2000 Product Recalls
701 recalls issued in 2000.
Showing 81–100 of 701 recalls
BENDIX\UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE AIR ABS ECU TO EXHAUST THE AIR AT THE AIR BRAKE MODULATORS FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE WHEELS.
BENDIX HAS NOTIFIED ITS DISTRIBUTORS/DEALERS AND WILL PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT ECU ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE.
Options 5 High Chairs Recalled for Fall Hazard
The high chairs are adjustable and have both recline and upright positions. In the recline position, the seats can separate from the frame and fall to the ground. In the upright position, the seats can slip from their set height position to the lowest position or can fall to the ground. Additionally, some seats were sold with a metal restraint anchor that can slip through the back of the seat, allowing the child to fall to the ground. Infants and toddlers can suffer head, face and bodily injuries.
Consumers should stop using these high chairs immediately. Repair kits are no longer available. New cash incentive is being offered or replacement product. Do not use these products. Please discard or destroy these products.
DEXTER AXLE/AXLE ASSEMBLIES
THE ABSENCE OF THE RETAINING RING CAN ALLOW THE HUB TO SHIFT INWARD AND MAY RESULT IN BRAKE INTERFERENCE OR TIRE CONTACT TO THE VEHICLE STRUCTURE. BRAKING PROBLEMS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. TIRE CONTACT TO THE VEHICLE STRUCTURE CAN RESULT IN OVERHEATING AND POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A FIRE OR CAUSE THE TIRE TO BLOWOUT.
DEXTER AXLE WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED AXLES FREE OF CHARGE.
BUELL/MOTORCYCLE HANDLEBARS
IF THE HANDLEBAR SHOULD BREAK, A RIDER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
BUELL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS WITH THE DEFECTIVE HANDLEBARS TO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLE TO A BUELL DEALER TO HAVE THE HANDLEBAR REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. ALSO, CUSTOMERS WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR THE COST OF THE PRO SERIES COMPETITION HANDLEBAR KIT.
Halo Brand Metropolitan Ice Series #945 and #1945 reces Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The glass ring exterior portion or trim of these lights can fall from the fixture, posing a risk of lacerations and impact injuries.
Consumers with the recalled lights will receive free replacement trims. The firm will send consumers free shipping labels to return the trims.
T16-inch "PIONEER" brand desk fans Recalled for Fire Hazard
The fans could overheat during use, and do not have sufficient guards to prevent possible finger entrapment. These fans present electrocution, shock, fire, and finger amputation hazards.
Consumers should stop using these fans immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Power Strips and Extension Cords Recalled for Fire Hazard
The power strips have undersized wires, lack over-current protection and grounding, and the plastic case is flammable. The extension cords have undersized wires and lack over-current protection. Both the power strips and the extension cords can overheat, presenting electrocution, shock and fire hazards.
Consumers should stop using these products immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Year 2000 and 2001 Honda XR50R off-road motorcycles Recalled for Crash Hazard
The two bolts that attach the handlebars can break. If the handlebars separate from the motorcycle, the rider loses steering control and can crash, posing the risk of serious injuries.
Consumers should stop using these motorcycles immediately, and call their local Honda motorcycle dealer to schedule a free repair.
Kawasaki KX65 Model Year 2000 motorcycles Recalled for Crash Hazard
A frame down tube on these motorcycles can crack below the steering head. Use of the motorcycle with a cracked down tube can result in failure of the frame, which can cause the rider to lose control of the motorcycle and crash, resulting in injury or death.
Consumers with the recalled motorcycles should stop using them immediately and call their local Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair.
Plush rabbit toys: Natalie Nibblenose and Nickie Nibble Recalled for Choking Hazard
The eyes on these toys could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a free replacement toy.
GBC Shredmaster 75X-2 paper shredders Recalled for Laceration Hazard
These paper shredders do not have a protective shield to guard against exposure to the cutting blades. Consumers could lift the paper shredder lid while it is running and come into contact with the turning blades. Consumers could suffer cuts or amputations of finger tips, if they touch the turning blades.
Consumers should stop using the recalled paper shredders immediately, and call GBC to receive a free replacement paper shredder or a refund.
Children's Snuggle-Up slippers Recalled for Choking Hazard
The drawcord around the ankle of these slippers can break and release the toggle used to tighten the drawcord. The toggle presents a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should take these slippers away from young children immediately, and return them to L.L. Bean for an exchange or refund.
COOPER/INNERLINER TEARS
WHEN THIS CONDITION EXISTS, IT COULD RESULT IN ACCELERATED AIR LOSS. THE LOSS OF AIR COULD CAUSE THE TIRE TO RUN UNDER-INFLATED AND RESULT IN EARLY FAILURE. LOSS OF AIR MIGHT RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS SHOULD BE AVOIDED UNTIL THE TIRES HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND REPLACED.
COOPER WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS TO HAVE THEIR TIRES INSPECTED AND REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.
Variflex Inc. "X-Games Aggressive" Bicycle Helmets, NHS Recalled for Fall Hazard
These helmets fail impact testing required under CPSC's Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets, violating the Consumer Product Safety Act. Riders wearing these helmets are not adequately protected from falls, and could suffer severe head injuries or death.
Variflex Inc.: Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund or replacement helmet. NHS: Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately and return them to NHS Inc., not to the store where purchased, for a refund. First Team Sports: Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Curious George musical pull toys Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
The toy has two elastic cords that form a loop, posing a strangulation risk to young children.
Consumers should stop using this toy immediately and return it to Kmart, for a replacement toy.
Electric fans: a 12-inch desk fan, a 16-inch desk fan, Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The fans could overheat during use, present an electrocution hazard and do not have sufficient guards to prevent fingers from contacting the fan blades, posing the risk of finger amputations.
Stop using these fans immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
GM/SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG MODULE
IF THE INFLATOR SEPARATES, THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY DURING A CRASH AND OCCUPANT PROTECTION WOULD BE REDUCED. IF IS ALSO POSSIBLE THAT A SEPARATED INFLATOR COULD BE PROPELLED DOWNWARD AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO A REAR SEAT PASSENGER WHOSE FOOT IS POSITIONED APPROXIMATELY UNDER THE INFLATOR MODULE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG MODULE.
FORD/FMVSS 209/SEAT BELTS
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
ALL SUSPECT VEHICLES HAVE HAD THE SEAT BELTS INSPECTED OR REPLACED BY FORD.
ISUZU/FUEL LEAKAGE
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW, REINFORCED FUEL HOSE ASSEMBLY. NOTE: THE FUEL LEAKAGE ISSUE IN THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN IS NOT THE SAME AS THE ONE ADDRESSED IN THEIR PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN 00V-253.
GM/FMVSS 201/CONSOLE COVER/ARMREST
DURING A CRASH, THE CONSOLE COVER COULD OPEN AND THE COVER OR ITEMS STORED UNDER IT COULD INJURY AN OCCUPANT.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONSOLE LATCH MECHANISM.