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.
- 2002-07-18CPSCPromotional 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.
- 2002-06-25CPSCHammacher, Schlemmer & Co., Inc., of Chicago, Ill.CPSC, Hammacher Schlemmer & Co. Announce Recall of Lighters
The lighters were imported into this country without first being tested to ensure they comply with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's requirements that the lighters be child-resistant. Child-resistant requirements were adopted to reduce the risk of fires and deaths caused by children playing with multi-purpose lighters.
- 2002-06-25CPSCMountain Safety Research, of Seattle, Wash.CPSC, Mountain Safety Research Announce Recall of Stove Fuel
Corrosion can cause the can to leak fuel, posing a fire or injury hazard.
- 2002-06-25CPSCCandle-lite, of Cincinnati, OhioCPSC, Candle-lite Announce Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday™ Brand Potpourri Simmering Pots Sold at Kmart
Flames from the tea light candles inside these potpourri pots can flare out of the side ventilation holes, possibly causing burns to consumers.
- 2002-06-21NHTSA-EquipmentWabash National CorporationWabash National Corporation — WABASH/EQUALIZER BOLTS
IF THE END PLATE DETACHES FROM THE BODY, THE BOLT MAY BACK OUT OF THE HOLE ALLOWING THE EQUALIZER TO COLLAPSE IN TO THE CENTER HANGER. THIS WILL RESULT IN THAT SIDE OF THE TRAILER TO DROP DOWN, INCREASING THE POSSIBILITY OF A VEHICLE CRASH. IF THE EQUALIZER BOLT WERE TO FAIL WHEN USED AS A DRAWBAR BOLT AND THE FAILED BOLT BACKED OUT, THE TOWED TRAILER COULD FAIL TO TRACK PROPERLY AND COULD BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE LEAD TRAILER.
- 2002-06-20CPSCUL United Inc., of Houston, TexasCPSC, UL United Inc. Announce Recall of Electrical Paintings
The electrical paintings can short circuit, posing a shock or fire hazard.
- 2002-06-20CPSCBY US International Co. Ltd., of TaiwanCPSC, BY US International Co. Announce Recall of "NEXT" Ultra Shock Bicycles Sold at Wal-Mart
The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control, fall and suffer serious injury.
- 2002-06-18CPSCRadio Flyer Inc., of Chicago, Ill.CPSC, Radio Flyer Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Ride-On Push Cars
A child can pull the horn off the car's steering wheel, and a small part inside poses a choking hazard.
- 2002-06-14NHTSA-EquipmentBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLCBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC — BENDIX/PURAGUARD DL AIR FILTER
THESE CONDITIONS CAN PROMOTE THE RISK OF A FIRE IN THE PURAGUARD DL PRODUCT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.
- 2002-06-13CPSCThe Brinkmann Corporation, of Dallas, TexasCPSC, Brinkmann Announce Recall of Outdoor Tabletop Propane Heaters
The heaters can emit high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), which poses a risk of CO poisoning to consumers.
- 2002-06-12CPSCGraco Children's Products, Inc., of Elverson, Pa.CPSC and Graco Announce Recall of Toy Track on Activity Centers
The toy track can break, presenting a cut or pinch hazard, and exposed small parts pose a choking hazard to young children.
- 2002-06-12CPSCSpecialty Sales Co. Inc., of Castro Valley, Calif.CPSC, Specialty Sales Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Cigarette 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.
- 2002-06-12CPSCThe Little Tikes Company, of Hudson, OhioCPSC, Little Tikes Announce Recall of Pop 'n Scoot Ride-on Toys
Young children who lean forward can fall forward over the handlebars, causing facial injuries.
- 2002-06-11CPSCBrookdale International Systems, Inc., of Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaCPSC, Brookdale International Systems Inc. Announce Recall of Emergency Escape Smoke Hoods
The smoke hood is a one-time emergency use personal safety device, that provides quick temporary protection from smoke in the event of a fire. In some instances, consumers purchased the smoke hoods for protection from tear gas or chemical warfare agents, but the smoke hoods should be used only to provide protection from smoke caused by fires.
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