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.
- 2001-11-16CPSCYamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. of Cypress, Calif.CPSC, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Announce Recall of Motocross Motorcycles
The throttle on these motorcycles can stick, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries and death.
- 2001-11-16CPSCWCI Outdoor Products, of Cleveland, OhioCPSC, WCI Outdoor Products Inc. Announce Recall of Lawn Tractors
The tank in the lawn tractor can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
- 2001-11-15CPSCSuzuki Motor Corporation of Brea, Calif.CPSC, Suzuki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of ATVs
The nut that secures the LT-F400K2 and LT-F400FK2 clutch shoe will come loose during operation. When the nut loosens, the clutch shoe will become loose on the crankshaft. In some cases this will cause severe damage to the clutch wheel and crankshaft or can cause the crankshaft to break. This will interrupt power transfer from the engine to the transmission and the drive wheels and may leave the rider stranded away from his or her base of operation.
- 2001-11-15CPSCJA-RU Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla.CPSC, JA-RU Inc. Announce Recall of "Blast Balls" Toys
When struck together, the toys create a cracking sound similar to that of a cap gun. The directions instruct consumers to strike one ball against the other in the palm of hand, to create the cracking sound. When consumers strike the "Blast Balls" together, sparks can ignite, posing a burn hazard.
- 2001-11-15CPSCHamilton Beach, of Glen Allen, Va.CPSC, Hamilton Beach Announce Recall of Juice Extractors
The juice extractor's strainer basket and lid can break apart, posing a risk of injury to nearby consumers, who can be struck by metal or plastic.
- 2001-11-14CPSCPacific Cycle, LLC, of Madison, Wis.CPSC, Pacific Cycle, LLC Announce Recall to Repair Ally Cat Tandem Bicycle Accessories
The hitch connecting the tandem accessory to the host bicycle can fail, causing the tandem accessory to become unstable, which poses the risk of injury to riders.
- 2001-11-14CPSCBikeE Corp., of Corvallis, Ore.CPSC, BikeE Announce Recall of Recumbent Tandem Bicycle
The steerer tube on the front forks can separate, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall, and possibly suffer serious injuries.
- 2001-11-14CPSCPerformance Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C.CPSC, Performance Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Rims
The rims can crack, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer injuries.
- 2001-11-13CPSCBizcom Electronics Inc., of Milpitas, Calif.CPSC, Computer Distributors Announce Recall of Batteries for Notebook Computers
These batteries can overcharge during re-charging, causing them to overheat, smoke and possibly catch fire.
- 2001-11-13NHTSA-EquipmentCRC INDUSTRIES, INC.CRC INDUSTRIES, INC. — CRC INDUSTRIES/AUTOMOTIVE CLEANER
IF THIS PRODUCT IS USED IN AN AREA WHERE THERE IS THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
- 2001-11-09CPSCSears, Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.CPSC, Sears Announce Recall of Electric Chain Saws and Electric Edgers
The plug at the end of the power cord of the chain saw and the edger may have exposed copper wires, presenting a possible electrocution hazard to consumers.
- 2001-11-09NHTSA-EquipmentBritax Child Safety, Inc.Britax Child Safety, Inc. — BRITAX/FMVSS 213/TETHER BRACKET SEPARATION
IN A CRASH, THE SHELL MAY SEPARATE FROM THE SEAT SHELL ATTACHMENT POINT AND ALLOW HALF OF THE TETHER TO COME LOOSE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY.
- 2001-11-06CPSCProgress Lighting, of Spartanburg, S.C.CPSC, Progress Lighting Announce Recall of Fluorescent Lights
The lights are improperly wired, posing a fire hazard.
- 2001-11-06CPSCCandlewick Press, of Cambridge, Mass.CPSC, Candlewick Press Announce Recall of Children's Board Books
The plastic lamination on the board book may peel off, posing a choking hazard for young children.
