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.
- 2001-03-11NHTSA-EquipmentJACOBS VEHICLE SYSTEMS, INCJACOBS VEHICLE SYSTEMS, INC — JACOBS VEHICLE SYSTEMS/ELECTRONIC DRIVELINE BRAKE
UNDER THIS CONDITION, THE CONTROLLER COULD IGNITE CAUSUING A FIRE WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLE CAUSING INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT(S).
- 2001-03-09CPSCNational Service Industries Inc. (NSI), of Atlanta, Ga.CPSC, National Service Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Zep Commercial Cleaners Sold at The Home Depot
Some of these bottles can leak through the cap when turned on their side, allowing the contents of the cleaner to come into contact with consumers. These cleaners can cause irritation and burns to the skin and eyes.
- 2001-03-08NHTSA-EquipmentMeritor, Inc.Meritor, Inc. — ARVINMERITOR/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.
- 2001-03-08CPSCXanadu Candle Co., of Guatemala City, GuatemalaCPSC, Xanadu Candle Co. Announce Recall of Candles
These candles can burn with a high flame, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- 2001-03-06CPSCDouble L Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.CPSC, Double L Announce Recall of Lighters
These lighters can leak butane when they are ignited, causing an excessive burst of flame. This presents a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.
- 2001-03-05NHTSA-EquipmentDANA CORPORATIONDANA CORPORATION — DANA/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.
- 2001-03-05CPSCMcDonald's Corp., Oakbrook, Ill.CPSC, McDonald's Announce Recall of "Scooter Bug" Happy Meal Toys
The bug's antenna can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-03-02NHTSA-EquipmentCLARCOR, INC.CLARCOR, INC. — BALDWIN & HASTINGS/FUEL FILTERS
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A POSSIBLE FIRE CAN OCCUR IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
- 2001-02-26CPSCSuperValu Eastern Region, of Richmond, Va.Richfood Bleach Recalled by SuperValu Eastern Region
The bottles were mislabeled. The clear plastic 32 oz. bottles were labeled bleach, but contained ammonia. If the ammonia is mixed with bleach or acid, irritating or toxic gasses could be produced.
- 2001-02-26CPSCEMSCO Inc., of Girard, Pa.Children's Brooms Recalled by EMSCO Inc.
The paint on the handles of these brooms contain high lead levels. CPSC standards ban toys and other children's products containing high levels of lead. Young children could ingest lead from the broom handles, presenting a lead poisoning hazard.
- 2001-02-26CPSCLakeshore Learning Materials, of Carson, Calif.Educational Games Recalled by Lakeshore Learning Materials
Metal weights found in the games contain lead, which presents a lead poisoning hazard to children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
- 2001-02-26CPSCEden LLC, of New York, N.Y.Toy Drums Recalled by Eden LLC
The mallet sold with the toy drum has spheres on each end that can pose a choking hazard if they become lodged in a young child's throat.
- 2001-02-26CPSCBaby Trend Inc., of Ontario, Calif.Recent Death Prompts Search for Recalled Play Yards/Cribs
These cribs/play yards can collapse and entrap an infant.
- 2001-02-26CPSCDura Kleen (USA) Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.CPSC, Dura Kleen (USA) Inc. Announce Recall of Nightlights
The nightlights' electrical connections are loose. They are made from flammable plastic and the power switch does not work. The nightlights pose shock and fire hazards to consumers.
- 2001-02-23CPSCBy Us International Co. Ltd., of TaiwanCPSC, By Us International Co. Ltd. Announce Expanded Recall of Bicycle Forks Installed on Mountain Bicycles
The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control and fall.
- 2001-02-22CPSCThe Brinkmann Corporation, of Dallas, TexasCPSC, The Brinkmann Corporation Announce Recall of Outdoor Solar Lights
The beveled lens on the solar light can act as a magnifying glass. When sunlight passes through the lens, nearby combustible materials, such as mulch or dry grass, can catch on fire.
- 2001-02-22CPSCNIKE USA Inc., Beaverton, Ore.CPSC, NIKE USA Inc. Announce Recall of Jordan Trunner Cross-Training Shoes
The shoes have a thin metal strip on the outside of the heel that can protrude from the shoe and form a sharp edge that can cut consumers.
- 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.
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