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.
- 2002-07-25CPSCLauri® Inc. of Phillips-Avon, MaineCPSC, Lauri® Inc. Announce Recall of Toddler Activity Sets and Puzzles
The dog puzzle included with both of these products and the rubber handle on the box of the activity set can tear apart into small pieces and pose a choking hazard to small children.
- 2002-07-25CPSCBRIO® Corp., of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of BRIO AB, of SwedenCPSC, BRIO® Corporation and Small World Toys Announce Recall of Snail Pull Toy
The eyes on the pull toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2002-07-24NHTSA-EquipmentNorcold Inc.Norcold Inc. — NORCOLD/REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNIT FIRE
IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2002-07-24NHTSA-EquipmentNorcold Inc.Norcold Inc. — NORCOLD/REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNIT FIRE
THE CONSEQUENCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2002-07-24CPSCYamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.CPSC, Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall to Inspect and Repair ATVs
A mounting-bracket weld on the rear hub can come loose, resulting in rear brake failure and possible injury to operators.
- 2002-07-24CPSCYoung'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 could ignite the lighters, posing fire and burn hazards.
- 2002-07-24CPSCCane Creek Cycling Components (Cane Creek), of Fletcher, N.C.CPSC, Cane Creek Announce Recall of Bicycle Suspension Seat Posts
The seat post's cradle, which attaches to the bicycle seat, can break, posing the risk of falls and serious injury to riders.
- 2002-07-23NHTSA-EquipmentVolvo Car USA, LLCVolvo Car USA, LLC — VOLVO/BRINK TOW HITCH
IF THE LOCKING MECHANISM WERE TO FAIL, THE ASSEMBLY IN TOW MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM THE TOW VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
- 2002-07-19CPSCFlat Rock Grill Co., of Powhatan, Va.CPSC, Flat Rock Grill Co. Announce Recall of Gas Grills
The glass casing of the thermometer displays attached to these grills can break or shatter, posing a risk of cuts or other serious injuries to consumers.
- 2002-07-19CPSCQuantum North America Inc., of Encino, Calif.CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Red Devil Gas Grills Sold at Wal-Mart
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 some earlier grills, 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.
- 2002-07-18CPSCJohnson Outdoors Inc., of Racine, Wis.CPSC, Johnson Outdoors Inc. Announce Recall of SCUBAPRO/UWATEC™ Dive Computer Consoles
The U-Line™ submersible pressure gauge that is part of the dive consoles can malfunction and display inaccurate pressure readings. Divers using the consoles could fail to decompress properly during a dive, causing decompression sickness.
- 2002-07-18CPSCAroma Housewares Co., of San Diego, Calif.CPSC, Aroma Housewares Co. Announce Another Recall of Juicers
The juicer's filter and lid can break apart and project metal and plastic into the air, causing injuries to consumers.
- 2002-07-18CPSCJakks Pacific Inc., of Malibu, CaliforniaCPSC, Jakks Pacific Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Certain Cans of "Smatter" Spray Foam
If the pressurized can is left in a hot automobile, it can forcefully break apart and cause injury to a nearby consumer.
- 2002-07-18CPSCPromotional Partners Group Limited, of Hong KongCPSC, Hilton Hotels Corporation Announce Recall of Vacation Station™ Children's Cooler/Chairs
When the chair collapses, the folding mechanism can pose a crushing, cutting or severing hazard to consumers' fingers.
- 2002-07-17CPSCRoyal Outdoor Products, of Woodbridge, Ontario, CanadaCPSC and Royal Outdoor Products Announce Recall of Colonial Vinyl Deck Post Kits
Cracks can develop near the base of the posts. This can allow the railing to collapse, potentially injuring people on the deck.
