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.
- 2003-06-24CPSCOntel Products Corp., of Fairfield, N.J.CPSC, Ontel Products Announce Recall of Food Slicer
The exposed slicing blade on top of the unit can cut a consumer's fingers or hand during use.
- 2003-06-24CPSCQVC, Inc., of West Chester, Pa.CPSC, QVC Inc. Announce Recall of Food Choppers
Consumers can cut their fingers and hands while using the product.
- 2003-06-24CPSCBombardier Motor Corporation of America, of Grant, Fla.CPSC, Bombardier Motor Corporation of America Announce Recall of Snowmobiles
The Start/RER switch for the SDI models and the Start switch for the V-1000 models may be defective, creating two potential problems: Condition A: If the operator leaves the engine cut out switch in the "ON" position and the tether cut out switch cap on the switch post, the vehicle may start by itself (SDI models and V-1000 models). Condition B: While vehicle is idling, the engine may stop and then restart in the reverse stationary mode (SDI models only). Both of these conditions may be hazardous to the driver, as well as to persons nearby.
- 2003-06-23NHTSA-EquipmentNEXL SPORTS PRODUCTSNEXL SPORTS PRODUCTS — NEXL/MOTORCYCLE HELMETS/FVVSS 218
THESE HELMETS WILL NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT THE WEARER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. SERIOUS HEAD INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR.
- 2003-06-19CPSCFisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Crib Mobile Toys
If batteries used in the mobile leak, the caustic liquid can seep out of the battery compartment, posing a risk of chemical burns to babies.
- 2003-06-19CPSCHomier Distributing Co. Inc., of Huntington, Ind.CPSC, Homier Distributing Co. Announce Recall of Extension Cords, Portable Lights, and Fluorescent Work Lights
The extension cords and lights have undersized wiring, are not properly polarized, have inadequate grounding, faulty electrical connections, and plastic handles that, once ignited, continue to burn and spread flames, posing a shock, electrocution, and fire hazard to consumers.
- 2003-06-11NHTSA-EquipmentUD Trucks CorporationUD Trucks Corporation — NISSAN DIESEL/AFTERMARKET OIL COOLER HOSE
IF THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WERE TO LEAK OUT, THE VEHICLE MAY STALL, POSSIBLY PUTTING THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AT RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2003-06-05CPSCTrisonic/Eastern America Trio Products, of Flushing, N.Y.CPSC, Trisonic Announce Recall of Nightlights
The nightlight poses a serious electrocution, electric shock, burn and fire hazard to consumers.
- 2003-06-05CPSCWeather Works Inc., of Miami, Fla.CPSC, Weather Works Announce Recall of Electric Heaters
The electric heater can overheat internal plastic components and damage the wiring, posing a fire and electrocution hazard to consumers.
- 2003-06-05CPSCTrivett Industries, Inc., of Deland, Fla.CPSC, Trivett Industries, Inc. Announce Recall of Pancake Makers
The handles on the pancake makers are unable to withstand the heat of the device, causing the handle to fail to provide support, because of melting or breaking.
- 2003-06-05CPSCCreative Kids Inc. of Monsey, N.Y.CPSC, Creative Kids Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Art Supply Sets
The sets contain mini-cutters with razor blades, which pose a laceration hazard to young children.
- 2003-06-04CPSCBabi Italia, a division of LaJobi Industries Inc., of Edison, N.J.CPSC, Babi Italia/LaJobi Industries Announce Recall to Replace "Tiffany" and "Josephine" Crib Drop-Side Rails
The slats on the drop-side rails can come loose or detach. A child's head can get caught in the space left by loose or missing slats, presenting an entrapment hazard. In addition, children can fall through the slat opening.
- 2003-06-02NHTSA-EquipmentDorel Juvenile GroupDorel Juvenile Group — DOREL/COSCO/CARRY HANDLE BREAKS
THE INFANT CAN SUFFER SERIOUS INJURIES.
- 2003-06-01CPSCBombardier (BRP)Bombardier ATV Recall
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- 2003-05-29CPSCStihl Inc., Virginia Beach, Va.CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws
In some units, the fuel tank vent could be installed incorrectly and become dislodged. If this occurs, fuel could leak and result in a fire.
