Recalls
A product recall is a request by a manufacturer to return a product following the discovery of safety issues or product defects that could put consumers at risk or put manufacturers/retailers at risk. chance of being prosecuted.
The recall is an attempt to limit damage to the company's reputation and limit liability for company negligence, which can result in significant legal costs. It can be difficult, if not impossible, to determine how much it costs consumers to launch a product that could endanger someone's life and cause economic loss through unsolicited advertising. bridge. Reviews are expensive. Costs include the need to dispose of the recalled product, replace it, and possibly bear financial responsibility for the consequences of the recall.
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National consumer protection laws will have specific recall requirements. Such rules may include the amount of costs the manufacturer will incur, the circumstances in which a recall is required (usually because the risk is high enough), or penalties for failure to recall. The company may also conduct a voluntary product recall, perhaps on the same basis as a mandatory product recall.
A product recall is the process of requesting the return of a batch or entire production run of a commercial product, usually due to a defect, safety or performance issue. Find information about recalls of consumer products, food, automobiles, and recreational boats.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) provides information on consumer product recalls as part of its mission to protect consumers and families from unsafe products. The CPSC has authority over more than 15,000 consumer products used in and around the home, as well as in sports, recreation and schools.
The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides recall information, including vehicle and equipment campaigns from 1966 to the present. Campaigns include vehicles and related equipment, child seats and tires that have safety-related defects or do not meet federal vehicle safety standards.
The US Coast Guard is investigating consumer complaints about recreational boats and related equipment. Find safety tips, news, reviews, bugs, and rules and regulations for recreational boats (including jet skis), boat manufacturer equipment, and boating safety.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides information obtained from press releases and other public announcements regarding the recall of certain FDA-regulated products. The product categories regulated by the FDA include veterinary and animal drugs, biologics, cosmetics, dietary supplements, drugs, food and beverages, medical devices, radiation products, and tobacco. Not all reviews have press releases or are posted on the FDA website. For a more complete list, see Supplementary Review Information.
The Food Safety Division of each state's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services oversees food from production to distribution, wholesale and retail to ensure food is safe, healthy, and presented. properly for the public. FoodSafety.gov provides up-to-date information on all food recalls and warnings as well as foodborne illness outbreaks.
Delta Cycle Recalls Ceiling Hoists with Straps Due to Injury Hazard
The plastic buckles on the straps being used to hold a kayak, canoe or other large objects with the ceiling hoist can break, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
1 week ago
Checkout newsGlow in Dark Party Supplies Toy Sets Recalled Due to Ingestion Hazard; Violation of Federal Regulations for Battery-Operated Toys; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by OleOleToy
The recalled Glow in Dark Supplies Toy Sets violate the mandatory federal battery-operated toy regulation because the Bunny Ears Headbands found in the sets contain button cell batteries that can be easily accessed without requiring the use of a common household tool. When button cell batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns and death, posing an ingestion hazard to children.
2 weeks ago
Checkout newsFisher-Price Recalls Dumbbell Toy in Baby Biceps Gift Sets Due to Choking Hazard
The gray caps on the end of the dumbbell toy can come off, posing a choking hazard to infants.
2 weeks ago
Checkout newsHALO 1000 Portable Power Stations Recalled Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards; One Death Reported; Imported by ZAGG; Sold by ACG, QVC and ZAGG
The lithium-ion batteries in the HALO 1000 Portable Power Station can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards that can lead to serious injury or death.
2 weeks ago
Checkout newsShawshank LEDz Recalls Squeeze Plush Ball Monsters Toys and Easter Squeezable Toys Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Ace Hardware
The squeeze ball toy contains a liquid and glitter combination inside a thick membrane. If the membrane is ruptured, the glittery water can splash onto a child’s face and body, posing an injury hazard.
3 weeks ago
Checkout newsHead Rush Technologies Recalls TRUBLUE Speed Auto Belay Devices Due to Fall Hazard
The auto belay device backup brake can fail to activate, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury or death.
3 weeks ago
Checkout newsSiemens Industry Recalls SolarReady™ Meter Combos Due to Fire Hazard
An interior connection in the recalled Siemens SolarReady Meter Combos can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
3 weeks ago
Checkout newsTrader Joe's Company Recalls Mango Tangerine Scented Candles Due to Fire Hazard
The candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, posing a fire hazard.
4 weeks ago
Checkout newsALDI Recalls Ambiano Single Serve Coffee Makers Due to Burn Hazard
The recalled coffee makers can expel hot water from the top of the machine, posing a burn hazard.
4 weeks ago
Checkout newsIKEA Recalls VARMFRONT Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard
Mamibaby and Cosy Nation Baby Loungers Recalled Due to Suffocation Risk and Fall and Entrapment Hazards; Violation of Federal Regulations for Infant Sleep Products; Sold on Amazon.com by MEIXIA Shop and Softbless
The recalled baby loungers violate the federal safety regulations for Infant Sleep Products because the sides are too low to contain the infant; the sleeping pad is too thick, posing a suffocation hazard; an infant could fall out of an enclosed opening at the foot of the lounger or become entrapped; and the loungers do not have a stand, posing a fall hazard if used on elevated surfaces. These violations create an unsafe sleeping environment for infants.
4 weeks ago
Checkout newsStanley Black & Decker Recalls DeWALT Battery Walk-Behind Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard
If water gets into the mower’s handle support while the battery is installed, the mower can fail to shut off when the bail handle is released or start without a key, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
4 weeks ago
Checkout newsBJ’s Wholesale Club Recalls Berkley Jensen Gazebos Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
The gazebo’s roof panels can dislodge in high winds, posing an injury hazard.
4 weeks ago
Checkout newsChem-Pak Recalls Finger-Ease Guitar String Lubricants Due to Skin Irritation Hazard
The recalled guitar string lubricant contains a contaminant, posing a risk of skin irritation.
1 month ago
Checkout newsSMEG USA Recalls Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard
Samsung Recalls Slide-In Electric Ranges Due to Fire Hazard
Front-mounted knobs on the ranges can be activated by accidental contact by humans or pets, posing a fire hazard.
1 month ago
Checkout newsBrompton Bicycle Recalls Brompton T-Line Foldable Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
A loss of alignment between the handlebar and front wheel, due to insufficient torquing of steerer clamp bolts, can cause the rider to lose control of the steering, posing a fall hazard.
1 month 1 week ago
Checkout newsRH Baby & Child Recalls Jeune French Contemporary Upholstered Panel Cribs Due to Choking Hazard
The cylindrical metal inserts in the crib’s wooden frame can become loose and detach, posing a choking hazard.
1 month 1 week ago
Checkout newsMattress Pads Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Violation of Federal Mattress Pad Flammability Regulation; Manufactured by Avocado Mattress
The recalled mattress pads violate the mandatory federal flammability regulation for mattress pads, posing a fire hazard.
1 month 1 week ago
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