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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 1999 | Heat Detectors | These heat detectors can fail to alarm or alarm for a shorter period of time than intended when f... | Replace |
| Apr 6, 1999 | Lakewood oil-filled electric heaters | Over time, the electric heating element in the heater could come into contact with the metal fram... | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Apr 6, 1999 | Oster HD120-model hand-held electric hair dryers | These hair dryers do not have a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) or similar device to redu... | Refund, Replace |
| Apr 6, 1999 | Navy Velvet Baby Garments - cardigans, coveralls and long-sleeve tees | The metal snaps can come off of these baby clothing items, posing a choking hazard to young child... | - |
| Apr 6, 1999 | CPSC & Firms Announce Recall of Velvet Baby Garments & Oster Hair Dryers | - | |
| Apr 4, 1999 | Ozark Trail butane utility lighters | These lighters can have a cracked fuel cylinder, which can allow butane to leak and ignite. These... | Refund |
| Mar 24, 1999 | Voltage testers | These testers could short circuit, causing possible shock, electrocution or burns. | Refund |
| Mar 24, 1999 | Colorbök Blue's Clues toy notebooks | The ends of the notebooks' coils can break off, presenting a small parts choking hazard to children. | Replace |
| Mar 24, 1999 | Bed-N-Loft bunk bed assembly kits | Some kits did not include hardware or instructions for installing guardrails on the top bunk. A c... | Repair |
| Mar 23, 1999 | Perego children's riding vehicles | Pedals can stick and electrical components can overheat, presenting fire and injury hazards to ch... | Repair |
| Mar 22, 1999 | Himalaya amusement rides | CPSC has received reports of five incidents involving the Himalaya ride resulting in two deaths a... | Inspect, Repair |
| Mar 18, 1999 | "Nighthawk" and "Lifesaver" carbon monoxide alarms | These alarms are used to detect carbon monoxide (CO), a colorless, odorless gas, leaking from fue... | Inspect, Repair |
| Mar 17, 1999 | Toy puzzle | The puzzle has two shapes that are small parts, presenting a potential choking hazard to young ch... | Refund, Replace |
| Mar 16, 1999 | Trouble Lights Recalled by Big Roc Tools | - | |
| Mar 16, 1999 | Bicycle front suspension forks | These forks can break apart, causing the rider to lose control, resulting in serious injury. | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Mar 16, 1999 | Outdoor Extension Cords | The cords have undersized wires and reverse polarity receptacles that allow plugs to be inserted ... | Refund |
| Mar 10, 1999 | Power supply units for use with certain Iomega external Jaz disk drives | The two-piece plastic housing of the power supply can separate, exposing internal electronics. Th... | Replace |
| Mar 9, 1999 | Sanapac dietary supplements | The supplements being recalled are not packaged in child-resistant packaging as required under th... | Refund, Replace |
| Mar 7, 1999 | VeggieTales' Dave and the Giant Pickle playsets | Dispose, No Remedy Available | |
| Mar 4, 1999 | NIKE Little Air Jordan XIV infant shoes | NIKE testing determined the red trim paint on these shoes contain amounts of lead that exceed Fed... | Replace |
| Mar 3, 1999 | Mickey Mouse waffle maker | The waffle irons are improperly wired, presenting fire, shock and electrocution hazards to consum... | Replace |
| Mar 2, 1999 | Schwinn BMX bicycles | Cracking can occur where the top and down tubes of the bicycle frame join the head tube, below th... | Replace |
| Feb 24, 1999 | The Body Shop scented "Jewel" candles | The glass pots of these candles can explode or break, causing possible cuts to nearby consumers, ... | Refund |
| Feb 22, 1999 | Extension cords | The cords have undersized wires and reverse polarity receptacles that allow plugs to be incorrect... | Refund |
| Feb 22, 1999 | Weight Benches | The benches have a metal hinge that can break causing a sudden shift of the bench. The shift can ... | Refund, Repair |
