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.
- 2001-04-24CPSCDynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.CPSC, Dynacraft Announce Recall of Boys' Mountain Bicycles Sold at Wal-Mart
The front-suspension forks on these bicycles can break during use, resulting in serious injury.
- 2001-04-24CPSCDFS Group Ltd., of San Francisco, Calif.Cigarette Lighters Recalled by DFS Group Ltd.
The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms. Young children can easily ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
- 2001-04-24CPSCKawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.Backpack Blowers Recalled by Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA
The engine exhaust can emit flames, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- 2001-04-20NHTSA-EquipmentTRW Automotive, Inc.TRW Automotive, Inc. — TRW/SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2001-04-19CPSCLG Electronics Inc., of Seoul, South KoreaCPSC, LG Electronics Inc. Announce Recall of Goldstar, General Electric, and Sears Kenmore Dehumidifiers
These dehumidifiers have an internal electrical connection that can overheat, presenting a potential fire hazard to consumers.
- 2001-04-19CPSCThe Disney Store, of Glendale, Calif.CPSC, Disney Store Announce Recall of Children's 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.
- 2001-04-18NHTSA-EquipmentLotus Cars LimitedLotus Cars Limited — LOTUS/REPLACEMENT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES
IF AN INCORRECT BELT WAS INSTALLED, THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT BE CAPABLE OF SECURING A CHILD SEAT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
- 2001-04-18CPSCAmerican Tack & Hardware Co. Inc., of Monsey, N.Y.CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of On/Off Switches for Rope and Cable Lights
If the rope lights are plugged in, even if the lights are not lit, the recalled switch on the power cord could allow the rope lights to remain energized. This poses a potential electric shock hazard to consumers.
- 2001-04-18CPSCLight Tech, of Grand Rapids, Mich.CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of On/Off Switches for Rope and Cable Lights
If the cable lights are plugged in, even if the lights are not lit, the recalled switch on the power cord could allow the cable lights to remain energized. This poses a potential electric shock hazard to consumers.
- 2001-04-18CPSCAtomic Aquatics Inc., of Huntington Beach, Calif.CPSC, Atomic Aquatics Announce Recall of Scuba Regulators
The regulator's first stage spring can break, causing restricted airflow, posing a drowning hazard to consumers.
- 2001-04-17CPSCGladstrong Investments USA, of Hacienda Heights, Calif.CPSC, Gladstrong Investments USA Announce Recall of Disposable Lighters
The lighters' child-resistant mechanisms are frequently ineffective. Young children are able to operate the lighters, posing a fire hazard.
- 2001-04-16NHTSA-EquipmentNORDSKOG PERFORMANCE PRODUCTSNORDSKOG PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS — NORDSKOG/FUEL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR POSSIBLY CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2001-04-13CPSCLithonia Lighting, a division of National Service Industries Inc., of Atlanta, Ga.CPSC, Lithonia Lighting Announce Recall of Emergency Lights
The emergency lights have an internal electrical component that could overheat when connected to 277-volt electrical systems and melt the lighting enclosure, posing a fire hazard.
- 2001-04-12CPSCTony USA Inc., of Encinitas, Calif.CPSC, Tony USA Inc. Announce Recall of Easter Egg Garlands
The string can break and release the eggs, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-04-06NHTSA-EquipmentGRAND HALL ENTERPRISESGRAND HALL ENTERPRISES — GRAND HALL/PROPANE REGULATOR
A POSSIBLE FIRE CAN RESULT IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.
- 2001-04-05CPSCFleetwood EXIM Inc., of Grenada, Miss.CPSC, Fleetwood EXIM Inc. Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters
The lighters have child-resistant mechanisms that do not work. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
- 2001-04-03CPSCLakewood Engineering & Manufacturing Co., of Chicago, Ill.CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Electric Heaters
The electrical connections inside of the heater can become loose, causing the heater's metal frame to become energized. This poses a serious electric shock hazard to consumers.
