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.
- 2001-10-15CPSCEndar Corp., of Temecula, Calif.CPSC, Endar Corp. Announce Recall of Candle Sets Sold in Wal-Mart Stores
The wax from the candles can drip and ignite the potpourri. Additionally, when the candles are in close proximity, they generate a significant amount of heat. Each of these hazards could lead to a fire, which could cause burn injuries to consumers.
- 2001-10-11CPSCPalliser Furniture Ltd., of Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaCPSC, Palliser Furniture Ltd. Announce Recall of Toy Boxes
The toy box's lid can fall suddenly, posing entrapment and strangulation hazards to young children. In addition, spaces at the end of the hinge on the lid can cause pinched, crushed and lacerated fingers. The toy chest voluntary standard requires toy boxes or chests with hinged lids to have lid supports that keep the lid from falling suddenly onto the head of a child, preventing an entrapment and strangulation hazard. The hinges also must minimize any spaces that could allow a child's finger to be pinched, crushed or lacerated.
- 2001-10-10CPSCWysco Inc., of Baldwin Park, Calif.CPSC, Wysco Inc. Announce Recall of "Runt"™ Mini-Bicycles
These bicycles do not have any brakes, which are required by the CPSC standard for bicycles of this type. The CPSC standard also requires that these bicycles have chain guards, to prevent riders from getting fingers, toes and clothing caught in the gears.
- 2001-10-10CPSCLittle Tikes Company, of Hudson, OhioCPSC, Little Tikes Announce Recall of Swings
The buckles on the swing can break and the shoulder restraint straps can pull out of the back of the seat, causing young children to fall.
- 2001-10-10CPSCEvenflo Company Inc., of Vandalia, OhioCPSC, Evenflo Announce Recall to Repair Home Décor Swing™ Wooden Baby Gates
The plastic mounting hardware that attaches to the wall can crack or break, allowing the wooden gate to unlatch. Children can then gain access to restricted areas, such as stairs. Also, the plastic hardware attached to the side of the gate can break, creating small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-10-10CPSCSafety 1st, of Canton, Mass.CPSC, Safety 1st Announce Recall of Fold-Up Booster Seats
The top half of the seat inserts can separate, and a child can fall from the chair and be injured.
- 2001-10-10CPSCCosco Inc., of Columbus, Ind.CPSC, Dorel Juvenile Group Announce Recall of Cosco Playpens
The plastic tabs on the playpen that lock the rails into the corners can break or loosen over time, allowing the rails to turn inward, collapse and entrap an infant.
- 2001-10-09CPSCSalsa Cycles, of Bloomington, Minn.CPSC, Salsa Cycles Announce Recall of Bicycle Rims
The rims can unexpectedly fail during normal use, posing the risk of falls and serious injury to riders.
- 2001-10-09NHTSA-EquipmentSAFELINE KIDS, INC.SAFELINE KIDS, INC. — SAFELINE KIDS/FMVSS 213 - AIRBAG WARNING LABEL
THE AIR BAG LABEL WARNS CONSUMERS NOT TO PLACE A CHILD RESTRAINT IN THE REAR-FACING POSITION IN ANY VEHICLE SEAT WITH AN AIR BAG AS SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR.
- 2001-10-09NHTSA-EquipmentSAFELINE KIDS, INC.SAFELINE KIDS, INC. — SAFELINE KIDS/FMVSS 213 - SEAT WEIGHT CAPICITY
THE CHILD SEATS WERE NOT CERTIFIED AS MEETING THE 25 POUND WEIGHT REQUIREMENT OF THIS STANDARD.
- 2001-10-05CPSCBiddeford Textile Corp., of Biddeford, MaineCPSC, Biddeford Textile Corp. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
The plug that connects the detachable control switch to the blanket can become loose. The resulting poor electrical contacts can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- 2001-10-04CPSCCompaq Computer Corp., of Houston, TexasCPSC, Compaq Announce Recall of Notebook Computer AC Adapters
These AC adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- 2001-10-03NHTSA-EquipmentFerrari North America, Inc.Ferrari North America, Inc. — FERRARI/OIL FILTERS
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THE ENGINE OIL COULD BE IGNITED, CAUSING A VEHICLE FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2001-09-27NHTSA-EquipmentVolvo Trucks North AmericaVolvo Trucks North America — VOLVO TRUCKS/REPLACEMENT SEAT BELTS
THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO RETAIN THE WEARER, WHICH MAY LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-09-26NHTSA-EquipmentVAPOR CORPORATIONVAPOR CORPORATION — VAPOR/DOOR PANEL ADHESIVE
UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, IF THE PANEL IS SEPARATING OR HAS SEPARATED, A PASSENGER COULD FALL FROM THE BUS ONTO THE ROADWAY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2001-09-26CPSCMaytag Corp., of Newton, IowaCPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall to Repair of Amana Gas Ranges
During the broil and self-clean modes, the range can emit high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), presenting the potential for CO poisoning to consumers. Additionally, during the broil and self-clean modes, the temperature of the storage drawer can become extremely high, presenting the risk of burn injuries to consumers. The ranges are safe to use for baking and for cooking on the surface burners.
