Homeowner product recalls
722 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.
- 2008-07-10CPSCAmerican Honda Motor Corp., of Torrance, Calif.Lawn Mowers Recalled by American Honda Motor Corp. Due to Laceration Hazard
The lawn mower's rear shield can break off allowing debris to be thrown toward the operator, which poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
- 2008-05-15CPSCMaple Chase Company, of Plain City, OhioMaple Chase Co. Recalls Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Monoxide/Smoke Combo Alarms Due to Alarm Malfunction
The recalled alarms can sound a "double chirp"/fault alarm in the presence of CO, prior to going into full alarm. Upon hearing a double chirp, the Owner's Manual instructions recommend a consumer take the alarm out of service, which could expose consumers to hazardous levels of CO and suffer injury or death.
- 2008-05-06CPSCWeil-McLain, of Michigan City, Ind.Williamson-Thermoflo Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
If there is a leak in the vent piping, the recalled boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the buildings in which they are installed, posing a risk of CO poisoning.
- 2008-05-06CPSCWeil-McLain, of Michigan City, Ind.Weil-McLain Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
If there is a leak in the vent piping, the recalled boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the buildings in which they are installed, posing a risk of CO poisoning.
- 2008-04-25CPSCZucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.A., of ItalyCPSC, Kyodo America Recall LawnBott Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard
The cutting blades continue to rotate when the mower is lifted from the ground and the spacing on the side of the lawn mower could allow room for a consumer's foot to go beyond the shield and be struck by the blade. Both instances pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
- 2008-04-03CPSCA.O. Smith Water Products Co., of Ashland City, Tenn.A.O. Smith Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards
The water heater's flue gas temperatures can exceed safe limits and produce excessive temperatures in the venting unit, posing a fire hazard. Also, the water heater's exhaust can leak into the surrounding room, posing a carbon monoxide hazard.
- 2008-04-02CPSCCabot Stains (a division of Valspar Corp.), of Newburyport, Mass.Cabot Recalls Composite Deck Cleaner Due to Inhalation and Fire Hazard
One of the components of the composite cleaner can react with metal foil residue on the packaging, releasing heat and chlorine gas. This poses a fire and inhalation hazard to consumers.
- 2008-04-01CPSCGecko Alliance of Quebec, CanadaGecko Alliance Recalls Electronic Spa Controls Used on Serenity Spas Due to Fire Hazard
The hot tub's spa control can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- 2008-02-21CPSCRinnai America Corp., of Peachtree City, Ga.Rinnai Recalls Wall Furnaces Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
A gasket in the unit can fail, posing a risk of poisonous carbon monoxide gas leaking into the home.
- 2008-02-20CPSCLouisville Ladder Inc., of Louisville, Ky.Louisville Ladder Recalls Extension Ladders Due to Fall Hazard
The extension or "fly" section can fail to lock, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2007-12-19CPSCAmerican Honda Motor Corp., of Torrance, Calif.American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard
The cutting blades could rotate under power when the control lever is released. The lawn mowers do not comply with mandatory federal safety standards for lawn mowers. The spinning blade poses a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
- 2007-12-18CPSCGorilla Inc., of Flushing, Mich.Full Body Safety Harnesses Recalled by Gorilla Due to Fall Hazard
The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in a hunter falling from the tree stand and suffering serious injuries or death.
- 2007-12-05CPSCApplica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla.Black & Decker Brand Toasters Recalled By Applica Consumer Products Inc. Due to Fire Hazard
An electrical component in the toaster can overheat and ignite the circuit board, posing a fire hazard.
- 2007-11-08CPSCAmerican Honda Motor Corp., of Torrance, Calif.American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
Due to a manufacturing defect, a crack can occur in the fuel tank causing a fuel leak. If gasoline leaking from the fuel tank is ignited, a fire or explosion can occur.
- 2007-11-07CPSCNorthern Tool & Equipment Co., of Burnsville, Minn.Northern Tool & Equipment Recalls "Big Red" Wagons Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paints on the wagon and handle contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2007-11-06CPSCSwimways Corp., of Virginia Beach, Va.Swimways Corp. Recalls "Skippy" Pool Toys Due to Laceration Hazard
The elastic tongue of the fish can break and forcefully come out and cut the users' hands during launching of the toy.
- 2007-10-30CPSCTarget, of Minneapolis, Minn.Target Recalls Home Patio Sets Due to Fall Hazard
The chair can collapse when weight is applied to the front end of the arm rests, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2007-10-18CPSCGorilla Inc., of Flushing, Mich.Kong Maxx Ladder Stands Sold at Gander Mountain Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
The ladder stands can become unstable while in use, causing the user to fall. The addition of one ladder section to the stand makes the platform further away from the bracing. When the stand is at its full height, the distance between the bracing and the platform may result in platform instability prior to attachment to and/or detachment from the tree.
- 2007-10-05CPSCRazor USA LLC, of Cerritos, Calif.Razor USA Recalls E300 Electric Scooters; Handlebars Can Detach Causing Loss of Control
A weld can break causing the handlebar to detach. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the scooter.
- 2007-09-19NHTSA-EquipmentCummins, Inc.Cummins, Inc. — GENERATOR FIRES
IF THE CIRCUITS REMAIN ENERGIZED BEYOND THE DESIGNED PERIOD, THE PREHEATER ELEMENT CAN OVER HEAT POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE IN THE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM.
- 2007-09-04CPSCd-Scan Inc., of South Boston, Va., a subsidiary of Tvilum-Scanbirk, of DenmarkBunk Beds Recalled by d-Scan Due to Collapse Hazard
The recalled bunk beds do not comply with federal safety standards and have wooden side slat supports that can separate from the bed frame, causing the upper bunk to collapse.
- 2007-09-04CPSCFisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y.Fisher-Price Recalls Geo Trax Locomotive Toys Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead.
- 2007-08-24CPSCShindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd., Hiroshima, JapanShindaiwa Inc. Announces Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
The muffler's outer shell can melt allowing exhaust gas to exit from the bottom or back side of the muffler. The exhaust gas may cause damage to the fuel tank creating a possible fire hazard for the user.
- 2007-07-20CPSCBlack & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.Black & Decker Recalls Trimmers/Edgers Due to Laceration Hazard from Projectiles
The trimmer/edger's spool, spool cap and pieces of trimmer string can come loose during use and become airborne projectiles, posing a laceration hazard to the user as well as bystanders.
- 2007-06-19CPSCCummins Power Generation Inc., of Fridley, Minn.Cummins Power Generation Inc. Recalls Stationary Natural Gas and Propane Fueled Generators Due to Fire Hazard
The generator's fuel shut-off valve can fail to close, resulting in a gas leak from the unit. This poses a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.
- 2007-06-13CPSCRC2 Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill.RC2 Corp. Recalls Various Thomas & Friends™ Wooden Railway Toys Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
Surface paints on the recalled products contain lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- 2007-05-10NHTSA-EquipmentAtwood Mobile ProductsAtwood Mobile Products — COOKING APPLIANCES/CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
- 2007-04-26NHTSA-EquipmentBLACK & DECKER, INC.BLACK & DECKER, INC. — AFTERMARKET 12 VOLT 100W VEHICLE CUP WARMER
AN INDIVIDUAL CAN SUSTAIN INJURIES SHOULD THEY SUCCESSFULLY PENETRATE THE BASE OF CUP WARMER WHILE IT IS IN USE.
- 2007-04-05CPSCNY Thermal Inc., of Sussex, New Brunswick, CanadaNY Thermal Inc. Recalls to Repair Gas-Fired Hot Water Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Acidic liquid in a drain line can cause a fitting in the boiler to leak, posing a risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning to consumers.
- 2007-04-04CPSCIntex Recreation Corp., of Long Beach, Calif.Intex Recreation Corp. Recalls Ladders for Above-Ground Pools Due to Fall Hazard
The ladder's plastic steps can be assembled backward on the support brackets. If this happens, the ladder steps can break and the user can fall.
Get notified about new homeowner recalls
Free weekly digest. We email when a new federal recall in this category — or anything else affecting your household — is published.
Get the Sunday Brief