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.
- 2001-03-20CPSCSTIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.CPSC, STIHL Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers
The fuel hose on the carburetor can be dislodged, and leak fuel, presenting fire and burn hazards.
- 2001-03-20CPSCJade Products Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.CPSC, Jade Products Inc. Announce Recall of Dynasty Gas Ranges
The igniters are too far from the burners, which can cause a delayed ignition of gas. The large amount of gas released can cause fire to escape from the oven, putting consumers at risk of burn injuries and house fires.
- 2001-03-20CPSCMaytag Corp., of Newton, IowaCPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Maytag, Magic Chef Gas Ranges
The vent flue insulation can be out of position on these ranges. Using the broil or self-clean functions on these ranges can cause scorching or burning of the cabinetry around the range, posing a fire hazard.
- 2001-03-19CPSCBonita Marie International Inc., of Manasquan, N.J.CPSC, Eight Firms Announce the Recall of Zapper Toys
The balloon tongues and the cylinders holding the tongues on these toys can detach, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
- 2001-03-19CPSCMeijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.CPSC, Meijer Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Wands
The batteries can short-circuit, causing the wands' handles to become very hot and melt the plastic, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
- 2001-03-15NHTSA-EquipmentCummins, Inc.Cummins, Inc. — CUMMINS/AIR COMPRESSOR
WITHOUT POWER ASSIST, THE VEHICLE BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-03-14CPSCAriens Co., of Brillion, Wis.CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Mowers
The piece attaching the blade to the mower can crack and break off. The broken piece or the blade can be propelled from underneath the mower, possibly injuring the operator or a bystander.
- 2001-03-13NHTSA-EquipmentOUTBACK PRODUCTS, INC.OUTBACK PRODUCTS, INC. — OBX/REAR LAMP ASSEMBLY
WITHOUT THE REFLECTIVE MATERIAL, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO OTHER MOTORISTS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-03-13NHTSA-EquipmentOUTBACK PRODUCTS, INC.OUTBACK PRODUCTS, INC. — OBX/REAR LAMP ASSEMBLY
WITHOUT THE REFLECTIVE MATERIAL, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO OTHER MOTORISTS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-03-13CPSCThe Designers Edge, of Bellevue, Wash.CPSC, The Designers Edge Announce Recall of Fluorescent Worklights
The worklight's power cord has loose connections, which could result in live wires being exposed. It poses electrocution and shock hazards to consumers. Also, the firm mislabeled the worklight. The product improperly bears the UL mark and is marked "suitable for wet locations."
- 2001-03-13CPSCRadica USA Ltd., of Dallas, TexasCPSC, Radica USA Ltd. Recall Baseball Video Games to Replace Bats
The bats can separate during a swing. Broken pieces can hit a bystander and cause injury.
- 2001-03-13CPSCPacific Cycle LLC, of McFarland, Wis.CPSC, Pacific Cycle LLC Announce Recall of Water Bottles Included With Girls' Bikes
The drinking valve on the cap can detach, presenting a potential choking hazard.
- 2001-03-12CPSCAlcone Marketing Group, of Irvine, Calif.CPSC, Burger King and Alcone Announce Recall of Kid's Meal Toys
Metal pins with plastic caps that attach the paddle wheel to the riverboat toy can come out and pose a choking hazard.
- 2001-03-11NHTSA-EquipmentJACOBS VEHICLE SYSTEMS, INCJACOBS VEHICLE SYSTEMS, INC — JACOBS VEHICLE SYSTEMS/ELECTRONIC DRIVELINE BRAKE
UNDER THIS CONDITION, THE CONTROLLER COULD IGNITE CAUSUING A FIRE WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLE CAUSING INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT(S).
- 2001-03-09CPSCNational Service Industries Inc. (NSI), of Atlanta, Ga.CPSC, National Service Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Zep Commercial Cleaners Sold at The Home Depot
Some of these bottles can leak through the cap when turned on their side, allowing the contents of the cleaner to come into contact with consumers. These cleaners can cause irritation and burns to the skin and eyes.
- 2001-03-08NHTSA-EquipmentMeritor, Inc.Meritor, Inc. — ARVINMERITOR/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.
- 2001-03-08CPSCXanadu Candle Co., of Guatemala City, GuatemalaCPSC, Xanadu Candle Co. Announce Recall of Candles
These candles can burn with a high flame, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- 2001-03-06CPSCDouble L Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.CPSC, Double L Announce Recall of Lighters
These lighters can leak butane when they are ignited, causing an excessive burst of flame. This presents a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.
- 2001-03-05NHTSA-EquipmentDANA CORPORATIONDANA CORPORATION — DANA/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.
- 2001-03-05CPSCMcDonald's Corp., Oakbrook, Ill.CPSC, McDonald's Announce Recall of "Scooter Bug" Happy Meal Toys
The bug's antenna can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-03-02NHTSA-EquipmentCLARCOR, INC.CLARCOR, INC. — BALDWIN & HASTINGS/FUEL FILTERS
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A POSSIBLE FIRE CAN OCCUR IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
- 2001-02-26CPSCSuperValu Eastern Region, of Richmond, Va.Richfood Bleach Recalled by SuperValu Eastern Region
The bottles were mislabeled. The clear plastic 32 oz. bottles were labeled bleach, but contained ammonia. If the ammonia is mixed with bleach or acid, irritating or toxic gasses could be produced.
- 2001-02-26CPSCEMSCO Inc., of Girard, Pa.Children's Brooms Recalled by EMSCO Inc.
The paint on the handles of these brooms contain high lead levels. CPSC standards ban toys and other children's products containing high levels of lead. Young children could ingest lead from the broom handles, presenting a lead poisoning hazard.
- 2001-02-26CPSCLakeshore Learning Materials, of Carson, Calif.Educational Games Recalled by Lakeshore Learning Materials
Metal weights found in the games contain lead, which presents a lead poisoning hazard to children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
- 2001-02-26CPSCEden LLC, of New York, N.Y.Toy Drums Recalled by Eden LLC
The mallet sold with the toy drum has spheres on each end that can pose a choking hazard if they become lodged in a young child's throat.
- 2001-02-26CPSCBaby Trend Inc., of Ontario, Calif.Recent Death Prompts Search for Recalled Play Yards/Cribs
These cribs/play yards can collapse and entrap an infant.
- 2001-02-26CPSCDura Kleen (USA) Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.CPSC, Dura Kleen (USA) Inc. Announce Recall of Nightlights
The nightlights' electrical connections are loose. They are made from flammable plastic and the power switch does not work. The nightlights pose shock and fire hazards to consumers.
- 2001-02-23CPSCBy Us International Co. Ltd., of TaiwanCPSC, By Us International Co. Ltd. Announce Expanded Recall of Bicycle Forks Installed on Mountain Bicycles
The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control and fall.
- 2001-02-22CPSCThe Brinkmann Corporation, of Dallas, TexasCPSC, The Brinkmann Corporation Announce Recall of Outdoor Solar Lights
The beveled lens on the solar light can act as a magnifying glass. When sunlight passes through the lens, nearby combustible materials, such as mulch or dry grass, can catch on fire.
- 2001-02-22CPSCNIKE USA Inc., 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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