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U.S. CPSC April 13, 2011 |
Cub Cadet Recalls Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard A fuel leak can occur near the rear mounting screws on the bottom of the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC June 11, 2008 |
MTD Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard Excessive heat can cause the wiring harness to melt. This defect can result in a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC December 11, 2001 |
Cub Cadet Recall Garden Tractors The tractor's rear wheel can loosen and spin free on its axle, resulting in a loss of power to the wheel and brake, which poses the risk of injury to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC July 27, 2010 |
Husqvarna Professional Products Recalls Riding Lawn Tractors Due to Fire Hazard The fuel line on the rear-mounted fuel tank is too long and can come in contact with moving parts while the tractor is in use, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC January 16, 2008 |
John Deere Tractors Recalled Due to Collision Hazard The forward drive pedal can get stuck, posing a risk of loss of control and injury to the operator and bystanders. |
U.S. CPSC August 3, 2007 |
Club Car Inc. Recalls Golf Cars and Other Vehicles; Mechanical Failure Can Result in Loss of Steering Control The steering gear assembly can fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of steering control, which poses a risk of injury to the driver and passenger. |
U.S. CPSC May 5, 2011 |
Kohler Recalls Engines Sold with Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, and Troy-Bilt Riding Lawn Tractors; Laceration Hazard Posed A wire connector on the engine can become disconnected causing the operator's seat switch to fail. When this happens, the blades will not shut down, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC January 20, 2011 |
Poulan Pro Generators Recalled by Husqvarna Professional Products Due to Fire Hazard The carburetor can fail allowing gasoline to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC October 21, 2003 |
Koyker Manufacturing Recall of Utility Vehicles A brass gear in the steering sector can break, causing consumers to lose steering capabilities. |
U.S. CPSC May 25, 2010 |
Cummins Power Generation Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire Hazard Fuel can leak through the carburetor during normal usage, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC October 29, 2010 |
Girls' Ruffle Vests Recalled by The Children's Place Due to Choking Hazard Metal snaps may detach from garment causing a choking hazard. |
U.S. CPSC December 3, 2003 |
Club Car Inc. Recall to Repair Hunting Vehicles The steering connections on the front suspension rack can come loose, posing a risk of the operator losing control of the vehicle. |
U.S. CPSC November 18, 2003 |
Cub Cadet Recall of Lawn Tractors The tractor's high/low shift lever could pop out of gear into neutral during operation on steep slopes with attachments, such as a back-hoe or front-end loader installed. This could result in the machine "free-wheeling" until the brake is applied or the transmission is re-engaged. |
U.S. CPSC August 5, 2010 |
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Injury Hazard A faulty housing for the ignition switch can allow water to enter and activate the electric starter unintentionally. This poses a serious hazard of injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC June 3, 2004 |
Electrolux Home Products Recall of Air Conditioning/Heating Units The heating coil in the units can be damaged during assembly, causing an electrical short and overheating, which poses a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 9, 2010 |
Club Car Recalls Golf Cars and Hospitality, Utility and Transport Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard The brake pedal can crack and separate, resulting in a loss of braking ability. This can result in a crash. |
U.S. CPSC November 12, 2010 |
Giant Recalls Anthem X 29er Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard The frame can crack at the junction of the seat post and top tube, posing a fall hazard to riders. |
U.S. CPSC December 29, 2010 |
American Honda Recalls Snowblowers Due to Fire Hazard The fuel tank joint and o-ring located on the underside of the fuel tank can seep or drip fuel over time, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC June 21, 2011 |
MTD Recalls TrimmerPlus Edger Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard The steel shaft that drives the edger blade can break during use causing the edger blade to detach. If the blade detaches, it can hit the user or bystanders, posing a laceration hazard. |
U.S. CPSC June 23, 2011 |
American Honda Recalls Portable Generators The hazard labels attached to the batteries used on the generators are printed in Japanese instead of English. As a result, consumers handling the battery may not be able to adequately avoid risks associated with the batteries. |
U.S. CPSC November 2, 2010 |
Haier America Recalls Chest Freezers Due to Fire Hazard A capacitor in the freezer's circuitry can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC July 8, 2009 |
Husqvarna Recalls Lawn Tractors; Parking Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control The tractor's parking brake can fail posing a loss of control hazard. |
U.S. CPSC December 10, 2009 |
MTD Recalls Log Splitters Due to Amputation Hazard The control handle of the log splitter could fail to automatically return to the neutral position as it should and could fail to stop the splitting wedge from moving forward, posing a risk of amputation to consumers' hands and fingers. |
U.S. CPSC December 22, 2010 |
