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.
- 2001-11-29CPSCAlco Industries Inc., of Edison, N.J.CPSC, Alco Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Water Fountains With Candle Holders
The tea candles on the water fountains can flare up, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- 2001-11-29CPSCDarice Inc., of Strongsville, OhioCPSC, Darice Inc. Announce Recall of Candle Holders
When the candle burns down to the bottom of the wick, it can set the candle holder on fire, which poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- 2001-11-28CPSCAqua-Leisure Industries Inc., of Avon, Mass.CPSC, Aqua-Leisure Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Inflatable Baby Floats
The leg holes in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into the water and possibly drown.
- 2001-11-28CPSCStride Rite Children's Group Inc., of Lexington, Mass.CPSC, Stride Rite Children's Group Inc. Announce Recall of Girls' Shoes
The buckle on these shoes can break, posing a choking hazard for young children.
- 2001-11-28CPSCManley Toy Direct, of Indianola, IowaCPSC, Manley Toy Direct Announce the Recall of Zapper Toys
The balloon tongues and the cylinders holding the tongues on these toys can detach, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
- 2001-11-28CPSCLittle Tikes Co., of Hudson, OhioCPSC, KB Gear Announce Recall of Computer Mouse Sets
The mouse ball can separate from the mouse and pose a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-11-28CPSCHandsOnToys, Inc. of Wilmington, Mass.CPSC, HandsOnToys, Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Rattles
The rattle can break and expose the noisemaker inside the rattle handle, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-11-27CPSCCeraflame Inc., of New York, N.Y.CPSC, Ceraflame Inc. Announce Recall of Ceramic Tea Kettles
The tea kettles can break or burst during use, spilling hot water, which poses the risk of burn injuries to consumers.
- 2001-11-26NHTSA-EquipmentNATIONAL SEATING COMPANYNATIONAL SEATING COMPANY — NATIONAL SEATING COMPANY/SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE MAY NOT HOLD, POSSIBLE RESULTING IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURIES.
- 2001-11-21CPSCGevalia Coffee, of Tarrytown, N.Y.CPSC, Gevalia Coffee Announce Recall of Coffeemakers
Coffeemakers can overflow, presenting a serious risk of burn injuries to consumers.
- 2001-11-20CPSCPolaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of ATVs
Screws in the ATV's manual transmission can loosen, causing the rear wheels to lock. This can cause the driver to lose control of the ATV and crash, possibly resulting in injury or death.
- 2001-11-20CPSCRaleigh America Inc., of Kent, Wash.CPSC, Raleigh America Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles
The bottom bracket spindle inside the crankset of the bicycle can break, causing the rider to lose control and crash.
- 2001-11-16CPSCThe Grasshopper Co.. of Moundridge, Kan.CPSC, The Grasshopper Company Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mowers
The fuel tank could leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.
- 2001-11-16CPSCYamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. of Cypress, Calif.CPSC, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Announce Recall of Motocross Motorcycles
The throttle on these motorcycles can stick, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries and death.
- 2001-11-16CPSCWCI Outdoor Products, of Cleveland, OhioCPSC, WCI Outdoor Products Inc. Announce Recall of Lawn Tractors
The tank in the lawn tractor can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
- 2001-11-15CPSCSuzuki Motor Corporation of Brea, Calif.CPSC, Suzuki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of ATVs
The nut that secures the LT-F400K2 and LT-F400FK2 clutch shoe will come loose during operation. When the nut loosens, the clutch shoe will become loose on the crankshaft. In some cases this will cause severe damage to the clutch wheel and crankshaft or can cause the crankshaft to break. This will interrupt power transfer from the engine to the transmission and the drive wheels and may leave the rider stranded away from his or her base of operation.
- 2001-11-15CPSCJA-RU Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla.CPSC, JA-RU Inc. Announce Recall of "Blast Balls" Toys
When struck together, the toys create a cracking sound similar to that of a cap gun. The directions instruct consumers to strike one ball against the other in the palm of hand, to create the cracking sound. When consumers strike the "Blast Balls" together, sparks can ignite, posing a burn hazard.
- 2001-11-15CPSCHamilton Beach, of Glen Allen, Va.CPSC, Hamilton Beach Announce Recall of Juice Extractors
The juice extractor's strainer basket and lid can break apart, posing a risk of injury to nearby consumers, who can be struck by metal or plastic.
- 2001-11-14CPSCPacific Cycle, LLC, of Madison, Wis.CPSC, Pacific Cycle, LLC Announce Recall to Repair Ally Cat Tandem Bicycle Accessories
The hitch connecting the tandem accessory to the host bicycle can fail, causing the tandem accessory to become unstable, which poses the risk of injury to riders.
- 2001-11-14CPSCBikeE Corp., of Corvallis, Ore.CPSC, BikeE Announce Recall of Recumbent Tandem Bicycle
The steerer tube on the front forks can separate, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall, and possibly suffer serious injuries.
- 2001-11-14CPSCPerformance Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C.CPSC, Performance Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Rims
The rims can crack, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer injuries.
- 2001-11-13CPSCBizcom Electronics Inc., of Milpitas, Calif.CPSC, Computer Distributors Announce Recall of Batteries for Notebook Computers
These batteries can overcharge during re-charging, causing them to overheat, smoke and possibly catch fire.
- 2001-11-13NHTSA-EquipmentCRC INDUSTRIES, INC.CRC INDUSTRIES, INC. — CRC INDUSTRIES/AUTOMOTIVE CLEANER
IF THIS PRODUCT IS USED IN AN AREA WHERE THERE IS THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
- 2001-11-09CPSCSears, Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.CPSC, Sears Announce Recall of Electric Chain Saws and Electric Edgers
The plug at the end of the power cord of the chain saw and the edger may have exposed copper wires, presenting a possible electrocution hazard to consumers.
- 2001-11-09NHTSA-EquipmentBritax Child Safety, Inc.Britax Child Safety, Inc. — BRITAX/FMVSS 213/TETHER BRACKET SEPARATION
IN A CRASH, THE SHELL MAY SEPARATE FROM THE SEAT SHELL ATTACHMENT POINT AND ALLOW HALF OF THE TETHER TO COME LOOSE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY.
- 2001-11-06CPSCProgress Lighting, of Spartanburg, S.C.CPSC, Progress Lighting Announce Recall of Fluorescent Lights
The lights are improperly wired, posing a fire hazard.
- 2001-11-06CPSCCandlewick Press, of Cambridge, Mass.CPSC, Candlewick Press Announce Recall of Children's Board Books
The plastic lamination on the board book may peel off, posing a choking hazard for young children.
- 2001-11-02CPSCLillian Vernon Corporation, of Rye, N.Y.CPSC, Lillian Vernon Corporation Announce Recall of Costumes
Fabric used in these costumes can ignite readily and presents a serious risk of burn injuries, in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act.
- 2001-10-31CPSCEmess Lighting Inc.CPSC, Emess Lighting Inc. and SLI Lighting Solutions Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Twister Portable Lamps
The lamp's bulb can become hot, presenting a risk of burn injuries to consumers, and the risk of fire if the bulb comes in contact with combustible materials.
- 2001-10-31CPSCSassy Inc., of Northbrook, Ill.CPSC, Sassy Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Rattles
The sewn-on spherical-shaped fabric eyes on the rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.
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