Pet food and pet product recalls
1074 federal recalls on file. Federal recalls for dog and cat food, treats, chews, supplements, and pet products. Sourced from the FDA and USDA and translated into plain English.
- 2006-05-23CPSCArctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.Arctic Cat Inc. Announces Recall of Off-Highway Utility Vehicles
The rear brake caliper used on these units could leak brake fluid, resulting in reduced braking ability at the rear wheels. The front wheel brakes are unaffected by this condition.
- 2006-05-05CPSCTwentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, of Los Angeles, Calif.Metal Charms Sold with Twentieth Century Fox DVDs Recalled for Toxic Lead Hazard
The recalled charms contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- 2006-04-25CPSCArctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Posing Fire and Burn Hazard
The recalled snowmobiles fuel tank could crack and leak, allowing fuel or fuel vapors to escape, posing a fire and burn hazard.
- 2006-03-01CPSCThe Little Tikes Co., of Hudson, OhioThe Little Tikes Co. Recalls Animal-Shaped Flashlights Containing Lead Paint Sold at Target
The light green paint on the dinosaur-shaped flashlight and the brown paint on the dog-shaped flashlight could contain excess levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- 2006-02-15CPSCThe Black Dog Tavern Company Inc., of Vineyard Haven, Mass.Black Dog Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2006-02-01CPSCSunTome Trading Corp., of Los Angeles, Calif.SunTome Reannounces Baby Walker Recall due to Stairway Fall Hazard
The walkers can fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed.
- 2005-12-21NHTSA-EquipmentBig Dog Motorcycles, LLCBig Dog Motorcycles, LLC — AFTERMARKET PILLION PADS (SEATS)
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO SLIPPAGE OR INABILITY FOR A PASSENGER TO MAINTAIN A STABLE SEATING POSITION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FALL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE AND POSSIBLE INJURY.
- 2005-09-22CPSCArctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of Off-Highway Utility Vehicles
The brakes on these vehicles can fail.
- 2005-09-08CPSCContinental Creations Inc., of New Bedford, Mass.CPSC, Continental Creations, Inc. Announce Recall of Menorahs
The cups holding the candles on these menorahs are not constructed of the correct material and could ignite, posing a fire hazard.
- 2005-06-21CPSCFF Acquisition Wheeled Goods Corp. of West Point, Miss.CPSC, FF Acquisition Wheeled Goods Corp. Announce Recall of Go-Karts
The suspension assembly can crack, causing the rider to lose control of the go-kart.
- 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.
- 2005-03-24CPSCArctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
The fuel tank used on some all-terrain vehicles could develop a fuel leak. If this occurs, a fire hazard, with the possibility of injury and property damage, could occur.
- 2005-03-09CPSCShaw Industries Inc., of Dalton, Ga.CPSC, Shaw Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Carpet Sold at Menards Stores
Due to a manufacturing error, an uneven application of a latex pre-coat treatment containing a flame retardant was applied to the carpet backing. As a result, the carpet does not meet flammability standards, as required under the federal Flammable Fabrics Act. The carpet could ignite, posing a serious risk of burn injuries to consumers.
- 2005-03-02CPSCOcean Desert Sales Inc., of Philadelphia, Pa.CPSC, Ocean Desert Sales Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Stuffed Yarn Bunnies
The eyes can detach from the stuffed animal, posing an aspiration hazard to young children. Additionally, the heart and flower button decorations also can detach, posing a choking hazard.
- 2005-02-25CPSCNew England Sterling of Attleboro, Mass., for Tiffany and Company of New York, N.Y.CPSC, Tiffany and Company Announce Recall of Farm Teether Rattles
A metal bar on the rattle can break off during use, releasing small round beads and small farm animal figures that roll off the crossbar when the soldered joints break. The beads can pose an aspiration hazard to young children. The breakage also can create ragged edges on the ring, posing a laceration hazard.
