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.
- 2001-07-05CPSCCans Unlimited Inc. (CUI), of Greer, S.C.CPSC, Cans Unlimited, Inc. Announce Recall of Kerosene Heaters/ Cookers
The recalled units are not approved for use indoors. Use indoors can lead to injury and possibly death from carbon monoxide poisoning. The cookers also do not have an automatic extinguishing mechanism that would operate if they turned over, and lack adequate guarding.
- 2001-07-05CPSCNeiman Marcus, of Chesnut Hill, Mass.CPSC, Neiman Marcus Announce Recall of Plantation Furniture, Antique Mirror
The furniture could be painted with lead-containing paint. Ingestion of lead from deteriorating paint is a major source of lead poisoning for children 6 years old and under.
- 2001-07-02CPSCThe Flood Co., of Hudson, OhioCPSC, The Flood Co. Announce Recall of Wood Strippers and Cleaners
Some of these bottles can leak at the cap, allowing the contents to come into contact with consumers. These strippers and cleaners can cause burns to the skin and eyes.
- 2001-07-02CPSCChicco USA Inc., of Bound Brook, N.J.CPSC, Chicco USA Inc. Announce Recall of Preschool Toys
Some of the larger-sized ball halves can become stuck on a young child's face, covering the nose and mouth, and causing suffocation.
- 2001-07-02CPSCHallmark Specialty Retail Marketing Group Inc., of Kansas City, Mo., operating under the name Hallmark CreationsCPSC, Hallmark Creations Announce Recall of Tea Light Lamps
The plastic shade that covers the tea light candle can melt, posing a fire hazard.
- 2001-07-01NHTSA-EquipmentAMERICAN PRODUCTS COMPANYAMERICAN PRODUCTS COMPANY — APC/REAR LAMP ASSEMBLY
WITHOUT THE REFLECTIVE DEVICES REQUIRED UNDER FMVSS NO. 108 IN THE TAILLAMP ASSEMBLY, THE MOTORIST MAY NOT BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO OTHER MOTORISTS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-06-27NHTSA-EquipmentMeritor, Inc.Meritor, Inc. — ARVINMERITOR/AFTERMARKET BALL SOCKETS
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-06-27NHTSA-EquipmentMeritor, Inc.Meritor, Inc. — ARVINMERITOR/TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-06-26CPSCHusqvarna Forest & Garden Co., of Charlotte, N.C.CPSC, Five Firms Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers
The fuel tanks on these blowers can leak, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.
- 2001-06-25NHTSA-EquipmentMeritor, Inc.Meritor, Inc. — ARVINMERITOR/SKF PHASE IV TRUCK HUB
IF A HUB FRACTURES, VEHICLE CONTROL, BRAKING, AND STABILITY CAN BE AFFECTED, AND THE WHEEL MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2001-06-25NHTSA-EquipmentLoad Rite Trailers, Inc.Load Rite Trailers, Inc. — LOAD RITE/SNOWMOBILE TRAILER
IF THE TUBING HAS A COMPLETE FRACTURE FAILURE, THE TRAILER TIRE WILL CONTACT THE DECK OF THE TRAILER AND RESULT IN DIFFICULT TO SEVERE HANDLING OF BOTH THE TRAILER AND THE TOW VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-06-22NHTSA-EquipmentMGM BRAKESMGM BRAKES — MGM BRAKES/BRAKE ACTUATORS
IF THE PUSHROD IS SHORTER THAN THIS MODEL REGULARLY PROVIDES, IN TIME THIS WILL CAUSE PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, DECREASING THE TRAILER'S BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-06-22NHTSA-EquipmentPeg Perego USA, Inc.Peg Perego USA, Inc. — PEG PEREGO/INFANT CAR SEAT
THE CONSUMER MAY BELIEVE THAT THE CAR SEAT IS PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE BASE. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE CAR SEAT CAN DETACH FROM THE BASE POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD.
- 2001-06-21CPSCStihl Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of Chain Saws and Child Table Seats
A missing screw can cause the chain brake to fail to operate, presenting a laceration hazard to consumers. The seats were sold without a seat belt, posing a risk to children who climb out of the seat.
