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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 1999 | Model 28003 ACDelco extension cord reels | The housing of the extension cord reels could become energized, resulting in electrical shock or ... | Refund, Replace |
| Nov 3, 1999 | Household extension cords | The cords have undersized wires, incorrect ratings, lack overcurrent protection and allow polariz... | Refund |
| Oct 31, 1999 | "North West Blue" boys hooded jackets and sweatshirts | The jackets and sweatshirts have hood drawstrings. Children can get entangled and strangle in the... | Dispose |
| Oct 31, 1999 | Novelty and disposable cigarette lighters | The lighters do not have any child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young childr... | Refund |
| Oct 20, 1999 | Holmes "Wide-Angle" portable heaters | The thermostats in some of these heaters are improperly positioned, which can cause them to overh... | Refund |
| Oct 19, 1999 | Stihl Weed Trimmers, Brushcutters and Augers | Fuel could leak from an unsealed seam in the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard. | Replace |
| Oct 18, 1999 | GE and Hotpoint brand dishwashers | The dishwashers have a slide switch that allows consumers to choose between heat drying and energ... | Refund |
| Oct 13, 1999 | Cigarette lighters | The lighter’s child-resistant mechanisms fail to meet the requirements of the Consumer Product Sa... | Refund |
| Oct 12, 1999 | Recalled Halloween pumpkin tealight candles | The candles can burn with a high flame, presenting fire and burn hazards to consumers. | Refund |
| Oct 11, 1999 | York International Corporation Diamond 80 downflow mid-efficiency furnaces | Because of inadequate gluing, the insulation surrounding the heat exchanger can separate from the... | Repair |
| Oct 7, 1999 | Gateway foam rubber cows | Small pieces of these foam rubber cows can tear away, posing a serious choking hazard to young ch... | Dispose, Replace |
| Oct 6, 1999 | Scrub Free Daily Shower Cleaner and Scrub Free Daily Shower Spray | The bottles can contain a bacteria. The bacteria usually does not affect healthy individuals, but... | Replace |
| Sep 29, 1999 | Tecumseh engines with fuel shut-off valves on various brands of outdoor power... | Fuel can leak from a small hole in the engine's fuel line, presenting fire and explosion hazards ... | Repair |
| Sep 22, 1999 | Olympic Deck Cleaner | Caps used to seal the plastic jugs can allow air pressure to build up and cause the cleaner to se... | Replace |
| Sep 21, 1999 | Buffalo Fluorescent Work Lights | These lights can have undersized wiring and exposed electrical parts on the plug, posing a shock ... | Refund |
| Sep 21, 1999 | Toy flashlight included with Playmobil's Coastal Search and Rescue Boats toy set | The spring in the flashlight's battery compartment can dislodge, causing the batteries to overhea... | Refund |
| Sep 7, 1999 | RIDGID® brand stepladders | Some ladders have steps that are too short and are improperly attached to the ladder. The step ca... | - |
| Sep 6, 1999 | Model W10120 water distillers | These distillers can overheat, posing a fire hazard. | Repair |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Precious Moments® Tender Tails® stuffed toys | The pom-poms on these toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Replace |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Spray string sold under the names "Crazy Ribbon" and "Crazy String" | These spray strings' propellant is extremely flammable, creating a serious risk of burn injuries ... | Refund |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Acrobatic trapeze swings sold with Backyard Escapes, Backyard Products and WO... | These trapeze swings have exposed bolts that cause serious lacerations to children. | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Aug 30, 1999 | GUESS? liquid-filled bubble patch t-shirts | The liquid in the vinyl bubble patch contains a petroleum distillate. If the bubble patch is punc... | Refund |
| Aug 30, 1999 | Gas-fueled, down-draft ranges | The oven locking mechanism could unlock prematurely during the self-clean cycle, allowing the ove... | Replace |
