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.
- 2003-01-24CPSCWalt Disney Parks and Resorts, of Lake Buena Vista, Fla.CPSC, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Announce Recall of Woody Dolls
The Woody doll's clothing has buttons that can detach, posing a choking hazard for young children.
- 2003-01-23CPSCMagic Cabin of Madison, Va.CPSC, Magic Cabin Announce Recall of Wooden Teething Rings
It is a potential choking hazard to young children.
- 2003-01-23CPSCHufco-Delaware Company, of Miamisburg, OhioCPSC, Hufco-Delaware Company and Evenflo Company Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Gerry® and Evenflo® Portable Wood Cribs
If the hardware used to assemble the crib is not tight, the mattress support platform and mattress can fall to the floor. This poses a risk of injury to young children in the crib.
- 2003-01-17CPSCPolaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn.CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of ATVs
The mounting bolts on the front brake calipers were not tightened to the specified torque value. This may cause the bolts to loosen or fall out during operation, resulting in brake failure. This could result in severe injury or death.
- 2003-01-16CPSCBuild-A-Bear Workshop, of St. Louis, Mo.CPSC, Build-A-Bear Workshop Announce Recall of "Founding Bear" Stuffed Bears
The nose of the stuffed bear can be pulled or twisted off, posing a choking hazard to a young child.
- 2003-01-14CPSCInnova Inc., of Davenport, IowaCPSC, Innova Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Exploding Frying Pans
The pans can explode or separate when preheated, used on high heat, or used for frying, which can pose a serious burn hazard from hot oil or food contents spilling onto consumers.
- 2003-01-14CPSCAmerican Power Conversion Corporation (APC), of West Kingston, R.I.CPSC, American Power Conversion Corp. Announce Recall of Back-Up Power Supply Systems
The power supply device can fail, causing the unit to overheat, which may pose a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2003-01-13NHTSA-EquipmentSOUND OFF, INC.SOUND OFF, INC. — WARNING LAMPS
IF THE LENS FRACTURES, IT CAN CAUSE INJURIES TO PERSONS DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF IT.
- 2003-01-09CPSCPace Products Inc., of Apopka, Fla.CPSC, Pace Products Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Soap Making Kits
The soap may get too hot when heated in the microwave oven and leak from the tray mold posing a burn hazard to children.
- 2003-01-08NHTSA-EquipmentOTD, INC.OTD, INC. — FUEL PUMP
THE PRESSURE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM MAY EXCEED THE LIMITS OF THE FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS, POSSIBLY CREATING A FUEL LEAK AND RISK OF FIRE.
- 2003-01-07CPSCSun Rise Bicycle Industrial Co. Ltd., of TaiwanCPSC, Sun Rise Industrial Co., Ltd. and Raleigh America Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles
The frames on these bicycles can break, which can cause riders to lose control and crash.
- 2002-12-26CPSCKmart Corp., of Troy, Mich.CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Wooden Toy Vehicles
These products may be given to children as toys. The wheels on the wooden toys may break off into small parts, which may pose a choking hazard to young children.
- 2002-12-26CPSCBrooklyn Lollipop Imports and Exports, Inc., of Brooklyn, NYCPSC, Brooklyn Lollipop Announce Recall of Electric Fans
These electric fans have undersized wiring, use a power plug that is not polarized, have an improperly sized grill, and overheat, all of which could cause electrocution, electric shock, fire, and finger entrapment hazards to consumers.
- 2002-12-26CPSCCentury Tool and Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Cherry Valley, Ill.CPSC, Century Tool and Manufacturing Announce Recall of Camping Stoves
The burner assembly in the stoves can restrict the flow of gas, which can cause a leak. The leaking gas can ignite and weaken the hose, causing it to separate from the stove and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2002-12-26CPSCMadrigal Audio Laboratories, Inc., of Middletown, Conn.CPSC, Madrigal Announce Recall of Subwoofers
A screw inside of the subwoofer can cause a high voltage short, which could cause a severe injury to consumers, through an electric shock.
