Browse Product Recalls
1,085 consumer product safety recalls from CPSC.
Product Safety Recalls Database
Browse the complete CPSC product recall database with 1,085 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 1,085 consumer product recalls from CPSC.
| Date | Product | Hazard | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 1996 | EZ Sales Hammocks | Some hammocks do not have spreader bars. Without spreader bars to hold the mini-hammock bed open,... | Dispose, Refund |
| Jul 31, 1996 | Toy "Engineering Trucks" | The toys contain small parts, such as the "driver" figure in the truck's front cab, which may bre... | Refund |
| Jul 18, 1996 | SnackTime Stroller Toy Bars | A rattle attached to the bar can break open, releasing small beads. Children could inhale the bea... | Replace |
| 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 |
| Jul 2, 1996 | Terra Cotta Potted Candle Sets | The clay pots may overheat and catch fire. | Refund |
| Jun 19, 1996 | Gas Hoses | The recalled hoses have been modified and sold for use with propane gas seafood cookers. These ho... | Replace |
| 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 22, 1996 | Recliner Chairs | Children can get their heads caught and possibly strangle in recliners if the space between the c... | Repair |
| May 14, 1996 | Rattle Sets | The rattles can break apart, releasing small parts that present a potential choking hazard to you... | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Apr 24, 1996 | "Jackrabbitpack" high capacity DC-DC voltage converters | If the cord that connects the power pack to the flash system is incorrectly inserted into the po... | Repair |
| Apr 10, 1996 | Toy-O-Rama Stuffed Animals | The stuffed dogs, mice, bears, and rabbits with plastic eyes come apart from the animals. Young c... | Refund |
| 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 |
| 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 13, 1996 | Men's Cotton Fleece Shirts | The shirts violate the federal Flammable Fabrics Act and pose a serious risk of burn injuries. | Refund |
| Jan 24, 1996 | Battery Charger For Travelmate 4000m Notebook Computers | These external battery chargers may have a defect involving a small electronic component. If this... | Refund, Replace |
| Jan 15, 1996 | Cobbler Bench Toy | The product is a banned hazardous substance under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act because th... | Refund |
| 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 25, 1995 | "Astro-Lounger" recliner chairs | The space between the chair's seat and footrest, measuring 6.75 inches, does not meet voluntary i... | Repair |
| 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 19, 1995 | Quick N' Easy Micro-Bake Cake Sets | These covered baking chambers for microwave ovens may pose a potential fire hazard. Just Toys has... | Replace |
| 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 12, 1995 | White nets in Junior Pro Basketball Sets, model 2800 | If the basketball set's adjustable post is placed upside down, contrary to the instructions, a ch... | Replace |
| Dec 5, 1995 | Classic Winnie the Pooh pull toys | Children can choke on the small wooden ball at the end of the toy's pull cord, or strangle on the... | Refund |
| Dec 4, 1995 | Toy vehicles, aquatic animals, bottle feeding sets, and meal time sets | The toys can break into small pieces, presenting a choking hazard to small children. | Refund |
| Nov 28, 1995 | Glitter pacifiers | The pacifiers may separate into pieces and could present a choking hazard to young children. | Refund |
| 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 21, 1995 | Model 840 Gas Sniffer carbon monoxide detectors | The detector's alarm may fail at hazardous levels of carbon monoxide and could expose consumers t... | 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 8, 1995 | MTC television sets | A resistor on the TV's main component board may overheat, resulting in a potential fire hazard. | Repair |
| Oct 25, 1995 | Christmas angel candlestick holders | The acrylic candlestick holder may ignite and burn when exposed to a direct flame. | Refund |
| Oct 16, 1995 | Maytag dishwashers | This small electrical component, located in the base of the unit, can malfunction, overheat, and ... | Inspect, Repair |
| Sep 27, 1995 | Wooden bunk beds | The bunk beds have openings on the top bunk which may present a potential entrapment hazard to yo... | Dispose, Replace |
| Sep 27, 1995 | Wooden bunk beds | The bunk beds have openings on the top bunk, which may present an entrapment hazard to young chil... | Repair |
| Sep 20, 1995 | Toy bracelets, assorted plastic cars, trucks and locomotive engines | These toys contain small parts that present potential choking hazards to young children. | Refund |
| Sep 18, 1995 | Secondary surge arrester, Cat. No. SDT1175SB | The surge protection device can degrade over time, which could result in fire. | Replace |
| Sep 5, 1995 | Sheer rayon scarves | The sale of these scarves violates the federal Flammable Fabrics Act and the scarves present a se... | Refund, Replace |
| Aug 28, 1995 | Portable electric advertising signs | The signs lack ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) and could expose consumers to electric s... | Repair |
| Jul 27, 1995 | Pull-A-Long Wooden Snail pull toys, Water Timers (2 models), and Paper Weights | The Pull-A-Long Wooden Snail breaks into small parts that could choke children. The Magic Diamond... | Refund |
| Jul 24, 1995 | Marshall model 250 Automatic Changeover LP gas regulators | Some of these regulators may leak propane gas, which is highly flammable and could ignite. | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Jul 6, 1995 | Zippered bean bag chairs | CPSC is aware of 5 deaths from suffocation and at least 27 cases where children recovered from th... | Repair |
| Jun 22, 1995 | Black & Decker 1710 Type 1, 10-inch Miter Saws | The electrical cords may have come in contact with the mounted saw blade during shipment, which c... | Replace |
| Jun 6, 1995 | M-1 Deck & Roof Cleaner | The product, which can cause severe burns to the skin and eyes, lacked necessary warning labels, ... | Refund |
| May 25, 1995 | "Big Top Playmates" toys | The pom poms on the toy can detach, posing a choking or aspiration hazard. | Repair |
| May 8, 1995 | Wooden bunk beds | The bunk beds have openings on the top bunk which may present a potential entrapment hazard to yo... | Dispose, Replace, No Remedy Available |
| Mar 21, 1995 | Vinyl squeeze toys | The squeak mechanism, a small white plastic button, can separate from the toy, presenting a serio... | Refund |
| Mar 21, 1995 | 925 Pom Pom Drum toys (#808) | Small plastic balls in the drum separate and release small parts that present a choking hazard to... | 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.