Consumer product recalls
12832 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.
- 2003-11-13CPSCAgglo Corporation, of Hong KongCPSC, Target Corporation Announce Recall of Multicolored Sidewalk Chalk
The multicolored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children. The Wisconsin Department of Health tested the chalk and identified the lead in the chalk.
- 2003-11-13CPSCFisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Scooters and Mini Bikes
The motor control circuits can malfunction, causing the scooters and mini bikes to continue to run after the power or throttle button is released, posing a risk of injury to children.
- 2003-11-12CPSCPolaris Industries Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn.CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of ATVs
Damage to the fuel tank grommet can cause a fuel leak, posing a serious fire hazard to consumers.
- 2003-11-07CPSCAdvantage Publishers Group, of San Diego, Calif.CPSC, Advantage Publishers Group Announce Recall of Children's Activity Books
The hub of the pink dial embedded in the inside back cover can come off during use in some of these books, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2003-11-06CPSCBRIO® Corp., of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of BRIO AB of SwedenCPSC, BRIO® Corp. Announce Recall of Toy Drums
The three rubber feet, which are screwed into the bottom of the drum, could be removed in some cases, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2003-11-06CPSCThe Metal Ware Corp., of Two Rivers, Wis.CPSC, The Metal Ware Corp. Announce Recall of Deep Fryer Covers
The mesh filter in the cover of the deep fryer can allow moisture to build in the oil reservoir, causing the oil reservoir to boil over during or shortly after use. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2003-11-06NHTSA-EquipmentDorel Juvenile GroupDorel Juvenile Group — DOREL/CHILD RESTRAINTS/MISPRINTED LABEL
IF THE CONSUMER WERE TO FOLLOW THE ERRONEOUS INSTRUCTIONS, THE SEAT MAY NOT ADEQUATELY RESTRAIN THE CHILD IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLE RESULTING IN INJURIES TO THE CHILD
- 2003-11-04NHTSA-EquipmentINTERMOUNTAIN RV, INC.INTERMOUNTAIN RV, INC. — INTERMOUNTAIN/SAMSUNG/MICROWAVE
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.
- 2003-11-03NHTSA-EquipmentBEAMS INDUSTRIES, INC.BEAMS INDUSTRIES, INC. — BEAMS/FMVSS 209/SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY/TONGUE RELEASE
." IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE TONGUE MAY RELEASE AND THE SEAT OCCUPANT COULD SUSTAIN INJURIES.
- 2003-11-03NHTSA-EquipmentSAFELINE KIDS, INC.SAFELINE KIDS, INC. — SAFELINE KIDS/FMVSS 213/HEAD EXCURSION
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF HEAD INJURY TO THE CHILD.
- 2003-10-30CPSCNotifier, of Northford, Conn.CPSC, Notifier Announce Recall for Fire Alarm Panels
The AEU can enter a "sleep" mode, where it does not communicate with the system. When this occurs, audible evacuation signals associated with the failed AEU will not operate and building occupants may not be warned of an emergency.
- 2003-10-30CPSCFire Control Instruments, of Westwood, Mass.CPSC, Fire Control Instruments Announce Recall for Audio Evacuation Units
The AEU can enter a "sleep" mode, where it does not communicate with the system. When this occurs, audible evacuation signals associated with the failed AEU will not operate and building occupants may not be warned of an emergency.
- 2003-10-30CPSCWalgreen Co., of Deerfield, Ill.CPSC, Walgreen Co. Announce Recall of Pumpkin Tealight Candleholders
The beads on the candleholders can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
- 2003-10-30CPSCMichaels Stores, Inc., of Irving, TexasCPSC, Michaels Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Halloween Candleholders
Because of the lack of ventilation in these ceramic candleholders, the tealights can flare up, posing a risk of burns to consumers.
- 2003-10-29CPSCRussound Inc., of Newmarket, N.H.CPSC, Russound Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Audio Video Controller/Amplifiers
The Controller/Amplifiers can short circuit and overheat, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
- 2003-10-29CPSCStyle Asia, Inc. Moonachie, N.J.CPSC, Style Asia Inc. Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters
The cigarette lighters do not have qualified child resistant mechanisms and pose a fire hazard to children.
- 2003-10-29CPSCThe Sarut Group d/b/a as City Limit, of New York, N.Y.CPSC, The Sarut Group d/b/a City Limit Announce Recall of Fish-Shaped Cigarette Lighters
The lighters lack the required child resistant mechanisms and can expose children to fire hazards.
- 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.
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