- 2002-07-15CPSCThe Coleman Company Inc., of Wichita, Kan.CPSC, The Coleman Company Announce Recall of Mosquito Traps
The mosquito trap's propane regulator can leak propane or allow an overflow of propane gas, both of which pose a fire hazard to consumers. In addition, the fuel hose attachment sold with the Back Home™ System can become damaged and leak propane, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2002-07-12NHTSA-EquipmentHOLLAND USA, INC.HOLLAND USA, INC. — HOLLAND HITCH/AUTO COUPLER ASSEMBLY
IF THE TOW TRAILER BECOMES DETACHED, A CRASH IS POSSIBLE AND MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2002-07-11NHTSA-EquipmentNew Flyer of America, Inc.New Flyer of America, Inc. — NEW FLYER/TOW ADAPTER KITS
- 2002-07-10NHTSA-EquipmentAMSAFE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTSAMSAFE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS — AMSAFE/SEAT BELTS/PLASTIC COVER HOUSING
THIS CONDITION CANNOT OCCUR DURING USE, HOWEVER, THE BELT WILL BE UNSUABLE AND MAY RESULT IN AN OCCUPANT SEATING POSITION WITHOUT A SEAT BELT. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, AN UNBELTED INDIVIDUAL COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED.
- 2002-07-10CPSCDynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.CPSC, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles Sold at Target
The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control, fall, and suffer serious injury.
- 2002-07-09CPSCDollar Tree Stores, Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Drip Pans
These drip pans are used under the burners of kitchen ranges to catch food that drips while cooking. The hot burners can ignite the drip pans and pose a fire hazard.
- 2002-07-08CPSCSnapper, Inc., of McDonough, Ga.CPSC, Snapper, Inc. Recall Lawn Mowers
The walk-behind lawn mowers' side discharge deflector, which is sold as an accessory for these models, is defective. The material used to manufacture the side discharge deflector is not strong enough to prevent projectiles from flying out from under the mower deck, exposing consumers and by-standers to possible injuries from flying debris.
- 2002-07-03NHTSA-EquipmentCRC INDUSTRIES, INC.CRC INDUSTRIES, INC. — CRC INDUSTRIES/BRAKE PARTS CLEANER
THUS, AS LABELED, THE CANS DO NOT APPROPRIATELY WARN THE USER OF THE CHLORINATED CONTENT OF THE PRODUCT.
- 2002-07-02CPSCL.A. Lighter Inc., of Azusa, Calif.CPSC, L.A. Lighter Inc. Announce Recall of Disposable Cigarette Lighters
The lighters may have child-resistant mechanisms that do not meet federal safety standards. Young children may be able to operate these lighters, which could pose a fire hazard.
- 2002-07-02CPSCPM International Ltd., of Edison, N.J.CPSC, PM International Ltd. Announce Recall to Replace International Adapter Plugs
The adapter plug can separate when the plug is removed, exposing live electrical conductors, posing an electric shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
- 2002-07-02CPSCWhirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Washer and Gas Dryer Units
The gas dryer can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- 2002-07-01CPSCHolophane, of Newark, OH, a division of Acuity Lighting Group, Inc.CPSC, Holophane Announce Recall of Luminaire Optical Assemblies
The glass portion of the luminaire optical assembly may crack, presenting a laceration hazard.
- 2002-07-01CPSCBath & Body Works Inc., of Columbus, OhioBath & Body Works Recall of Ice Shaver
The stainless steel blade on the shaver can cut consumers and cause injury.
- 2002-06-27CPSCIn-Sink-Erator, of Racine, Wis.CPSC, In-Sink-Erator Announce Recall to Repair Instant Hot Water Dispensers
Water can leak from the metal holding tank, wet insulating material and cause electrical arcing and heat build-up. This poses a fire hazard.
- 2002-06-25NHTSA-EquipmentALLEGHENY COUPLING COMPANYALLEGHENY COUPLING COMPANY — ALLEGHENY/COUPLING GASKETS
THERE IS A RISK THAT PETROLUM BASED PRODUCTS WILL LEAK FROM THE GASKETS, THEREBY LEADING TO POSSIBLE COMBUSTION AND/OR OTHER ROAD HAZARDS.
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