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.
- 2001-09-24NHTSA-EquipmentWESTPORT AXLE CORP.WESTPORT AXLE CORP. — WESTPORT AXLE/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.
- 2001-09-20CPSCBlue Coral, of Cleveland, OhioCPSC, Blue Coral Announce Recall of Rain-X® Glass Cleaner and Washer Fluid
The products, which contain methyl alcohol, are not sealed with child-resistant closures, as required by federal law. Methyl alcohol, also known as methanol, is toxic and can cause blindness or death if ingested.
- 2001-09-20CPSCNational Service Industries Inc. (NSI), of Atlanta, Ga.CPSC, National Service Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Drain Cleaners
The bottles can leak, allowing the contents of the cleaner to come into contact with consumers. These cleaners can cause irritation and burns to the skin and eyes.
- 2001-09-18CPSCTH!NK Mobility, LLC, of Carlsbad, Calif.TH!NK Mobility Recalls Electrically Assisted Bicycles
Vehicle Accident
- 2001-09-17NHTSA-EquipmentMOSS MOTORS, LTDMOSS MOTORS, LTD — MOSS MOTORS/JACK
THE JACK IS INTENDED FOR TIRE CHANGING ONLY, NO MORE THAT FOUR OR FIVE INCHES OF LIFT. IF THE JACK IS USED TO RAISE THE CAR FOR REPAIRS AND/OR EXTEND BEYOND THE NORMAL WORKING RANGE, THE INNER THREAD SHAFT COULD UNSCREW COMPLETELY FROM ITS OUTER THREAD HOUSING AND TOPPLE. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN, ANYONE NEAR OR UNDER THE VEHICLE COULD BE INJURED OR KILLED.
- 2001-09-14NHTSA-EquipmentGLOBAL MOTORSPORT GROUP, INC.GLOBAL MOTORSPORT GROUP, INC. — GLOBAL MOTORSPORT/4-6 SHIFT CLUTCH
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE SEVERE TRANSMISSION DAMAGE. SUCH DAMAGE MAY OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING AND CAN CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCLUDING LOCKING OF THE REAR WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-09-13CPSCRyobi Technologies Inc. (RTI), of Anderson, S.C.CPSC, Ryobi Technologies Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws
The lower blade guards on these saws can stick in the open position, posing a risk of serious injury to the operator and bystanders.
- 2001-09-13CPSCAndersen Corporation, of Bayport, Minn.CPSC, Andersen Corporation Announce Recall of Window Latches
The latches on the lower sash of the window can unexpectedly open, posing a potential injury hazard to consumers who can be struck by the window or by shattered glass.
- 2001-09-12CPSCMill's Pride, of Waverly, OhioCPSC, Mill's Pride Announce Recall of Assembled Utility Wall Cabinet
The cabinets can detach from the wall and fall, possibly injuring consumers.
- 2001-09-12CPSCHunter's View Ltd., of Peoria, Ill.CPSC, Hunter's View Ltd. Announce Recall of Hunting Treestands
The cables on these stands can break, causing the treestand to fall to the ground, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
- 2001-09-11NHTSA-EquipmentGENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYGENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY — GE/FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP BULBS
IF THE HEADLAMP BULBS ARE INCORRECTLY ALIGNED, THEY CANNOT PERFORM THEIR INTENDED FUNCTION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-09-10CPSCSBH RestructuringStorybook Heirlooms RecallsChildren's Pajamas
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
- 2001-09-07CPSCOreck Manufacturing Company, of Long Beach, Miss.CPSC, Oreck Manufacturing Co. Announce the Recall of Certain A/C Adaptors for its ZipVac Hand Held Rechargeable Vacuum
The charger can overheat and melt, presenting a burn or electric shock hazard to consumers.
- 2001-09-06CPSCYork International Corporation, of York Pa.CPSC, York International Corporation Announce Recall of Gas Furnaces
York's quality assurance and manufacturing investigation found these furnaces could have detached heat exchanger tubes. A separated heat exchanger tube could result in leakage of flue gases, including carbon monoxide, which could result in serious injury or death.
- 2001-09-06CPSCRacing Champions Ertl Inc. (RCE), of Dyersville, IowaCPSC, Racing Champions Ertl, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Toy Toolboxes
The toy's carrying handle can break, creating small parts and a sharp plastic edge that pose a choking and laceration hazard to young children.
