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.
- 2002-04-18CPSCEstes Industries, of Penrose, Colo.CPSC, Estes Industries Announce Recall of Air Powered Rockets
The rockets' foam tips can break off, exposing sharp edges that can cause face lacerations or eye injuries to consumers. The rocket systems also have weak pump handles that can break during use, posing a risk of hand lacerations to consumers.
- 2002-04-18CPSCHallmark Cards Inc., of Kansas City, Mo.CPSC, Hallmark Announce Recall of Harry Potter Key Chains
The key chains can leak petroleum distillates, which can pose an ingestion hazard to children.
- 2002-04-17NHTSA-EquipmentAUTO METER PRODUCTS, INC.AUTO METER PRODUCTS, INC. — AUTO METER/FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THE VEHICLE COULD CATCH FIRE.
- 2002-04-16CPSCAmes True Temper Inc., of Camp Hill, Pa.CPSC, Ames True Temper Announce Recall of Wheelbarrows
The plastic wheel assemblies on these wheelbarrows, manufactured by a predecessor company, can break when being inflated with high-pressure air hoses. This can result in plastic pieces exploding from the rims of the wheels, possibly hitting nearby consumers and causing lacerations and other injuries.
- 2002-04-10NHTSA-EquipmentBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLCBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC — BENDIX/TRAILER SPRING BRAKES
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES BEING UNABLE TO APPLY THE TRAILER PARKING/EMERGENCY SPRING BRAKES DURING PARKING IN THE EVENT OF A TRAILER SUPPLY LINE FAILURE. UNINTENDED ROLLAWAY COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT OR ANY BYSTANDERS.
- 2002-04-10CPSCGas-Fired Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.CPSC and Gas-Fired Products Inc. Announce Recall of Water Heaters
Over time, the heat exchanger could become blocked, creating a potential ventilation and cracking problem, posing a fire hazard, if nearby combustibles ignite.
- 2002-04-10CPSCCountry Home Products, Inc., of Vergennes, Vt.CPSC, Country Home Products, Inc. Announce Recall for Repair of Cordless Electric Lawnmowers
A wiring problem on the lawnmower's circuit board may cause some of the safety functions to become inoperable. The mower may continue to operate, after the Operator Presence Control Bar is released. The blade also may continue to spin for an extended period of time, after the mower has been shut off. Contact with a moving lawnmower blade can result in lacerations or serious injury to the hand or foot.
- 2002-04-10CPSCFisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall for In-Home Repair of Infant Swings
It is possible to misassemble the seats of these swings, so that they appear secure, but are not. If the seat of the swing is not properly attached, the seat and baby can flip forward.
- 2002-04-05NHTSA-EquipmentINTERAMERICAN MOTOR CORP.INTERAMERICAN MOTOR CORP. — IMC/BALL JOINTS
THESE EFFECTS IN TURN CAN CAUSE MISALIGNMENT OF THE BALL JOINT WITHIN THE HOUSING POTENTIALLY CAUSING IT TO FAIL. A BALL JOINT FAILURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2002-04-05NHTSA-EquipmentWORLDPACWORLDPAC — WORLDPAC/BALL JOINTS
THESE EFFECTS IN TURN CAN CAUSE MISALIGNMENT OF THE BALL JOINT WITHIN THE HOUSING POTENTIALLY CAUSING IT TO FAIL. A BALL JOINT FAILURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2002-04-04CPSCDeWALT Industrial Tool Co., Baltimore, Md.CPSC, DeWALT Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws
The spindle on the saw may slip, causing the blade to contact the lower guard, posing a hazard to the consumer, from an exposed blade.
- 2002-04-04CPSCCrystal Mountain Water Cooler Corp., of Alberta, CanadaCPSC, Crystal Mountain Water Cooler Corp. Announce Recall of Water Coolers
The hot & cold water dispenser's heater band can short circuit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2002-04-02NHTSA-EquipmentMeritor, Inc.Meritor, Inc. — ARVINMERITOR/AFTERMARKET TIE ROD ENDS
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2002-04-02NHTSA-EquipmentMeritor, Inc.Meritor, Inc. — ARVINMERITOR/TRW TIE ROD ENDS
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2002-04-02CPSCCadet Manufacturing Co., of Vancouver, Wash.Cadet Manufacturing Co. Recall of In-Wall Electric Heaters
When an RM or ZM model heatbox (replacing a ZA or RA model heatbox) is inserted into a ZAC wall can and wired through a fitting in the top-left wall can knock-out (see the picture), the RM or ZM model has the potential for continuous heater operation, regardless of thermostat settings or room temperature. This can cause the heater to overheat and catch nearby combustibles on fire.
