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.
- 2006-06-06CPSCApplica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla.Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recalls Black & Decker® Brand Coffeemaker for Fire Hazard
The coffeemaker may not turn off as programmed, causing the unit to overheat and melt, and posing a risk of fire and burn injury.
- 2006-05-19CPSCSolectron (Suzhou) Technology Co. Ltd., of Suzhou, ChinaTyco Fire & Security Recalls Smoke Detectors for Replacement
The smoke detectors could experience reduced sensitivity to smoke in conditions of high humidity and high temperature. If this occurs, these detectors could delay detecting the presence of smoke in the event of a fire.
- 2006-05-17CPSCAqua-Leisure Industries, of Avon, Mass.Aqua-Leisure Industries Recalls Inflatable Pool Ladders for Fall Hazard
The plastic step support clips can be assembled upside down, causing the ladder steps to break under a user's weight.
- 2006-05-10CPSCAmerican Innovations Corp., of Long Lake, Minn.American Innovations Corp. Recalls Ladder Extensions that Can Detach and Hit Consumers
If the knob securing the extension unit to the ladder is not tight, it can detach and fall when the ladder is being removed or lowered. The unit could hit a bystander, causing serious head injuries.
- 2006-05-02CPSCBRK Brands Inc., a subsidiary of First Alert Inc., of Aurora, Ill.First Alert® Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Recalled for Rapidly Draining Battery Power
These alarms can drain the power from batteries rapidly, causing premature low battery power. Consumers will be alerted to the low battery power and the need to replace the battery by a chirping of the unit. If the batteries on the smoke/CO alarm are not replaced before the battery power terminates, the alarm will not detect smoke in the event of a possible fire and the presence of carbon monoxide.
- 2006-04-20CPSCBrookdale International Systems Inc., of Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaEmergency Smoke Hoods Recalled for Risk of Carbon Monoxide Inhalation
The emergency escape smoke hoods could fail to work properly, exposing the user to harmful carbon monoxide, which could seriously compromise their ability to escape the fire threat.
- 2006-04-18CPSCNordstrom, Inc., of Seattle, Wash.Nordstrom Inc. Recalls Egg-Shaped Candle Holders for Fire Hazard
The candle holder is constructed of plastic and could ignite if exposed to flame, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2006-04-04CPSCTecumseh Power Co., Grafton, Wis.Tecumseh Engines Used on Various Power Equipment Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
The fuel line on these engines can become loose or disconnected, resulting in a fuel leak. This can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2006-03-22CPSCCorporativo Valsi S.A de C.V, Guadalajara, MexicoValsi Corporation Recall of Generators with Plastic Fuel Tanks For Fire Hazard
The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, posing a risk of fires and burn injuries.
- 2006-02-07CPSCStrike First Corp., of Scarborough, Ontario, CanadaCPSC, SFC America Announce Recall to Repair Fire Extinguishers
The fire extinguishers can fail to discharge properly when the trigger is activated, which puts consumers at risk of fire-related injuries.
- 2006-01-26CPSCBradley Technologies (Canada) Inc., of British Columbia, CanadaElectric Shock Hazard Prompts Recall of Electric Smokers
In addition to the electric cord that plugs into the wall, these units have an electric cord with prongs on both ends that connect the generator to the smoker. If the unit is plugged into the wall socket and one end of the connecting cord is unplugged, there is an electric shock hazard.
- 2006-01-25CPSCHomelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.Leaf Blowers Sold at Home Depot Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The blowers are missing the doors covering the vacuum inlet. This exposes the blower's fan blade, posing a risk of finger laceration to the user.
- 2006-01-11CPSCGenerac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wis. (generator)CPSC, Generac Power Systems Inc. Announce Recall of Fuel Hoses Sold with Guardian Home Generators
The fuel hoses can leak if bent in an unreasonable fashion during installation or upon completion of installation. If an ignition source is present, a fire or explosion can occur.
- 2005-12-20CPSCChant Kitchen Equipment, of Guandong, ChinaCPSC, CFM Corporation Announce Recall of Legacy Propane Infrared Plaque Heaters
Carbon monoxide hazard. A non-specification gasket around the heating plaques could allow heater carbon monoxide emissions to leak into the area in which the heater is being used.
