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.
- 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.
- 2002-12-03CPSCOceanic USA, of San Leandro, Calif.CPSC, Oceanic USA Announce Recall of Scuba Regulators
Extreme vibration can occur within these CDX regulators, which can cause an air leakage underwater. Divers could run out of air and drown.
- 2002-12-02NHTSA-EquipmentMANCHESTER TANK & EQUIPMENTMANCHESTER TANK & EQUIPMENT — 20 AND 30 POUND LP GAS CYLINDERS
IN THE PRESENCE OF A IGNITION SOURCE, A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCURR.
- 2002-11-27CPSCTecumseh Products Co., Tecumseh, Mich.CPSC, Tecumseh Products Co. Announce Recall of Power Equipment Engines
A misrouted fuel line in the engine can become damaged, allowing gasoline to leak out, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2002-11-27CPSCGood Lad Apparel of Philadelphia, Pa.CPSC, Good Lad Apparel Announce Recall of Infant Girls' Garment and Shoes
Small decorative items on the garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2002-11-25CPSCabc Distributing, Inc., of North Miami, Fla.CPSC, abc Distributing, 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 laceration injuries.
- 2002-11-25CPSCAmerican Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance Calif.CPSC, Honda Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Vehicle Accident
- 2002-11-25CPSCCannondale Corp., of Bethel, Conn.CPSC, Cannondale Corp. Announce Recall of ATVs
The front shocks can break apart internally while riding. If this happens, the shock halves can separate, causing the ATV suspension to fail. The operator can lose control of the ATV, possibly resulting in injury or death.
- 2002-11-21CPSCKolcraft Enterprises, Inc., of Chicago, Ill.CPSC, Kolcraft Announce Recall of Toy Attachments on Baby Walkers
The flower toys on the baby walker's tray can detach from the stems, exposing sharp edges and posing a laceration hazard to young children.
- 2002-11-21CPSCBaby Trend Inc., of Ontario, Calif.CPSC, Baby Trend Announce Recall to Repair Infant Swings Sold at Toys R Us
A screw on the swing's support arm can loosen or detach, causing the seat to separate and drop to one side. This presents a fall hazard to infants.
- 2002-11-21CPSCThe Disney Store, Inc., headquartered in Glendale, Calif.CPSC, Disney Store Announce Recall of Monsters, Inc. Character Plush Dolls
The Boo doll's hair has ponytail holders that could detach, posing a choking hazard for young children.
- 2002-11-21NHTSA-EquipmentMaxion Wheels/Hayes LemmerzMaxion Wheels/Hayes Lemmerz — HAYES LEMMERZ/TRAILER WHEELS
IF THE USER TORQUES THE NUTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INCORRECT LABEL, THE NUTS COULD DEFORM THE MOUNTING AREA OF THE TRAILER WHEEL AND ALLOW THE TRAILER WHEEL TO LOOSEN. THE TRAILER WHEEL COULD COME OFF, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2002-11-20CPSCMeijer, of Grand Rapids, MICPSC, Meijer Announce Recall of Three-Tier Tealight Candleholder
The middle candleholder is mounted directly below the top candleholder, which can cause the top candle to overheat and flare. This poses a fire hazard, which can result in a burn injury or property damage.
- 2002-11-19CPSCEvercel Inc., of Hingham, Mass.CPSC, Evercel Announce Recall of Nickel Zinc Battery Chargers
Internal electrical components of the battery chargers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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