- 2001-09-26CPSCAmerican Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, Calif.CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of Youth ATVs
The drive chain on these ATVs could come off the sprockets and lock the rear axle. This could cause the driver to lose control of the ATV and crash, possibly resulting in injury or death.
- 2001-09-24NHTSA-EquipmentWESTPORT AXLE CORP.WESTPORT AXLE CORP. — WESTPORT AXLE/TRW TIE ROD ENDS
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-09-20CPSCBlue Coral, of Cleveland, OhioCPSC, Blue Coral Announce Recall of Rain-X® Glass Cleaner and Washer Fluid
The products, which contain methyl alcohol, are not sealed with child-resistant closures, as required by federal law. Methyl alcohol, also known as methanol, is toxic and can cause blindness or death if ingested.
- 2001-09-20CPSCNational Service Industries Inc. (NSI), of Atlanta, Ga.CPSC, National Service Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Drain Cleaners
The bottles can leak, allowing the contents of the cleaner to come into contact with consumers. These cleaners can cause irritation and burns to the skin and eyes.
- 2001-09-18CPSCTH!NK Mobility, LLC, of Carlsbad, Calif.TH!NK Mobility Recalls Electrically Assisted Bicycles
Vehicle Accident
- 2001-09-17NHTSA-EquipmentMOSS MOTORS, LTDMOSS MOTORS, LTD — MOSS MOTORS/JACK
THE JACK IS INTENDED FOR TIRE CHANGING ONLY, NO MORE THAT FOUR OR FIVE INCHES OF LIFT. IF THE JACK IS USED TO RAISE THE CAR FOR REPAIRS AND/OR EXTEND BEYOND THE NORMAL WORKING RANGE, THE INNER THREAD SHAFT COULD UNSCREW COMPLETELY FROM ITS OUTER THREAD HOUSING AND TOPPLE. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN, ANYONE NEAR OR UNDER THE VEHICLE COULD BE INJURED OR KILLED.
- 2001-09-14NHTSA-EquipmentGLOBAL MOTORSPORT GROUP, INC.GLOBAL MOTORSPORT GROUP, INC. — GLOBAL MOTORSPORT/4-6 SHIFT CLUTCH
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE SEVERE TRANSMISSION DAMAGE. SUCH DAMAGE MAY OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING AND CAN CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCLUDING LOCKING OF THE REAR WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-09-13CPSCRyobi Technologies Inc. (RTI), of Anderson, S.C.CPSC, Ryobi Technologies Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws
The lower blade guards on these saws can stick in the open position, posing a risk of serious injury to the operator and bystanders.
- 2001-09-13CPSCAndersen Corporation, of Bayport, Minn.CPSC, Andersen Corporation Announce Recall of Window Latches
The latches on the lower sash of the window can unexpectedly open, posing a potential injury hazard to consumers who can be struck by the window or by shattered glass.
- 2001-09-12CPSCMill's Pride, of Waverly, OhioCPSC, Mill's Pride Announce Recall of Assembled Utility Wall Cabinet
The cabinets can detach from the wall and fall, possibly injuring consumers.
- 2001-09-12CPSCHunter's View Ltd., of Peoria, Ill.CPSC, Hunter's View Ltd. Announce Recall of Hunting Treestands
The cables on these stands can break, causing the treestand to fall to the ground, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
- 2001-09-11NHTSA-EquipmentGENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYGENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY — GE/FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP BULBS
IF THE HEADLAMP BULBS ARE INCORRECTLY ALIGNED, THEY CANNOT PERFORM THEIR INTENDED FUNCTION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-09-10CPSCSBH RestructuringStorybook Heirlooms RecallsChildren's Pajamas
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
- 2001-09-07CPSCOreck Manufacturing Company, of Long Beach, Miss.CPSC, Oreck Manufacturing Co. Announce the Recall of Certain A/C Adaptors for its ZipVac Hand Held Rechargeable Vacuum
The charger can overheat and melt, presenting a burn or electric shock hazard to consumers.
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