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.
- 2001-09-06CPSCYork International Corporation, of York Pa.CPSC, York International Corporation Announce Recall of Gas Furnaces
York's quality assurance and manufacturing investigation found these furnaces could have detached heat exchanger tubes. A separated heat exchanger tube could result in leakage of flue gases, including carbon monoxide, which could result in serious injury or death.
- 2001-09-06CPSCRacing Champions Ertl Inc. (RCE), of Dyersville, IowaCPSC, Racing Champions Ertl, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Toy Toolboxes
The toy's carrying handle can break, creating small parts and a sharp plastic edge that pose a choking and laceration hazard to young children.
- 2001-09-06CPSCKids II, of Alpharetta, Ga.CPSC, Kids II Announce Recall of Butterfly Baby Toys
The antennae on these butterfly toys contain wire that can pass through the fabric, causing cuts and scratches to babies.
- 2001-09-05NHTSA-EquipmentSuburban Manufacturing COSuburban Manufacturing CO — SUBURBAN/RECREATIONAL VEHICLE FURNACE
IF CARBON MONOXIDE IS NOT DETECTED, IT COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2001-09-05CPSCMaya Wrap, of Omaha, Neb.CPSC, Maya Wrap Announce Recall of Infant Carriers/Slings
The welds of the metal rings that support the carriers/slings can break, posing a fall hazard to young children.
- 2001-08-30CPSCThe Discovery Channel Store, Inc., of Berkeley, Calif.CPSC, The Discovery Channel Store Announce Recall of Oil Lamps
The glass on these lamps can shatter when lit, posing a fire and laceration hazard to consumers.
- 2001-08-28CPSCSoloRider Industries Inc., of Englewood, Colo.CPSC, SoloRider Industries Announce Recall of Single Rider Golf Carts
The golf cart's software can be corrupted by static electricity, allowing it to move forward without assistance. Riders or bystanders could suffer injuries.
- 2001-08-28CPSCSnapper Inc., of McDonough, Ga.CPSC, Snapper Announce Recall of Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers
Lawn mowers that have a serial number beginning with a 0 may exhibit improper blade retention that could injure the operator or a bystander, if the blade separates from the mower's housing. In addition, all Snapper mowers purchased after January 1, 2001, with serial numbers between 11020001 and 11024924, may have crankshafts that also adversely affect blade retention and require modification by a Snapper dealer.
- 2001-08-28CPSCWenzel Co., of St. Louis, Mo.CPSC, Wenzel Announce Recall of Ozark Trail and Wenzel Propane Camping Lanterns
An insufficient connection between the lantern and the propane cylinder can allow gas to escape and ignite unexpectedly, posing a potential fire and injury hazard to consumers. This hazard can occur during the lighting or normal use of the lantern.
- 2001-08-22NHTSA-EquipmentStahlStahl — STAHL/HOIST
IF A TRUCK EQUIPPED WITH A HOIST SHOULD TIP-OVER, INJURY COULD OCCUR TO AN OCCUPANT OF THE TRUCK OR TO A PERSON ADJACENT TO THE TRUCK.
- 2001-08-21CPSCLTD Commodities Inc., of Bannockburn, Ill.CPSC, LTD Commodities Inc. Announce Recall of Three- and Five-Wick Glass Oil Lamps
If the glass sleeves are not properly secured around the wicks, or the wicks are not properly inserted, the top glass of the lamps could shatter.
- 2001-08-20CPSCSTK International, of Los Angeles, Calif.CPSC, STK International Announce Recall of Children's Toys
The toys can break, causing small balls to be released, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-08-20CPSCWorld Industries Inc., of Huntington Beach, Calif.CPSC, World Industries Announce Recall of Skateboard Helmets
These helmets failed impact testing required under CPSC's Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets. Riders wearing these helmets are not adequately protected from falls and could suffer head injuries or death.
- 2001-08-20CPSCXL Machine Ltd., of Eden Prairie, Minn.CPSC, XL Machine Ltd. Announce Recall of Dollhouse Furniture Sets Sold at Target Stores
The yellow paint on the furniture contains lead, which can present a risk of lead poisoning to young children.