- 2001-09-06CPSCKids II, of Alpharetta, Ga.CPSC, Kids II Announce Recall of Butterfly Baby Toys
The antennae on these butterfly toys contain wire that can pass through the fabric, causing cuts and scratches to babies.
- 2001-09-05NHTSA-EquipmentSuburban Manufacturing COSuburban Manufacturing CO — SUBURBAN/RECREATIONAL VEHICLE FURNACE
IF CARBON MONOXIDE IS NOT DETECTED, IT COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2001-09-05CPSCMaya Wrap, of Omaha, Neb.CPSC, Maya Wrap Announce Recall of Infant Carriers/Slings
The welds of the metal rings that support the carriers/slings can break, posing a fall hazard to young children.
- 2001-08-30CPSCThe Discovery Channel Store, Inc., of Berkeley, Calif.CPSC, The Discovery Channel Store Announce Recall of Oil Lamps
The glass on these lamps can shatter when lit, posing a fire and laceration hazard to consumers.
- 2001-08-28CPSCSoloRider Industries Inc., of Englewood, Colo.CPSC, SoloRider Industries Announce Recall of Single Rider Golf Carts
The golf cart's software can be corrupted by static electricity, allowing it to move forward without assistance. Riders or bystanders could suffer injuries.
- 2001-08-28CPSCSnapper Inc., of McDonough, Ga.CPSC, Snapper Announce Recall of Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers
Lawn mowers that have a serial number beginning with a 0 may exhibit improper blade retention that could injure the operator or a bystander, if the blade separates from the mower's housing. In addition, all Snapper mowers purchased after January 1, 2001, with serial numbers between 11020001 and 11024924, may have crankshafts that also adversely affect blade retention and require modification by a Snapper dealer.
- 2001-08-28CPSCWenzel Co., of St. Louis, Mo.CPSC, Wenzel Announce Recall of Ozark Trail and Wenzel 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.
- 2001-08-22NHTSA-EquipmentStahlStahl — STAHL/HOIST
IF A TRUCK EQUIPPED WITH A HOIST SHOULD TIP-OVER, INJURY COULD OCCUR TO AN OCCUPANT OF THE TRUCK OR TO A PERSON ADJACENT TO THE TRUCK.
- 2001-08-21CPSCLTD Commodities Inc., of Bannockburn, Ill.CPSC, LTD Commodities Inc. Announce Recall of Three- and Five-Wick Glass Oil Lamps
If the glass sleeves are not properly secured around the wicks, or the wicks are not properly inserted, the top glass of the lamps could shatter.
- 2001-08-20CPSCSTK International, of Los Angeles, Calif.CPSC, STK International Announce Recall of Children's Toys
The toys can break, causing small balls to be released, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-08-20CPSCWorld Industries Inc., of Huntington Beach, Calif.CPSC, World Industries Announce Recall of Skateboard Helmets
These helmets failed impact testing required under CPSC's Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets. Riders wearing these helmets are not adequately protected from falls and could suffer head injuries or death.
- 2001-08-20CPSCXL Machine Ltd., of Eden Prairie, Minn.CPSC, XL Machine Ltd. Announce Recall of Dollhouse Furniture Sets Sold at Target Stores
The yellow paint on the furniture contains lead, which can present a risk of lead poisoning to young children.
- 2001-08-17CPSCRecreational Equipment Inc., of Kent, Wash.CPSC, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) Announce Recall of Children's Baseball Caps
The adjustment cords, located on the rear of the hats, use a snap-on plastic pull. The snap-on plastic pull could separate from the cord, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-08-16CPSCKids "R" Us and Babies "R" Us, divisions of Toys "R" Us Inc., of Paramus, N.J.CPSC, Kids "R" Us and Babies "R" Us Announce Recall of Children's Cargo Pants
The toggle on the pockets of the pants can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-08-15CPSCCannondale Corp., of Bethel, Conn.CPSC, Cannondale Corp. Announce Recall of ATVs
The ball joints in the A-arm assembly on these vehicles can break, which could cause the front wheels to lose stability. Also, the tie-rod assemblies on these vehicles can break or work loose, and damage either the steering column plate end or knuckle. If the ball joints or a tie rod end breaks, the operator can lose control of the vehicle during use, and crash.
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