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Consumer Products Recalls

Household items, electronics, toys, and furniture

9,571 Total Recalls

Children's bathrobes

Unknown Manufacturer

Class II - Moderate

These robes fail to meet the children's sleepwear flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injury to children, due to the possible ignition of the garment.

Nov 4, 2004 Children's Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI)

Schneider Electric North American Division, of Palatine, Ill.

Class I - Dangerous

An AFCI is an electrical circuit protection device (circuit breaker) that detects electrical arcs from cracked, broken or damaged electrical insulation and shuts off power to the circuit before the arcing leads to a fire. An electronic component failure inside the AFCIs can cause the devices to not detect an electrical arc. Although the AFCIs will function as regular circuit breakers, they may not detect an arc fault, posing a safety risk to consumers.

Nov 3, 2004 Furniture Nationwide View Details โ†’

Salsa Campeon Bicycle Forks

Quality Bicycle Products, Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.

Class II - Moderate

The steering tube on the bicycle fork can crack or break, causing a sudden loss of steering control and causing a fall hazard to bicyclists.

Nov 2, 2004 Sports & Recreation Nationwide View Details โ†’

Beefmaster Explorer Outdoor Gas Grill, Model Number 720-0001

Nexgrill Industries Inc., of Walnut, Calif.

Class I - Dangerous

As consumers adjust the gas pressure regulator (on/off gauge) leading to the propane cylinder, the label on the valve can become positioned in such a manner that it is difficult to read. This can cause consumers to inadvertently leave the gas valve on, posing a fire hazard.

Oct 21, 2004 Furniture Nationwide View Details โ†’

Polaris "RANGER 4x4" Utility Vehicle

Polaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Class II - Moderate

The lower steering shaft assembly may have a missing or misplaced weld that connects the steering wheel to the steering gear box assembly. If a weld is missing or misplaced, the lower steering shaft assembly could fail, causing the operator to lose control of the vehicle.

Oct 21, 2004 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

Mattress Pad

Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd., of New York, N.Y.

Class I - Dangerous

These mattress pads fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability, under the Flammable Fabrics Act. They pose a serious risk of burn injury or death to consumers, if exposed to smoldering or burning cigarettes.

Oct 20, 2004 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

MPL, multi-purpose utility lighter

Zippo Manufacturing Company, of Bradford, Pa.

Class I - Dangerous

The utility lighters may spill fuel from the nozzle when first used, causing a potential fire hazard, through a secondary source of ignition.

Oct 20, 2004 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

Avanti Water Dispenser

Avanti Products Inc., of Miami, Fla.

Class II - Moderate

The hot water faucet on these units has a child-resistant safety feature to prevent young children from accessing the hot water. The device can malfunction, so that the faucet will not turn off, causing burn injuries to children.

Oct 19, 2004 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

Rainier Mountain Bicycles

Unknown Manufacturer

Class II - Moderate

The front brake mounting tabs can break, causing the brakes to fail and the rider to lose control of the bicycle.

Oct 13, 2004 Sports & Recreation Nationwide View Details โ†’