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.
- 2003-04-23NHTSA-EquipmentAlcoa, IncAlcoa, Inc — ALCOA/WHEELS
IF THE USER IGNORES THE PROBLEM AND REFILLS THE TIRES TO MAINTAIN PRESSURE, THE CRACKS MAY PROPAGATE AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE WHEEL ALONG THE BEAD SEAT OF THE TIRE, CAUSING THE FACE OF THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE RIM.
- 2003-04-23NHTSA-EquipmentSKF USA Inc.SKF USA Inc. — ARVINMERITOR/SKF/AXLE HUBS
SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.
- 2003-04-23CPSCPanasonic Consumer Electronics, of Secaucus, N.J.CPSC, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Announce Recall of Battery Packs
Battery packs can detach from the power tool unexpectedly and strike the operator or bystander, resulting in injuries.
- 2003-04-23CPSCFisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Little People® Animal Sounds Farms
Two small metal screws that hold the toy "stall doors" in place can come off, posing an aspiration or choking hazard to young children.
- 2003-04-17CPSCBattat Incorporated, of Plattsburgh, NYCPSC, Battat Incorporated Announce Recall of Drumsticks Sold with Toy Drum Sets
The end piece of the drumstick handle can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children. Additionally, the screw at the end of the drumstick can loosen and detach, posing a choking hazard.
- 2003-04-17CPSCDynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.CPSC, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of BMX Bicycles
The stems on these bicycles can loosen during use, causing riders to lose control and fall.
- 2003-04-17CPSCThomson Inc., of Indianapolis, Ind.CPSC, Thomson Announce Recall of Home Entertainment Amplifiers
The amplifier can overheat due to a lack of ventilation, which can cause melting of the plastic front cover and pose a shock hazard to consumers.
- 2003-04-15CPSCPolaris Industries Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn.CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Polaris Xpedition 325, Trail Boss 325, and Magnum 325 ATVs
The ATVs may have loose or leaking oil cooler line clamps, that can release hot pressurized oil. This may lead to thermal burns, to engine failure due to oil pressure loss and, in rare circumstances, could cause a vehicle fire.
- 2003-04-15CPSCe4L Inc., of Encino, Calif.CPSC, BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. Announce Recall of Red Devil Gas Grills
The product's design allows consumers to light the grill at an air intake tube, instead of at the burner. Though the grill appears to function normally, gas inside the air intake tube ignites. The tube can reach temperatures of up to 750 degrees Fahrenheit and present a burn hazard to consumers. In grills manufactured before August 1998, the heat produced by lighting the grill at the air intake tube damaged the plastic support piece, and caused the grill to fall to the ground. When it collapses, flames from the grill can burn nearby consumers and ignite surrounding combustibles.
- 2003-04-15CPSCPlayskool, of Pawtucket, R.I.CPSC, Playskool Announce Recall of Magic Start Crawl 'n Stand Toys Sold Only at Wal-Mart
The toy, which is designed to encourage crawling babies to pull themselves up and stand, can tip over during use and strike falling babies in the head, face or neck, resulting in injuries.
- 2003-04-14NHTSA-EquipmentARGUS ELECTRONICS, INC.ARGUS ELECTRONICS, INC. — ARGUS/CYBERHOME PROTABLE DVD PLAYER/OVERHEATS
USING THE CAR ADAPTER WITH THE BATTERY CAN CAUSE THE ADAPTER TO OVERHEAT AND POSSIBLY MELT, CREATING A RISK OF FIRE IF FLAMMABLE MATERIAL IS NEARBY.
- 2003-04-13CPSCKindermusik International, of Browns Summit, N.C.CPSC, Kindermusik International Announce Recall of "Fiddlesticks" Instruments
Some of the Fiddlesticks have caps that can become loose, allowing ball bearings to spill from the inside of the sticks. Both the caps and the ball bearings pose a potential choking hazard to young children.
- 2003-04-09NHTSA-EquipmentMOSS MOTORS, LTDMOSS MOTORS, LTD — MOSS MOTORS/KINGPINS
IF THE KINGPIN BREAKS, THE SUSPENSION WILL COLLAPSE CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2003-04-09CPSCBlack Diamond Equipment, of Salt Lake City, UtahCPSC, Black Diamond Equipment Announce Recall of Bionic Crampons
Front rail of crampon could be improperly heat-treated and toe points could bend, resulting in malfunction of the crampon.
- 2003-04-08CPSCAmerican Promotional Events Inc., doing business as TNT, of Florence, Ala.CPSC, TNT Fireworks Announce Recall of Party Poppers Sold at Wal-Mart
The Party Popper is a rocket-shaped device that shoots into the air when the string is pulled. The cone-shaped top can pop off rapidly, and can hit and injure both children and adults.
- 2003-04-07CPSCMaytag Corp. of Newton, IowaCPSC, Maytag Corporation Announce Recall of Kenmore Elite-Brand TRIO Model Refrigerators
A screw located inside the refrigeration compartment, on the left side of the refrigerator frame, could pierce through the electrical wire harness insulation and pose an electrical shock hazard.
- 2003-04-04NHTSA-EquipmentHONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. — HONEYWELL/PRESTONE JUMPIT PLUS/OVERHEATING
THIS MAY CAUSE THE WIRE INSULATION TO MELT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
- 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.
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