Browse Product Recalls
1,298 consumer product safety recalls from CPSC.
Product Safety Recalls Database
Browse the complete CPSC product recall database with 1,298 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 1,298 consumer product recalls from CPSC.
| Date | Product | Hazard | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 1996 | Minnie Mouse Nautical Outfits | A small cloth loop on a bow around the neckline can slide off, presenting a choking hazard to inf... | Refund |
| Jun 25, 1996 | My Pet Bear ride-on toys | The foam covering from the two horizontal, metal support tubes pose a choking hazard on the foam. | No Remedy Available |
| Jun 18, 1996 | Ceramic Potpourri Burner | The ceramic potpourri burner may contain hairline cracks that can cause the burner to fracture or... | Refund |
| Jun 10, 1996 | Keepsake Kritters | The stuffed animals' eyes may separate from the toy, presenting a choking hazard to young children. | Refund |
| Jun 6, 1996 | Computer Scanners | If the scanner's power supply is momentarily decreased, the scanner's motor can lock and may over... | Repair |
| Jun 4, 1996 | Pacifiers | The pacifiers are banned under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act because they can break apart,... | Refund |
| May 29, 1996 | Rolling Clock Toy | If the toy is dropped, it can break into small parts, such as the toy's decorative beads and the ... | Refund |
| May 15, 1996 | Mini-Hammocks | The mini-hammocks do not have spreader bars. Without spreader bars to hold the mini-hammock bed o... | Refund, Replace |
| May 14, 1996 | Color 'N Contrast Crib Books | Straight pins used during the manufacturing process were mistakenly left in some of the books, cr... | Refund |
| May 14, 1996 | Sheer Silk Chiffon Scarves | The scarves fail to comply with the requirements of the Flammable Fabrics Act and present a serio... | Refund, Replace |
| May 7, 1996 | Fiebing's Leather Dye Solvent | The solvent, which contains methyl alcohol, was not packaged in child-resistant packaging, and wa... | Refund |
| May 6, 1996 | Hair Dryer Recall | Since these dryers do not have a full immersion protection plug, they present a risk of electrocu... | Refund |
| May 5, 1996 | "Teddy Precious Indian Girl" stuffed bears | The bear's American Indian-style clothing includes a headband and waist sash decorated with beads... | Refund, Replace |
| May 1, 1996 | Extension Cords | The recalled cords present a fire, shock and electrocution hazard. In addition, the cords are mad... | Refund |
| Apr 30, 1996 | Polaris Snowmobiles | On some snowmobiles, the handlebars were not completely welded to the steering posts. If the hand... | Replace |
| Apr 29, 1996 | Manitou Mach 5 Mountain Bike Suspension Forks | The forks can crack and break, causing the front wheel to separate from the bicycle. As a result,... | Replace |
| Apr 23, 1996 | Snowmobile Retrofit | The snowmobile's engine coolant tank may expand, interfering with the operation of the brakes. Sn... | Repair |
| Apr 23, 1996 | Star Cruiser Two-Passenger Swing | The Star Cruiser two-passenger swing poses a potential flip-over problem. | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Apr 16, 1996 | "Powered Subwoofer" Loudspeakers | The loudspeakers may overheat, causing the internal speaker cone to ignite. | Repair |
| Apr 14, 1996 | Electric In-Wall Heater | A rubber grommet, which holds the heater's fan in place, may deteriorate over time, causing the ... | Refund |
| Apr 10, 1996 | Electric Baseboard Heaters | The insulation of a wire running along the inside of the heater may deteriorate over time, causin... | Refund |
| Apr 1, 1996 | Wooden Armadillo and Turtle | The products are hazardous because they contain a level of lead in the painted surface that viol... | Refund, Replace |
| Apr 1, 1996 | Bean Bag Chairs | The zippered bean bag chairs present a choking hazard, as children can unzip and go inside the ch... | Inspect, Repair |
| Mar 27, 1996 | Baby Bucky Baby Pillows | Infant pillows and cushions have been banned under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act because t... | Refund |