- 2001-06-19CPSCFluke Corp., of Everett, Wash.CPSC, Fluke Corp. Announce Recall of Electrical Testers
The recalled units can "lock-up" and stop working. When the tester "locks-up" it stops working for approximately 8 minutes without warning. Consumers testing electrical sources could fail to be warned of the presence of live current if the tester is not properly operating, posing a risk of shock, electrocution, and thermal burns.
- 2001-06-19CPSCEquity Marketing Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of Remote Controlled Toy Race Cars and Galileo Weather Thermometers
Problems with the circuits are rendering some of the Remote Controlled Race Cars inoperable. These cars can overheat and emit smoke and may pose a potential burn hazard. The thermometers contain a liquid that is flammable and a hazardous substance that could be harmful or fatal if swallowed.
- 2001-06-18NHTSA-EquipmentTRW COMMERCIAL STEERING SYS.TRW COMMERCIAL STEERING SYS. — TRW STEERING SYSTEMS/BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLY
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-06-18NHTSA-EquipmentTRW COMMERCIAL STEERING SYS.TRW COMMERCIAL STEERING SYS. — TRW STEERING SYSTEMS/TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-06-14CPSCKB Toys, of Pittsfield, Mass.CPSC, KB Toys Announce Recall of Activity Gym Toys
Five detachable hanging rattle toys have small round pegs at the top of the toys that can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-06-14CPSCCentury Products Co., of Macedonia, OhioCPSC, Century Announce Recall of Multi-Use Strollers
The strollers can unexpectedly collapse or the car seat/carrier adapter can unexpectedly detach. When this happens, an infant or young child inside the stroller or an attached car seat/carrier can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries.
- 2001-06-13NHTSA-EquipmentTIE DOWN ENGINEERINGTIE DOWN ENGINEERING — TIE DOWN ENGINEERING/BOAT TRAILER BRAKE CALIPER
THE BRAKE COULD FAIL TO RESPOND TO PRESSURE FROM THE BRAKE ACTUATOR POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-06-13CPSCThe Gymboree Corp. (Gymboree®), of Burlingame, Calif.CPSC, Gymboree Announce Recall of Baby Boy Bodysuits
The wheel-shaped zipper pull can twist off and become a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-06-13CPSCBattat Incorporated, of Plattsburgh, N.Y.CPSC, Battat Incorporated Announce Recall of Beanbag Cushions Suffocation and Strangulation Hazards to Babies Cited
This product is an infant cushion manufactured by Battat for Parents™ magazine. Infant pillows and cushions have been banned under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act since 1992 because they pose a suffocation hazard to infants. In addition, two 8- to 9-inch cords, which attach toys to the cushions, pose strangulation hazards.
- 2001-06-13CPSCBRIO® Corp., of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of BRIO AB of SwedenCPSC, BRIO® Announce Recall of Toy Baking Sets
The sets include a hand mixer with a knob that can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-06-05CPSCHedstrom® Corp., of Bedford, Pa.CPSC, Hedstrom® Corp. Announce Recall of Swings on Backyard Gym Sets
Screws that hold the swing together can fall out, causing the seat to fall to the ground, posing an injury risk to children.
- 2001-06-02NHTSA-EquipmentGraco Children's Products, Inc.Graco Children's Products, Inc. — CENTURY/WEBBING SLIPS
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE A-LOKS ON THESE SEATS MAY ALLOW THE WEBBING TO SLIP 4 TO 6 INCHES, WHICH WOULD NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT THE SEAT OCCUPANT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2001-05-31CPSCSaks Incorporated, of Birmingham, Ala.CPSC, Saks Incorporated Announce Recall of Boys' Vests
The elastic toggle cord on the end of the zipper pulls can loosen and come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-05-29CPSCGarden Way Inc., of Troy, N.Y.CPSC, Garden Way Announce Recall of Trimmers/Mowers
The trimmer heads, which control the cutting cords, can split and detach, posing a serious injury risk to consumers.
- 2001-05-24CPSCSchottenstein, of Columbus, OhioCPSC, Schottenstein and Value City Department Stores Recall Candles
The candle flame can ignite the silver paint coating on the candle container, presenting a fire hazard.
- 2001-05-24CPSCGiant Bicycle, Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif.CPSC, Giant Bicycle, Inc. Recall Giant Bicycle Forks
The forks can break during use, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer serious injuries.
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