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.
- 2003-03-17NHTSA-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.
- 2003-02-27CPSCThe First Years Inc., of Avon, Mass.CPSC, The First Years® Inc. Announce New Safety Instructions to Prevent Injuries for Combo Baby Tubs/Step Stools
When used as a tub, babies' body parts can be pinched if the product's footrest is not fully extended, so that it clicks into place firmly.
- 2003-02-25CPSCThe BRIO Corp., of Germantown, Wis.CPSC, BRIO Corp. Announce Recall of Toy Trumpet
A small knob on the side of the trumpet can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2003-02-20CPSCPlaynation Play Systems of Kennesaw, Ga.CPSC, Playnation Play Systems Announce Recall of "Fun Buckets" on Backyard Play Sets
As children play on the play set's slide or platform, the 6- to 8-ft free- hanging rope can become entangled around the child's neck. This presents a strangulation hazard to young children.
- 2003-02-20CPSCFireworks of Alabama, Inc. of Adamsville, Ala.CPSC, Fireworks of Alabama Announce Recall of Bamboo-Stick Sparklers
The sparklers' bamboo-stick handles can catch fire, burn and disintegrate and emit burning fragments during use. These sparklers present a fire hazard and a risk of burn injury.
- 2003-02-19NHTSA-EquipmentVECTOR PRODUCTS, INC.VECTOR PRODUCTS, INC. — VECTOR/AFTERMARKET COFFEE MAKER
POSSIBLE FIRE CAN OCCUR.
- 2003-02-19NHTSA-EquipmentCARLISLE TIRE AND WHEELCARLISLE TIRE AND WHEEL — AFTERMARKET WHEELS
COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE WHEEL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2003-02-14CPSCRobert Bosch Tool Corp., of Chicago, Ill.CPSC, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Skil® Warrior Drill Battery Chargers
The transformer inside the charger can overheat. If this occurs, the charger housing can melt and deform, possibly igniting flammable materials near or on the charger.
- 2003-02-13NHTSA-EquipmentDAYTON WIRE WHEEL, INC.DAYTON WIRE WHEEL, INC. — AMERICAN WIRE WHEEL/REPLACEMENT WHEELS
IN THE EVENT THAT THE WHEEL FAILS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION THERE IS A POTENTIAL OF A VEHICLE CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH.
- 2003-02-13CPSCThe Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.CPSC, Toro Company Recall Z-100 Riding Mowers
The engines for these products had fuel lines that were too long and could possibly droop and come in contact with moving parts, which can cut the fuel lines, resulting in fuel leakage.
- 2003-02-13CPSCExmark Manufacturing, of Beatrice, NebraskaCPSC, Exmark Recalls Lazer HP Riding Mowers
The engines for these products had fuel lines that were too long and could possibly droop and come in contact with moving parts, which can cut the fuel lines, resulting in fuel leakage.
- 2003-02-13CPSCYoung's J.K. Inc., of Portland, Ore.CPSC, Young's J.K. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Lighters
These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children can ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
- 2003-02-11NHTSA-EquipmentCummins, Inc.Cummins, Inc. — CUMMINS/CRANKSHAFT VIBRATION DAMPER
AS A RESULT, PERSONS NEARBY COULD BE INJURED BY FLYING DEBRIS.
- 2003-02-11NHTSA-EquipmentCummins, Inc.Cummins, Inc. — CUMMINS/ALTERNATOR SUPPORT BRACKETS
IN THIS EVENT, THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS MAY BE DAMAGED AND THE POSSIBILITY OF FIRE MAY EXIST.
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