- 2005-11-23CPSCLouisville Ladder Inc., of Louisville, Ky.CPSC, Louisville Ladder Inc. Announce Recall of Industrial Ladders
Rungs on the ladders could break near the side rail, causing the user to fall.
- 2005-09-27CPSCW.C. Wood Company Inc., of Ottawa, OhioCPSC, W.C. Wood Company Inc. Announce Recall of Upright Freezers and Single Door Refrigerators
The defrost heater coil can become exposed inside the units, which poses a potential shock hazard to consumers. In some cases, the exposed heater wire can also melt, or burn the unit's interior plastic food liner.
- 2005-09-08CPSCThe Coleman Company, Inc., of Wichita, Kan.CPSC, The Coleman Company, Inc. Announce the Recall to Repair Coleman® Gas Grills and Patio Heaters
The regulators on these products can leak propane when the propane cylinder is turned on and the product is not in use. This can pose a fire or explosion hazard.
- 2005-09-02CPSCCVS Pharmacy, Inc., of Woonsocket, R.I.CPSC, Atico International USA, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Arm Band Pool Floats Sold at CVS Stores
The seams of the inflatable arm bands can tear, causing them to deflate. This poses a drowning hazard to young children.
- 2005-08-19CPSCKadant Composites Inc., of Bedford, Mass.CPSC, Kadant Composites Inc. Announce Recall of Certain GeoDeck™ Decking and Railing Materials
When the decking or railing material is exposed to hot temperatures and sunlight, it can prematurely degrade. The degraded material could break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2005-07-26CPSCWalter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C.CPSC, Kidde Announce Recall of Industrial Fire Extinguishers
The nylon valves on these extinguishers can separate from the steel cylinder during the 6-year recharge service or shortly afterwards, creating a safety hazard to fire extinguisher service personnel and consumers.
- 2005-06-14CPSCRazor USA LLC, of Cerritos, Calif.CPSC, Razor USA Announce Recall of Electric Scooters
A weld can break, causing the handlebar to detach from the scooter. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the scooter.
- 2005-06-02CPSCWhirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of KitchenAid Coffeemakers
An internal electrical component of the coffeemaker can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2005-04-05CPSCHunter's View, of Peoria, Ill.CPSC, Hunter's View Announce Recall of Safety Harnesses Sold with Tree Stands
The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in consumers falling from tree stands and suffering serious injuries or death.
- 2005-03-24CPSCWhirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of KitchenAid® Toasters
An interruption of power to the toaster can cause the heating elements to unexpectedly self-start and could ignite any flammable items left on top of the unit, posing a fire hazard.
- 2005-03-11CPSCElec-Tech International Co. Ltd., of ChinaCPSC, Applica Consumer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Black & Decker® Brand ProBlend® Blenders
The blades can weaken or break during use, while making frozen beverages. A broken blade presents a risk of injury, if taken into the mouth or swallowed.
- 2005-02-25CPSCWhirlpool Corporation, of Benton Harbor, Mich.CPSC, Whirlpool Corporation Announce Recall of Dishwashers
An electrical defect within the dishwashers' wash motor wiring poses a risk of the motor overheating and possibly catching fire.
- 2004-12-22CPSCGE Security Inc., of Austin, TexasCPSC, AnnounceGE Security Inc. Retrofit/Recall of Smoke Detector Systems
The smoke alarms can fail to activate during a fire or emergency, if installed in combination with certain control panels.
- 2004-12-22CPSCRobertshaw Controls Company of Long Beach, Calif.CPSC, Robertshaw Controls Company Announce Recall of Certain Models of 7000 Series Gas Control Valves
Fire hazard. If the pilot light goes out, the gas valve could stick in an open position, permitting gas to continue to flow. This can result in a gas explosion and fire, which could result in severe personal injury or property damage.
- 2004-12-06CPSCExmark Manufacturing of Beatrice, NebraskaCPSC, Exmark Announce Recall of Lazer Z Zero Turn Radius Riding Lawn Mowers
Due to the location of the fuel line on the Lazer Z EFI riding mowers, a hole can develop, resulting in a fuel leak that could present a fire hazard.
- 2004-12-06CPSCElectrolux Home Products Inc., of Orangeburg, S.C.CPSC, Electrolux Home Products Inc. Announce Recall of Husqvarna Lawn Tractors
These lawn tractors can develop abrasions on the fuel tank because of the fuel line clamp's location. This can result in a fuel tank leak, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
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