- 2001-04-03CPSCMidwest of Cannon Falls Inc., of Cannon Falls, Minn.CPSC, Midwest of Cannon Falls Inc. Announce Recall of Candles
When the duck-shaped candle burns, the pooling of wax can ignite the paint on the duck, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- 2001-03-30NHTSA-EquipmentTrans-Air Manufacturing Corp.Trans-Air Manufacturing Corp. — TRANS AIR/COMPRESSOR
IF THE BRAKE LINE WEARS THROUGH, THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE BRAKE PRESSURE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AFFECTING THE CAPABILITY TO STOP THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-03-29CPSCCosco Inc. (Cosco), of Columbus, Ind.CPSC, Cosco Inc. and Safety 1st Announce Recall of Bungee Baby Jumpers and Wipe Warmers
The Bungee Baby Jumper allows a baby to bounce while supported in a seat by an elastic "bungee cord," suspended from a doorway. Metal clasps can detach from the bungee cord, causing the unit to fall to the floor. Babies can suffer injuries from the fall. A wipe warmer is an electric appliance that warms baby wipes. Cracks in the interior basin of these wipe warmers can allow moisture to contact the electrical components. Consumers touching the wipes could receive an electrical shock.
- 2001-03-29CPSCFisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Infant and Toddler Toys
Two red knobs on the toy can break off, creating small parts that can pose a choking hazard for young children.
- 2001-03-28CPSCLevi Strauss & Co., of San Francisco, Calif.CPSC, Levi Strauss & Co. Announce Recall of Infant and Toddler Garments
Parts from the metal inseam snaps can detach from the garment, posing a choking risk for young children.
- 2001-03-28CPSCWhite Consolidated Industries Inc., of Cleveland, OhioCPSC, White Consolidated Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Air Conditioners
These air conditioners can short circuit, posing a risk of fires, and shock and burn injuries to consumers.
- 2001-03-26NHTSA-EquipmentThe Holland Group, Inc.The Holland Group, Inc. — HOLLAND/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.
- 2001-03-26CPSCThe Gymboree Corp. (Gymboree®), of Burlingame, Calif.CPSC, Gymboree Announce Recall of Children's Fleece Pants
The cord locks on the pants can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-03-23NHTSA-EquipmentKEYSTONE AUTOMOTIVE OPERATIONSKEYSTONE AUTOMOTIVE OPERATIONS — KEYSTONE/REAR LAMP ASSEMBLY
WITHOUT THE REFLECTIVE MATERIAL, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO OTHER MOTORISTS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-03-21CPSCArusa International, of New York, N.Y.CPSC, Arusa International Recall Children's Bathrobes
These bathrobes fail to meet the Standard for the Flammability of Children's Sleepwear, and pose a risk of burn injury to children, due to the possible ignition of the garment.
- 2001-03-21CPSCChen Fong Enterprise Co. Ltd., of TaiwanCPSC, Hurricane Products Announce Recall of Propane Regulators
These regulators can leak propane, which can result in a fire or explosion. The leak can cause the appliance flame to be larger than expected, possibly causing burns to nearby consumers and cause nearby combustibles to catch fire.
- 2001-03-21CPSCRemington Products Co., LLC, of Bridgeport, Conn.CPSC, Remington Products Co., LLC Announce Recall of Hairdryers
These hairdryers are not equipped with an appliance leakage current interrupter plug (ALCI plug) to cut off electrical current in case of contact with water. If dropped in water, the hairdryers pose an electrocution hazard to consumers.
- 2001-03-20CPSCDeere & Company, of Moline, Ill.CPSC, Deere & Company Recall Gator Utility Vehicles
During manufacturing, an extra internal vent line was attached to the plastic vent fitting on some fuel tanks. If the fuel inside the gas tank expands, it can leak out through the extra vent line and onto the ground, presenting fire and burn hazards.
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