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.
- 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.
- 2007-03-22CPSCDigital Security Controls, of Toronto, CanadaDigital Security Controls Recalls Smoke Detectors that Could Fail to Warn of a Fire
These smoke detectors could fail to reliably detect smoke during a fire.
- 2007-03-19CPSCLaars Heating Systems Co., of Rochester, N.H.Laars Heating Systems Recalls Gas Boilers and Water Heaters Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
Internal black plastic venting components in the gas boilers and water heaters can crack and leak flue gases, including carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning.
- 2007-02-21CPSCWater Heating Division of Rheem Sales Company Inc., of Montgomery, Ala.Tankless Water Heaters Recalled for Repair Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
Components inside the water heater may shift during transit, causing an air filter door switch to operate improperly. If the switch fails and the air filter door is out of place, the water heater could continue to operate and dust and lint could build up, posing a carbon monoxide poisoning hazard.
- 2007-01-22CPSCWeil-McLain Co., of Michigan City, Ind.Weil-McLain Co. Recalls Boilers for Leaking Exhaust, Carbon Monoxide
The boiler assembly is not properly sealed. Exhaust and carbon monoxide (CO) can leak during operation and accumulate, posing a risk of poisoning.
- 2007-01-04CPSCWater Pool and Spa Inc., of Moorpark, Calif.Pentair Water Pool and Spa Inc. Recalls Gas Pool Heaters for Carbon Monoxide Hazard
These pool heaters can emit excessive carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning in the event of a vent leak in an indoor installation.
- 2007-01-04CPSCDEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.DEWALT Recalls Portable Generators Due to Electric Shock Hazard
A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed on the generator could fail to operate properly, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
- 2006-12-19CPSCCrown Boiler Co., of Philadelphia, Pa.Crown Boiler Co. Recalls Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
The boilers can generate excessive levels of carbon monoxide (CO) in the flue gases, posing a risk of CO poisoning.
- 2006-12-12CPSCAir Comfort Products Division of Emerson Electric Co., of St. Louis, Mo.Emerson Electric Co. Recalls Ceiling Fans for Injury Hazard from Falling Blades
The brackets holding the fan blades can break, causing the blade to detach. Falling pieces can hit and injure bystanders.
- 2006-11-13CPSCAnsul Incorporated, of Marinette, Wis.ANSUL Recalls Fire Extinguisher that Could Fail to Operate
If the fire extinguisher is dropped horizontally from a height of approximately 2 to 3 feet, the pick-up tube could crack at the threads between the pick-up tube adaptor and the stainless steel tube. If a pick-up tube is cracked, the extinguisher can fail to discharge properly when activated, which can put users at risk during a fire.
- 2006-10-31CPSCCobb America Inc., of Deerfield Beach, Fla.Cobb America Inc. Warns Charcoal Grill Purchasers of CO Hazard
Like all charcoal grills, this grill emits carbon monoxide gas, which can kill within minutes when used indoors. The Web sites, recipe book, and visuals in a promotional video create the impression that the Cobb Cooker can be used indoors. The recipe book says that it can be used on your dining room table, and the promotional video showed a man carrying the grill into the house while the charcoal was still burning.
- 2006-10-31CPSCWeil-McLain, of Michigan City, Ind.Weil-McLain Recalls Ultra Series Boilers for Carbon Monoxide Hazard
These boilers were manufactured for use with natural gas, but could have a blue tag incorrectly indicating to installers that they are intended for use with LP (propane) gas. If an installer connects one of the boilers to LP gas without installing a propane conversion kit, carbon monoxide (CO) can build up due to incomplete combustion, posing a risk of CO poisoning.
- 2006-10-10CPSCBlack & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.Black & Decker Recalls Blower/Vacuums for Fire Hazard
A loose connection between the blower/vac and an extension cord can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.
- 2006-09-07CPSCTriangle Tube/Phase III, of Blackwood, N.J.Delta Combination Water Heaters Recalled by Triangle Tube for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
The burner plate and flue hood seal on the water heaters can fail due to an improper seal causing a leak of flue gases and carbon monoxide (CO). This poses the risk of CO poisoning to consumers inside of the house.
- 2006-09-07CPSCZhejiang Nengfu Tourist Products Co., Ltd, of ChinaAtico International USA Recalls 9-Foot Patio Umbrellas Sold at Longs Drug Stores for Lead Hazard
The umbrella poles contain paint with excessive levels of lead, which can cause adverse health effects if ingested by young children.
- 2006-08-30CPSCWild Planet Toys Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.Pool Toys Recalled by Wild Planet Toys Due to Risk of Impalement Injury to Children
When partially filled with water, the pool toy can stand upright on the pool floor with the rigid narrow end pointed upward, posing an impalement risk.
- 2006-08-17CPSCTriple Win Sports, of TaiwanTarget Recalls Scooters - Various Breaking Parts Present Fall Hazard
The handlebars, wheels and wheel brakes can break and detach, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer injuries.
- 2006-08-16CPSCBlack & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.Black & Decker Expands Recall of Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Due to Fire Hazard
An electrical component in the lawnmowers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- 2006-08-01CPSCMTD Southwest Inc., of Tempe, Ariz.Troy-Bilt String Trimmer Sold at Lowe's Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The blade that trims the excess string of these weed trimmers can detach from the plastic shield covering the trimmer head. The blade can be thrown outward, hitting the user or bystander, resulting in a laceration.
- 2006-06-13CPSCHanamint Corporation (Jiaxing), Inc., of ChinaHerrington Swivel Rockers Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled for Fall Hazard
The recalled swivel rockers can be assembled incorrectly, causing them to break at the base or tip over backward easily. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2006-06-08CPSCSummit Treestands LLC, of Decatur, Ala.Full-Body Safety Harnesses Recalled for Fall Hazard
The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in consumers falling from tree stands and suffering serious injuries or death.
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