- 2002-04-02CPSCDiscovery Toys, of Livermore, Ca.CPSC, Discovery Toys Announce Recall of Children's Toy
The plastic tubes can break from the wooden base, releasing beads, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2002-04-02CPSCWenzel Co., of St. Louis, Mo.CPSC, Wenzel Reminds Consumers about Recall of Propane Camping Lanterns
An insufficient connection between the lantern and the propane cylinder can allow gas to escape and ignite unexpectedly, posing a potential fire and injury hazard to consumers. This hazard can occur during the lighting or normal use of the lantern.
- 2002-04-02CPSCFederated Merchandising Group, of New York, N.Y.CPSC and Federated Merchandising Group Announce Recall of Girl's Capri Pant and Shirt Set
The buttons in the center of the embroidered flowers on the shirt can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2002-04-02CPSCIntercon Merchandising Source Inc., of City of Industry, Calif.CPSC, Intercon Merchandising Source Announce Recall of Mini Beach Chairs Given with "Time Out" Cosmetics at Sears
The chairs can collapse, posing crush and amputation hazards to consumer's fingers and toes.
- 2002-04-01NHTSA-EquipmentNorcold Inc.Norcold Inc. — NORCOLD/REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNIT FIRE
EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
- 2002-03-29CPSCTristar Products Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.CPSC and Tristar Products Inc. Announce Recall of Steam Cleaner
The internal hose connected to the trigger in the handle can detach, allowing hot water and/or steam to escape, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2002-03-28CPSCTough Traveler Ltd., of Schenectady, N.Y.CPSC, Tough Traveler Ltd. Announce Recall of Child Backpack Carriers
A child could fall from a carrier when the seat restraint strap is not doubled-back through the slider if the carrier's safety harness is not used. The seat restraint strap is located between the child's legs when the child is seated.
- 2002-03-28CPSCLifetime Products Inc., of Clearfield, UtahCPSC, Lifetime Products Inc. and Escalade Sports Announce Recall to Repair Portable Basketball Hoops
The basketball hoops may have a sharp protruding bolt on the players' side of the pole, that can cause serious leg or body lacerations to consumers, when the bolt is exposed.
- 2002-03-26CPSCInvensys Climate Controls - OEM Products Group, of Long Beach Calif., a division of Invensys Control SystemsCPSC, Invensys Climate Controls Announce Recall of TS11 Thermal Safety Control Valve
The lower body, with 1/4", 3/8", 7/16" inlet/outlet diameter, may have a machining defect that can create a thin wall on the bottom of the casting. The cast area may break through partially or completely in a circular pattern when rapped, causing an external leak. The leaking gas may cause a fire.
- 2002-03-26CPSCChildcraft Education Corp., of Lancaster, Pa.CPSC, Childcraft Education Corp. Announce Recall of Changing Table with Steps
When one of the front doors is open, a child's finger can become stuck inside spaces between parts of the hinges, causing finger crushing or pinching to occur while the door is closing.
- 2002-03-21NHTSA-EquipmentPeg Perego USA, Inc.Peg Perego USA, Inc. — PEG PEREGO/FMVSS 213/A-LOC ADJUSTER SLIPS
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE CHILD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
- 2002-03-21CPSCExmark Manufacturing, of Beatrice, Neb.CPSC, Exmark Manufacturing Announce Recall of Riding Mowers
The riding mower's exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors from spilled fuel if the engine backfires.
- 2002-03-21CPSCThe Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.CPSC, The Toro Company Announce Recall of Riding Mowers
The riding mower's exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors from spilled fuel if the engine backfires.
- 2002-03-21CPSCDixon Industries Inc., of Coffeyville Kan.CPSC, Dixon Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mowers
The fuel tanks on these mowers can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.
- 2002-03-20NHTSA-EquipmentMeritor, Inc.Meritor, Inc. — ARVINMERITOR/12 1/4" Q BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY
AS A RESULT, THE TABLE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE WEB, THEREBY REDUCING THE OVERALL BRAKING CAPABILITIES OF THE TRAILER, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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