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.
- 2001-09-05NHTSA-EquipmentSuburban Manufacturing COSuburban Manufacturing CO — SUBURBAN/RECREATIONAL VEHICLE FURNACE
IF CARBON MONOXIDE IS NOT DETECTED, IT COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2001-08-28CPSCSnapper Inc., of McDonough, Ga.CPSC, Snapper Announce Recall of Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers
Lawn mowers that have a serial number beginning with a 0 may exhibit improper blade retention that could injure the operator or a bystander, if the blade separates from the mower's housing. In addition, all Snapper mowers purchased after January 1, 2001, with serial numbers between 11020001 and 11024924, may have crankshafts that also adversely affect blade retention and require modification by a Snapper dealer.
- 2001-07-20CPSCToroToro Company Recall of Riding Mowers
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
- 2001-07-18NHTSA-EquipmentHUNTER MANUFACTURING CO.HUNTER MANUFACTURING CO. — HUNTER/AUXILIARY HEATER
THE VEHICLE COULD CATCH FIRE OR EMIT CARBON MONOXIDE,POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS, OR DEATH.
- 2001-07-05CPSCCans Unlimited Inc. (CUI), of Greer, S.C.CPSC, Cans Unlimited, Inc. Announce Recall of Kerosene Heaters/ Cookers
The recalled units are not approved for use indoors. Use indoors can lead to injury and possibly death from carbon monoxide poisoning. The cookers also do not have an automatic extinguishing mechanism that would operate if they turned over, and lack adequate guarding.
- 2001-06-25NHTSA-EquipmentLoad Rite Trailers, Inc.Load Rite Trailers, Inc. — LOAD RITE/SNOWMOBILE TRAILER
IF THE TUBING HAS A COMPLETE FRACTURE FAILURE, THE TRAILER TIRE WILL CONTACT THE DECK OF THE TRAILER AND RESULT IN DIFFICULT TO SEVERE HANDLING OF BOTH THE TRAILER AND THE TOW VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-05-29CPSCGarden Way Inc., of Troy, N.Y.CPSC, Garden Way Announce Recall of Trimmers/Mowers
The trimmer heads, which control the cutting cords, can split and detach, posing a serious injury risk to consumers.
- 2001-05-02CPSCTools Exchange Inc., of Lynwood, Calif.CPSC, Tools Exchange Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Cigarette Lighters
The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
- 2001-03-14CPSCAriens Co., of Brillion, Wis.CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Mowers
The piece attaching the blade to the mower can crack and break off. The broken piece or the blade can be propelled from underneath the mower, possibly injuring the operator or a bystander.
- 2001-02-15CPSCControlled Energy Corporation (CEC), of Waitsfield, Vt.CPSC, Controlled Energy Corporation Announce Recall of Water Heaters
The heaters can produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide in the exhaust gas, which can cause serious injuries and death.
- 2001-01-25CPSCBlack & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.CPSC, Black and Decker Inc. Announce Recall to Repair 12-inch Miter Saws
Bolts on the saws can loosen and the blade could detach, posing a risk of lacerations to consumers.
- 2001-01-24CPSCThe Trane Company, of Tyler, Texas, a division of American Standard Companies Inc.CPSC, Trane Company Announce Recall of Voyager Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
One of the three internal flue gas tubes extending from the heat exchanger can separate from the heat exchanger. This could allow flue gases, including carbon monoxide, to enter the building airstream. This could result in serious injury or death to building occupants.
- 2001-01-18CPSCCPSC Recommends Carbon Monoxide Alarm for Every Home
Under certain conditions, fuel-burning appliances can produce deadly CO. However, with proper installation and maintenance, they are safe to use.
- 2000-12-20CPSCWhite Outdoor Products Co., (a subsidiary of MTD Products Inc.) of Cleveland, OhioCPSC, White Outdoor Products Co. Announce Recall of Lawn and Garden Tractors
The hood latch on these tractors can damage the fuel tank and cause fuel to leak when the hood is raised and lowered, presenting a fire and explosion hazard.
- 2000-12-20CPSCDEWALT® Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md.CPSC, DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers
The battery charger can fail to automatically shut off after the battery is fully charged, which can cause the battery to burst, and poses fire, burn and electrical shock hazards to consumers.
- 2000-12-07CPSCKent International Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.CPSC, Kent International and Kash 'N Gold Ltd. Announce Recall of Scooters
The Kent scooter handles can unexpectedly come out of the steering column if the clamp holding them in is not tight, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer injuries. For the Kash 'N Gold scooters, the plastic "T" joint between the handlebars can break, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer injuries.
- 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.
- 2000-09-28CPSCRainbow Play SystemsPlay Sets Recalled by Rainbow Play Systems
Fall
- 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
- 2000-08-29CPSCKinderkidsInflatable Playrings for Babies Recalled by KinderkidsTM
Suffocation
- 2000-08-14CPSCManco ProductsGo-Karts Repair by Manco Products
Entanglement Vehicle Accident
- 2000-05-18CPSC99 Cents Only StoreFire Extinguishers Recalled by 99 Cents Only
Explosion/Projectiles
- 2000-04-26NHTSA-EquipmentBUSTIN INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTSBUSTIN INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS — BUSTIN/TRAILER LADDER
THE SUPPORT BAR WILL FAIL TO ADEQUATELY SUPPORT THE STEP AND AN INDIVIDUAL CAN FALL FROM THE LADDER POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
- 2000-02-17CPSCCadet ManufacturingCPSC, Cadet Recall In-Wall Heaters; Settle Lawsuit
Electrocution/Electric Shock Fire & Fire-Related Burn
- 1999-12-30CPSCEX-CELLDeVilbiss Air Power Company Portable Generator Alert
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
- 1999-10-15NHTSA-EquipmentAtwood Mobile ProductsAtwood Mobile Products — ATWOOD MOBILE/CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT THE ALARM DOES NOT WORK AND ALERT THE OCCUPANTS TO THE PRESENCE OF CARBON MONOXIDE.
- 1999-10-13CPSCMoncriefDiamond 80 Furnaces Recalled by York International
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
- 1999-09-30CPSCTecumseh Products Co., of Grafton, Wis.Engines on Outdoor Power Equipment Recalled by Tecumseh Products
Explosion/Projectiles
- 1999-09-23CPSCOlympicOlympic Deck Cleaner Recalled by PPG Architectural Finishes
Poisoning
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