BB Buggies Recalls Classic Bad Boy Buggies Again Due To Crash Hazard The off-road vehicles can accelerate without warning, posing a risk of injury to the user and/or bystanders. |
U.S. CPSC September 14, 2011 |
John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors; Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control Hardware used to hold the brake assembly to the transmission housing can break. This can cause the brakes to fail, posing an injury hazard due to loss of control. |
U.S. CPSC March 17, 2011 |
Maruyama U.S. Recalls Backpack Blowers and Mister Dusters Due to Fire Hazard The gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC March 10, 2011 |
Rocky Mountain Bicycles Recalled by Procycle Due to Fall Injury Hazard The front fork steering tube can break, posing a fall injury hazard. |
U.S. CPSC February 16, 2011 |
LEM Products Recalls Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard The screws that secure the motor to the back panel can come loose, causing the motor to fall on the heating element. This poses a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC September 8, 2009 |
Bandsaws Recalled by Grizzly Industrial Due to Shock Hazard Some of the recalled bandsaws do not have a grounding wire installed, which poses an electric shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC April 29, 2009 |
HMI Industries Recalls Floor Cleaners Due to Burn Hazard The recalled cleaners' wiring can overheat, causing electrical arcing and melting. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC March 17, 2011 |
Kawasaki Motor Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard The gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC August 31, 2010 |
32-Inch Sharp LCD-TVs Recalled Due to Risk of Injury The TV stand's neck support can break and cause the TV to tip-over, posing a risk of injury to the consumer. |
U.S. CPSC December 7, 2010 |
Circo Children's Camping Combo Pack Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target Stores The floor of the tent failed a flammability test and poses a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC January 31, 2011 |
Sassy Inc. Recalls Refreshing Rings Infant Teethers/Rattles Due to an Ingestion Hazard Small pieces of the plastic ball can detach as a result of children chewing on the teether/rattle, posing an ingestion hazard. |
U.S. CPSC July 28, 2011 |
Honeywell Recalls Electric Baseboard and Fan Heater Thermostats Due to Burn Hazard The thermostats can overheat, causing them to melt and smoke. This poses a burn hazard to the consumer. |
U.S. CPSC January 4, 2005 |
The Step 2 Co. Recall to Repair Toddler Swings The straps on these swings could break, causing a child riding in the swing to fall to the ground and suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC March 8, 2011 |
Sanus Elements Surge Protectors Recalled by Milestone AV Technologies Due to Shock Hazard Improper grounding of the case and inadequate insulation for the circuit breaker poses an electrical shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC January 13, 2011 |
Prairie Mountain Inc. Recalls Youth Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children. |
U.S. CPSC February 15, 2011 |
Nurses Choice Recalls Holiday Keepsake Newborn Mittens Due to Choking Hazard Decorations on the mittens can be pulled off, posing a choking hazard. |
U.S. CPSC November 5, 2009 |
Samsung Over-the-Range Microwaves Recalled Due to Shock Hazard If an installation bolt comes in contact with an electrical component inside the unit and the microwave is plugged into an ungrounded outlet, it could create a shock hazard. |
U.S. CPSC May 22, 2003 |
Toy Vehicles Recalled by International Playthings Inc. Small parts on the vehicles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC December 9, 2010 |
Toddler Girl Garments Recalled by American Eagle Outfitters Due to Choking Hazard The metal clasp at the waistband can detach from the garment, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC November 4, 2010 |
Infant Car Seats Recalled by Britax Due to Laceration and Choking Hazards The harness chest clip can break and pose a laceration hazard. Due to its small size it also poses a choking hazard. |
U.S. CPSC August 25, 2010 |
Television Wall Mounts Recalled by Milestone AV Technologies Due to Injury Hazard The elbow joint components on the wall mount's arm do not fit together properly, causing the attached television to tilt and possibly fall when the television is adjusted. This could pose an injury hazard to a consumer. |
U.S. CPSC September 21, 2010 |
The Gerson Company Recalls Glass Vases Due to Laceration Hazard The glass vases can break or fracture, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC October 5, 2010 |
Trisonic Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs Recalled Due To Fire Hazard Light bulb may overheat and catch fire. |
U.S. CPSC October 16, 2007 |
Procycle Group Inc. Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard The head tube can detach from the rest of the frame, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC December 6, 2004 |
Scag Power Equipment Recall of Tiger Cub Lawn Tractors Fuel can leak out of the carburetor, posing a risk of fire and burn injuries. |
U.S. CPSC January 19, 2011 |
Safety Vacuum Release System Recalled by Vacless Systems Inc. for a Repair/Replace Program to Prevent Entrapment Improper plastic material found inside the recalled product has been attributed to vacuum release failures which create an entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers. |
U.S. CPSC October 27, 2010 |
Meijer Recalls Infant Shoes Due to Choking Hazard The shoe lace toggles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |