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.
- 2001-12-14CPSCTruHeat Corp., of Allegan, Mich.CPSC and TruHeat Corp. Announce Recall of Spa Heaters
The spa heaters have an internal electrical connection that can overheat and ignite the heater and spa, posing a fire hazard.
- 2001-12-14CPSCDeVilbiss Air Power Co., of Jackson, Tenn.CPSC, DeVilbiss Air Power Co. Announce Recall of Porter-Cable Portable Generators
A small hole in the generator's fuel tank, where it mounts to the frame, can leak fuel and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2001-12-13CPSCHomemaster Inc., of Eatontown, N.J.CPSC, Homemaster Inc. Announce Recall of Outdoor Lighting Timers
The timers have reversed polarity in the wiring, potentially allowing a current to flow through a consumer's body, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
- 2001-12-13CPSCWinstar International Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.CPSC, Winstar International, Inc. Announce Recall of Christmas Light Sets
These lights have undersized wiring and lack over-current protection. They pose electrocution and electric shock hazards to consumers and also are fire hazards.
- 2001-12-13CPSCNBG International Inc., of Houston, TexasCPSC and NBG International Announce Recall of Christmas Lights
The lights have undersize wire and could present electric shock or fire hazards.
- 2001-12-12CPSCKids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga.CPSC, Kids II Inc. Announce Recall of Pop Links Toys
The tips on the links, that snap together like a chain, can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-12-12CPSCBaby Buzz'r International, of Sandy, UtahCPSC, Baby Buzz'r International Announce Recall of Toy Baby Buzz'r
The red, green and blue button covers on the toy can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-12-12CPSCKid Cool LLC, of New York, N.Y.CPSC, Kid Cool LLC Announce Recall of Girls' Infant/Toddler Garments Sold Exclusively at Sears
The zipper pull and metal ring on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-12-12NHTSA-EquipmentWABCO USA LLCWABCO USA LLC — MERITOR WABCO/ABS VALVE PACKAGES
BOLTS TORQUED BELOW SPECIFICATION WILL NOT RELIABLY PREVENT AIR LEAKAGE AT THE AFFECTED ABS VALVE PACKAGE INTERFACE JOINTS ONCE THE COMPONENT BEGINS NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION. IF AIR LEAKS DEVELOP AT ANY OF THE ABS VALVE PACKAGE INTERFACE JOINTS, BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURE REDUCTIONS COULD OCCUR DURING BRAKING OR NORMAL OPERATION WITH UNITS EQUIPPED WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL OPTION, POTENTIALLY EXTENDING STOPPING DISTANCES, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-12-11CPSCLawn-Boy Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.CPSC, Lawn-Boy Inc. Announce Recall of Power Mowers
Stress cracks can develop in the mower's fuel tank, allowing gasoline to leak and posing a risk of fire and burn injuries.
- 2001-12-11CPSCCub Cadet Corp., of Cleveland, OhioCPSC, Cub Cadet Corp. Announce Recall of Garden Tractors
The tractor's rear wheel can loosen and spin free on its axle, resulting in a loss of power to the wheel and brake, which poses the risk of injury to consumers.
- 2001-12-06CPSCBRIO® Corp., of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of BRIO AB of SwedenCPSC and BRIO® Corp. Announce Recall of Curious George Toys
The toys include fabric-filled mobile phones that can pose a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-12-06CPSCLittle Tikes Co., of Hudson, OhioCPSC, Little Tikes Co. Announce Recall of Lobster Toy Attached to Stationary Entertainer
The antennae on the lobster toy can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-12-04NHTSA-EquipmentBritax Child Safety, Inc.Britax Child Safety, Inc. — BRITAX/INADVERTENT BUCKLE RELEASE
IF THE BUCKLE BECOMES UNLATCHED, THE CHILD MAY NOT BE RESTRAINED IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-11-30CPSCArctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.CPSC, Arctic Cat Corporation Announce Recall of ATVs
There may be an inadequate weld on the front upper A-arm bracket. If the upper A-arm bracket separates from the frame, the rider could lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured.
- 2001-11-30CPSCAmerican Honda Motor Co., Inc. of Torrance, Calif.CPSC, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Announce Recall of ATVs
Some wheels have not been properly welded. The wheel could collapse while riding, possibly resulting in serious injury.
- 2001-11-29CPSCProfile-Design LLC, of Long Beach Calif.CPSC, Profile-Design LLC Announce Recall of Bicycle "Aero Bars"
The brackets that attach the aero bars' forearm pads, where riders rest their arms, can loosen or separate during use, causing the rider to lose control and crash.
- 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.
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