- 2001-08-17CPSCRecreational Equipment Inc., of Kent, Wash.CPSC, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) Announce Recall of Children's Baseball Caps
The adjustment cords, located on the rear of the hats, use a snap-on plastic pull. The snap-on plastic pull could separate from the cord, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-08-16CPSCKids "R" Us and Babies "R" Us, divisions of Toys "R" Us Inc., of Paramus, N.J.CPSC, Kids "R" Us and Babies "R" Us Announce Recall of Children's Cargo Pants
The toggle on the pockets of the pants can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-08-15CPSCCannondale Corp., of Bethel, Conn.CPSC, Cannondale Corp. Announce Recall of ATVs
The ball joints in the A-arm assembly on these vehicles can break, which could cause the front wheels to lose stability. Also, the tie-rod assemblies on these vehicles can break or work loose, and damage either the steering column plate end or knuckle. If the ball joints or a tie rod end breaks, the operator can lose control of the vehicle during use, and crash.
- 2001-08-14CPSCBikeE Corp., of Corvallis, Ore.CPSC, BikeE Announce Recall of Recumbent Bicycle Suspension Forks
The link pins in the forks can fall out, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall, and possibly suffer serious injuries.
- 2001-08-09CPSCKolcraft Enterprises, Inc., of Chicago, ILCPSC, Kolcraft Announce Recall of LiteSport Strollers
Lock mechanisms, found on both sides of the stroller, can break and cause the stroller to suddenly collapse. When the strollers collapse, babies can fall and suffer injuries.
- 2001-08-01NHTSA-EquipmentToyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing — TOYOTA/TRAILER WIRE HARNESS CONVERTER
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR OPEN CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE A FAULT IN THE CONVERTER AND A NON-OPERATIONAL CONDITION OF THE TRAILER LIGHTS. IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN WITHOUT TRAILER LIGHTS, IT MAY BE DIFFICULT FOR OTHER DRIVERS TO SEE THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- 2001-07-31CPSCSafety 1st, of Canton, Mass.CPSC, Safety 1st Announce Recall of Cabinet and Drawer Spring Latches
If the safety latch breaks, a small spring could be released. Young children could choke on the small spring or gain access to a cabinet or drawer where dangerous items are stored.
- 2001-07-31CPSCFisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Portable Bassinets
Children and adults can be injured when their fingers are pinched or cut between parts of the folding mechanism.
- 2001-07-31CPSCAlcone Marketing Group, of Irvine, Calif.CPSC, Burger King and Alcone Announce Recall of Two Kids Meal Toys
The toys can break, causing small beads or balls to be released, which poses a choking or aspiration hazard to young children.
- 2001-07-30CPSCAcetrike Bicycle Co., of TaiwanCPSC, Acetrike Bicycle Co. Announce Recall of Children's Bicycles
The frames of these bikes can break, causing the riders to fall and suffer injuries.
- 2001-07-27CPSCMilwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis.CPSC, Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Electric Wrenches
The wrenches have power cords that can release from the handle, posing an injury or electrocution hazard to consumers.
- 2001-07-24CPSCWhite-RodgersCPSC, Warn Industries Inc. Announce Recall of ATV Winch Kits
An electrical component of the winch kit, the solenoid, poses a fire hazard when used in this application, even when the vehicle is parked and the winch is not in use.
- 2001-07-24CPSCCPSC, Basic Comfort Inc. Announce Recall of Infant Seat Pads
The seat pad has two shoulder straps that create a v-shaped opening around the head and neck, presenting a strangulation hazard to young children.
- 2001-07-23NHTSA-EquipmentHarley-Davidson Motor CompanyHarley-Davidson Motor Company — HARLEY DAVIDSON/IGNITION MODULE KIT
A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND RESULT IN A CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2001-07-23CPSCInca Imports, of Denver, Colo.CPSC, Inca Imports Announce Recall of Stuffed Bears
The noses, bells, and eyes of the bears can detach, presenting a choking hazard to young children. The eyes also present a sharp point hazard.
- 2001-07-23CPSCNIKE USA Inc., of Beaverton, Ore.CPSC, NIKE USA Inc. Announce Recall of Jordan Trunner Cross-Training Shoes
The shoes have a thin metal strip on the outside of the heel that can protrude from the shoe and form a sharp edge that can cut consumers.
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