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.
- 2001-01-22NHTSA-EquipmentMeritor, Inc.Meritor, Inc. — ARVINMERITOR/WEBB WHEEL HUBS
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ABS SYSTEM TO CYCLE RAPIDLY AND EXTEND STOPPING DISTANCES DURING AN ABS CONTROLLED BRAKE APPLICATION POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-01-18CPSCCPSC Recommends Carbon Monoxide Alarm for Every Home
Under certain conditions, fuel-burning appliances can produce deadly CO. However, with proper installation and maintenance, they are safe to use.
- 2001-01-18CPSCTrends Clothing Corp., of Hialeah Gardens, Fla.CPSC, Trends Clothing Corp. Announce Recall of Girls' Sweatshirts
These sweatshirts have hood drawstrings. Children can get entangled and strangle in the drawstrings that catch on objects, including playground equipment, fences and tree branches.
- 2001-01-17CPSCDesigner Classics LLC, of Keasbey, N.J.CPSC and Designer Classics LLC Announce Recall of Children's Jeans and Overalls
The small decorative metal appliques on the legs of the garments can come loose and separate, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-01-13CPSCCentral Sprinkler Company, an affiliate of Tyco Fire Products LP, of Lansdale, Pa.CPSC, Central Sprinkler Company Announce Voluntary Recall To Replace O-Ring Fire Sprinklers
These sprinkler heads can corrode or minerals, salts and other contaminants in water can affect the rubber O-ring seals. These factors could cause the sprinkler heads not to activate in a fire.
- 2001-01-13CPSCRANS Inc., of Hays, Kan.CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of Bicycles and Bicycle Components
The recumbent bicycle's front fork steering tube can break, the frame of the 12-inch children's bicycle can break during use, the Cannondale bicycle forks can break, the Magura brakes could fail, the Supergo handlebars can crack and break, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer injuries. The carbon fiber wrap on the handlebar can hide cracking of the aluminum handlebar underneath the carbon. The Supergo carbon fiber bar ends can detach from the aluminum clamp.
- 2001-01-13CPSCKole Imports, of Carson, Calif.CPSC, Kole Imports Announce Recall of Contact Adhesive
The adhesive contains toluene, which can present a fire and poisoning hazard to consumers. The packaging of this product does not have the required cautionary labeling, as required under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act.
- 2001-01-13CPSCKenyon International Inc. of Clinton, Conn.CPSC, Kenyon International Inc. Announce Recall of Portable Butane Stoves
The unit's safety fuel shut-off system could fail to shut off when the fuel container is overheated. If overheated, the flame from the stove flares up, and cannot be controlled with the adjustment valve, posing a fire hazard.
- 2001-01-11CPSCKawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. Announce Recall of Motocross Motorcycles
The rear brakes on these motorcycles can fail, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries or death.
- 2001-01-09CPSCRallye Footwear Inc., of CanadaCPSC, BBC International Ltd. Announce Recall of Crayola® Toddler Boots
The toggle, a small plastic ball attached to the laces, can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-01-02NHTSA-EquipmentHENDRICKSON INTERNATIONALHENDRICKSON INTERNATIONAL — HENDRICKSON/GUNITE BRAKE DRUMS
THIS INCOMPATIBILITY CAN RESULT IN BRAKE DRUM FAILURE AND AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF BRAKING CONTROL AND OTHER RISKS OF DEATH OR INJURY.
- 2000-12-28CPSCSassy Inc., of Kentwood, Mich.CPSC, Sassy Announce Voluntary Recall to Remove Squirting Fish from Bath Toys
The fish's size, texture, shape and easy compressibility make it possible for an infant to compress the toy and place it in his or her mouth. If the toy reaches the back of the mouth and expands, it may block the child's airway.
- 2000-12-26NHTSA-EquipmentSuzuki Motor USA, LLCSuzuki Motor USA, LLC — SUZUKI/REPLACEMENT STEEL WHEELS
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO CRACKING OF THE WHEEL, GRADUAL LOSS OF AIR IN THE TIRE, AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
- 2000-12-22CPSCCenex Harvest States Cooperatives (CHS), of Inver Grove Heights, Minn.CPSC, Cenex Harvest States Cooperatives Announce Recall to Inspect Propane Gas
The propane may not have contained enough odorant to allow consumers to smell leaking gas, presenting a fire, explosion or thermal burn hazard to consumers.
