Browse Product Recalls
256 consumer product safety recalls from CPSC.
Product Safety Recalls Database
Browse the complete CPSC product recall database with 256 entries. Every recall listed below was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and includes the product name, identified hazard, and available remedy. Use the filters to narrow results by year, remedy type, or keyword. Each recall links to a full detail page with manufacturer information, units sold, and specific consumer instructions.
Product Safety Recalls
Browse 256 consumer product recalls from CPSC in 2002.
| Date | Product | Hazard | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 2002 | Subwoofers | A screw inside of the subwoofer can cause a high voltage short, which could cause a severe injury... | Repair |
| Dec 25, 2002 | Camping Stoves | The burner assembly in the stoves can restrict the flow of gas, which can cause a leak. The leaki... | No Remedy Available |
| Dec 25, 2002 | Electric Fana | These electric fans have undersized wiring, use a power plug that is not polarized, have an impro... | Refund |
| Dec 25, 2002 | Wooden Toy Vehicles | These products may be given to children as toys. The wheels on the wooden toys may break off into... | Refund |
| Dec 23, 2002 | Christmas Candles | The wick is not properly set inside the tealight, which may cause the plastic holder to melt and ... | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Dec 22, 2002 | Children's Fleece Pant Sets | Small pieces of fabric at the end of the sleeves, along the hem and on the pockets of the tops ca... | Refund |
| Dec 22, 2002 | Talking Dolls | Buttons on the dolls' outfit could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Refund |
| Dec 22, 2002 | Bamboo-Stick Sparklers | The sparklers' bamboo-stick handles can catch fire, burn and disintegrate and emit burning fragme... | Refund |
| Dec 19, 2002 | Infant Girl's Garments | The paint on the "smiley face" zipper-pull attached to the sweat jacket of these garments contain... | Refund |
| Dec 19, 2002 | Stuffed Bunny Toys | The buttons on the front of the bunnies' jacket can detach, posing a choking hazard to young chil... | Replace |
| Dec 19, 2002 | Motion Lamps | Wires near the light's socket can become exposed, posing a risk of electric shock or electrocutio... | — |
| Dec 18, 2002 | Electric Grinders | The grinder's switch can stick in the "on" position, which could pose an injury hazard to consumers. | Repair |
| Dec 18, 2002 | Makita Circular Saws | The lower blade guard of the saw can become jammed, which can result in the consumer coming in co... | Repair |
| Dec 18, 2002 | Disposable Cigarette Lighter | The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children c... | Refund |
| Dec 18, 2002 | 3-in-1 Waffle Maker/Sandwich Maker/Grill | The hinges of the sandwich plate can contact an internal wire, creating a risk of shock or electr... | Refund |
| Dec 12, 2002 | Kid's Tent Set (only the tunnel is recalled) | The tip of the wire that forms the frame for the connecting tunnel can become exposed, resulting... | Replace |
| Dec 10, 2002 | Plastic Stack Chairs | The chairs can collapse during use, causing the consumer to suffer injuries from falls. | Refund |
| Dec 10, 2002 | Tea Lights | Flames from the tea lights can flare, and the excessive heat can cause the plastic holders to mel... | Refund |
| Dec 2, 2002 | Scuba Regulators | Extreme vibration can occur within these CDX regulators, which can cause an air leakage underwate... | Repair |
| Dec 2, 2002 | Kid's Tent Set | The tip of the wire that forms the frame for the connecting tunnel can become exposed, resulting ... | Replace |
| Nov 26, 2002 | Infant girls' garments and sandals | Small, decorative items on the garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Refund |
| Nov 26, 2002 | Power Equipment Engines | A misrouted fuel line in the engine can become damaged, allowing gasoline to leak out, posing a ... | Repair |
| Nov 24, 2002 | CPSC, Cannondale Corp. Announce Recall of ATVs | — | |
| Nov 24, 2002 | CPSC, Honda Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) | — | |
| Nov 24, 2002 | Kid's Tent Set | The tip of the wire that forms the frame for the connecting tunnel can become exposed, resulting ... | Replace |
| Nov 20, 2002 | Monsters, Inc. Character Plush Dolls | The Boo doll's hair has ponytail holders that could detach, posing a choking hazard for young chi... | Refund, Repair |
| Nov 20, 2002 | Baby Trend Infant Swing | — | |
