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.
- 2003-07-17CPSCMidwest, 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.
- 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.
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