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.
- 2003-04-04NHTSA-EquipmentCummins, Inc.Cummins, Inc. — CUMMINS/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE
IF THIS EVENT OCCURS, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WILL NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THE ENGINE SPEED WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2003-04-04CPSCRacing Champions Ertl/Learning Curve Int'l., Inc. (RCE/LCI), of Chicago, ILCPSC, Learning Curve Int'l Inc. Announce Recall of Lamaze Activity Toys
The paint on the metal wires of these toys contains excess levels of lead. Lead poisoning is a serious hazard to children and is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
- 2003-04-02CPSCRaven Industries, of Earth City, Mo.CPSC, Raven Industries Announce Recall of Handheld Remote Controls
An internal component can overheat, presenting risks of fire or thermal burns to consumers.
- 2003-04-02CPSCDollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Plush Bears and Snowman Dolls
Buttons on the jacket of these toys can be pulled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2003-03-27CPSCThe Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.CPSC, The Toro Company Announce Recall of Snowthrowers
The plastic fuel tank can crack and leak gasoline, posing a risk of fire and injury.
- 2003-03-27CPSCHitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd., of Norcross, Ga.CPSC, Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws
The lower blade guards on these saws can stick in the open position, exposing the blade and posing a serious laceration hazard.
- 2003-03-27CPSCOWT Industries, Inc., of Pickens, S.C.CPSC, OWT Industries Inc. and Sears Announce Recall of Electric Routers Used in Woodworking
The on-off switch on the routers could stick in the "on" position, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders.
- 2003-03-27CPSCMaytag Corp., of Newton, IowaCPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall to Repair Gas Ranges
The range can experience a delayed ignition flashback fire in the upper oven, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- 2003-03-21CPSCRaymond Oak Inc., of Fountain Valley, Calif.CPSC, Raymond Oak Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Chests
The toy chest's lid support hinges can fail, allowing the lid to fall onto a child's head, neck, fingers or hands. In addition, spaces at the end of the hinge on the lid can cause pinch, crush or laceration injuries to children's fingers.
- 2003-03-20NHTSA-EquipmentMeritor, Inc.Meritor, Inc. — ARVINMERITOR/FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES
FAILURE OF THE AXLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2003-03-20CPSCComarco Inc., of Irvine, Calif.CPSC, Comarco Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Detachable Plugs On Power Adapters
The plug can break open and expose live wires, posing an electrocution or electric shock hazard to consumers.
- 2003-03-20CPSCS. Rothschild & Co. Inc., of New York, N.Y.CPSC, S. Rothschild & Co. Announce Recall to Repair Girls' Hooded Winter Jackets
The rubber petal and metal snap can break off of the jacket, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2003-03-18CPSCMOSA Sports, of Hermosa Beach, Calif.CPSC, MOSA Sports Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets
These helmets fail impact testing required under CPSC's Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets, violating the Consumer Product Safety Act. Riders wearing these helmets are not adequately protected from falls, and could suffer head injuries.
- 2003-03-17NHTSA-EquipmentInternational Thermal ResearchInternational Thermal Research — ITR/HURRICANE HOT WATER HEATER
IF THE SAFETY FEATURES DO NOT SHUT DOWN PROPERLY, THE HEATING SYSTEM CAN CONTINUE HEATING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
- 2003-03-17CPSCLands' End Inc., of Dodgeville, Wis..CPSC, Lands' End, Inc., Announce Recall of Little Kids' Parkas
The zipper box may detach, allowing the zipper slide to detach. The small parts, if detached, could pose a risk of choking.
- 2003-03-13CPSCTrudeau Corp., of Woodridge, Ill.CPSC, Trudeau Corp. Announce Recall of Fondue Sets
The plastic handles that are attached to the fondue pots can melt and crack during heating on a range top, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
- 2003-03-11NHTSA-EquipmentMASTER LOCKMASTER LOCK — MASTER LOCK/ZERO TILT BALL MOUNT TRAILER HITCH
PRIOR TO PRODUCT FAILURE, THE AFFECTED PRODUCT WOULD LIKELY SHOW SIGNS OF CRACKING IN THE CORNER OF THE VERTICAL TUBE. IF THE PRODUCT IS NOT REPLACED , THE BALL MOUNT COULD PREMATURELY BREAK OR CRACK, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE TRAILER TO SEPARATE FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE.
- 2003-03-11CPSCKawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Announce Recall of Small Engines
Vibration during operation can result in abrasion wear to the fuel tube, leading to a fuel leak. If the fuel leak comes in contact with a spark or flame, it can cause a fire and burn hazard.
- 2003-03-11CPSCFire-Lite Alarms, Inc. of Northford, Conn.CPSC, Fire-Lite Alarms Announce Recall of Power Supply for Alarm Systems
Fire-Lite models FCPS-24FS6 and FCPS-24FS8, and Notifier models FCPS-24S6 and FCPS-24S8 can have incomplete solder connections. The Notifier model ACPS-2406 can have an improper circuit response with low input voltage. Both of these conditions may result in a building alarm system not functioning properly.
- 2003-03-11CPSCBlue Star Candles, L.P., of Lubbock, TexasCPSC, Blue Star Candles, L.P. Announce Recall of Christmas Candles
The 6-ounce candles can have the wrong size wick, causing the flame to burn irregularly, posing a fire or burn hazard.
- 2003-03-10NHTSA-EquipmentGraco Children's Products, Inc.Graco Children's Products, Inc. — GRACO/INFANT CAR SEAT BASE/MISSING HOOKS AND PINS
IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR VEHICLE CRASH, THE CARRIER MAY DETACH FROM THE BASE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2003-03-07NHTSA-EquipmentTrans-Air Manufacturing Corp.Trans-Air Manufacturing Corp. — TRANS/AIR/COMPRESSOR MOUNT KIT
THE BELT CAN "WALK" OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND RUB AGAINST THE POWER STEERING LINE.
- 2003-03-06NHTSA-EquipmentTrans-Air Manufacturing Corp.Trans-Air Manufacturing Corp. — TRANS/AIR/COMPRESSOR MOUNT KIT
THIS CONDITION COULD HAPPEN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2003-03-06CPSCMakita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Announce Recall to Repair Electric Sanders
The pads on the sanders can break apart during use and strike the operator, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
- 2003-03-06CPSCAtico International USA Inc., of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.CPSC, Atico International USA Inc. Announce Recall of Hot Pots
The bottom of the hot pot can separate from the top, which could pose a serious burn hazard to consumers.
- 2003-03-04CPSCMurray Inc., of Brentwood, Tenn.CPSC, Murray Inc. Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Tractors
The fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers.
- 2003-03-04CPSCIBM, of Armonk, N.Y.CPSC, IBM Announce Recall to Repair Computer Monitors
The monitor's circuit board can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2003-02-28NHTSA-EquipmentAMERICAN PRODUCTS COMPANYAMERICAN PRODUCTS COMPANY — APC/REPLACEMENT LAMP LENSES & HEADLAMP BULBS
WITHOUT THE REFLECTIVE DEVICES REQUIRED UNDER FMVSS NO. 108 IN THE TAILLAMP ASSEMBLY, THE MOTORIST MAY NOT BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO OTHER MOTORISTS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2003-02-27CPSCRandom House Inc., of New York, N.Y.CPSC, Random House, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Board Book Sets
The book sets were sold in cardboard boxes with plastic snaps. The plastic snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2003-02-27CPSCThe Betesh Group, of New York, N.Y.CPSC, The Betesh Group Announce Recall of "Busy Bug" Plush Toys
The antennae of the plush toy can be chewed or pulled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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