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.
- 2001-04-12CPSCTony USA Inc., of Encinitas, Calif.CPSC, Tony USA Inc. Announce Recall of Easter Egg Garlands
The string can break and release the eggs, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-04-06NHTSA-EquipmentGRAND HALL ENTERPRISESGRAND HALL ENTERPRISES — GRAND HALL/PROPANE REGULATOR
A POSSIBLE FIRE CAN RESULT IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.
- 2001-04-05CPSCFleetwood EXIM Inc., of Grenada, Miss.CPSC, Fleetwood EXIM Inc. Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters
The lighters have child-resistant mechanisms that do not work. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
- 2001-04-03CPSCLakewood Engineering & Manufacturing Co., of Chicago, Ill.CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Electric Heaters
The electrical connections inside of the heater can become loose, causing the heater's metal frame to become energized. This poses a serious electric shock hazard to consumers.
- 2001-04-03CPSCMidwest of Cannon Falls Inc., of Cannon Falls, Minn.CPSC, Midwest of Cannon Falls Inc. Announce Recall of Candles
When the duck-shaped candle burns, the pooling of wax can ignite the paint on the duck, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- 2001-03-30NHTSA-EquipmentTrans-Air Manufacturing Corp.Trans-Air Manufacturing Corp. — TRANS AIR/COMPRESSOR
IF THE BRAKE LINE WEARS THROUGH, THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE BRAKE PRESSURE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AFFECTING THE CAPABILITY TO STOP THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-03-29CPSCCosco Inc. (Cosco), of Columbus, Ind.CPSC, Cosco Inc. and Safety 1st Announce Recall of Bungee Baby Jumpers and Wipe Warmers
The Bungee Baby Jumper allows a baby to bounce while supported in a seat by an elastic "bungee cord," suspended from a doorway. Metal clasps can detach from the bungee cord, causing the unit to fall to the floor. Babies can suffer injuries from the fall. A wipe warmer is an electric appliance that warms baby wipes. Cracks in the interior basin of these wipe warmers can allow moisture to contact the electrical components. Consumers touching the wipes could receive an electrical shock.
- 2001-03-29CPSCFisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Infant and Toddler Toys
Two red knobs on the toy can break off, creating small parts that can pose a choking hazard for young children.
- 2001-03-28CPSCLevi Strauss & Co., of San Francisco, Calif.CPSC, Levi Strauss & Co. Announce Recall of Infant and Toddler Garments
Parts from the metal inseam snaps can detach from the garment, posing a choking risk for young children.
- 2001-03-28CPSCWhite Consolidated Industries Inc., of Cleveland, OhioCPSC, White Consolidated Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Air Conditioners
These air conditioners can short circuit, posing a risk of fires, and shock and burn injuries to consumers.
- 2001-03-26NHTSA-EquipmentThe Holland Group, Inc.The Holland Group, Inc. — HOLLAND/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.
- 2001-03-26CPSCThe Gymboree Corp. (Gymboree®), of Burlingame, Calif.CPSC, Gymboree Announce Recall of Children's Fleece Pants
The cord locks on the pants can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-03-23NHTSA-EquipmentKEYSTONE AUTOMOTIVE OPERATIONSKEYSTONE AUTOMOTIVE OPERATIONS — KEYSTONE/REAR LAMP ASSEMBLY
WITHOUT THE REFLECTIVE MATERIAL, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO OTHER MOTORISTS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-03-21CPSCArusa International, of New York, N.Y.CPSC, Arusa International Recall Children's Bathrobes
These bathrobes fail to meet the Standard for the Flammability of Children's Sleepwear, and pose a risk of burn injury to children, due to the possible ignition of the garment.
- 2001-03-21CPSCChen Fong Enterprise Co. Ltd., of TaiwanCPSC, Hurricane Products Announce Recall of Propane Regulators
These regulators can leak propane, which can result in a fire or explosion. The leak can cause the appliance flame to be larger than expected, possibly causing burns to nearby consumers and cause nearby combustibles to catch fire.
- 2001-03-21CPSCRemington Products Co., LLC, of Bridgeport, Conn.CPSC, Remington Products Co., LLC Announce Recall of Hairdryers
These hairdryers are not equipped with an appliance leakage current interrupter plug (ALCI plug) to cut off electrical current in case of contact with water. If dropped in water, the hairdryers pose an electrocution hazard to consumers.
- 2001-03-20CPSCDeere & Company, of Moline, Ill.CPSC, Deere & Company Recall Gator Utility Vehicles
During manufacturing, an extra internal vent line was attached to the plastic vent fitting on some fuel tanks. If the fuel inside the gas tank expands, it can leak out through the extra vent line and onto the ground, presenting fire and burn hazards.
- 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.
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