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Consumer Products Recalls

Household items, electronics, toys, and furniture

9,667 Total Recalls
Class I - Dangerous

The lights have undersized wires, which can separate from the plugs and/or the light sockets, posing an electric shock and fire hazard to consumers.

Dec 14, 2006 Sports & Recreation Nationwide View Details โ†’

BRIO Bell Rattles

BRIO AB, of Sweden

Class II - Moderate

The small bell positioned between the wood slats can break and allow access to small parts. This poses a choking hazard to young children.

Dec 13, 2006 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

Children's Butterfly Necklaces

U.S. Toy Co. Inc., of Grandview, Mo.

Class II - Moderate

The clasps on the necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Dec 13, 2006 Children's Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

Gemcoยฎ Lemonade Jars

Unknown Manufacturer

Class II - Moderate

The metal spigot contains lead and is in direct contact with the contents of the lemonade jar. Lemonade and other beverages can cause the lead to leach from the spigot. Long-term exposure to lead in children may be associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.

Dec 13, 2006 Clothing & Accessories Nationwide View Details โ†’

Children's Boots

See Kai Run, of Woodinville, Wash.

Class II - Moderate

Metals snaps on the side closure of the boot can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Dec 13, 2006 Children's Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

GAMO Air Rifles

Duel Delta, S.L. of Barcelona, Spain

Class I - Dangerous

The scope mount on these rifles can be installed incorrectly, causing the rifle to unexpectedly fire. This poses a serious injury hazard to consumers.

Dec 6, 2006 Sports & Recreation Nationwide View Details โ†’

Keyed 5K Series Door Handle Locks

Stanley Security Solutions Inc., of Indianapolis, Ind.

Class II - Moderate

The locks can fail and the door cannot be unlocked from the inside, posing an entrapment hazard. This failure could lead to the inability to vacate a location in an emergency.

Dec 5, 2006 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’
Class II - Moderate

Some of the recalled furniture contains paint with high levels of lead. The lead level exceeds that allowed by the federal ban on lead-containing paint, which is designed to protect children who might ingest paint chips or peelings. Lead paint is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Dec 5, 2006 Furniture Nationwide View Details โ†’

Ultrex-brand Pressure Cookers

Unknown Manufacturer

Class II - Moderate

The pressure cooker's lid can open while its contents are under pressure, allowing the hot contents to be expelled and causing burn injuries to bystanders.

Nov 30, 2006 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

PTEE and PTHE Series Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTACs)

Qingdao Haier Air Conditioner, of Qingdao, China

Class II - Moderate

The heating element on these commercially installed units can become displaced and, if it contacts metal, could short circuit. If the electric heater on one of those units short-circuits, wiring problems on 265-volt models could allow the unit to remain energized while the unit's fan is turned off, causing it to overheat and smoke.

Nov 30, 2006 Electronics Nationwide View Details โ†’

Gourd Candles

Unknown Manufacturer

Class I - Dangerous

The gourd candles can have excessive flame height and could fail to self-extinguish when burning down to the bottom of the candle, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Nov 21, 2006 Clothing & Accessories Nationwide View Details โ†’
Class II - Moderate

Tiny magnets inside the dolls and accessories can fall out undetected by parents and caregivers. The magnets can be swallowed, aspirated by young children or placed by a child in their nose or ears. When more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation, infection or blockage, which can be fatal. Aspiration to the lungs requires immediate surgery. Magnets placed in the nose or ears can cause swelling and be difficult to remove.

Nov 21, 2006 Furniture Nationwide View Details โ†’