Browse Product Recalls
703 consumer product safety recalls from CPSC.
Product Safety Recalls Database
Browse the complete CPSC product recall database with 703 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 703 consumer product recalls from CPSC.
| Date | Product | Hazard | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2002 | 1997 and 1998 Yamaha "350 Electric" ATVs | A mounting-bracket weld on the rear hub can come loose, resulting in rear brake failure and possi... | Inspect, Repair |
| Jul 18, 2002 | Red Devil gas grills | The product's design allows consumers to light the grill at an air intake tube, instead of at the... | Refund |
| Jul 17, 2002 | "Smatter" spray foam | If the pressurized can is left in a hot automobile, it can forcefully break apart and cause injur... | Replace |
| Jul 1, 2002 | Combination washer and gas dryer units | The gas dryer can overheat, posing a fire hazard. | Repair |
| Jun 26, 2002 | Hot water dispensers | Water can leak from the metal holding tank, wet insulating material and cause electrical arcing a... | Replace |
| Jun 24, 2002 | Ceramic potpourri simmering pots | Flames from the tea light candles inside these potpourri pots can flare out of the side ventilati... | Refund |
| Jun 3, 2002 | Portable fluorescent lamps | The ballast (the electrical part located in the arm of the lamp) in these lamps can overheat, sho... | Replace |
| May 23, 2002 | Red Devil Gas Grills | The product's design allows consumers to light the grill at an air intake tube, instead of at the... | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| May 19, 2002 | Safety 1st and Beatrix Potter "Designer 22" infant car seats/carriers | When the seat is used as a carrier, the plastic handle can unexpectedly release from the carrying... | Repair |
| May 16, 2002 | Red Devil Gas Grills | The product's design allows consumers to light the grill at an air intake tube, instead of at the... | Label, New Instructions |
| May 6, 2002 | Electric showerhead hot water heaters | The nozzle can be easily unscrewed, exposing the uninsulated heater coil. The heater coil's groun... | Refund |
| May 1, 2002 | Gas-fired boilers | The burners on these boilers could produce excess carbon monoxide (CO) in the flue, due to improp... | Repair |
| Apr 18, 2002 | Glade® Extra Outlet Scented Oil Air Fresheners | These Extra Outlet PlugIns® may have been misassembled during manufacture, which could pose a ris... | Refund, Replace |
| Apr 15, 2002 | Wheelbarrows | The plastic wheel assemblies on these wheelbarrows, manufactured by a predecessor company, can br... | Replace |
| Apr 1, 2002 | "Ozark Trail" or "Wenzel" propane-fueled camping lanterns | An insufficient connection between the lantern and the propane cylinder can allow gas to escape a... | Refund |
| Mar 27, 2002 | Portable basketball hoops | The basketball hoops may have a sharp protruding bolt on the players' side of the pole that can c... | Repair |
| Mar 27, 2002 | Tough Traveler® backpack carriers | A child could fall from a carrier when the seat restraint strap is not doubled-back through the s... | New Instructions |
| Mar 21, 2002 | Toro-brand Commercial-grade Riding Mower | The riding mower's exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors from spilled fuel if the engine backfires. | Repair |
| Mar 21, 2002 | Toro-brand Commercial-grade Riding Mower | The riding mower's exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors from spilled fuel if the engine backfires. | Repair |
| Mar 20, 2002 | Exmark-brand Commercial-grade Riding Mower | The riding mower's exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors from spilled fuel if the engine backfires. | Repair |
| Mar 6, 2002 | Fondue Set | The plastic ring with handles that is attached to the upper rim of the fondue pot can crack durin... | Replace |
| Mar 4, 2002 | Rear-engine and Mid-engine Riding Lawn Mower | The fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a burn or fire hazard to consumers. | No Remedy Available |
| Feb 27, 2002 | BikeE Recumbent Bicycle | The recumbent seats on these bicycles can crack and break, causing the seat to come off the frame... | Dispose, Repair |
| Feb 25, 2002 | Portable Air Compressor | Internal corrosion to the inner wall of the air receiver tank can cause the air tank to unexpecte... | Refund |
| Feb 21, 2002 | Red Devil Gas Grill | The product's design allows consumers to light the grill at an air intake tube, instead of at the... | New Instructions, Refund |