- 2001-11-02CPSCLillian Vernon Corporation, of Rye, N.Y.CPSC, Lillian Vernon Corporation Announce Recall of Costumes
Fabric used in these costumes can ignite readily and presents a serious risk of burn injuries, in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act.
- 2001-10-31CPSCEmess Lighting Inc.CPSC, Emess Lighting Inc. and SLI Lighting Solutions Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Twister Portable Lamps
The lamp's bulb can become hot, presenting a risk of burn injuries to consumers, and the risk of fire if the bulb comes in contact with combustible materials.
- 2001-10-31CPSCSassy Inc., of Northbrook, Ill.CPSC, Sassy Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Rattles
The sewn-on spherical-shaped fabric eyes on the rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.
- 2001-10-30NHTSA-EquipmentREESE PRODUCTS, INCREESE PRODUCTS, INC — SOUTHEAST TOYOTA/TRAILER HITCH
EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT RATINGS OF THE VEHICLE OR THE TRAILER HITCH CAN CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLE RESULTING IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
- 2001-10-23CPSCDiscovery Toys Inc., of Livermore, Calif.CPSC, Discovery Toys Announce Recall of Children's Toy Phones
The blue, hard plastic antenna ball can break off the toy phone, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-10-23NHTSA-EquipmentFEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATIONFEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATION — FEDERAL SIGNAL/EMERGENCY STROBE LIGHTS
THIS CONDITION COULD BE LIFE-THREATENING SHOULD A SMALL CHILD OR A PERSON WITH A HEART CONDITION EXPERIENCE A SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK. ALSO, A POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD EXISTS.
- 2001-10-22NHTSA-EquipmentMeritor, Inc.Meritor, Inc. — ARVINMERITOR/FUEL FILTERS
THE FILTER HOUSING MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
- 2001-10-19NHTSA-EquipmentWilliams Controls, Inc.Williams Controls, Inc. — WILLIAMS CONTROLS/ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL
IF THIS OCCURED, IT WOULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RETURN TO IDLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH AND INJURY.
- 2001-10-18CPSCWolf Range Co. Inc., of Compton, Calif.CPSC, Wolf Range Co. Inc. and Wolf Appliance Co. LLC Announce Recall of Gas Ranges
Delayed ignition of gas in the ovens and broilers can put consumers at risk of burn injuries and fires.
- 2001-10-18CPSCNorcold Inc., of Sidney, OhioCPSC, Norcold Inc. Announce Recall of Refrigerators
Tubing in the cooling unit can crack and leak flammable gas, presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- 2001-10-18CPSCThe American Water Heater Co., of Johnson City, Tenn.CPSC, American Water Heater Co. Announce Recall to Replace Burners in Gas Water Heaters
The burners could produce excess carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers.
- 2001-10-18CPSCNational Presto Industries Inc. (Presto), of Eau Claire, Wis.CPSC, National Presto Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Deep Fryer Basket Handles
The handles on the fryer baskets can come off, resulting in hot oil spattering the user and bystanders.
- 2001-10-18NHTSA-EquipmentAUSCO PRODUCTS, INC.AUSCO PRODUCTS, INC. — AUSCO/TRAILER BRAKE ACTUATOR
THIS CONDITION WILL CAUSE A COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING FUNCTION IN THE TRAILER WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY, OR DEATH.
- 2001-10-16CPSCWhirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Microwave-Hood Combinations
These units can overheat and catch fire.
- 2001-10-16CPSCCisco Systems Inc., of San Jose, Calif.CPSC, Cisco Announce Recall of Power Adapters
The adapters can overheat and melt a hole through the housing, posing a fire hazard. In addition, the exposed wires pose a shock hazard.
- 2001-10-15CPSCOriental Trading Company, of Omaha, NECPSC, Oriental Trading Company Announce Recall of Coconut Bamboo Torches
When the torch container is filled with oil, the oil may spill and burn a consumer if the torch is used improperly, moved or jostled during use.
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