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.
- 2000-11-22CPSCCooper 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.
- 2000-11-13CPSCAmerican Honda Motor Co., Inc., of Torrance, Calif.CPSC, Honda Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles
A mounting bracket on the front suspension of the Honda Rancher TRX350 models could be welded improperly to the frame. If this mounting bracket breaks, the vehicle could lose steering control and crash. The brake pads on the Honda TRX400EX models could have been assembled incorrectly. This can cause the brakes to fail, resulting in severe injury or death.
- 2000-11-13NHTSA-EquipmentBENSON INTERNATIONAL, INC.BENSON INTERNATIONAL, INC. — MAY/FMVSS 108/COAL DUMP BODY
ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS CAN MAKE THE VEHICLE LESS CONSPICUOUS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2000-11-13NHTSA-EquipmentHOLLAND BINKLEY COMPANYHOLLAND BINKLEY COMPANY — HOLLAND BINKLEY/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.
- 2000-11-08CPSCLiebert Corp., of Columbus, OhioCPSC, Liebert Corp. Announce Recall of Cooling System
An electric heating element inside the system, that is used primarily in the dehumidification process, can short circuit and produce sparks, posing a smoke and fire risk.
- 2000-11-06CPSCFive-Y Clothing Inc., of Miami, Fla.CPSC, Five-Y Clothing Announce Recall of Fleece Sweatshirts Sold at Kmart
These garments, which fail to meet the federal mandatory standards for fabric flammability, could ignite easily and present a serious risk of burn injuries.
- 2000-11-06NHTSA-EquipmentMazda North American OperationsMazda North American Operations — MAZDA/ACCESSORY HOOD
A HOOK ON A HOOD STRIKER FOR THE RESINOUS HOOD MAY SEPARATE FROM A BASE PLATE AT THE WELDED PORTION DUE TO INSUFFICIENT WELDING STRENGTH. THE HOOD MAY SUDDENLY OPEN DURING OPERATION, LOSING FRONT VISIBILITY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2000-11-02CPSCDolgencorp Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.CPSC, Dolgencorp Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Xylophones Sold at Dollar General Stores
The red mallet sold with the toy xylophone can get lodged in the throats of young children, posing a choking hazard.
- 2000-11-02NHTSA-EquipmentWANG'S INTERNATIONAL, INC.WANG'S INTERNATIONAL, INC. — WANG/REAR LAMP ASSEMBLY
WITHOUT THE REFLECTIVE MATERIAL, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO OTHER MOTORISTS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2000-11-01CPSCWindow Covering Safety CouncilCPSC, Window Covering Industry Announce Recall to Repair Window Blinds
The recall involves millions of window blinds with pull cords and inner cords that can form a loop and cause strangulation.
- 2000-10-31NHTSA-EquipmentAMERICAN RACING EQUIPMENTAMERICAN RACING EQUIPMENT — AMERICAN RACING/ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS
THE DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE WHEEL COMING OFF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT, AND/OR TO PEOPLE OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE.
- 2000-10-30CPSCThe Sharper Image Corp., of San Francisco, Calif.CPSC, The Sharper Image Recall Motorized CD Racks
Batteries in the unit can leak or explode, when used with an AC adapter. Consumers can suffer burns from the leaking battery or can be struck by pieces of an exploding battery.
- 2000-10-27CPSCCompaq Computer Corp., of Houston, TexasCPSC, Compaq Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Battery Packs
These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat, release smoke and possibly catch fire.
- 2000-10-27CPSCThe Betesh Group, of New York, N.Y.CPSC, The Betesh Group Announce Recall of "John Lennon" Crib Mobiles
The screws that connect the mobile's arm assembly and crib clamp can become loose if overtightened. The arms can detach and fall into the crib, injuring the baby inside.
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