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.
- 2002-01-28CPSCLands' End, Inc., of Dodgeville, Wis.CPSC, Lands' End, Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
Some of the blankets may contain a loose connection, that may cause the unit to not function or to short-circuit, posing a risk of fire.
- 2002-01-24CPSCValue City and Schottenstein stores, of Columbus, OhioCPSC and Value City, Schottenstein Stores Announce Recall of Dried Flower Candles
When burned, the dried flowers in the candle can catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- 2002-01-24CPSCValue City and Schottenstein stores, of Columbus, OhioCPSC and Value City, Schottenstein Stores Announce Recall of Gel Candle Kits
When burned, the gel candle can melt the plastic candleholders included with the kit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2002-01-23CPSCBlack & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.CPSC, Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., Announce Recall to Repair Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers
The clips holding the control cable to the handle may be missing, which could cause the blade control device to fail and keep the mower blade running, when it should stop. If the blade control device fails, consumers could suffer serious injuries.
- 2002-01-23CPSCMCM International, of Eden Prairie, Minn.CPSC, MCM International Announce Recall of Electric Pressure Washers
MCM International imported the pressure washers from a manufacturer in China, who installed counterfeit ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) plugs on some of the units, without MCM's approval. All of the plugs are labeled "WELLONG"; however, the pressure washers with counterfeit "WELLONG" GFCI plugs appear virtually identical to those with genuine "WELLONG" GFCIs. It will require a professional inspection to identify the counterfeit GFCIs. GFCIs are important safety devices that are intended to protect consumers against shock or electrocution.
- 2002-01-22CPSCEasy Gardener Inc., of Waco, TexasCPSC, Easy Gardener Inc. Announce Recall of Ross Root Feeders
The mixing chamber caps on these feeders can detach during use and strike nearby consumers, resulting in injuries.
- 2002-01-16CPSCEddie Bauer Outlet Stores, of Redmond, Wash.CPSC, Eddie Bauer Outlet Stores Announce Recall of Stainless Steel Lunch Bottles
The insulated bottles have a weak seal and can leak hot liquids, which poses a serious burn hazard to consumers.
- 2002-01-16CPSCIntermatic Inc., of Spring Grove, Ill.CPSC, Intermatic Inc. Announce Recall of Nightlights
The nightlights can short-circuit, posing shock and burn hazards to consumers.
- 2002-01-10CPSCReed & Barton Corp., of Taunton, Mass.CPSC, Reed & Barton Announce Recall of Infant Teething Rings
The area where the teething ring is soldered together contains flux, which can irritate the skin or mouths of young children.
- 2002-01-04NHTSA-EquipmentSAFELINE KIDS, INC.SAFELINE KIDS, INC. — SAFELINE KIDS/FMVSS 213 - FAA LABEL COLOR
THIS NONCOMPLIANCE COULD LEAD FLIGHT ATTENDANTS TO REFUSE TO ALLOW A PARENT/GUARDIAN TO BRING OR USE THIS PRODUCT ON AN AIRPLANE, WHICH COULD CREATE A SAFETY RISK TO THE CHILD.
- 2002-01-04CPSCDeere & Company, of Moline, Ill.CPSC, Deere & Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Tractors
The fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.
- 2002-01-03CPSCKent International Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.CPSC, Kent International Inc. Announce Recall of "Midget Racer" Mini-Bicycles
The front fork assembly on these mini-bicycles can loosen or break, and cause the rider to lose control and crash.
- 2002-01-01NHTSA-EquipmentZEMARC CORPORATIONZEMARC CORPORATION — ZEMARC/HYDRAULIC FAN DRIVE CIRCUIT
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THE VEHICLE COULD CATCH ON FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.
- 2001-12-31CPSCAmerican Suzuki Motor Corporation, of Brea, Calif.CPSC, Suzuki Announce Recall of Automatic Transmission Eiger ATVs
Suzuki Motor Corporation has determined that the Eiger automatic ATVs were produced with an internal manufacturing flaw. This flaw could cause the crankshaft to break during operation. A broken crankshaft will interrupt power transfer from the engine to the transmission and the drive wheels, leaving the driver stranded away from his or her base of operation.
- 2001-12-31CPSCKawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC), of Irvine, Calif.CPSC, Kawasaki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of ATVs
The rear wheel hubs, in the case of the KLF220 and KLF300-B, and the front and rear wheel hubs of the KLF300-C, are held to their respective axles by a castellated nut, that is secured to the axle with a specified torque, then locked in place by a cotter pin. On a limited number of the affected models, the axle nut was not tightened to the proper torque before the cotter pin was inserted. The cotter pin or axle nut failure could cause the hub to come off of the axle shaft, creating the potential for an incident, resulting in injury or death to the rider.
