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.
- 2001-02-21NHTSA-EquipmentREESE PRODUCTS, INCREESE PRODUCTS, INC — REESE/TRAILER HITCH BALL MOUNT
THIS WOULD ALLOW THE HITCH BALL, AND THE TRAILER THAT IS COUPLED TO THE BALL, TO DISCONNECT FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, POSSIBLY CAUSING A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-02-21CPSCAmeriGas Propane L.P., of Valley Forge, Pa.CPSC, AmeriGas Propane L.P. Announce Another Recall of Propane Cylinders
These cylinders could be overfilled, which can cause them to release flammable propane gas unexpectedly, posing a risk of fires and explosions.
- 2001-02-21CPSCGraco Children's Products Inc., of Elverson, Pa.CPSC, Graco Announce Recall of Highchairs
The chair's legs can come out, causing the chair to fall to the ground. Children can suffer serious injuries from the fall.
- 2001-02-21CPSCSimmons Juvenile Products, of New London, Wis.CPSC, Simmons Announce Recall to Repair Cribs
Bracket hooks that are used to position the height of the mattress can break, causing the mattress to collapse. Babies can become trapped and suffocate when this happens.
- 2001-02-21CPSCIMT Accessories, of New York, N.Y.CPSC, IMT Accessories Announce Recall of BarbieTM Sunglasses
The frames of the sunglasses can break, allowing the petroleum distillate and floating glitter to leak out. Petroleum distillates could be harmful to children's eyes and skin and could be fatal if ingested.
- 2001-02-20NHTSA-EquipmentAM SAFE, INC.AM SAFE, INC. — AM-SAFE/SEAT BELT CONNECTORS
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
- 2001-02-20CPSCThe Paper Magic Group, Inc., of Scranton, Pa.CPSC, The Paper Magic Group Inc. Announce Recall of Christmas Candles
The ceramic handle that extends over the top of the basket can become hot during use, posing a burn hazard, if touched.
- 2001-02-15CPSCControlled Energy Corporation (CEC), of Waitsfield, Vt.CPSC, Controlled Energy Corporation Announce Recall of Water Heaters
The heaters can produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide in the exhaust gas, which can cause serious injuries and death.
- 2001-02-15CPSCPebco Inc., of Congers, N.Y.CPSC, Pebco Inc. Announce Recall of Hairdryers
These hairdryers have undersized wiring, are not equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters to cut off electrical current in case of contact with water, and have loose electrical connections. The hairdryers pose an electrocution and fire hazard to consumers.
- 2001-02-08CPSC1998 Namkung Promotions Inc, of ChinaCPSC and Chick-fil-A Inc. Announce Recall of "Planet Discovery" Kid's Meal Toy
The suction cup on the toy can come off, presenting a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-02-08CPSCSupreme Toys (H.K.) Ltd., of Hong KongCPSC, Supreme Toys Announce Recall of Toy Vehicles
Small parts can break off the toy vehicles, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-02-07CPSCAdstar Inc., of Merrick, N.Y.CPSC, National Shooting Sports Foundation Announce Recall to Replace Project HomeSafe (Now Project ChildSafe) Gun Locks
Under certain conditions, these locks can open without the use of a key. This can give unauthorized access to a firearm.
- 2001-02-06CPSCPottery Barn Kids, of San Francisco, Calif.CPSC, Pottery Barn Kids Announce Recall of Wooden Pull Toys
Wooden pegs can come off of these pull toys, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-02-05NHTSA-EquipmentDEXTER AXLEDEXTER AXLE — DEXTER AXLE/AXLE ASSEMBLY/BRAKE DRUM
INSUFFICIENT SURFACE AREA WILL RESULT IN LOOSENING OF THE WHEEL BOLTS WHICH MAY CAUSE THE WHEEL(S) TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. LOSS OF THE WHEEL(S) COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-02-05CPSCAlene Candles Inc., of Milford, N.H.CPSC, Alene Candles Announce Recall of Christmas Candles
These candles can burn with a high flame, presenting a fire hazard.
