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.
- 2004-01-20CPSCKearney-National, Hapco Division, of Abingdon, Va.CPSC, Kearney-National, Hapco Division Announce Recall of Flagpoles
A partially crimped sleeve on these flagpoles can allow the cable to pull through the sleeve, causing the loop to release. When the assembly is raised with no flag attached, it can allow a seven pound counter weight to drop to the ground, possibly hitting people nearby.
- 2004-01-20CPSCSassi America Inc., of Elk Grove Village, Ill.CPSC, Sassi America Inc. Announce Recall of Acrylic Primer for Nail Care
This methacrylic acid primer is not packaged in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act.
- 2004-01-20CPSCK'NEX Industries Inc., of Hatfield, Pa.CPSC, K'NEX Industries Announce Recall of Children' Toys
The air motor in the toy cars can burst while being pumped up, causing parts of the motor or car to break off. Some of these parts can have sharp points and pose a risk of eye or laceration injuries.
- 2004-01-14CPSCKindermusik International, of Browns Summit, N.C.CPSC, Kindermusik International Announce Recall of "Lily Pad Clacker" Instruments
The green coating on the Lily Pad Clacker instruments contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.
- 2004-01-14CPSCGraco Children's Products, Inc. of Exton, Pa.CPSC, Graco Children's Products Announce Recall of Bumble Bee Toys with Blue Antennae
The blue antennae on the Bumble Bee toy can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2004-01-12NHTSA-EquipmentTRW Automotive, Inc.TRW Automotive, Inc. — TRW/DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURIES OR DEATH.
- 2004-01-09CPSCSusan Bristol Inc., of Boston, Mass.CPSC, Susan Bristol Inc. Announce Recall of Sweaters with Feather Trim
The marabou feather trim on the sweaters is dangerously flammable.
- 2004-01-07NHTSA-EquipmentWebb Wheel Products, Inc.Webb Wheel Products, Inc. — WEBB WHEEL/BRAKE DRUMS
LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURIES OR DEATH.
- 2004-01-07CPSCLang Candles, of Delafield, Wis.CPSC, Lang Candles Announce Recall of Thematic Candles
Resin in the candleholder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.
- 2004-01-05NHTSA-EquipmentPACIFIC MICRO-LITE, INC.PACIFIC MICRO-LITE, INC. — PACIFIC MICRO-LITE/FMVSS 108/HID CONVERSION KITS
THESE LIGHTS PRODUCE EXCESSIVE GLARE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC.
- 2004-01-05CPSCOl' Man Treestands, of Hattiesburg, Miss., a division of L & L Enterprises, Inc.CPSC, Ol' Man Treestands Announce Recall of Hunting Tree Stands
A serrated blade that supports the stand on a tree can bend, posing the risk of falls and serious injuries to hunters.
- 2003-12-31CPSCMr. Christmas Inc., of New York, N.Y.CPSC, Mr. Christmas Inc. Announce Recall of Christmas Candleholders
The candleholders do not allow for the safe burning of a candle, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2003-12-30NHTSA-EquipmentBritax Child Safety, Inc.Britax Child Safety, Inc. — BRITAX/FMVSS 213/HEAD EXCURSION
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE CHILD'S HEAD MAY STRIKE SOMETHING IN THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2003-12-29CPSCThe Learning Journey International, L.L.C., of Phoenix, Ariz.CPSC, Avon Products Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Jack-In-the-Box Toys
A spring mechanism attached to the lid can break and detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2003-12-24CPSCQingdao Kingking Applied Chemistry Co., Ltd., ChinaCPSC, Wal-Mart Expand Recall of Candles With Flammable Paint
Paint on the exterior surface of the candles could potentially sustain flame posing a potential fire hazard.
- 2003-12-23CPSCDeere & Company, of Moline, Ill.CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Compact Utility Tractors
An internal failure may occur within the Hydrostatic Transmission preventing the transmission from returning to neutral after the pedals are released. This can allow unexpected movement or cause the tractor to continue moving, creating a possible risk of injury to the operator or a bystander.
- 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.
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