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Product Recalls

Visit this page often for listings of recent product recalls, particularly for children's products and household items.  The listings will include photographs, when available, and links to detailed descriptions.  Do not rely on the description listed here or the photograph to determine if you own one of these products; read the press release.
Emergency Vehicle Safety Recall
  • Police: 2003 Crown Victoria police / Lincoln Town Car Details...
  • Ambulance: 1993-2001 4700LP International and Engine Corporation with Goodrich Corporation VELVET-RIDE Details...
  • Horton Emergency Vehicles --- 1997-2000 ambulances built on Chevrolet or GMC cab/chassis Models C3500 and K3500 Details...
  • PL Custom Emergency Vehicles --- 2003 Medallion, Titan, Sentry, Rescue, and 2003-2004 Crusader Details...

Cannondale Bicycle Corp. Announce Recall of Certain Quick-Release Handlebar Bags  Press release...

November 5, 2004

Cordelia Lighting Announce Recall of Hampton Bay(r) Light Fixtures Sold at Expo Design Centers Press release...

November 4, 2004

Valvoline Announce Recall of Brake Cleaner and Brake Parts Cleaner.  Press release...

November 4, 2004

Petit Bateau Announce Recall of Children's Bathrobes. Press release...

November 4, 2004

Schneider Electric North American Division Announce Recall of AFCIs  Press release...

November 3, 2004

 

Adidas America Inc. Announce Recall of Basketball Shoes. Press release....

November 3, 2004

Meco Corp. Announce Recall of Red Chairs from Children's Furniture Sets Press release....

August 19, 2004

Apple Announce Recall of PowerBook Computer Batteries Press release....

August 19, 2004

PTI Sports Inc. Announce Recall of Schwinn Toddler Bicycle Helmets  Press release....

August 19, 2004

NIKE Announce Recall of Children's Athletic Shoes Press release....

August 13, 2004

Vaxcel International Co. Ltd. Announce Second Recall of Ceiling Fans Press release....

August 13, 2004

PJ Sleep Shop Announce Recall to Repair Bunk Beds Press release....

August 11, 2004

TOMY Company Announce Recall of Pokémon Plush Toys Press release....

August 6, 2005

 
Determined Productions Announce Recall of Plush Toys Sold at Kohl's Department Stores. Press release...

August 6, 2005

The Holmes Group Inc. Announce Recall of Rival Slow Cooker (Models 3040, 3735, 5025, 5070, and 5445). Press Release...

August 5, 2004

  
Osram Sylvania Products Inc. Announce Recall of Decorative Light Bulbs   Press release...

August 4, 2004

Vornado Air Circulation Systems Announce Recall of Portable Electric Heaters  Press release...

August 3, 2004

Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Announce Recall of Combination TV/VCRs  sold by Panasonic, Quasar, RCA, and JCPenney  Press release...

July 30, 2004

The W.E. Bassett Company Announce Recall Eyelash CurlersPress release...

July 29, 2004

Geartec/Mackarl Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets  Press release...

July 29, 2004

Classic Concepts and Pottery Barn Announce Recall of flammable Bailey Chenille Rugs Press release...

July 23, 2004

Kmart Corporation Announce Recall of Pool Pump Water Guns Press release...

July 21, 2004

Simplicity Manufacturing Inc., Announce Recall to Repair Lawn Tractors and Riding Mowers. Press release...

July 20, 2004

Jumpking Inc. Announce Recall of Reebok and NordicTrack Chrome Dumbbells. Press release...

July 20, 2004

 
Snow Peak USA, Inc., Announce Recall of Gas Camping Stoves to Replace Pumps. Press release...

July 15, 2004

Target Announce Recall of Summerville Toy Truck Sets. Press release...

July 15, 2004

NETGEAR Inc. Announce Recall of Wall Plug Ethernet Bridges. Press release...

July 14, 2004

Georgia Boot Announce Recall of Steel Toe Boots. Press release...

July 14, 2004

Graco Children's Products Announce Recall of Travel Lite Swings. Press release...

July 13, 2004

Elkay Manufacturing Co. Announce Recall of Bottled Water Coolers. Press release...

July 13, 2004

Announce Recall of Gas-Powered Hand Tools - grass trimmers, brush cutters, hedge clippers, power blowers and power edgers. Press release...

