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.
- 2000-12-22CPSCCenex Harvest States Cooperatives (CHS), of Inver Grove Heights, Minn.CPSC, Cenex Harvest States Cooperatives Announce Recall to Inspect Propane Gas
The propane may not have contained enough odorant to allow consumers to smell leaking gas, presenting a fire, explosion or thermal burn hazard to consumers.
- 2000-12-21CPSCWalgreen Co., of Deerfield, Ill.Christmas Trees Recalled by Walgreen
A color wheel in the tree stand, that is used to light the trees can overheat and catch fire.
- 2000-12-21CPSCPioneer Paper Co., of Brooklyn, N.Y.Christmas Lights Recalled by Pioneer Paper Co.
The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets, posing electric shock and fire hazards to consumers.
- 2000-12-21CPSCSun Sun Industries Inc., of Carlstadt, N.J.Christmas Lights Recalled by Sun Sun Industries
The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets, posing electric shock and fire hazards to consumers.
- 2000-12-21CPSCGEM Stores, of Jamaica, N.Y.Christmas Lights Recalled by GEM Stores
The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets, posing electric shock and fire hazards to consumers.
- 2000-12-20CPSCExcite Ltd., of Hong KongCPSC, Excite Ltd. Announce Recall of Scooters
The front of the folding mechanism, where the steering column meets the base of the scooter, can create a pinch-point. Fingers can be injured while folding or unfolding the scooter.
- 2000-12-20CPSCWhite Outdoor Products Co., (a subsidiary of MTD Products Inc.) of Cleveland, OhioCPSC, White Outdoor Products Co. Announce Recall of Lawn and Garden Tractors
The hood latch on these tractors can damage the fuel tank and cause fuel to leak when the hood is raised and lowered, presenting a fire and explosion hazard.
- 2000-12-20CPSCDEWALT® Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md.CPSC, DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers
The battery charger can fail to automatically shut off after the battery is fully charged, which can cause the battery to burst, and poses fire, burn and electrical shock hazards to consumers.
- 2000-12-20CPSCKolcraft Enterprises Inc., of Chicago, Ill.CPSC, Kolcraft Announce Recall of "Ranger" Strollers
Lock mechanisms, found on both sides of the stroller, can break and create a pinch-point hazard. Young children can be injured when their fingers, arms or hands are pinched between parts of the locking mechanism.
- 2000-12-20NHTSA-EquipmentWANG'S INTERNATIONAL, INC.WANG'S INTERNATIONAL, INC. — WANG/SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY
WITHOUT MANUFACTURER IDENTIFICATION, THE CUSTOMER DOES NOT HAVE A CONTACT SHOULD A PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ARISE.
- 2000-12-20NHTSA-EquipmentJKL AUTO ACCESSORIES, INC.JKL AUTO ACCESSORIES, INC. — JKL/REAR LAMP ASSEMBLY
WITHOUT THE REFLECTIVE MATERIAL, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO OTHER MOTORISTS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2000-12-19NHTSA-EquipmentAMERICAN PRODUCTS COMPANYAMERICAN PRODUCTS COMPANY — APC/REAR LAMP ASSEMBLY
WITHOUT THE REFLECTIVE MATERIAL IN THE REAR TAIL LAMP, A VEHICLE WITH THESE LAMPS MAY NOT SEEN BY THE MOTORIST BEHIND THEM. THE FOLLOWING MOTORIST CAN CRASH INTO THE LEADING MOTORIST POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2000-12-18CPSCThe L. Powell Co., of Culver City, Ca.CPSC, L. Powell Co. Announces Recall of Glider Rockers
These glider rockers were manufactured improperly with soft wood and with nails, rather than with wood screws in the gliding joints. The glider rockers can break apart, causing occupants to fall to the floor.
- 2000-12-18NHTSA-EquipmentKWIKEE PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.KWIKEE PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC. — KWIKEE/ELECTRONIC STEP CONTROL
INADVERTENT STEP RETRACTION CREATES A RISK OF FALLING FROM THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
- 2000-12-18CPSCFormby'sFurniture Refinisher Recalled by Sherwin-Williams & Brockway
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
- 2000-12-14CPSCThe Emerson Motor Co., of St. Louis, Mo.CPSC, Emerson Motor Co. Recall Dayton Motors
If the motor is not properly grounded as instructed, the motor could become energized and cause a shock or electrocution hazard, resulting in injury or death.
- 2000-12-14CPSCGeneral Electric Appliances Co., of Louisville, Ky.CPSC and GE Announce Free Repair Supplement of Rebate Program for Recalled Dishwashers: Recalled Units Still Being Used, Creating Risk of Fire
The dishwashers have a slide switch that can melt and ignite, presenting a fire hazard.
- 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.
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