Pet food and pet product recalls
1082 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.
- 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.
- 2003-02-25CPSCThe BRIO Corp., of Germantown, Wis.CPSC, BRIO Corp. Announce Recall of Toy Trumpet
A small knob on the side of the trumpet can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2002-11-12CPSCDamo Plus Corp., of Vernon, Calif.CPSC, Damo Plus Corp. Announce Recall of Children's School Supply Sets
The sets contain razor knives, which pose a laceration hazard to children.
- 2002-10-30CPSCAPI Outdoors, of Tallulah, La., a division of Outland Sports Inc., of Overland Park, Kan.CPSC, API Outdoors Announce Recall of Hunting Treestands
A cable that secures the treestand to the tree can break, posing the risk of falls and serious injuries to hunters.
- 2002-10-10CPSCDollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Stuffed Pool Animal
The seams can separate, exposing the polyester stuffing and foam beads. The foam beads pose a choking hazard to young children.
- 2002-10-10CPSCDollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Sponges
The eyes on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2002-08-20CPSCArctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles
The ball joints on the front suspension of these ATVs can fail, resulting in a loss of control. This can cause the ATV to overturn, posing a risk of serious injury or death to riders.
- 2002-08-20CPSCArctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles
The pressure switch in the braking system leaks fluid. The unexpected loss of fluid can cause the brakes to fail, posing the risk of serious injury or death.
- 2002-08-15CPSCMarin Mountain Bikes, of Novato, Calif.CPSC, Marin Mountain Bikes Announce Recall of Mountain Bikes
The steer tube on the front of these bicycles can break off from the two main tubes of the frame, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer serious injury.
- 2002-07-25CPSCLauri® Inc. of Phillips-Avon, MaineCPSC, Lauri® Inc. Announce Recall of Toddler Activity Sets and Puzzles
The dog puzzle included with both of these products and the rubber handle on the box of the activity set can tear apart into small pieces and pose a choking hazard to small children.
- 2002-05-31CPSCLands' End, Inc., of Dodgeville, Wis.CPSC, Lands' End, Inc. Announce Recall of Soft Farm Set
The legs of the chicken and duck figures may detach, posing a risk of choking.
- 2002-05-30NHTSA-EquipmentMILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP.MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP. — MILWAUKEE/AUTOMOTIVE BATTERY CHARGER
THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
- 2002-01-23CPSCMCM International, of Eden Prairie, Minn.CPSC, MCM International Announce Recall of Electric Pressure Washers
MCM International imported the pressure washers from a manufacturer in China, who installed counterfeit ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) plugs on some of the units, without MCM's approval. All of the plugs are labeled "WELLONG"; however, the pressure washers with counterfeit "WELLONG" GFCI plugs appear virtually identical to those with genuine "WELLONG" GFCIs. It will require a professional inspection to identify the counterfeit GFCIs. GFCIs are important safety devices that are intended to protect consumers against shock or electrocution.
- 2002-01-04NHTSA-EquipmentSAFELINE KIDS, INC.SAFELINE KIDS, INC. — SAFELINE KIDS/FMVSS 213 - FAA LABEL COLOR
THIS NONCOMPLIANCE COULD LEAD FLIGHT ATTENDANTS TO REFUSE TO ALLOW A PARENT/GUARDIAN TO BRING OR USE THIS PRODUCT ON AN AIRPLANE, WHICH COULD CREATE A SAFETY RISK TO THE CHILD.
- 2001-12-06CPSCLittle Tikes Co., of Hudson, OhioCPSC, Little Tikes Co. Announce Recall of Lobster Toy Attached to Stationary Entertainer
The antennae on the lobster toy can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-11-30CPSCArctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.CPSC, Arctic Cat Corporation Announce Recall of ATVs
There may be an inadequate weld on the front upper A-arm bracket. If the upper A-arm bracket separates from the frame, the rider could lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured.
- 2001-11-28CPSCManley Toy Direct, of Indianola, IowaCPSC, Manley Toy Direct Announce the Recall of Zapper Toys
The balloon tongues and the cylinders holding the tongues on these toys can detach, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
- 2001-11-14CPSCPacific Cycle, LLC, of Madison, Wis.CPSC, Pacific Cycle, LLC Announce Recall to Repair Ally Cat Tandem Bicycle Accessories
The hitch connecting the tandem accessory to the host bicycle can fail, causing the tandem accessory to become unstable, which poses the risk of injury to riders.
- 2001-10-09NHTSA-EquipmentSAFELINE KIDS, INC.SAFELINE KIDS, INC. — SAFELINE KIDS/FMVSS 213 - AIRBAG WARNING LABEL
THE AIR BAG LABEL WARNS CONSUMERS NOT TO PLACE A CHILD RESTRAINT IN THE REAR-FACING POSITION IN ANY VEHICLE SEAT WITH AN AIR BAG AS SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR.
- 2001-10-09NHTSA-EquipmentSAFELINE KIDS, INC.SAFELINE KIDS, INC. — SAFELINE KIDS/FMVSS 213 - SEAT WEIGHT CAPICITY
THE CHILD SEATS WERE NOT CERTIFIED AS MEETING THE 25 POUND WEIGHT REQUIREMENT OF THIS STANDARD.
- 2001-09-12CPSCHunter's View Ltd., of Peoria, Ill.CPSC, Hunter's View Ltd. Announce Recall of Hunting Treestands
The cables on these stands can break, causing the treestand to fall to the ground, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
- 2001-07-23NHTSA-EquipmentCooper Tire & Rubber Co.Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. — COOPER/SIDEWALL CRACKING
THE LOSS OF INFLATION PRESSURE COULD CAUSE THE TIRE TO RUN UNDER-INFLATED AND RESULT IN EARLY TIRE FAILURE. THE LOSS OF AIR COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-07-20CPSCUnionTools, Inc., of Columbus, OhioCPSC, Firms Announce Recall of Hand Trucks, Baby Walkers
If the tires of the hand trucks are substantially over-inflated beyond the recommended maximum 30 P.S.I., the rims of the tire can separate under the intense pressure and strike the user or bystanders. The walkers will fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers could be seriously injured or killed if they fall down stairs.
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