| Feb 22, 1999 | Outdoor extension cords | The cords have undersized wires, lack overcurrent protection and have reverse polarity receptacle... | Refund |
| Feb 17, 1999 | Type 27TMN marine-type batteries | These batteries could have a cracked negative terminal post that could lead to internal sparking ... | Replace |
| Feb 16, 1999 | Mattresses sold with Cosco model "M" tubular metal cribs | When a baby stands up in the crib, the mattress can compress and be pushed between the bars on th... | - |
| Feb 16, 1999 | Cosco Geoby™ Two Ways™ tandem stroller | The plastic locks on the folding mechanisms can break during use, causing the strollers to sudden... | - |
| Feb 15, 1999 | Rheem electric furnaces and air handlers for repair | The heating elements in the electric furnaces and air handlers can disintegrate, and expel small ... | Repair |
| Feb 9, 1999 | ELPAC AC adapter for use with Kodak digital cameras | When the connector plug of the AC adapter is not fully inserted in the camera, the batteries in t... | - |
| Feb 8, 1999 | Ace butane, multipurpose lighters | These lighters can leak excess butane when they are in use, causing an unexpected flashback or su... | Refund |
| Feb 3, 1999 | Arctic Cat 1999-model snowmobiles | These snowmobiles could have faulty drive clutches due to the use of a contaminated alloy in manu... | Repair |
| Feb 2, 1999 | GE Spacemaker radio cassette players | The unit has an appliance outlet that can overheat, presenting a fire hazard to consumers. | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Jan 20, 1999 | Party Time "Happy String" cans | The product is hazardous if sprayed near an open flame due to the flammability of the propellant.... | Refund |
| Jan 20, 1999 | "Baby Bjorn" fabric infant carriers | Small infants can slip through the leg openings and fall. Infants that are under 2 months of age ... | Repair |
| Jan 19, 1999 | Girls' fleece robes | The robes fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's-sized sleepwear. The standar... | Refund, Replace |
| Jan 13, 1999 | Infant and toddler hats | The hats have a one-piece chin strap. These one-piece chin straps can lead to strangulation if th... | Repair |
| Jan 11, 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 |
| Jan 6, 1999 | Lawn-Boy power mowers | Interference with the mower's mulching fan can cause the mower blade to crack and break off. Brok... | Repair |
| Dec 28, 1998 | First Alert True Fit safety gates | Plastic parts of the gate can break off into small pieces, creating a potential choking hazard to... | Refund |
| Dec 23, 1998 | Miniature Christmas lights | These Christmas lights are poorly constructed, have undersized wires, no fuse to protect against ... | Refund |
| Dec 22, 1998 | Angel tree-top ornament | The fabric used in making these ornaments is flammable, posing a fire hazard. | Refund |
| Dec 22, 1998 | Cigarette lighters | These cigarette lighters, which operate with push-button electronic ignition mechanisms to produc... | Refund |
| Dec 21, 1998 | Nets of Toy Basketball Sets | Children could strangle on loops or openings in the nets that come unhooked from the rim, or have... | - |
| Dec 16, 1998 | Portable Hairdryers | These hairdryers are not equipped with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) to prevent elect... | Refund |
| Dec 16, 1998 | Household extension cords | The cords have undersized wires that cannot carry the advertised load, lack overcurrent protectio... | Refund |
| Dec 15, 1998 | Marco gas fireplaces | If the interior vent pipe separates from its connection to the exterior wall of the house, hot ex... | Repair |
| Dec 13, 1998 | Garden Play Yard Pals crib and play yard rail toys | The plastic flower toy stem on this toy can break when bent, creating a sharp edge hazard for you... | Refund, Replace |
| Dec 9, 1998 | L.L. Bean backpack child carriers, model number AC25 | Small children can become entangled in the carrier's harness,which poses a strangulation risk. Al... | Refund, 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.