| Aug 29, 1999 | Foremost Tool Fluorescent Work Lights | The work lights present fire, electrocution and shock hazards. The lights have undersized wiring,... | Refund |
| Aug 29, 1999 | Wilmar Fluorescent Work Lights | The work lights present fire, electrocution and shock hazards. The lights have undersized wiring,... | Refund |
| Aug 29, 1999 | CPSC, Firms Recall Work Lights | - | |
| Aug 26, 1999 | Graco® and Children On The Go® brand Stroller Snack and Activity Trays, Batht... | The suction cups can detach, presenting a choking hazard to young children. | Repair |
| Aug 18, 1999 | WeatherMate™ Exterior Wood Cleaner | A supporting clip that affixes the spray nozzle to the bottle becomes brittle and could break off... | Refund, Replace |
| Aug 18, 1999 | "Bug's Life" mini-projector flashlight | These flashlights can short circuit and become very hot when turned on, posing a risk of burns to... | Refund |
| Aug 18, 1999 | Esleep Juniors robes | The robes fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear. The standards req... | Refund |
| Aug 17, 1999 | Auxiliary electric heaters sold as a component in various models of Trane and... | Whether in the cooling, fan, heating or off mode, incorrectly routed wires can cause the accessor... | - |
| Aug 9, 1999 | Huffy "Verdict" Bicycles Suspension Forks | These suspension forks can break apart during use when the upper crown weld fails, causing seriou... | Replace |
| Aug 9, 1999 | Model 1201 all-purpose sprayers | The pump assembly can eject from the sprayer under pressurization. Consumers can be injured from ... | Refund, Replace |
| Aug 4, 1999 | Pooh Poppin' Piano toys | The green "leafy" top section of the carrot-shaped microphone attached to the piano toy can break... | Replace |
| Aug 3, 1999 | "Star" brand fire sprinklers | These sprinklers could fail in a fire, exposing the public to bodily injury or death. | Replace |
| Aug 2, 1999 | Bathtub Baby doll sets | These doll sets come with a small ball, which poses a serious choking hazard to children under 3 ... | - |
| Jul 28, 1999 | Ranch King tractors | The fuel line on these tractors can be misrouted near the ground drive belt or steering gears, wh... | Repair |
| Jul 28, 1999 | Peek-A-Babe newborn and infant "creepers" | The snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to children. | Refund |
| Jul 26, 1999 | Mini Fruit Girl's Rompers | The attached ornamental cherries on these garments pose a choking hazard to young children. | Refund |
| Jul 25, 1999 | EKCO utility lighters | These lighters can ignite in the trigger area when the trigger is pulled, creating a risk of fire... | Refund |
| Jul 19, 1999 | NIKE sport waterbottles | The drinking valve on the cap can detach, posing a choking hazard. | Replace |
| Jul 19, 1999 | Ceiling fan installation kits | Over time, the bracket holding the fan can fail, causing the fan to fall or hang by its electric ... | Repair |
| Jul 19, 1999 | Specialized 1999 Allez and Allez Sport model bicycles | The handlebars on these bicycles can unexpectedly come out of the stem during use. This can resul... | Inspect, Replace |
| Jul 18, 1999 | Polaris snowmobiles | The hydraulic disc brakes on these snowmobiles can fail, resulting in serious injury or death to ... | Replace |
| Jul 14, 1999 | Reebok Classic Leather Zip children's sneakers | The sneaker's side pocket has a pull tab on the zipper that can be twisted off, presenting a chok... | Refund, Replace |
| Jul 13, 1999 | Bush Industries Television Cart | The cart can tip over. If the cart tips and the television falls, children and adults can be inju... | Repair |
| Jul 7, 1999 | Playskool spillproof cups with lids | The flexible spout on the cup can tear between the slitted opening, causing a small piece of mate... | Replace |
| Jul 7, 1999 | Cosco Arriva and Turnabout infant car seats/carriers | When used as an infant carrier, the handle locks on each side of the seat can unexpectedly releas... | Repair |
| Jul 1, 1999 | Gerber LIL' SPORT Spill Proof Sport Bottles | A valve inside the cap can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Refund |
| Jun 29, 1999 | CPSC, Firms Announce Recalls of Hairdryers and Toddler Jeans | - |
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.