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.
- 2001-02-05NHTSA-EquipmentDEXTER AXLEDEXTER AXLE — DEXTER AXLE/AXLE ASSEMBLY/BRAKE DRUM
INSUFFICIENT SURFACE AREA WILL RESULT IN LOOSENING OF THE WHEEL BOLTS WHICH MAY CAUSE THE WHEEL(S) TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. LOSS OF THE WHEEL(S) COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-02-05CPSCAlene Candles Inc., of Milford, N.H.CPSC, Alene Candles Announce Recall of Christmas Candles
These candles can burn with a high flame, presenting a fire hazard.
- 2001-02-01NHTSA-EquipmentTRW COMMERCIAL STEERING SYS.TRW COMMERCIAL STEERING SYS. — TRW STEERING SYSTEMS/TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-02-01CPSCCarrier (Puerto Rico) Inc., of Cantano, Puerto RicoCPSC, Carrier (Puerto Rico) Inc. Announce Recall of Air Conditioners Sold in Puerto Rico
Condensation inside these air conditioning units can splash onto the control board, causing it to short circuit and start a fire.
- 2001-02-01CPSCKolcraft® Enterprises, Inc., of Chicago, Ill.CPSC, Kolcraft Announce Recall of Tot Rider Walkers
The cover on the walker's removable music center can break off, allowing small parts to fall from the product, creating a potential choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-01-31NHTSA-EquipmentMeritor, Inc.Meritor, Inc. — ARVINMERITOR/BRAKE ROLLERS
IF ONE OR MORE OF THE AFFECTED BRAKE ROLLERS FRACTURE, PROPER BRAKE APPLICATION COULD BE COMPROMISED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-01-29NHTSA-EquipmentVANNER, INC.VANNER, INC. — VANNER/BATTERY EQUALIZER
WITHOUT FUSING, THE EQUALIZER MAY MELT, BURN, OR SMOKE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE OR A SMOKE FILLED BUS, THUS NECESSITATING A PASSENGER EVACUATION OF THE BUS. THE FAILURE MODE CAN CAUSE OPERATOR DISTRACTION, AND/OR POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
- 2001-01-29CPSCThe William Carter Co. (Carter's®), of Morrow, Ga.CPSC, Carter's® Announce Recall to Repair Infant Jumpsuits
A ribbon that runs through the zipper pull tab can detach, resulting in a potential choking hazard.
- 2001-01-29CPSCSeattle Bike Supply, of Kent, Wash.CPSC, Seattle Bike Supply Announce Recall of Children's Bicycles
Because the bikes' pedals are too low to the ground, they fail to meet federal bicycle standards. Children can lose control when a pedal strikes the ground, causing falls and injuries.
- 2001-01-26NHTSA-EquipmentAMERICAN SUSPENSIONAMERICAN SUSPENSION — AMERICAN SUSPENSION/FENDER BRACKETS
IF EXCESS VIBRATION CAUSES BOTH FRONT FENDER ALUMINUM BRACKETS TO BREAK WHILE OPERATING THE MOTORCYCLE, THE FRONT FENDER MAY FALL OFF OR UNDER THE MOTORCYCLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2001-01-25CPSCDEWALT® Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md.CPSC, DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair 12-inch Miter Saws
Bolts on the saws can loosen and the blade could detach, posing a risk of lacerations to consumers.
- 2001-01-25CPSCBlack & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.CPSC, Black and Decker Inc. Announce Recall to Repair 12-inch Miter Saws
Bolts on the saws can loosen and the blade could detach, posing a risk of lacerations to consumers.
- 2001-01-24CPSCThe Trane Company, of Tyler, Texas, a division of American Standard Companies Inc.CPSC, Trane Company Announce Recall of Voyager Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
One of the three internal flue gas tubes extending from the heat exchanger can separate from the heat exchanger. This could allow flue gases, including carbon monoxide, to enter the building airstream. This could result in serious injury or death to building occupants.
- 2001-01-23CPSCLamps Recalled by Environmental Lighting Concepts
An electronic component inside the plug can overheat, presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- 2001-01-23CPSCCO2UCH, of Glendale, Calif.Rope Lights Recalled by CO2UCH
The rope light controller, which allows consumers to choose the type of light motion, such as flash or chase, can short circuit. This poses shock, fire, and burn hazards to consumers.
- 2001-01-23CPSCThe Tanglefoot Co., of Grand Rapids, Mich.Tree Wound and Grafting Compound Recalled by the Tanglefoot Co.
Pressure can build inside the can and forcibly discharge the compound, which can cause temporary skin irritation.
- 2001-01-22CPSCPlayskool, of Pawtucket, R.I.CPSC, Playskool Announce Recall to Replace Certain "Busy School Bus" Toys
On certain units, the yellow "awning" piece above the bus' door can break loose, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 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.
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