- 2001-12-31CPSCLite Machines Corporation, of West Lafayette, Ind.CPSC, Lite Machines Corp. Announce Recall of Motor Speed Controller
The Fusion 35 motor speed controller may not operate properly, due to a weakness in a batch of integrated circuit (IC) chips. The (IC) chip can become hot and damage the controller. In certain instances, a malfunctioning IC chip can cause the helicopter motor to turn on for the several seconds before the power is disconnected, which can damage the helicopter or cause injury to the operator or bystanders.
- 2001-12-27CPSCThe Neiman Marcus Group Inc., of Dallas, TexasCPSC, Neiman Marcus Group Announce Recall of Pine Tree Candles
The candles can collapse, causing the flame and hot wax to spread and posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2001-12-21CPSCL.A. Baby, of Vernon, Calif.CPSC, L.A. Baby Announce Recall of Folding Little Wood Cribs
The headboard can separate from the corner post. A child's head or neck could be entrapped in the corner space between the post and the mattress.
- 2001-12-21NHTSA-EquipmentUCI International LLCUCI International LLC — AIRTEX/FUEL PUMP
IN A DUAL FUEL TANK SYSTEM, FUEL CAN BE TRANSFERRED FROM ONE TANK TO ANOTHER CAUSING ONE TANK OF THE SYSTEM TO BECOME OVERFILLED AND SPILL FUEL OUT FROM TANK FILLER PIPE. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THIS LEAK CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
- 2001-12-20CPSCLTD Commodities Inc., of Bannockburn, Ill.CPSC, LTD Commodities Inc. Announce Recall of Snowman Holiday Porcelain Lanterns
These snowman lanterns can crack or catch fire, due to excessive heat from the tealight candles, which poses a risk of injury to consumers.
- 2001-12-20CPSCFlora-Lite Co., of Clearwater, Fla.CPSC, Flora-Lite Co. Announce Recall of Christmas Light Sets
The lights' wires can be easily pulled out of the plugs and light sockets. The lights could pose electrocution and electric shock hazards to consumers and could pose a fire hazard.
- 2001-12-20CPSCDillard's, Inc., of Little Rock, Ark.CPSC, Dillard's, Inc. Announce Recall of Pine Tree Candles
The candles can collapse, causing the flame to spread and ignite decorative glitter and paint, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2001-12-20CPSCWalgreen Co., of Deerfield, Ill.CPSC, Walgreen Co. Announce Recall of Candele Glitter Candles
The glitter on the candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
- 2001-12-20CPSCKohler Co., of Kohler, Wis.CPSC, Kohler Co. Announce Recall of Shower Doors
The door hinges can fail, causing the shower door to fall and injure nearby consumers.
- 2001-12-19CPSCDiving Unlimited International (DUI) Inc., of San Diego, Calif.CPSC, Diving Unlimited International Inc. Announce Recall of Scuba Diving Devices
The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
- 2001-12-19CPSCGame Tracker Inc., of Flushing, Mich.CPSC, Game Tracker Announce Recall of Climbing Sticks and Tree Steps
The buckles on the climbing sticks and tree steps can fail, posing a risk of serious injury to hunters.
- 2001-12-18CPSCKawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) of Irvine, Calif.CPSC, Kawasaki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of ATVs
The rear axle on some of these units could have been incorrectly heat-treated. This could allow the rear axle to break, causing a loss of vehicle control and injury.
- 2001-12-18CPSCLaJobi Industries Inc., of Edison, N.J.CPSC, LaJobi Industries Announce Recall of Cribs
These cribs have cut-outs in the end panels, that allow young children to get their heads entrapped, resulting in strangulation. The cribs fail to meet CPSC's standards.
- 2001-12-18CPSCSandberg Manufacturer Co., of Los Angeles, Calif.CPSC, Sandberg Manufacturer Co. Announce Recall of Children's Dressers
The dresser can tip over during use, posing a serious injury hazard to consumers.
- 2001-12-17CPSCPowDec Technologies, Inc.CPSC, Next Level Communications Announce Recall of Power Supply for Computer Modems
The power supply has an internal electrical component that could overheat and melt or deform the plastic housing, posing a thermal burn hazard.
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