- 2000-12-21CPSCWalgreen Co., of Deerfield, Ill.Christmas Trees Recalled by Walgreen
A color wheel in the tree stand, that is used to light the trees can overheat and catch fire.
- 2000-12-21CPSCPioneer Paper Co., of Brooklyn, N.Y.Christmas Lights Recalled by Pioneer Paper Co.
The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets, posing electric shock and fire hazards to consumers.
- 2000-12-21CPSCSun Sun Industries Inc., of Carlstadt, N.J.Christmas Lights Recalled by Sun Sun Industries
The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets, posing electric shock and fire hazards to consumers.
- 2000-12-21CPSCGEM Stores, of Jamaica, N.Y.Christmas Lights Recalled by GEM Stores
The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets, posing electric shock and fire hazards to consumers.
- 2000-12-20CPSCExcite Ltd., of Hong KongCPSC, Excite Ltd. Announce Recall of Scooters
The front of the folding mechanism, where the steering column meets the base of the scooter, can create a pinch-point. Fingers can be injured while folding or unfolding the scooter.
- 2000-12-20CPSCWhite Outdoor Products Co., (a subsidiary of MTD Products Inc.) of Cleveland, OhioCPSC, White Outdoor Products Co. Announce Recall of Lawn and Garden Tractors
The hood latch on these tractors can damage the fuel tank and cause fuel to leak when the hood is raised and lowered, presenting a fire and explosion hazard.
- 2000-12-20CPSCDEWALT® Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md.CPSC, DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers
The battery charger can fail to automatically shut off after the battery is fully charged, which can cause the battery to burst, and poses fire, burn and electrical shock hazards to consumers.
- 2000-12-20CPSCKolcraft Enterprises Inc., of Chicago, Ill.CPSC, Kolcraft Announce Recall of "Ranger" Strollers
Lock mechanisms, found on both sides of the stroller, can break and create a pinch-point hazard. Young children can be injured when their fingers, arms or hands are pinched between parts of the locking mechanism.
- 2000-12-20NHTSA-EquipmentWANG'S INTERNATIONAL, INC.WANG'S INTERNATIONAL, INC. — WANG/SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY
WITHOUT MANUFACTURER IDENTIFICATION, THE CUSTOMER DOES NOT HAVE A CONTACT SHOULD A PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ARISE.
- 2000-12-20NHTSA-EquipmentJKL AUTO ACCESSORIES, INC.JKL AUTO ACCESSORIES, INC. — JKL/REAR LAMP ASSEMBLY
WITHOUT THE REFLECTIVE MATERIAL, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO OTHER MOTORISTS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2000-12-19NHTSA-EquipmentAMERICAN PRODUCTS COMPANYAMERICAN PRODUCTS COMPANY — APC/REAR LAMP ASSEMBLY
WITHOUT THE REFLECTIVE MATERIAL IN THE REAR TAIL LAMP, A VEHICLE WITH THESE LAMPS MAY NOT SEEN BY THE MOTORIST BEHIND THEM. THE FOLLOWING MOTORIST CAN CRASH INTO THE LEADING MOTORIST POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2000-12-18CPSCThe L. Powell Co., of Culver City, Ca.CPSC, L. Powell Co. Announces Recall of Glider Rockers
These glider rockers were manufactured improperly with soft wood and with nails, rather than with wood screws in the gliding joints. The glider rockers can break apart, causing occupants to fall to the floor.
- 2000-12-18NHTSA-EquipmentKWIKEE PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.KWIKEE PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC. — KWIKEE/ELECTRONIC STEP CONTROL
INADVERTENT STEP RETRACTION CREATES A RISK OF FALLING FROM THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
- 2000-12-18CPSCFormby'sFurniture Refinisher Recalled by Sherwin-Williams & Brockway
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
- 2000-12-14CPSCThe Emerson Motor Co., of St. Louis, Mo.CPSC, Emerson Motor Co. Recall Dayton Motors
If the motor is not properly grounded as instructed, the motor could become energized and cause a shock or electrocution hazard, resulting in injury or death.
- 2000-12-14CPSCGeneral Electric Appliances Co., of Louisville, Ky.CPSC and GE Announce Free Repair Supplement of Rebate Program for Recalled Dishwashers: Recalled Units Still Being Used, Creating Risk of Fire
The dishwashers have a slide switch that can melt and ignite, presenting a fire hazard.
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