Homeowner product recalls
732 federal recalls on file. Federal recalls for home and yard equipment — pools, ladders, lawn mowers, generators, smoke detectors, ceiling fans, garage doors. Sourced from the CPSC.
- 2010-06-30CPSCAqua Lung America of Vista, Calif.Aqua Lung America Recalls Apeks WTX Power Inflators Due to Drowning Hazard
The oral inflator button is not properly bonded to the oral stem and can fall off during use, posing a leak of the buoyancy compensator contents. This poses a drowning hazard.
- 2010-05-25CPSCLoncin Industries Ltd., of ChinaCummins Power Generation Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire Hazard
Fuel can leak through the carburetor during normal usage, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2010-04-28CPSCOcean Management Systems Inc., of Middletown, N.Y.Scuba Diving Buoyancy Compensators Recalled by Ocean Management Systems Due to Drowning Hazard
The buoyancy compensator seal ring could crack, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
- 2010-04-01CPSCAgio International Co., of Hong KongAgio International Recalls Outdoor Gas Fire Columns Sold Exclusively at Costco Due to Fire Hazard
Gas can leak from connections in the column, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2010-03-25CPSCCarolina Biological Supply Co., of Burlington, N.C.Children's Educational Kits Recalled by Carolina Biology Supply Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The yellow lids in the kits contain excessive levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- 2010-03-23CPSCSimpson Dura-Vent Company Inc., of Vacaville, Calif.Simpson Dura-Vent Recalls Fireplace Dampers Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
When the consumer attempts to open/close the damper, it can become stuck in its current position. In addition, some of the dampers were assembled backwards and are set to the closed position when the consumer attempts to open the damper. Both pose risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to the consumer.
- 2010-03-18CPSCSouthern California Candle Co. Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards
The candle flame can unexpectedly flare up and the glass container can crack, posing fire, burn and laceration hazards to consumers.
- 2010-01-08CPSCOxmoor House, Inc., of Birmingham, Ala.Home Improvement Books Recalled by Oxmoor House Due to Faulty Wiring Instructions; Shock or Fire Hazard to Consumers
The books contain errors in the technical diagrams and wiring instructions that could lead consumers to incorrectly install or repair electrical wiring, posing an electrical shock or fire hazard to consumers.
- 2009-12-23CPSCFujian Minhou Minxing Weaving Co. Ltd, of ChinaVerandah Patio Fireplaces Recalled by W.S. Badcock Corp. Due to Fire Hazard
A paint used to finish the exterior shell may catch fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2009-12-22CPSCLamartek Inc., dba Dive Rite of, Lake City, Fla.Diving Equipment Recalled by Dive Rite Due to Drowning Hazard
The overpressure valve springs in the diving equipment could rust and fail allowing the buoyancy compensator devices to leak, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
- 2009-11-24CPSCElectrolux Home Products Inc., of Augusta, Ga.Electrolux ICON and Kenmore PRO Gas Ranges Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
An incorrect part allows more fuel to pass to the range's oven than can be burned efficiently, causing incomplete combustion and the release of carbon monoxide. This poses a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers.
- 2009-11-05CPSCAdventure Playsets, of Amarillo, TexasAdventure Playsets Recall to Repair Backyard Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard
The plastic-coated lumber on the horizontal ladder (monkey bar/swing beam) can weaken over time due to rotting of the whitewood (spruce, pine and fir species), resulting in a fall hazard.
- 2009-09-23CPSCBosch Thermotechnology Gmbh, of GermanyGas Boilers Recalled by Bosch Thermotechnology Corp. Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
A problem with the boiler's ignition due to insufficient output voltage from the boiler's transformer can damage the boiler's venting. This can result in leaking flue gases, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers.
