Browse Product Recalls
10,148 consumer product safety recalls from CPSC.
Product Safety Recalls Database
Browse the complete CPSC product recall database with 10,148 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 10,148 consumer product recalls from CPSC.
| Date | Product | Hazard | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2002 | 2000-Model Digital Cameras | A short circuit can occur in the battery compartment, creating a possible thermal burn hazard to ... | Replace |
| Sep 16, 2002 | Chicago Bears Bobble Head Figurine | The paint on some of the figurines contains excess levels of lead. If ingested over time by child... | - |
| Sep 16, 2002 | Lithium Batteries in Electric Bikes | The lithium-ion batteries in these bicycles can overheat and pose a fire hazard. | No Remedy Available |
| Sep 11, 2002 | Battery Chargers | A manufacturing defect inside the charger can cause overheating of internal connections or extern... | Replace |
| Sep 11, 2002 | CPSC, Northern Tool & Equipment Announce Recall of Air Compressors | The capacitors on these compressors can overheat, catch fire and ignite the plastic cover above t... | Refund |
| Sep 8, 2002 | Heating Elements from Electric Rotisseries | Certain units have been found to leak current from the heating element, posing a risk of electric... | Repair |
| Sep 8, 2002 | Wall Mount Gas Fireplaces | A design defect in the gas control assembly can allow main burner gas to prematurely enter the fi... | Repair |
| Sep 8, 2002 | Portable Basketball Hoops | The basketball hoops can have a sharp protruding bolt on the player's side of the pole that can c... | Inspect, New Instructions |
| Sep 8, 2002 | DC5000-model Digital Cameras | Due to a manufacturing defect, consumers using these cameras can suffer an electrical shock. | Repair |
| Sep 3, 2002 | "Bottle Cap Bear" Key Chains | A miniature "Coca-Cola" bottle that attaches to the body of the plush bear key chain can come off... | Refund |
| Sep 3, 2002 | Playskool Toy Chests | Screws in the chests' lid support hinges can loosen over time, and come out from the base of the ... | Refund |
| Sep 3, 2002 | Walk-Behind Mowers | The vendor who manufactured the mulch plates for Lawn-Boy used the wrong material, making the pla... | Replace |
| Aug 28, 2002 | BMX freestyle bicycles | The length of the crank arm in the 2003 model fails to allow sufficient space between the rider's... | Replace |
| Aug 28, 2002 | Apple Slicer/Corer | The cutting blade can separate from the center-coring ring during use causing cuts to consumers' ... | Refund, Replace |
| Aug 28, 2002 | Babyliss Pro Hairdryers | The hairdryers do not have an immersion protection device on the power cord and could present a s... | Replace |
| Aug 27, 2002 | Juice Extractor, JA-388 | The juice extractor's filter and lid can break apart while in use, projecting parts into the air,... | Refund |
| Aug 27, 2002 | Bicycle Tire Floor Pumps | The pressure gauge lens can separate from the pump and strike a consumer, causing injury. | Replace |
| Aug 26, 2002 | Polaris 2002 PRO X snowmobiles | On all models the brake pad may separate from the backing plate which could cause brake failure. ... | Replace |
| Aug 22, 2002 | Barstools | The dowels connecting the barstools' legs to the seat are not properly secured. During use, the b... | Refund |
| Aug 21, 2002 | Statue of Liberty cigarette lighters | The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children c... | Refund |
| Aug 21, 2002 | Suspension Forks on Specialized Rockhopper A-1 Comp and Mongoose Hot Link Som... | The spring and adjuster can separate from the suspension fork and strike the rider, causing injur... | Repair |
| Aug 19, 2002 | RANGER Off-Road Utility Vehicles and Professional Series Utility Task Vehicle... | The problem with the RANGER vehicles and UTVs involves the swing arm, which is part of the rear s... | Repair |
| Aug 19, 2002 | Buckle Bridges | The platform edge, where the bridges are attached, can crack and the bridge could potentially det... | Repair |
| Aug 19, 2002 | Shindaiwa hedge trimmers | The catalytic muffler can overheat and damage the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard. | Repair |
| Aug 19, 2002 | "Firestorm" and "Quantum Pro" cordless drills/drivers | The drill's switch can malfunction and overheat, posing the possibility of a fire hazard to consu... | Repair |
