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.
- 2000-12-13CPSCATICO International USA Inc., of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.Candle Holders Recalled by ATICO International USA
The plastic marshmallow can ignite when it is used with a burning candle, presenting a fire and burn hazard.
- 2000-12-13CPSCPier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, TexasStuffed Toys Recalled by Pier 1 Imports
The toys have small parts, which could come loose, posing a possible choking hazard to young children.
- 2000-12-12NHTSA-EquipmentHOLLAND BINKLEY COMPANYHOLLAND BINKLEY COMPANY — HOLLAND BINKLEY/WEBB WHEEL HUB
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.
- 2000-12-08CPSCLeapFrog, a division of Knowledge Kids Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif.CPSC, LeapFrog Announce Recall to Repair "Alphabet Pal" Educational Pull Toys
The toy has a two-part red plastic connector on the pull string, designed to separate under tension. The plastic pieces can detach from the string when the connector is pulled apart and could pose a choking hazard to young children.
- 2000-12-08CPSCPlayskool, of Pawtucket, R.I.CPSC, Playskool Announce Recall of Additional 170,000 Busy Poppin' Pals Toys
Small springs inside these toys can break loose, posing a choking and laceration hazard to young children.
- 2000-12-07CPSCKent International Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.CPSC, Kent International and Kash 'N Gold Ltd. Announce Recall of Scooters
The Kent scooter handles can unexpectedly come out of the steering column if the clamp holding them in is not tight, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer injuries. For the Kash 'N Gold scooters, the plastic "T" joint between the handlebars can break, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer injuries.
- 2000-12-06CPSCDiaTech USA, of Kenmore, Wash.CPSC, DiaTech USA and Derby USA Announce Recall of Bicycles
The disc brakes on these bicycles can stick and prevent the brake pads from returning to the proper position, when the brake lever is released. This can cause the rider to lose control and crash.
- 2000-12-05CPSCSmall Beginnings Inc., of Hesperia, Calif.CPSC and Small Beginnings Inc. Announce Recall of "Pacee" Pacifiers
The pacifiers failed CPSC testing standards. These pacifiers present a choking hazard to infants.
- 2000-11-30CPSCProfile Design LLC, of Carson, Calif.CPSC, Profile Design Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Stems
The stem connects the bicycle's handlebars to the fork. These stems can break during use, causing the bicycle rider to crash and suffer serious injuries.
- 2000-11-30CPSCLifetime Hoan Corp., of Westbury, N.Y.CPSC, Lifetime Hoan Corp. Announce Recall of Fondue Sets to Replace Burners
Some sets have alcohol burners that can produce high flames beyond the intended-cooking surface of the fondue pot. Another set, which uses chafing fuel, is being recalled because the chafing fuel holder could tip as it burns down. Both problems present potential fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- 2000-11-30NHTSA-EquipmentCAR WEAR USACAR WEAR USA — CAR WEAR USA/REAR LAMP ASSEMBLY
WITHOUT THE REFLECTIVE MATERIAL IN THE REAR TAIL LAMP, A VEHICLE WITH THESE LAMPS MAY NOT SEEN BY A FOLLOWING MOTORIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- 2000-11-28CPSCStack-On Products Co., of Wauconda, Ill.CPSC, Stack-On Products Co. Announce Recall of Gun Cabinets
The gun cabinets have push button locks that can be opened without the use of a key, allowing unauthorized access to firearms.
- 2000-11-27CPSCCosco Inc., of Columbus, Ind.CPSC, Cosco Announce Recall to Repair High Chairs
The high chairs are adjustable and have both recline and upright positions. In the recline position, the seats can separate from the frame and fall to the ground. In the upright position, the seats can slip from their set height position to the lowest position or can fall to the ground. Additionally, some seats were sold with a metal restraint anchor that can slip through the back of the seat, allowing the child to fall to the ground. Infants and toddlers can suffer head, face and bodily injuries.
- 2000-11-22CPSCCooper Lighting, of Elk Grove Village, Ill.CPSC, Cooper Lighting Announce Recall of Recessed Lights
The glass ring exterior portion or trim of these lights can fall from the fixture, posing a risk of lacerations and impact injuries.
