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.
- 2003-08-04CPSCHearthSong, of Madison, Va.CPSC, HearthSong Announce Recall of "Happyvillagers" Toy Sets
The head can detach from the body of the villagers, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2003-08-04CPSCMagic Cabin, of Viroqua, Wis.CPSC, MagicCabin Announce Recall of Toy Trucks
Small parts can break off the toy trucks, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2003-07-31CPSCCervélo Cycles Inc., of Toronto, CanadaCPSC, Cervélo Cycles Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Forks
The forks on the bicycles can develop cracks near the crown area, resulting in failure of the fork and posing a risk of injury to the rider.
- 2003-07-31CPSCHedstrom Corp., of Bedford, Pa.CPSC, Hedstrom Corp. Announce Recall of Trampolines
Welds on the frame of these trampolines can break during use, causing consumers to fall to the ground and suffer injuries.
- 2003-07-31CPSCIdeal Industries Inc., of Sycamore, Ill.CPSC, Ideal Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Voltage Testers
These testers can short out at high voltages. Consumers can suffer burns.
- 2003-07-31CPSCWal-Mart Stores, Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Kids Sling Chair
The small plastic bolt covers pose a choking hazard to small children.
- 2003-07-31CPSCInternational Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.CPSC, International Playthings Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Stacking Rings
Plastic knobs on the rings can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2003-07-29NHTSA-EquipmentEvenflo Company, Inc.Evenflo Company, Inc. — EVENFLO/FMVSS 213/MISSING LATCH HARDWARE
A CHILD TRAVELING IN A CAR SEAT THAT IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE TOP TETHER STRAP IS MORE AT RISK OF RECEIVING SERIOUS INJURIES IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2003-07-24CPSCBlack & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair 18-volt Cordless Drill/Drivers
The drill's switch can malfunction and overheat, posing the possibility of a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2003-07-17CPSCUWATEC AG, of Hallwil, SwitzerlandCPSC, UWATEC Announce Recall of Smart Dive Computers
The computer's alert signal system may not work properly and the computer screen may freeze. This may cause inaccurate information to be displayed, such as water depth, tank pressure, and ascent rate, posing a risk to the safety of a diver.
- 2003-07-17CPSCDe Bon Sales Inc., of Houston, TexasCPSC, De Bon Sales Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters
The novelty lighters are not equipped with child-resistant mechanisms. They pose fire and burn hazards to young children.
- 2003-07-17CPSCDesignPac, of Northlake, Ill.CPSC, DesignPac Announce Recall of Lamp Oil
The bottles of paraffin oil in these sets do not have the child-resistant closures required by federal law.
- 2003-07-17CPSCHamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, of Glen Allen, Va.CPSC, Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex Announce Recall of Slow Cookers
The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot food spilling onto consumers.
- 2003-07-17CPSCMidwest, of Cannon Falls, Minn.CPSC, Midwest Announce Recall of Toad Lawn Sprinklers
A small hose inside the toad can fail, allowing water to fill the toad's cavity. The increased water pressure can cause the toad to explode, posing the risk of injury to anyone nearby.
- 2003-07-15CPSCToro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.CPSC, Toro Company Recall Riding Lawn Mowers
The actuator arm could fail, resulting in a loss of transmission control and risk of personal injury.
- 2003-07-09NHTSA-EquipmentDETROIT DIESEL CORP.DETROIT DIESEL CORP. — DETROIT DIESEL/SERIES 60 FUEL LINES
A FUEL LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN RESULT IN FUEL SPILLED ONTO THE GROUND,LEAVING A SLIPPERY ROAD SURFACE, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- 2003-07-09CPSCSelect Comfort Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn.CPSC, Select Comfort Announce Recall of Adjustable Beds
When exposed to severely cold temperatures and impact, such as may occur during shipping, the power cord insulation on the electric air pump can crack, creating a short-circuit or exposing live electrical wires and presenting a shock or electrocution hazard.
- 2003-07-07NHTSA-EquipmentPIONEER ENTERTAINMENT, INC.PIONEER ENTERTAINMENT, INC. — PIONEER/STERO AMPLIFIERS/OVERHEATS
OVERHEATING OF THIS EQUIPMENT CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
- 2003-07-03CPSCToshiba America Consumer Products, Inc., of Wayne, N.J.CPSC, Toshiba America Consumer Products Announce Recall of Rear Projection Televisions
If the capacitors short circuit, due to a very high electrical surge, such as from a lightening strike, the metal parts on the television could present a shock or electrocution hazard. In addition, the metal jacks on the back of the television or another metal box attached to the television could present a shock or electrocution hazard, as a result of the capacitors' failure.
- 2003-07-02CPSCAmerican Promotional Events Inc., of Florence, Ala.CPSC, American Promotional Events Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks
The firework device has a defective base and can break during launch. If reused, the launching device could then send fireworks in unintended directions, possible causing injury.
- 2003-07-02CPSCGSW Industries Inc., of Fergus, Ontario, CanadaCPSC, Firms Announce Recall of GSW Water Heaters With S.I.T. Temperature Controls
A potential burn hazard from ignition flashback or an increase in tank water temperature.
- 2003-07-02CPSCSmall Small World, of Englewood, N.J.CPSC, Small Small World Announce Recall of "Egg Dippers" Easter Plush Toys
The toys' seams can separate and allow small beads to be released, presenting an aspiration hazard to young children.
- 2003-07-02CPSCFranzus Company LLC, of Beacon Falls, Conn.CPSC, Franzus Company LLC Announce Recall of International Adapter Plugs
The adapter plug can separate, exposing live electrical conductors, posing an electrocution and shock hazard to consumers.
- 2003-07-02CPSCJAKKS Pacific Inc., of Malibu, Calif.CPSC, JAKKS Pacific Announce Recall of "Spit Smatter" Spray Foam
The aerosol cans can forcefully break apart, posing a risk of serious injury to nearby consumers.
- 2003-07-02CPSCPerfect Fit Industries, of Charlotte, N.C.CPSC, Perfect Fit Industries Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
These blankets can overheat, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers, especially when the blanket is folded or bunched.
- 2003-06-30NHTSA-EquipmentCummins, Inc.Cummins, Inc. — CUMMINS/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNANTICIPATED, UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION WITHOUT WARNING. IF THIS EVENT OCCURS, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WILL NOT HAVE CONTROL OF ENGINE SPEED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2003-06-30CPSCKawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.CPSC, Kawasaki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles
The throttle cable adjuster on the carburetor can loosen during operation, causing it to stick, which can cause the rider to lose control and possibly crash.
- 2003-06-27NHTSA-EquipmentEvenflo Company, Inc.Evenflo Company, Inc. — EVENFLO/INFANT RESTRAINT/BELT HOOK DAMAGE
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2003-06-26NHTSA-EquipmentBLUE SEA SYSTEMSBLUE SEA SYSTEMS — BLUE SEA SYSTEMS/T-1 CIRCUIT BREAKER/FIRE
IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, SERIOUS INJURY OR POSSIBLY DEATH COULD OCCUR.
- 2003-06-25CPSCDorel Juvenile Group Inc., of Columbus, Ind.CPSC, NHTSA, and Dorel Juvenile Group Inc. Announce Extended Recall of Infant Car Seats/Carriers
When the seat is used as a carrier, the plastic handle locks can unexpectedly break or release from the carrying position, causing the seat to unlatch or flip forward. When this happens, an infant can fall to the ground and suffer injuries.
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