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