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.
- 2001-08-14CPSCBikeE Corp., of Corvallis, Ore.CPSC, BikeE Announce Recall of Recumbent Bicycle Suspension Forks
The link pins in the forks can fall out, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall, and possibly suffer serious injuries.
- 2001-08-09CPSCKolcraft Enterprises, Inc., of Chicago, ILCPSC, Kolcraft Announce Recall of LiteSport Strollers
Lock mechanisms, found on both sides of the stroller, can break and cause the stroller to suddenly collapse. When the strollers collapse, babies can fall and suffer injuries.
- 2001-08-01NHTSA-EquipmentToyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing — TOYOTA/TRAILER WIRE HARNESS CONVERTER
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR OPEN CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE A FAULT IN THE CONVERTER AND A NON-OPERATIONAL CONDITION OF THE TRAILER LIGHTS. IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN WITHOUT TRAILER LIGHTS, IT MAY BE DIFFICULT FOR OTHER DRIVERS TO SEE THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- 2001-07-31CPSCSafety 1st, of Canton, Mass.CPSC, Safety 1st Announce Recall of Cabinet and Drawer Spring Latches
If the safety latch breaks, a small spring could be released. Young children could choke on the small spring or gain access to a cabinet or drawer where dangerous items are stored.
- 2001-07-31CPSCFisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Portable Bassinets
Children and adults can be injured when their fingers are pinched or cut between parts of the folding mechanism.
- 2001-07-31CPSCAlcone Marketing Group, of Irvine, Calif.CPSC, Burger King and Alcone Announce Recall of Two Kids Meal Toys
The toys can break, causing small beads or balls to be released, which poses a choking or aspiration hazard to young children.
- 2001-07-30CPSCAcetrike Bicycle Co., of TaiwanCPSC, Acetrike Bicycle Co. Announce Recall of Children's Bicycles
The frames of these bikes can break, causing the riders to fall and suffer injuries.
- 2001-07-27CPSCMilwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis.CPSC, Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Electric Wrenches
The wrenches have power cords that can release from the handle, posing an injury or electrocution hazard to consumers.
- 2001-07-24CPSCWhite-RodgersCPSC, Warn Industries Inc. Announce Recall of ATV Winch Kits
An electrical component of the winch kit, the solenoid, poses a fire hazard when used in this application, even when the vehicle is parked and the winch is not in use.
- 2001-07-24CPSCCPSC, Basic Comfort Inc. Announce Recall of Infant Seat Pads
The seat pad has two shoulder straps that create a v-shaped opening around the head and neck, presenting a strangulation hazard to young children.
- 2001-07-23NHTSA-EquipmentHarley-Davidson Motor CompanyHarley-Davidson Motor Company — HARLEY DAVIDSON/IGNITION MODULE KIT
A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND RESULT IN A CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2001-07-23CPSCInca Imports, of Denver, Colo.CPSC, Inca Imports Announce Recall of Stuffed Bears
The noses, bells, and eyes of the bears can detach, presenting a choking hazard to young children. The eyes also present a sharp point hazard.
- 2001-07-23CPSCNIKE USA Inc., of Beaverton, Ore.CPSC, NIKE USA Inc. Announce Recall of Jordan Trunner Cross-Training Shoes
The shoes have a thin metal strip on the outside of the heel that can protrude from the shoe and form a sharp edge that can cut consumers.
- 2001-07-20CPSCToroToro Company Recall of Riding Mowers
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- 2001-07-20CPSCUnionTools, Inc., of Columbus, OhioCPSC, Firms Announce Recall of Hand Trucks, Baby Walkers
If the tires of the hand trucks are substantially over-inflated beyond the recommended maximum 30 P.S.I., the rims of the tire can separate under the intense pressure and strike the user or bystanders. The walkers will fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers could be seriously injured or killed if they fall down stairs.
- 2001-07-18NHTSA-EquipmentHUNTER MANUFACTURING CO.HUNTER MANUFACTURING CO. — HUNTER/AUXILIARY HEATER
THE VEHICLE COULD CATCH FIRE OR EMIT CARBON MONOXIDE,POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS, OR DEATH.
- 2001-07-13CPSCJT USA Inc., of Chula Vista, Calif.CPSC, JT USA Inc. Announce Recall of Proteus Paint Ball Masks
The plastic facemask could crack around the ear cover, when hit by a paint ball. This could allow the facemask to come off, exposing consumers to eye injuries.
- 2001-07-11CPSCKrups North America, of Closter, N.J.CPSC, Krups Announce Recall of Coffeemakers
An electrical connection in these coffeemakers can overheat and ignite the filter basket support, presenting a risk of fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- 2001-07-11CPSCAtico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.CPSC, Atico International USA Inc. Announce Recall of Percolators
If the thermostat fails, the plastic housing of the percolator can overheat and melt while in use, posing a fire hazard.
- 2001-07-10CPSCImperial Toy Corp., of Los Angeles, Calif.CPSC, Imperial Toy Corp. Announce Recall of Toy Feeding Sets
The nipple on the toy baby bottle included in these sets could come off, posing a serious choking hazard to small children.
- 2001-07-10CPSCAdvantage Publishers Group, of San Diego, Calif.CPSC, Advantage Publishers Group Announce Recall to Replace Educational Kits
The red painted numbers on the acetate stencil sheet included in the "Let's Start™" kit contain lead; and the gold paint bearing the words "Kasy's Extrafine" on the black pen included in the "Optical Illusions" kit has lead.
- 2001-07-10CPSCPeg Perego USA Inc., of Ft. Wayne, Ind.CPSC, Peg Perego USA Announce Recall of High Chairs
When the seat is reclined, the high chairs have a space between the armrest and backrest, in which a child's head or arm can become entrapped. This can pose a risk of suffocation or injury to the heads or arms of young children.
- 2001-07-10CPSCDSI Toys, Inc., of Houston, TexasCPSC, DSI Toys, Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Kittens
These toys contain contaminated water that, if contacted, could cause illness to children.
- 2001-07-10CPSCRaymond Geddes & Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md.CPSC, Raymond Geddes & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Velcro Wallets
The zipper pull in the wallet contains lead, which can present a risk of lead poisoning to young children.
- 2001-07-09NHTSA-EquipmentTEKONSHA ENGINEERING CO.TEKONSHA ENGINEERING CO. — TEKONSHA/SUREPULL/TRAILER HITCH RECEIVER
THE DEFECT CAN CAUSE THE SUPPORT ARMS TO BREAK WITHOUT WARNING, ALLOWING THE TOWED VEHICLE TO DISENGAGE FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-07-09CPSCConsolidated Industries (formerly Premier Furnace Co.)CPSC Announces Recall of Furnaces in California
These furnaces pose a substantial risk of fire.
- 2001-07-06NHTSA-EquipmentJKL AUTO ACCESSORIES, INC.JKL AUTO ACCESSORIES, INC. — JKL/TAILLAMP ASSEMBLY
WITHOUT THE REFLECTIVE MATERIAL, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO OTHER MOTORISTS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-07-06CPSCApple, of Cupertino, Calif.CPSC, Apple Announces Recall of AC Adapter for Prior Generation PowerBook Laptops
These AC adapters could overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- 2001-07-05NHTSA-EquipmentWARN Industries, Inc.WARN Industries, Inc. — WARN INDUSTRIES/WINCHES
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HEAT AND A POTENTIAL FIRE.
- 2001-07-05NHTSA-EquipmentEvenflo Company, Inc.Evenflo Company, Inc. — EVENFLO/RESTRAIN PADS/FMVSS 213
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