- 2002-12-24CPSCAtico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.CPSC, Atico International Announce Recall of Christmas Candles
The wick is not properly set inside the tealight, which may cause the plastic holder to melt and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2002-12-23CPSCElkton Sparkler Company Inc., of North East, Md.CPSC, Elkton Sparkler Announce Recall of Bamboo-Stick Sparklers
The sparklers' bamboo-stick handles can catch fire, burn and disintegrate and emit burning fragments during use. The sparklers present a fire hazard and a risk of burn injury.
- 2002-12-23CPSCLovee Doll and Toy Co., Inc., of New York, N.Y.CPSC, Lovee Doll & Toy Co., Inc. Announce Recall of Talking Dolls
Buttons on the dolls' outfit could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2002-12-23CPSCKohl's Department Stores Inc., of Menomonee Falls, Wis.CPSC, Kohl's Department Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Fleece Pant Sets
Small pieces of fabric at the end of the sleeves, along the hem and on the pockets of the tops can be torn off easily, posing a choking hazard.
- 2002-12-20CPSCCracker Barrel Old Country Store®, of Lebanon, Tenn.CPSC, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Announce Recall of Motion Lamps
Wires near the light's socket can become exposed, posing a risk of electric shock or electrocution to consumers.
- 2002-12-20CPSCZutano Inc., of Cabot , Vt.CPSC, Zutano Inc. Announce Recall of Stuffed Bunny Toys
The buttons on the front of the bunny's jacket can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2002-12-20CPSCWear Me Apparel Corp., of New York, N.Y.CPSC, Wear Me Apparel Corp. Announce Recall of Infant Girls' Garments
The paint on the "smiley face" zipper-pull attached to the sweat jacket of these garments contains lead. Young children could ingest lead from the zipper-pull, presenting a lead poisoning hazard.
- 2002-12-19CPSCPhilips Electronics North America Corp., through its Norelco Consumer Products Company division, of Stamford, Conn.CPSC, Philips Announce Recall 3-in-1 Waffle Maker/Sandwich Maker/Grill
The hinges of the sandwich plate can contact an internal wire, creating a risk of shock or electrocution.
- 2002-12-19CPSCMontrose Wholesale Candies and Sundries Inc., of Chicago, Ill.CPSC, Montrose Wholesale Candies & Sundries Inc. Announce Recall of Illegally Imported Cigarette Lighters
The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
- 2002-12-19CPSCMakita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws
The lower blade guard of the saw can become jammed, which can result in the consumer coming in contact with the blade and suffering a serious injury.
- 2002-12-19CPSCMilwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis.CPSC, Milwaukee Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Electric Grinders
The grinder's switch can stick in the "on" position, which could pose an injury hazard to consumers.
- 2002-12-13CPSCThe Lakeside Collection, of Lincolnshire, Ill.CPSC, The Lakeside Collection Announce Recall of Kid's Tent Set
The tip of the wire that forms the frame for the connecting tunnel can become exposed, resulting in possible lacerations.
- 2002-12-11CPSCHome Interiors and Gifts Inc., of Carrollton, TexasCPSC, Home Interiors and Gifts Announce Recall of Tea Lights
Flames from the tea lights can flare, and the excessive heat can cause the plastic holders to melt, posing a fire hazard.
- 2002-12-11CPSCS.I.T. Inc., of Quincy, Mass.CPSC and S.I.T. Announce Recall of Plastic Stack Chairs
The chairs can collapse during use, causing the consumer to suffer injuries from falls.
- 2002-12-03CPSCLTD Commodities, Inc., of Bannockburn, Ill.CPSC, LTD Commodities, Inc. Announce Recall of Kid's Tent Set
The tip of the wire that forms the frame for the connecting tunnel can become exposed, resulting in possible lacerations.
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