| Feb 19, 2002 | Pedal Car | The paint coating on some of these pedal cars contains high lead levels. CPSC standards ban toys ... | No Remedy Available |
| Jan 30, 2002 | Power Inverters with Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) outlets | The GFCIs on the inverters, which are intended to protect consumers against shock and electrocuti... | Replace |
| Jan 29, 2002 | Custom Buoyancy Inc. Overpressure Valve (OPV) | The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, posing a drowning hazard to divers. | Replace |
| Dec 26, 2001 | Arctic Cat ATVs | The pressure switch in the braking system leaks fluid. The unexpected loss of fluid can cause the... | Repair |
| Nov 27, 2001 | Cozy Coupe Computer Mouse sets | The mouse ball can separate from the mouse and pose a choking hazard to young children. | Replace, No Remedy Available |
| Nov 15, 2001 | Lawn tractors sold under the brand names Poulan Pro, WEED EATER, Husqvarna an... | The tank in the lawn tractor can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. | Repair |
| Nov 13, 2001 | Performance Road 2001 Bicycle Rims | The rims can crack causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall, and suffer injuries. | Replace |
| Nov 12, 2001 | Batteries for Notebook Computers | These batteries can overcharge during re-charging, causing them to overheat, smoke and possibly c... | Replace |
| Oct 17, 2001 | Natural gas water heaters under the following brand names: American Proline, ... | The burners could produce excess carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers. | Repair |
| Oct 17, 2001 | Wolf® and Wolf Gourmet® residential gas ranges | Delayed ignition of gas in the ovens and broilers can put consumers at risk of burn injuries and ... | Repair |
| Oct 15, 2001 | Microwave-hood combinations sold under the Whirlpool®, KitchenAid® and Kenmor... | These units can overheat and catch fire. | Repair |
| Oct 9, 2001 | Cosco "Zip n Go," "Okie Dokie," and "Carters" playpens | The plastic tabs on the playpen that lock the rails into the corners can break or loosen over tim... | Refund, Replace |
| Oct 4, 2001 | Electric blankets | Dispose | |
| Sep 5, 2001 | Gas furnaces sold under the York, Luxaire, and Coleman brand names | York's quality assurance and manufacturing investigation found these furnaces could have detached... | Inspect, Repair |
| Aug 27, 2001 | Ozark Trail and Wenzel propane-fueled camping lanterns | An insufficient connection between the lantern and the propane cylinder can allow gas to escape a... | Refund |
| Aug 13, 2001 | Suspension forks on FX and RX model recumbent bicycles | The link pins in the forks can fall out, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall, ... | Dispose, Repair, No Remedy Available |
| Jul 30, 2001 | Portable bassinet sold under the names Sit & Soothe Portable Bassinet, Soothi... | Children and adults can be injured when their fingers are pinched or cut between parts of the fol... | Repair |
| Jul 29, 2001 | Children's sidewalk bicycles | The frames of these bikes can break, causing the riders to fall and suffer injuries. | Replace |
| Jul 9, 2001 | Peg Perego high chairs | When the seat is reclined, the high chairs have a space between the armrest and backrest in which... | Replace |
| Jul 8, 2001 | Gas-fired horizontal furnaces commonly called NOx rod furnaces | These furnaces pose a substantial risk of fire. | No Remedy Available |
| Jun 13, 2001 | "Take 2," "Travel Solutions," "Pioneer," "Travelite," and "Pro Sport" 4-in-1 ... | The strollers can unexpectedly collapse or the car seat/carrier adapter can unexpectedly detach. ... | Repair |
| May 28, 2001 | TROY-BILT and GARDEN WAY BY TROY-BILT trimmers/mowers | The trimmer heads, which control the cutting cords, can split and detach, posing a serious injury... | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| May 23, 2001 | Giant-brand bicycle front forks | The forks can break during use causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer ... | Repair |
| May 9, 2001 | Milwaukee Electric Tool 1/2" drills and DEWALT 1/2" Stud & Joist Drills | The drills can continue to operate after the trigger is released, posing a risk of injury to cons... | Repair |
| May 8, 2001 | Crosley and Magic Chef electric ranges | Liquid can enter the indicator light and can cause sparking and flaming in the light, presenting ... | Repair |
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.