- 2005-02-11CPSCBISSELL Homecare Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.CPSC, BISSELL Announce Recall to Repair Upright Carpet Cleaners
The carpet cleaner's metal upper handle can pose an electric shock hazard to consumers.
- 2005-01-13CPSCClub Car Inc., of Augusta, Ga.CPSC, Club Car Inc. Announce Recall to Repair DS Golf Cars, Hospitality, Utility & Transport Vehicles and Rough Terrain Vehicles
Microscopic cracks in the brake equalizer rods on certain vehicles may cause the rods to fatigue and fail prematurely in continuous use. Such failure could result in a loss of braking ability.
- 2004-12-28CPSCAA Importer Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.CPSC, AA Importer Inc. Announce Recall of Push and Electronic Toys
The toys can easily break apart, exposing small parts. This poses a choking hazard to young children.
- 2004-10-21CPSCTai Tung International, Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.CPSC, Tai Tung International Recall Car and Washing Machine Toys
The multicolored beads inside the toys can become accessible to children, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2004-09-16CPSCArctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of Certain 2004 Snowmobiles
The red plastic skis used on certain 2004 Firecat and Sabercat snowmobiles could crack or break as a result of off-season exposure to ultraviolet sunlight. Ski failure could lead to loss of control, that could result in severe injury or death.
- 2004-08-06CPSCDetermined Productions Inc., of Larkspur, Calif.CPSC, Determined Productions Announce Recall of Plush Toys Sold at Kohl's Department Stores
The seams in the toy can tear open and expose small plastic pellets, posing a choking or aspiration hazard to young children who mouth the pellets.
- 2004-07-06NHTSA-EquipmentBig Dog Motorcycles, LLCBig Dog Motorcycles, LLC — BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES/SISSY BARS AND STRUTS BREAK
UNDER HEAVY LOADING, THIS COULD CAUSE THE BOLT OR SISSY BAR TO BREAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
- 2004-05-06CPSCShaw Industries Inc., of Dalton, GeorgiaCPSC, Shaw Industries Announce Recall of Flammable Carpet
Due to a manufacturing error that over-treated the carpet with a "soil-resist" application, the carpet could readily ignite, presenting a serious risk of burn injuries. The recalled carpet violates the federal Flammable Fabrics Act.
- 2003-12-12CPSCArctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of Snowmobiles
The red plastic skis used on these 2003 model year snowmobiles could be damaged by UV light exposure. If during off-season storage, the snowmobile was stored with the skis exposed to sunlight, damage may have occurred. If UV damage has occurred, the ski may crack or break during use. If this occurs, it could lead to a loss of control, that could result in severe injury or death.
- 2003-12-12CPSCSchylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.CPSC, Schylling Associates Inc. Announce Recall of More "Jack-In-the-Box" Type Toys
The bead on the crank of the toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2003-11-03NHTSA-EquipmentSAFELINE KIDS, INC.SAFELINE KIDS, INC. — SAFELINE KIDS/FMVSS 213/HEAD EXCURSION
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF HEAD INJURY TO THE CHILD.
- 2003-10-29CPSCNeurosmith, of Long Beach, Calif.CPSC, Neurosmith Announce Recall of Children's Plush Toys
Any of the four plastic button covers can detach, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children.
- 2003-07-02CPSCSmall Small World, of Englewood, N.J.CPSC, Small Small World Announce Recall of "Egg Dippers" Easter Plush Toys
The toys' seams can separate and allow small beads to be released, presenting an aspiration hazard to young children.
- 2003-04-23CPSCFisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Little People® Animal Sounds Farms
Two small metal screws that hold the toy "stall doors" in place can come off, posing an aspiration or choking hazard to young children.
- 2003-04-04CPSCRacing Champions Ertl/Learning Curve Int'l., Inc. (RCE/LCI), of Chicago, ILCPSC, Learning Curve Int'l Inc. Announce Recall of Lamaze Activity Toys
The paint on the metal wires of these toys contains excess levels of lead. Lead poisoning is a serious hazard to children and is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
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