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Consumer Products Recalls

Household items, electronics, toys, and furniture

9,571 Total Recalls

Merit Bunk Beds

Unknown Manufacturer

Class II - Moderate

The bunk beds have openings between the guardrails and in the end structures that are too large. A child's body could slide between the openings and could become trapped by the head, posing a serious strangulation hazard.

Nov 21, 2003 Furniture Nationwide View Details โ†’

Cub Cadet Series 7000 Compact Tractors

Cub Cadet LLC (Cub Cadet), of Cleveland, Ohio

Class II - Moderate

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, posing a risk of the operator losing control of the tractor.

Nov 18, 2003 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

Gator Utility Vehicles

Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.

Class II - Moderate

Improper crimping of the brake cables could lead to reduced braking capacity and, in some cases, to failure of the foot pedal brake.

Nov 18, 2003 Clothing & Accessories Nationwide View Details โ†’
Class II - Moderate

The motor control circuits can malfunction, causing the scooters and mini bikes to continue to run after the power or throttle button is released, posing a risk of injury to children.

Nov 13, 2003 Children's Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

Candle Gift Sets

Polardreams International Ltd., of Fairfield, Iowa

Class I - Dangerous

The candle gift set can exhibit a larger-than-normal flame height as the tealight candle burns to the end, posing a potential fire hazard.

Nov 13, 2003 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

Multicolored Sidewalk Chalk

Agglo Corporation, of Hong Kong

Class II - Moderate

The multicolored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children. The Wisconsin Department of Health tested the chalk and identified the lead in the chalk.

Nov 13, 2003 Clothing & Accessories Nationwide View Details โ†’

Plan Toys Solid Drums

BRIOยฎ Corp., of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of BRIO AB of Sweden

Class II - Moderate

The three rubber feet, which are screwed into the bottom of the drum, could be removed in some cases, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Nov 6, 2003 Children's Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

Deep Fryers

The Metal Ware Corp., of Two Rivers, Wis.

Class II - Moderate

The mesh filter in the cover of the deep fryer can allow moisture to build in the oil reservoir, causing the oil reservoir to boil over during or shortly after use. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.

Nov 6, 2003 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

Audio Evacuation Unit

Fire Control Instruments, of Westwood, Mass.

Class II - Moderate

The AEU can enter a "sleep" mode, where it does not communicate with the system. When this occurs, audible evacuation signals associated with the failed AEU will not operate and building occupants may not be warned of an emergency.

Oct 30, 2003 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

Fire Alarm Control Panel

Notifier, of Northford, Conn.

Class II - Moderate

The AEU can enter a "sleep" mode, where it does not communicate with the system. When this occurs, audible evacuation signals associated with the failed AEU will not operate and building occupants may not be warned of an emergency.

Oct 30, 2003 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

Pet Me Platypusโ„ข

Unknown Manufacturer

Class II - Moderate

Any of the four plastic button covers can detach, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children.

Oct 29, 2003 Children's Products Nationwide View Details โ†’