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.
- 2001-05-10CPSCUnilever Home and Personal Care USA, of Greenwich, Conn.CPSC, Unilever Home and Personal Care USA Announce Recall of Snuggle® Teeny Bean Bears Included with Fabric Softener
The yellow pom-pom can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-05-09CPSCSturm, Ruger & Co. Inc., of Southport, Conn.CPSC, Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Padlocks and Cable Gun Locks
The padlocks can be opened using keys other than those originally provided with the locks and the cable locks can be opened if struck with force, potentially allowing unauthorized access to a firearm.
- 2001-05-09CPSCVermont Castings, Majestic Products (VCMP), of Ontario, CanadaCPSC, Vermont Castings, Majestic Products Announce Recall of Space Heaters
Overheating inside the space heaters can cause the exterior to become extremely hot, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- 2001-05-09CPSCMaytag Corp., of Newton, IowaCPSC, Maytag Announce Recall of Electric Ranges
Liquid can enter the indicator light and can cause sparking and flaming in the light, presenting a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2001-05-04NHTSA-EquipmentCHALMERS SUSPENSIONSCHALMERS SUSPENSIONS — CHALMERS/SUSPENSION/TORQUE RODS
UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-05-03CPSCDynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.CPSC, Dynacraft Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles Sold at Toys R Us
The pedals on these bicycles can loosen and fall off while riding, resulting in serious injury to the rider.
- 2001-05-03CPSCSheico PKS Inc., of Carlsbad, Calif.CPSC, Sheico PKS Inc. Announce Recall of Scuba Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs)
The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, presenting a drowning hazard to divers.
- 2001-05-03CPSCDell Computer Corp., of Round Rock, TexasCPSC, Dell Computer Corp. Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries
These batteries can overcharge, causing them to become very hot, release smoke, and possibly catch fire.
- 2001-05-02CPSCHarbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif.CPSC, Harbor Freight Tools Announce Recall Propane Torches
The hose that comes with the propane torch can crack or burst, presenting a fire and explosion hazard.
- 2001-05-02CPSCTools Exchange Inc., of Lynwood, Calif.CPSC, Tools Exchange Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Cigarette Lighters
The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
- 2001-05-01CPSCEvenflo Co. Inc., of Vandalia, OhioCPSC, NHTSA, Evenflo Announce Recall to Repair Evenflo® Joyride® Car Seats/Carriers
When the seat is used as an infant carrier, the handle can unexpectedly release, causing the seat to flip forward. When this happens, an infant inside the carrier can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries.
- 2001-04-30NHTSA-EquipmentHaldex Commercial Vehicle SystemsHaldex Commercial Vehicle Systems — HALDEX/AIR BRAKE RELAY VALVES
WHEN THE VALVE STICKS OPEN, IT CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF AIR FROM EITHER THE SERVICE OR THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DRIVER MAY LOSE BRAKING ABILITY UNDER A SERVICE APPLICATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-04-30CPSCKmart Corp., of Troy, Mich.CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of MARTHA STEWART EVERYDAY® Brand Tea Kettles
Boiling water can be expelled from the kettle's spout, presenting a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2001-04-26NHTSA-EquipmentEvenflo Company, Inc.Evenflo Company, Inc. — EVENFLO/UNEXPECTED CARRY HANDLE RELEASE
IF THE CARRY HANDLE WERE TO UNEXPECTEDLY RELEASE, THE CHILD COULD BE THROWN TO THE GROUND, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2001-04-26CPSCCreative Consumer Concepts Inc., of Overland Park, Kan.CPSC, Creative Consumer Concepts Inc. and Whataburger Inc. Announce Recall of Kid's Meal Toys
The clear plastic lens covers on these compass toys can come off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-04-25NHTSA-EquipmentADVANCED ENGINE MANAGEMENTADVANCED ENGINE MANAGEMENT — AEM/AIR BYPASS VALVE
IF THE THROTTLE IS UNABLE TO RETURN TO THE CLOSED POSITION, THE DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-04-24CPSCASICS TIGER Corp., of Irvine, Calif.CPSC, ASICS TIGER Corp. Announce Recall of Wrestling Ear Guards
The plastic protective shell of these guards can break when it is hit against a hard surface, resulting in impact injuries to the wrestler's head.
- 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.
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