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.
- 2000-10-26CPSCPlayworld Systems, of Lewisburg, Pa.CPSC, Playworld Systems Announce Recall of Playground Slides
The welding of the slide bed to the slide sidewall can crack and separate and children's fingers can get caught in the space, posing a risk of amputation.
- 2000-10-25CPSCThe Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn.CPSC, Toro Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Mowers
The wiring on these mowers can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
- 2000-10-25NHTSA-EquipmentWARREN OIL COMPANYWARREN OIL COMPANY — WARREN OIL CO/BRAKE FLUID
IF THE BRAKE FLUID PH BALANCE IS LOWER THAN REQUIRED BY FEDERAL REGULATIONS, CORROSION COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN POOR BRAKING ABILITY.
- 2000-10-24CPSCThe Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) and its refrigerator/freezer manufacturing membersCPSC, Appliance Manufacturers Announce Voluntary Recall Initiative for Old Chest Freezers - A Deadly Play Area for Children
Although some manufacturers had freezers that were in compliance prior to the 1970 standards, most old chest freezers have latches that can trap a child. Children playing "hide-and-seek" have found the non-working freezers a deadly place to hide. When the lid closes, children can become trapped inside and suffocate - usually in less than ten minutes.
- 2000-10-24NHTSA-EquipmentWESTPORT AXLE CORP.WESTPORT AXLE CORP. — WESPORT AXLE/TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2000-10-18NHTSA-EquipmentDEXTER AXLEDEXTER AXLE — DEXTER AXLE/AXLE ASSEMBLIES
THE ABSENCE OF THE RETAINING RING CAN ALLOW THE HUB TO SHIFT INWARD AND MAY RESULT IN BRAKE INTERFERENCE OR TIRE CONTACT TO THE VEHICLE STRUCTURE. BRAKING PROBLEMS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. TIRE CONTACT TO THE VEHICLE STRUCTURE CAN RESULT IN OVERHEATING AND POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A FIRE OR CAUSE THE TIRE TO BLOWOUT.
- 2000-10-18NHTSA-EquipmentR/S TRUCK BODY CO.R/S TRUCK BODY CO. — R/S TRUCK BODY/REAR LAMP LOCATION
THE LOCATION OF THE REAR STOP LAMPS COULD BE OBSCURED BY MUDFLAPS OR ICC BUMPERS. DRIVERS APPROACHING FROM THE REAR MAY HAVE A DEPTH PERCEPTION PROBLEM WITH LIGHTS TOO FAR FORWARD. AN APPROACHING DRIVER CAN CRASH INTO ONE OF THESE VEHICLES, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2000-10-17CPSCPottery Barn Kids Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.CPSC, Pottery Barn Kids Inc. Announce Recall of Bunk Beds
The side rail and guardrails on these beds can break, causing the bed to collapse and allowing childen to fall out of the beds.
- 2000-10-17CPSCEaton Corp., of Cleveland, OhioCPSC, Power Tool Manufacturers Announce Recall of Various Power Tools
The switches on these power tools, which were manufactured by Eaton Corp, of Cleveland, Ohio, can stick. The tools can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
- 2000-10-16NHTSA-EquipmentCLARCOR, INC.CLARCOR, INC. — BALDWIN & HASTINGS/FUEL FILTERS
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A POSSIBLE FIRE CAN OCCUR IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
- 2000-10-13CPSCDell Computer Corp., of Round Rock, TexasCPSC, Dell Announce Recall of Batteries for Notebook-Computers
These batteries can short circuit, even when the battery is not in use, causing them to become very hot, release smoke and possibly catch fire.
- 2000-10-13CPSCCentury Products (Century), of Macedonia, OhioCPSC, NHTSA and Century Announce Recall of Infant Car Seats/Carriers
When the seat is used as an infant carrier, the handle can break. An infant inside the carrier can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries. "The break can happen unexpectedly and the seat can drop to the ground,"said CPSC Chairman Ann Brown. "Century is providing parents with new handles for their carriers. Installing the new handle will help keep your baby safe and secure."
- 2000-10-13NHTSA-EquipmentGUNITE CORPORATIONGUNITE CORPORATION — GUNITE/BRAKE DRUM
THIS INCOMPATIBILITY CAN RESULT IN BRAKE DRUM FAILURE AND AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF BRAKING CONTROL AND OTHER RISKS OF DEATH OR INJURY.
- 2000-10-12CPSCRockShox Inc., of Colorado Springs, Colo.CPSC, RockShox Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Forks
The compression rods inside these forks can break, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall, and possibly suffer serious injuries.
- 2000-10-12CPSCDeWALT® Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md.CPSC, DeWALT® Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers
Metal clips inside the chargers could come loose and stick through the chargers' vents, possibly resulting in consumers receiving an electrical shock.
- 2000-10-11NHTSA-EquipmentNOBLE TRUCK BODY, INC.NOBLE TRUCK BODY, INC. — NOBLE TRUCK BODY/REAR LAMP LOCATION
THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO A FOLLOWING MOTORIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- 2000-10-10CPSCI-Tech Sport Products Inc., of Montreal, CanadaCPSC, I-Tech Sport Products Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Hockey Face Guards
These face guards, which attach to helmets, can become dislodged on impact, causing them to fall off, leaving the user's face exposed to possible injury.
- 2000-10-10CPSCWoods Industries Inc., of Carmel, Ind.CPSC, Woods Industries Announce Recall of Extension Cords and Cord Reels
The extension cords and cord reels are equipped with a locking plug, which is designed to keep tools plugged in. The plastic housing of the locking plug can separate or break, exposing consumers to live wires and posing shock and electrocution hazards.
- 2000-10-10CPSCLawn-BoyPower Mowers Recalled by Lawn-Boy
Laceration
- 2000-10-05CPSCKitchenAid Home Appliances, of Benton Harbor, Mich.CPSC, KitchenAid Announce Recall to Repair Food Processors
A cap on the blade unit can dislodge during use. When dislodged, the cap can get mixed in with food, presenting a choking hazard.
- 2000-10-03CPSCPlayworld Systems, of Lewisburg, Pa.CPSC, Playworld Systems Announce Recall of Playground Swings
The swings connectors, which attach the top bar to the end supports, can crack and the top bar can break off and hit children on the swings.
- 2000-10-02CPSCZebco, of Tulsa, Okla., a division of Brunswick Corp.CPSC, Zebco Announce Recall of Compact Camper Stoves
These camper stoves could have been shipped with butane already in the fuel compartment, posing a fire and burn hazard. Also, because of a possible problem with the fuel control mechanism, the stoves could flare up or catch fire when operated.
- 2000-10-02NHTSA-EquipmentMeritor, Inc.Meritor, Inc. — ARVINMERTOR/TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2000-09-28NHTSA-EquipmentCENTURY PRODUCTSCENTURY PRODUCTS — CENTURY/HANDLE CRACKING
IF THE HANDLE UNEXPECTEDLY BREAKS, THE CHILD COULD FALL TO THE GROUND POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES.
- 2000-09-28CPSCTrekRoad Bikes & Handlebar Stems Recalled by Trek
Vehicle Accident
- 2000-09-28CPSCRainbow Play SystemsPlay Sets Recalled by Rainbow Play Systems
Fall
- 2000-09-28CPSCHalpern ImportCigarette Lighters Recalled by Halpern Import
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
- 2000-09-27CPSCConsolidated IndustriesCPSC Warns About Defective Furnaces in California
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
- 2000-09-27CPSCFirst AlertFire Extinguishers Recalled by BRK
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
- 2000-09-26CPSCTargetMountain Bikes Recalled by Dynacraft
Vehicle Accident
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