- 2003-05-29CPSCConceptual Marketing & Development Inc., of Lincoln, Calif.CPSC, Conceptual Marketing & Development, Inc., Announce Recall of Weed Cutting Attachment Blades
The blades can break off and hit consumers, causing severe impact and laceration injuries.
- 2003-05-28CPSCStarbucks Coffee Co., of Seattle, Wash.CPSC, Starbucks Coffee Co. Announce Recall of Children's Tumbler Cups
When the flexible straw on the cups is chewed, small pieces of plastic can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2003-05-28CPSCCentral Sprinkler Company, an affiliate of Tyco Fire Products LP, of Lansdale, Pa.CPSC, Central Sprinkler Company Update Voluntary Recall To Replace O-Ring Fire Sprinklers
These sprinkler heads can corrode or minerals, salts and other contaminants in water can affect the rubber O-ring seals. These factors could cause the sprinkler heads not to activate in a fire.
- 2003-05-22NHTSA-EquipmentJost International, Inc.Jost International, Inc. — JOST/FIFTH WHEELS/FATIGUE CRACKS
IF LEFT UNDETECTED OR CORRECTED IT COULD LEAD TO THE SEPARATION OF THE FIFTH WHEEL TOPPLATE FROM ITS MOUNTING STRUCTURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
- 2003-05-22CPSCMonarch Velo, LLC, doing business as Catlike USA, of Houston, TexasCPSC, Monarch Velo, LLC doing business as Catlike USA Announce Recall of Bike Helmets
The helmets fail impact testing required under CPSC's safety standard for bicycle helmets, violating the Consumer Product Safety Act.
- 2003-05-22CPSCLane Furniture Industries Inc., of Tupelo, Miss.CPSC, Lane Furniture Industries Inc. Announce Recall of High-Leg Recliner Chairs
A mechanism in the footrest can create a pinch point that can cause injury if consumers open or recline the chair by reaching underneath the footrest.
- 2003-05-22CPSCSea Gull Lighting Inc., of Riverside, N.J.CPSC, Sea Gull Lighting Inc. Announce Recall of Ceiling Light Fixtures
The wiring in the lights can short, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2003-05-22CPSCUnited General Supply Co., of Houston, TXCPSC, United General Supply Co. Announce Recall of Extension Cords
The extension cords have undersized conductors and no over-current protection, which causes overheating, presenting a shock and fire hazard.
- 2003-05-22CPSCThe Step2 Company, of Streetsboro, OhioCPSC, The Step2 Company Announce Recall of Toy Drumsticks
The tip of the drumstick can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2003-05-22CPSCInternational Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.CPSC, International Playthings Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Vehicles
Small parts on the vehicles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2003-05-19CPSCSwimways Corp., of Virginia Beach, Va.CPSC, Swimways Corp. Announce Recall of Pool Dive Sticks
Children can fall or land on these dive sticks in shallow water and may suffer impalement injuries.
- 2003-05-16NHTSA-EquipmentTUTHILL TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGIESTUTHILL TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGIES — TUTHILL/FRONT SUSPENSION SEPARATION
SHOULD THE STEERING KNUCKLE CARRIER SEPARATE FROM THE CONTROL ARM, THE OPERATOR COULD LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
- 2003-05-13CPSCThe Weil-McLain Company, of Michigan City, Ind.CPSC, Weil-McLain Announce Recall of Ultra 155 & 230 Gas Boilers
Weil-McLain has determined that the gas valve mounting screws on the recalled boilers may have not been fully tightened during the assembly process and may have come loose in transportation. Weil-McLain is concerned that loose gas fittings could result in leaking gas, fire and/or explosions, that could cause bodily injuries or property damage.
- 2003-05-12NHTSA-EquipmentCARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC.CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC. — CARDONE/REAR BRAKE CALIPER
UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR MAY NOT BE ABLE TO STOP THE CAR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2003-05-08CPSCHomelite Consumer Products, Inc., of Anderson, S.C.CPSC, Homelite Announce Recall of Chainsaws
These saws can operate while the engine is at the "idle" setting, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders.
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