| Nov 20, 2002 | Toy Attachments on Baby Walkers | The flower toys on the baby walker's tray can detach from the stems, exposing sharp edges and pos... | Replace |
| Nov 19, 2002 | Three Tier Tealight Candle Holders | The middle candleholder is mounted directly below the top candleholder, which can cause the top c... | Refund |
| Nov 18, 2002 | Compound Bows | The limbs of these bows can break during use, causing impact injuries to consumers. | Replace |
| Nov 18, 2002 | Men's Sweatshirts | The fleece fabric on the inside of these sweatshirts fails to meet federal mandatory standards of... | Refund |
| Nov 18, 2002 | Children's Ultimate Snuggle Jackets | The jackets do not meet the Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles under the Federal ... | Refund |
| Nov 18, 2002 | Nickel Zinc Battery Chargers | Dispose, No Remedy Available | |
| Nov 14, 2002 | Flashlights and Batteries Sold in Kids Meals | When disassembled, the flashlights also have small parts that can pose a choking hazard to young ... | Refund |
| Nov 12, 2002 | CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws | — | |
| Nov 11, 2002 | Kidz Club Flashlights | The flashlights can overheat and cause the batteries to leak, posing a risk of burns to children. | Refund |
| Nov 11, 2002 | Children's School Supply Sets | The sets contain razor knives, which pose a laceration hazard to children. | Refund |
| Nov 11, 2002 | Public Playground Equipment Swing Seats | Metal inserts inside the swing seats can wear through and cause lacerations to children. | Replace |
| Nov 6, 2002 | Skateboard Ramp | The ramps can crack causing users to fall and suffer injuries. | Refund |
| Nov 5, 2002 | 3-Wheel Hand Cycle | Sunrise Medical of Heidelberg, Germany is voluntarily recalling about 70 Spirit 470 3-Wheel Hand ... | Repair |
| Oct 30, 2002 | Snake Lights | The circuit board in the lamps can overheat and melt the plastic housing, posing a fire or therma... | Replace |
| Oct 30, 2002 | Halloween Candleholders | Flames from the tea-light candle can ignite the candleholder, posing a fire hazard and risk of bu... | Refund |
| Oct 29, 2002 | Hunting Treestands | A cable that secures the treestand to the tree can break, posing the risk of falls and serious in... | — |
| Oct 28, 2002 | Jason AirMasseur™ and Air Whirlpool Baths | Air baths release heated bubbles into the water. A heating element on these baths can fail to shu... | Repair |
| Oct 24, 2002 | All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) | Some of the ATVs were assembled with a wire harness that may have broken ground wire strands from... | Inspect, Repair |
| Oct 23, 2002 | Gemini Bicycles | The frames on some of these bicycles have been improperly manufactured, causing too much of the t... | Inspect, Replace |
| Oct 21, 2002 | Laser Printers | The printers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. | Repair |
| Oct 16, 2002 | Ceiling Fans | The hanger bracket can break, which could cause the fan to fall from the ceiling and seriously in... | Repair |
| Oct 16, 2002 | Rechargeable Staplers | Replace | |
| Oct 16, 2002 | Men's Bicycles | The frames of these bicycles can break apart, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries. | Refund |
Frequently Asked Questions
Use the search and filter tools above to look up products by name, brand, or keyword. You can also filter by year or remedy type. If you find a match, the recall notice will include details about what to do next — typically contacting the manufacturer for a free refund, replacement, or repair. The CPSC also maintains a free email alert service at cpsc.gov where you can sign up to receive notifications about new recalls.
Stop using the product immediately, especially if the recall involves a fire, choking, or laceration hazard. Follow the instructions in the recall notice to get your remedy (refund, replacement, or repair). Most recalls include a toll-free number and website where you can register. Keep the product in a safe place — do not throw it away until you have received your remedy, as you may need to return it or provide proof of disposal.
The most common hazards include fire and burn risks, choking hazards (especially in children's products), laceration and cut injuries, electric shock, fall hazards, entrapment, chemical exposure, and lead paint contamination. Fire hazards are consistently the most frequent reason for recalls, often involving lithium-ion batteries, electrical components, or flammable materials.