- 2009-09-23CPSCBig Lots Stores, Inc., of Columbus, OhioBig Lots Stores, Inc. Recalls to Repair Bunk Beds Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards
The bunk beds' mattress support slats and side support railings can break, posing a risk of the bunk bed collapsing and a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2009-08-20CPSCThe Modern Fan Co. Inc., of Ashland, OregonPensi Ceiling Fans Recalled by The Modern Fan Co. Due to Fall and Injury Hazard
The internal coupler that connects the down rod assembly to the motor can break and cause the fan to fall from the ceiling, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
- 2009-08-18CPSCApplica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla.Black & Decker Coffeemakers Recalled By Applica Consumer Products Due to Burn Hazard
The coffeemakers can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2009-08-13CPSCHomelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.Homelite, Husky and Black Max Generators Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot and Sam's Club Stores
The fuel gauge can leak excessive amounts of gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2009-08-04CPSCBlack & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.Increasing Injuries Prompt Black & Decker to Reannounce Recall of Trimmers/Edgers Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards
The trimmer/edger's spool, spool cap and pieces of trimmer string can come loose during use and become airborne projectiles, posing a serious laceration hazard to the user, as well as bystanders. The trimmer/edgers can also overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2009-07-30CPSCLittle Tikes, of Hudson, OhioLittle Tikes Recalls Clubhouse Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Directions to Be Provided
The recalled swing sets did not come with assembly directions for the swing seat harness. The swing seat harness assembly needs to be completed by the consumer. The swing seats can detach if the harness is not assembled properly, which could result in fall and injury during use.
- 2009-07-08CPSCHusqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. Inc., of Augusta, Ga.Husqvarna Recalls Lawn Tractors; Parking Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control
The tractor's parking brake can fail posing a loss of control hazard.
- 2009-06-25CPSCBig Muddy Sports, of Perryville, Mo.Big Muddy Motor Sports Recalls Generators Due to Fire Hazard
The 220-volt receptacle can fail to produce power correctly and cause power surges that can damage appliances. This poses a risk of fire and possible injury to consumers.
- 2009-06-23CPSCCrane Plumbing LLC, of Dallas, TexasCrane Plumbing Recalls Bath Tubs With A Whirlpool Due to Entrapment and Drowning Hazards
The drain covers in the tubs can entangle a bather's hair in the openings, causing the bather's head to be held under water, which can result in drowning.
- 2009-06-23CPSCApplica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla.Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recalls Black & Decker Spacemaker Coffeemakers Due to Burn Hazard
The brew basket can shift out of alignment allowing hot water to overflow. This poses a scalding and burn hazard to consumers.
- 2009-06-23CPSCPoseidon West, of West Lake Village, Calif.Diving Wings With Defective Inner Bladders Recalled by Poseidon Due to Drowning Hazard
The inner bladder located inside the diving wing can break, causing the wing to fail to operate as a floating/buoyancy device. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.
- 2009-05-28CPSCThe Home Depot, of Atlanta, Ga.Home Depot Recalls Patio Umbrellas Due to Risk of Impact Injury
The patio umbrella and its pole could tip over and strike consumers if the umbrella's collar or sleeve is not removed prior to closing the umbrella, posing a risk of impact injury to consumers.
- 2009-05-13CPSCLouisiana-Pacific (LP) Corp., of Nashville, Tenn.Composite Decks Recalled by Louisiana-Pacific; Decks Can Deteriorate and Break, Posing Fall Hazard
The recalled decking can prematurely deteriorate and unexpectedly break. Consumers can fall through broken decking and suffer serious injuries.
- 2009-05-12CPSCSouthern California Candle Co. Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles Due to Fire Hazard
The glass can break during use, posing a fire hazard.
- 2009-04-30CPSCDTX International (d/b/a Great American Popcorn Co.), of Mancelona, Mich.Popcorn Machines Recalled by DTX International Due to Burn Hazard
The heating element of the popcorn machine's warming deck can remain on after being switched off. This poses a burn hazard to users.
- 2009-04-09CPSCRoss Stores Inc., of Pleasanton, Calif.Ross Stores Recalls Folding Patio Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
The side supports on these chairs can splinter when weight is placed on them, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2009-03-18CPSCCreative Resources, of Louisville, Ky.Gas Generators Recalled by Sycamore SCS Due to Fire Hazard
A plastic sediment cup attached to the bottom of the fuel valve can crack during shipping and handling and cause fuel leakage or spillage, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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