| Mar 25, 1996 | Juice Tiger Juicer | The plastic cover and wire mesh grater/filter basket may crack or shatter if the basket is not pl... | Dispose, Inspect, No Remedy Available |
| Mar 19, 1996 | "NuTone" brand ST-1000 Stereo-Cassette Players | Components in the power supply board may overheat, causing smoke damage or fire. | Repair |
| Mar 18, 1996 | Toy Wooden Caterpillars | The toy caterpillar's eyes can break off, presenting a choking hazard to young children. | Refund |
| Mar 10, 1996 | Women's Cotton Sweatshirts | The sweat shirts, which violate the federal Flammable Fabrics Act, burn faster than newspaper and... | Refund |
| Feb 21, 1996 | Big Wooden Trucks | The toy trucks' driver, wheel, and axle pieces pose a potential choking hazard to young children. | Dispose |
| Feb 14, 1996 | Baseboard Heater | Wires inside the heaters may deteriorate, allowing electrical currents to flow to the outside ste... | Inspect, Replace |
| Feb 14, 1996 | Gas Water Heater Temperature Control | Soot can build up on the water heater burner, presenting a fire hazard. Approximately 1.6 million... | Inspect, Replace |
| Feb 14, 1996 | Pacifier | If the pacifiers crack in the knob well, the nipple can detach from the shield presenting a choki... | Refund |
| Feb 13, 1996 | Chest Freezers | The freezer's lock mechanism can be forced open without a key. Therefore, if a child opens the fr... | Repair |
| Jan 18, 1996 | Sinostone Carbon Monoxide Detectors | The detectors may fail to alarm. As a result, consumers could be exposed to dangerous levels of c... | Replace |
| Jan 1, 1996 | E20/E25 Espresso/Cappuccino Makers | If the filter holder is pushed past the maximum setting, the filter holder may dislodge under pre... | New Instructions |
| Jan 1, 1996 | Portable Halogen Work Light | Water may leak into the lights, component temperatures may exceed set limits, or the junction box... | Refund |
| Dec 21, 1995 | Toddle Tots Dinosaur Mountain playsets | Small plastic cups that hold palm trees may detach, posing a choking risk to young children. | Replace |
| Dec 20, 1995 | "Tree Shaped 7 Light Votive Holder" candle holders | The candle holder contains small glass pots that may overheat and shatter. | Refund |
| Dec 18, 1995 | Wooden toy trucks | The truck's driver and wheels can break off, presenting a choking hazard to young children. | Refund |
| Dec 17, 1995 | "GymRattle" infant rattles | These GymRattles could come apart during use, releasing a small rattle bell and small wooden piec... | Refund |
| Dec 17, 1995 | "Tree Shaped 7 Light Votive Holder" candle holders | The candle holder contains small glass pots that may overheat and shatter. | Refund |
| Dec 5, 1995 | Cosco full-size cribs | The spindles in the side rails of the crib can loosen and separate from the side rail. This separ... | Repair |
| Dec 4, 1995 | Cribs | A child's head can get caught in the space between slats, which present an entrapment hazard, or ... | Refund |
| Nov 28, 1995 | Smoke'N Pit cookers with vertical smokestacks | The cooker lid may fall suddenly, injuring consumers using the cooker. | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Nov 28, 1995 | Model CT-1200 kerosene heaters | The original wick holders may fail during use, preventing the shutoff switch and tip-over safety ... | Replace |
| Nov 20, 1995 | Superyard children's play enclosures and Superyard Extension Kits | Small plastic locking posts can be pulled loose when any of the enclosure's panels are disconnect... | Repair |
| Nov 16, 1995 | "City-Lites" and "Liberty-Lites" disposable cigarette lighters | The lighters fail to extinguish after use and, in the case of "Liberty-Lites," can flare-up durin... | Replace |
| Nov 14, 1995 | Modern Maid brand single gas wall ovens | The ovens may overheat the floor of surrounding cabinets and cause a fire. | Repair |
| Nov 13, 1995 | Sixty Second Grill Express Grills, model G250 | The heating element in the grill's base can become dislodged, melting the grill's plastic base. | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Nov 8, 1995 | MTC television sets | A resistor on the TV's main component board may overheat, resulting in a potential fire hazard. | 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.