- 2001-02-01NHTSA-EquipmentTRW COMMERCIAL STEERING SYS.TRW COMMERCIAL STEERING SYS. — TRW STEERING SYSTEMS/TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-02-01CPSCCarrier (Puerto Rico) Inc., of Cantano, Puerto RicoCPSC, Carrier (Puerto Rico) Inc. Announce Recall of Air Conditioners Sold in Puerto Rico
Condensation inside these air conditioning units can splash onto the control board, causing it to short circuit and start a fire.
- 2001-02-01CPSCKolcraft® Enterprises, Inc., of Chicago, Ill.CPSC, Kolcraft Announce Recall of Tot Rider Walkers
The cover on the walker's removable music center can break off, allowing small parts to fall from the product, creating a potential choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-01-31NHTSA-EquipmentMeritor, Inc.Meritor, Inc. — ARVINMERITOR/BRAKE ROLLERS
IF ONE OR MORE OF THE AFFECTED BRAKE ROLLERS FRACTURE, PROPER BRAKE APPLICATION COULD BE COMPROMISED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-01-29NHTSA-EquipmentVANNER, INC.VANNER, INC. — VANNER/BATTERY EQUALIZER
WITHOUT FUSING, THE EQUALIZER MAY MELT, BURN, OR SMOKE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE OR A SMOKE FILLED BUS, THUS NECESSITATING A PASSENGER EVACUATION OF THE BUS. THE FAILURE MODE CAN CAUSE OPERATOR DISTRACTION, AND/OR POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
- 2001-01-29CPSCThe William Carter Co. (Carter's®), of Morrow, Ga.CPSC, Carter's® Announce Recall to Repair Infant Jumpsuits
A ribbon that runs through the zipper pull tab can detach, resulting in a potential choking hazard.
- 2001-01-29CPSCSeattle Bike Supply, of Kent, Wash.CPSC, Seattle Bike Supply Announce Recall of Children's Bicycles
Because the bikes' pedals are too low to the ground, they fail to meet federal bicycle standards. Children can lose control when a pedal strikes the ground, causing falls and injuries.
- 2001-01-26NHTSA-EquipmentAMERICAN SUSPENSIONAMERICAN SUSPENSION — AMERICAN SUSPENSION/FENDER BRACKETS
IF EXCESS VIBRATION CAUSES BOTH FRONT FENDER ALUMINUM BRACKETS TO BREAK WHILE OPERATING THE MOTORCYCLE, THE FRONT FENDER MAY FALL OFF OR UNDER THE MOTORCYCLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2001-01-25CPSCDEWALT® Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md.CPSC, DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair 12-inch Miter Saws
Bolts on the saws can loosen and the blade could detach, posing a risk of lacerations to consumers.
- 2001-01-25CPSCBlack & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.CPSC, Black and Decker Inc. Announce Recall to Repair 12-inch Miter Saws
Bolts on the saws can loosen and the blade could detach, posing a risk of lacerations to consumers.
- 2001-01-24CPSCThe Trane Company, of Tyler, Texas, a division of American Standard Companies Inc.CPSC, Trane Company Announce Recall of Voyager Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
One of the three internal flue gas tubes extending from the heat exchanger can separate from the heat exchanger. This could allow flue gases, including carbon monoxide, to enter the building airstream. This could result in serious injury or death to building occupants.
- 2001-01-23CPSCLamps Recalled by Environmental Lighting Concepts
An electronic component inside the plug can overheat, presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- 2001-01-23CPSCCO2UCH, of Glendale, Calif.Rope Lights Recalled by CO2UCH
The rope light controller, which allows consumers to choose the type of light motion, such as flash or chase, can short circuit. This poses shock, fire, and burn hazards to consumers.
- 2001-01-23CPSCThe Tanglefoot Co., of Grand Rapids, Mich.Tree Wound and Grafting Compound Recalled by the Tanglefoot Co.
Pressure can build inside the can and forcibly discharge the compound, which can cause temporary skin irritation.
- 2001-01-22CPSCPlayskool, of Pawtucket, R.I.CPSC, Playskool Announce Recall to Replace Certain "Busy School Bus" Toys
On certain units, the yellow "awning" piece above the bus' door can break loose, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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