2002 Product Recalls
669 recalls issued in 2002.
Showing 121–140 of 669 recalls
Laser Printers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The printers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the recalled printers immediately and bring them to an authorized service center for a free repair.
Stuffed Teddy Bears Recalled for Safety Concern
The plastic beads inside of the bears could come out of the seams, posing an aspiration hazard to young children, who could inhale the small beads.
Consumers should take these bears away from young children immediately and return them to an IKEA store for a $5 gift card towards another IKEA product.
Ceiling Fans Recalled for Fall Hazard
The hanger bracket can break, which could cause the fan to fall from the ceiling and seriously injure anyone standing nearby.
Consumers should stop using the fans immediately and contact Fanimation for a free, easy-to-install backup bracket. Customers will not have to disconnect the fan or remove the existing bracket.
Men's Bicycles Recalled for Fall Hazard
The frames of these bicycles can break apart, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries.
Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or store credit.
Dehumidifier Recalled for Shock Hazard
Internal wiring can abrade on metal parts, presenting a risk of electric shock to consumers if the insulation wears through.
Consumers should stop using the recalled dehumidifiers and destroy and discard them. W.C. Woods is out of business. A remedy is no longer available.
Rechargeable Staplers Recalled for Injury Hazard
If a consumer inadvertently releases the spring-loaded staple magazine while holding the stapler close to his/her face, there is a risk of injury from a fully loaded magazine striking a consumer in the face.
Consumers should stop using these staplers immediately and contact Swingline for a free replacement.
Halloween Tree Tea-Light Candleholders Recalled for Fire Hazard
There have been reports that some tea-light candles burning in the candleholder could flare up, posing a fire hazard and a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the candleholders, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or exchange. Consumers who purchased the candleholder from the catalog or web site should call to arrange product return and refund, including the cost of postage.
Decorative Jack-O-Lanterns Recalled for Fire Hazard
The flame of a candle placed inside the Jack-O-Lantern could ignite the straw ribbon on the outside, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the Jack-O-Lanterns and return them to the Target store where purchased for a full refund.
Riding Lawn Mowers Recalled for Injury Hazard
The side discharge chute is defective. The material used to manufacture the side discharge chute is not strong enough to prevent projectiles from flying out from under the mower deck, exposing consumers and by-standers to possible injuries from flying debris.
Consumers should stop using their lawn mowers until the discharge chute has been replaced. Contact a Snapper dealer immediately for a free replacement.
45-Inch Electric Cook Tops Recalled for Shock Hazard
The cooking controls are miswired, which can pose a shock hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the cook tops immediately and contact BSH Home Appliance for a free in home repair.
Baby Walkers Recalled for Fall Hazard
The walkers will fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed if they fall down stairs.
Consumers should stop using these walkers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Toy Sponges Recalled for Choking Hazard
The eyes on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should take these sponge animals away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Caterpillar Pull Toy Recalled for Choking Hazard
The antenna on the pull toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should take these caterpillar toys away from children immediately and send them to BRIO® to receive a replacement toy or a refund, including the cost of postage.
Stuffed Pool Animal Recalled for Choking Hazard
The seams can separate, exposing the polyester stuffing and foam beads. The foam beads pose a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should take these stuffed animals away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL TANK CONTROL VALVE WELD
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERBODY FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
VW/DRIVER'S AIR BAG
AN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED IGNITER WILL NOT ACTIVATE THE AIR BAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAGS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 18, 2002. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
Baby Walker Recalled for Fall Hazard
The baby walkers can fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these baby walkers could be seriously injured or killed if they fall down stairs.
Consumers should stop using these walkers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
GM/REAR FLOOR PAN WELD
IN A CRASH, MISSING WELDS COULD DEGRADE PERFORMANCE OF THE THIRD ROW SEAT AND SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE AND OCCUPANTS COULD RECEIVE GREATER INJURIES.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR MISSING WELDS. IF MISSING WELDS ARE FOUND, GM WILL EXCHANGE THE VEHICLE FOR AN EQUIVALENT VEHICLE OR PROVIDE A REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 4, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.
Viking "Designer 1" Sewing Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard
Solder connections in the main power supply of the sewing machines can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should return the recalled sewing machines to the place where purchased, to receive a free replacement power supply component.
Red Devil Gas Grills Recalled for Burn Hazard
The product's design allows consumers to light the grill at an air intake tube, instead of at the burner. Though the grill appears to function normally, gas inside the air intake tube ignites. The tube can reach temperatures of up to 750 degrees Fahrenheit and present a burn hazard to consumers.
CPSC urges consumers to stop using these grills immediately. Consumers who purchased Red Devil gas grills from Value City or Schottenstein stores can return it to the store for a store credit.