- 2000-11-22NHTSA-EquipmentBUELL-out of businessBUELL-out of business — BUELL/MOTORCYCLE HANDLEBARS
IF THE HANDLEBAR SHOULD BREAK, A RIDER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
- 2000-11-21CPSCSmall Small World, of Englewood, N.J.CPSC, Small Small World Announce Recall of Plush Rabbit Toy
The eyes on these toys could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2000-11-21CPSCAmerican Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance Calif.CPSC, Honda Announce Recall of Off-Road Motorcycles
The two bolts that attach the handlebars can break. If the handlebars separate from the motorcycle, the rider loses steering control and can crash, posing the risk of serious injuries.
- 2000-11-21CPSCKawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. Announce Recall of Off-Road Motorcycles
A frame down tube on these motorcycles can crack below the steering head. Use of the motorcycle with a cracked down tube can result in failure of the frame, which can cause the rider to lose control of the motorcycle and crash, resulting in injury or death.
- 2000-11-21CPSCThe Howard Berger Co. Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.Power Strips and Extension Cords Recalled by Howard Berger
The power strips have undersized wires, lack over-current protection and grounding, and the plastic case is flammable. The extension cords have undersized wires and lack over-current protection. Both the power strips and the extension cords can overheat, presenting electrocution, shock and fire hazards.
- 2000-11-21CPSCThe Morton Paper Co., of Brooklyn, N.Y,Desk Fans Recalled by Morton Paper Co.
The fans could overheat during use, and do not have sufficient guards to prevent possible finger entrapment. These fans present electrocution, shock, fire, and finger amputation hazards.
- 2000-11-21NHTSA-EquipmentKawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. — KAWASAKI/MOTORCYCLE ACCESSORY FOOTPEGS
IF THE SHAFT BREAKS, THERE WILL BE NO SUPPORT FOR THE DRIVER'S FOOT.
- 2000-11-20CPSCL.L. Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine.CPSC, L.L. Bean Inc. Announce Recall of Toddlers' Slippers
The drawcord around the ankle of these slippers can break and release the toggle used to tighten the drawcord. The toggle presents a choking hazard to young children.
- 2000-11-20CPSCGeneral Binding Corp. (GBC), of Northbrook, Ill.CPSC, General Binding Corp. Announce Recall of Paper Shredders
These paper shredders do not have a protective shield to guard against exposure to the cutting blades. Consumers could lift the paper shredder lid while it is running and come into contact with the turning blades. Consumers could suffer cuts or amputations of finger tips, if they touch the turning blades.
- 2000-11-17CPSCVariflex Inc., of Moorpark, Calif.CPSC, Three Firms Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets
These helmets fail impact testing required under CPSC's Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets, violating the Consumer Product Safety Act. Riders wearing these helmets are not adequately protected from falls, and could suffer severe head injuries or death.
- 2000-11-16CPSCAgis Enterprises Co. Inc., of West Keansburg, N.J.Electric Fans Recalled by Agis Enterprises Co.
The fans could overheat during use, present an electrocution hazard and do not have sufficient guards to prevent fingers from contacting the fan blades, posing the risk of finger amputations.
- 2000-11-16CPSCPrestige Toy Corp., of New York, N.Y.Curious George Musical Pull Toys Recalled by Prestige Toy Corp.
The toy has two elastic cords that form a loop, posing a strangulation risk to young children.
- 2000-11-15NHTSA-EquipmentWebb Wheel Products, Inc.Webb Wheel Products, Inc. — 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.
- 2000-11-14CPSCEmerson Tool Co., of St. Louis, Mo.CPSC, Emerson Tool Co. Announce Recall of Craftsman® Radial Arm Saws Sold by Sears, Roebuck and Co.
These radial arm saws were sold without a guard that covers the entire blade. Consumers have come into contact with the blade or have been hit by pieces of wood kicked back by the saws, resulting in severe injuries.
- 2000-11-13CPSCKole Imports, of Carson, Calif.CPSC, Kole Imports Announce Recall of Circuit Testers
The circuit testers can fail to indicate if electric current is present, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
- 2000-11-13CPSCAMSAFE Commercial Products Inc., of Phoenix, Ariz.CPSC, AMSAFE Commercial Products Inc. Announce Recall of Go-Kart Seat Belts
The seatbelts on these go-karts can unintentionally unlatch, posing a risk of serious injury to riders.
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