June 29, 2004

Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair 18-volt Cordless  Drill/Drivers. Press release...

July 24, 2003

CPSC Says Deadly Products Are Still In Use Despite Warnings and Recalls; Agency Releases "Most Hazardous" List and Urges Home Inspections.  Subscribe to lists in specific areas from http://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.asp
American Promotional Events Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks ("T6" Titanium 6 Break Artillery Shell Fireworks)
Hazard: These fireworks could have a defective fuse that can fail to ignite the device. Consumers who attempt to re-light the fuse could suffer serious injury. Press release...

June 25, 2004

Ames True Temper Re-Announce Recall of Wheelbarrows from January 1993 through December 2000.
Hazard: The plastic wheel assemblies on these wheelbarrows, manufactured by O. Ames, a predecessor company of Ames True Temper ("Easy Roller," "Homeowner," "Mustang," or "Thoroughbred."), can break when the tires are being inflated. This can result in plastic pieces exploding from the rims of the wheels, possibly hitting nearby consumers and causing lacerations and other injuries. Press release...

June 23, 2004

Dorel Juvenile Group USA Announce Recall to Inspect and Replace COSCO® "Rock 'N Roller" Baby Strollers
Hazard: If the stop pins are bent or missing or the seat is not fully attached, the seat can partially detach from the frame during use and the infant occupant can be injured in a fall. Press release...

June 23, 2004

Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Basic Editions Infant and Toddler Girls' Rompers
Hazard: The crocheted cherry-shape tassels and plastic buttons may pull off, posing a choking hazard to young children. Press release...

June 22, 2004

Samara Brothers Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Swimsuit
Cover-ups (also "Carter's
"
Hazard: The zipper pull on the cover-up can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Press release...

June 22, 2004

Huffy Bicycle Company Announce Recall of "Cranbrook" Bicycles Sold at Wal-Mart
Hazard: The handlebar could unexpectedly loosen causing the rider to lose control of bicycle. Press release...

June 16, 2004

Linn Inc. Announce Recall of Linn Power Amplifiers and Linn Melodik Bass Extension Loudspeaker System.
Hazard: The amplifier's capacitors can overheat, blow a fuse, and damage the products to which they are connected, presenting a fire hazard. Press release...

June 16, 2004

Basler Electric Co. and Lutron Electronics Announce Recall of Power Supply Units
Hazard: The power supply, if overloaded, can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Press release...

June 15, 2004

Associated Electrics Inc. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers (Reedy Quasar Pro Battery Chargers) for Radio Control Race Cars. 
Hazard: A defective fuse and program error in the charger can cause the battery packs being charged to overheat and explode, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.  Press release....

June 15, 2004

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Slow Cookers
Hazard: The heating element can drop to the bottom of the slow cooker and melt through the plastic outer shell, posing a burn hazard to users. Press release....
 

June 15, 2004

The Land of Nod(r) Announce Recall of Children's Wooden Chairs
Hazard: The leg supports can crack, causing the chair to collapse. Children sitting in these chairs can fall. Press release....

June 15, 2004

SMC and Home Depot Announce Recall of Oscillating Fans
Hazard: The electric power cord can be damaged by the oscillation motion of the fan. The damage to the cord can result in a short circuit and possible ignition of the plastic case, posing a fire hazard. Press release...

June 10, 2004

Universal All-in-One Plug Adapters distributed by Targus Group International Inc.  Press release...

Hazard: The adapters may have an electrical wiring problem, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers.

June 8, 2004

Old Navy Announce Recall of Children's Zippered Outerwear.

Hazard: The plastic zipper pull can detach from the zipper, posing a choking hazard to young children. Press release...

June 8, 2004

Dynamic Cooking Systems Announce Recall of Self-Cleaning Wall Ovens.

Hazard: When the oven is in the self-cleaning mode, the oven's exterior door temperature exceeds the allowable surface temperature limits under the industry voluntary standard for household electric ranges. Sustained contact with the door during self-cleaning mode could cause burns. Press release...

June 8, 2004

See Recalls.GOV for a centralized resource for all your safety recalls.

See http://www.recalls.gov/nhtsa.html for automobile recalls.

Listings are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission See http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/ for recalls database from 1966 to present.
 
     

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