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.
- 2001-05-24CPSCRaymond Geddes & Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md.CPSC, Raymond Geddes & Co. Inc. Recall Push'n Pop Toys
The balloon tongues and the cylinders holding the tongues on these toys can detach, which poses choking and aspiration hazards to young children.
- 2001-05-22NHTSA-EquipmentMeritor Wabco Vehicle Control SystemsMeritor Wabco Vehicle Control Systems — MERITOR WABCO/PARK BRAKE RELAY VALVES
THE DRIVER MAY LOSE BRAKING ABILITY UNDER A SERVICE APPLICATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-05-22CPSCSpin Master Toys, of Ontario, CanadaCPSC, Spin Master Toys Announce Recall of Water Rocket Toys
The rockets, once propelled from the launcher, can fly rapidly in unpredictable directions, and can hit and injure children.
- 2001-05-17CPSCBSH Home Appliances Corp., of Los Angeles, Calif.CPSC, BSH Home Appliances Corp.Announce Recall of Thermal/Microwave Ovens
The oven door may not lock properly when the oven is put into the "self clean" mode. While the oven is in "self clean" mode, intense heat is generated to clean the oven. If oxygen is introduced by opening the oven door during the "self clean" mode, combustible material left inside can ignite and pose a fire risk.
- 2001-05-17CPSCCOMBI International Corp., of Carol Stream, Ill.CPSC, COMBI International Corp. Announce Recall of Activity Rockers
One of the toys, a clear plastic ball, can crack and break during use, exposing the small beads inside, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-05-17CPSCChild Craft Industries, of Salem, Ind.CPSC, Child Craft Industries Announce Recall of Changing Tables
Some changing table joints were not properly glued and can separate, presenting a fall hazard to babies.
- 2001-05-15NHTSA-EquipmentFEDERA-MOGUL CORPORATIONFEDERA-MOGUL CORPORATION — FEDERAL MOGUL/BRAKE HOSE
IF THE CRIMP SLIPS OFF THE HOSE, THE DRIVER WILL LOSE BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-05-15CPSCSears Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.CPSC, Sears Announce Recall of Glue Gun
These glue guns can overheat, presenting fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- 2001-05-11NHTSA-EquipmentTong Ho Hsing Industrial Co.Tong Ho Hsing Industrial Co. — HELMET/CHIN STRAP
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE HELMET COULD COME OFF, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2001-05-10CPSCCanon U.S.A. Inc., of Lake Success, N.Y.CPSC, Canon U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall of Fax Machines
The Faxphones are combination plain-paper copiers and facsimile machines. A component failure can cause the Faxphone to catch on fire.
- 2001-05-10CPSCDrinkmaker of Sweden ABCPSC, Drinkmaker of Sweden AB Announce Recall of Home Soda Machines
Components inside the soda machine can break apart, posing a serious risk of lacerations to consumers, who can be struck by shrapnel.
- 2001-05-10CPSCMilwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis.CPSC, Power Tool Manufacturers Announce Recall of Electric Drills
The switches on these power tools, which were manufactured by Eaton Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio, can stick. The drills can continue to operate after the trigger is released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
- 2001-05-10CPSCFisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Basketball Sets
Some of the nets have enlarged openings. If children put their heads into these enlarged openings, the net can get tangled around their necks and they could strangle.
- 2001-05-10CPSCUnilever Home and Personal Care USA, of Greenwich, Conn.CPSC, Unilever Home and Personal Care USA Announce Recall of Snuggle® Teeny Bean Bears Included with Fabric Softener
The yellow pom-pom can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-05-09CPSCSturm, Ruger & Co. Inc., of Southport, Conn.CPSC, Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Padlocks and Cable Gun Locks
The padlocks can be opened using keys other than those originally provided with the locks and the cable locks can be opened if struck with force, potentially allowing unauthorized access to a firearm.
- 2001-05-09CPSCVermont Castings, Majestic Products (VCMP), of Ontario, CanadaCPSC, Vermont Castings, Majestic Products Announce Recall of Space Heaters
Overheating inside the space heaters can cause the exterior to become extremely hot, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- 2001-05-09CPSCMaytag Corp., of Newton, IowaCPSC, Maytag Announce Recall of Electric Ranges
Liquid can enter the indicator light and can cause sparking and flaming in the light, presenting a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2001-05-04NHTSA-EquipmentCHALMERS SUSPENSIONSCHALMERS SUSPENSIONS — CHALMERS/SUSPENSION/TORQUE RODS
UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-05-03CPSCDynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.CPSC, Dynacraft Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles Sold at Toys R Us
The pedals on these bicycles can loosen and fall off while riding, resulting in serious injury to the rider.
- 2001-05-03CPSCSheico PKS Inc., of Carlsbad, Calif.CPSC, Sheico PKS Inc. Announce Recall of Scuba Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs)
The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, presenting a drowning hazard to divers.
- 2001-05-03CPSCDell Computer Corp., of Round Rock, TexasCPSC, Dell Computer Corp. Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries
These batteries can overcharge, causing them to become very hot, release smoke, and possibly catch fire.
- 2001-05-02CPSCHarbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif.CPSC, Harbor Freight Tools Announce Recall Propane Torches
The hose that comes with the propane torch can crack or burst, presenting a fire and explosion hazard.
- 2001-05-02CPSCTools Exchange Inc., of Lynwood, Calif.CPSC, Tools Exchange Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Cigarette Lighters
The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
- 2001-05-01CPSCEvenflo Co. Inc., of Vandalia, OhioCPSC, NHTSA, Evenflo Announce Recall to Repair Evenflo® Joyride® Car Seats/Carriers
When the seat is used as an infant carrier, the handle can unexpectedly release, causing the seat to flip forward. When this happens, an infant inside the carrier can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries.
- 2001-04-30NHTSA-EquipmentHaldex Commercial Vehicle SystemsHaldex Commercial Vehicle Systems — HALDEX/AIR BRAKE RELAY VALVES
WHEN THE VALVE STICKS OPEN, IT CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF AIR FROM EITHER THE SERVICE OR THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DRIVER MAY LOSE BRAKING ABILITY UNDER A SERVICE APPLICATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-04-30CPSCKmart Corp., of Troy, Mich.CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of MARTHA STEWART EVERYDAY® Brand Tea Kettles
Boiling water can be expelled from the kettle's spout, presenting a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2001-04-26NHTSA-EquipmentEvenflo Company, Inc.Evenflo Company, Inc. — EVENFLO/UNEXPECTED CARRY HANDLE RELEASE
IF THE CARRY HANDLE WERE TO UNEXPECTEDLY RELEASE, THE CHILD COULD BE THROWN TO THE GROUND, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2001-04-26CPSCCreative Consumer Concepts Inc., of Overland Park, Kan.CPSC, Creative Consumer Concepts Inc. and Whataburger Inc. Announce Recall of Kid's Meal Toys
The clear plastic lens covers on these compass toys can come off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-04-25NHTSA-EquipmentADVANCED ENGINE MANAGEMENTADVANCED ENGINE MANAGEMENT — AEM/AIR BYPASS VALVE
IF THE THROTTLE IS UNABLE TO RETURN TO THE CLOSED POSITION, THE DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-04-24CPSCASICS TIGER Corp., of Irvine, Calif.CPSC, ASICS TIGER Corp. Announce Recall of Wrestling Ear Guards
The plastic protective shell of these guards can break when it is hit against a hard surface, resulting in impact injuries to the wrestler's head.
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