| Aug 19, 2002 | Table Saws, model number BT2500 | The motor housing on the saw may crack, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers. | Repair |
| Aug 19, 2002 | Arctic Cat ATVs with the following model names: 250, 300, 300 Massey Ferguson... | The ball joints on the front suspension of these ATVs can fail, resulting in a loss of control. T... | Repair |
| Aug 18, 2002 | Fluke Digital Multimeters | The recalled units can take longer than normal, up to 18 seconds, to display readings of AC volta... | Repair |
| Aug 14, 2002 | 75-Gallon Power Vented Gas Water Heaters | The water heater may have been fitted with incorrectly made flue gas baffles. These baffles may a... | Inspect, Replace |
| Aug 14, 2002 | Proctor-Silex steam irons | The circuit board inside the steam iron can ignite and present a fire hazard. | Replace |
| Aug 14, 2002 | Safety Relief Valves | The recalled valves can have sharp internal edges that can cut into gasket seals in the valves, c... | Replace |
| Aug 14, 2002 | Marin-brand mountain bikes with aluminum frames | The steer tube on the front of these bicycles can break off from the two main tubes of the frame ... | Replace |
| Aug 14, 2002 | Bicycle stems installed on 2002 and 2003 Cannondale bicycles | The stem can break away from the bicycle, causing a loss of control, falls and serious injury to ... | Repair |
| Aug 13, 2002 | BTU window air conditioners | Salty sea spray can cause the electrical capacitor within these units to corrode, posing a possib... | Inspect, Repair |
| Aug 8, 2002 | MA/MH circuit breakers | The circuit breakers may have an incorrect torque load applied to the lug mounting screws. This c... | Repair |
| Aug 7, 2002 | Motorola DCT2000 digital cable set-top boxes | Pins in the rear of the box that connect to the power cord could break, which could pose an elect... | Inspect, Replace |
| Aug 7, 2002 | Engines used on fun-karts | Fuel from the engine can spill out if the fun-kart overturns, posing serious fire and burn hazard... | Repair |
| Aug 6, 2002 | "Bullet" Speed Skates | The wheel and axle assemble may break off during skating, resulting in injury to the skater. | Replace |
| Aug 6, 2002 | Star Clacker wooden toys and Ride-On Duck wooden riding toys | The wooden peg can come off of the Star Clacker toy and pose a choking hazard. The Ride-On Duck's... | Refund, Replace |
| Aug 6, 2002 | Adams Quik Fold Chairs | Some of the legs on these chairs were mis-assembled by the installer and a piece of the chair cou... | Refund, Replace |
| Aug 6, 2002 | Elements Media Carts | The media cart has metal and plastic casters that can break, causing a television or other object... | Replace |
| Aug 5, 2002 | Sears Craftsman, Husqvarna and Poulan Pro garden tractors | Under certain operating conditions, the rear wheel hub may crack or wear and spin free on its axl... | Repair |
| Aug 5, 2002 | Hustler "FasTrak" riding lawn mowers | Excessive heat, vibrations and wear causes the fuel line to droop over time and rub against the t... | Repair |
| Aug 5, 2002 | Grass Bag Attachments for MTD electric walk-behind lawn mowers | The lawn mowers have a rear-mounted grass bag that does not seal properly to the rear door of the... | Replace |
| Jul 31, 2002 | Greenlee CM-700 and CM-750 electrical meters | An incompatible grommet, located in the battery compartment to protect internal wires, can cause ... | Replace |
| Jul 29, 2002 | Volt Master Extension Cords | The cords have undersized wires, presenting a shock hazard to consumers. | Refund |
| Jul 29, 2002 | Remington Vortex Ultra hair dryers | These hairdryers are not equipped with an appliance leakage current interrupter (ALCI) plug to cu... | Replace |
| Jul 24, 2002 | Steering wheels on Model 8 Roadsters | A child can pull the horn from the steering wheel, and a small part inside poses a choking hazard... | Replace |
| Jul 24, 2002 | "Sort & See" sorting box toys | The plastic windows on the "see-inside" sorting blocks can break, causing the beads inside to be ... | Refund |
| Jul 24, 2002 | "Toddler Toteā¢" toddler activity sets and "Familiar Things" toddler puzzles | The dog puzzle included with both of these products and the rubber handle on the box of the activ... | Replace |
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.