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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 1997 | Master Sliding Attic Ladder | When in use, the ladder can slide down from the attic and then slide back up for storage. The lad... | Inspect, Repair |
| Jun 18, 1997 | Chinese jump ropes sold with children's activity books | The ends of the elasticized ropes are joined together by metal crimps that may fail in use. Child... | New Instructions, Replace |
| Jun 15, 1997 | Titanium Plus lacrosse handles | As many as 9,000 handles may not be of adequate thickness to sustain severe blows, resulting in c... | Replace |
| Jun 11, 1997 | IKEA Stuffed Animals | The stuffed animals' eyes can become detached, presenting a choking hazard to young children. | Refund |
| Jun 8, 1997 | Pre-Compressed Air-Pistols, Model AF-10 (designed to shoot BBs) | The BB air gun may discharge unexpectedly and could cause serious injury. | Replace |
| Jun 8, 1997 | C-Soles cycling shoes | The cleats could pull out of the sole. This could cause a cyclist's foot to slip off the pedal, l... | Replace |
| Jun 2, 1997 | Chaise lounge chairs with nylon ratchets | The nylon ratchets, which control the headrest's height, can break after repeated use, causing th... | Replace |
| Jun 1, 1997 | Levi Girls' Dresses | The dresses' snaps can become detached, presenting a choking hazard to young children. | Refund |
| May 28, 1997 | Outdoor extension cords sold under the Carol and Ace brand names | An exposed wire near the receptacle end of the cord presents a shock hazard to consumers. | Refund |
| May 27, 1997 | Power Strip Surge Protectors | The surge protectors have undersized and loose wires, loose connections, and improper grounding, ... | Refund |
| May 27, 1997 | Sweet Suzana brand infants' shirt-and-pant sets | The shirts have tulip-shaped buttons that can break apart, presenting a choking hazard to young c... | Refund |
| May 21, 1997 | Pencils with Pacifiers where erasers go | These miniature pacifiers detach very easily from the pencils, presenting a choking hazard to you... | Refund |
| May 18, 1997 | Graco Stationary Entertainers | The white plastic seat rings on the stationary entertainers have sharp edges that can cut or scra... | - |
| May 18, 1997 | Toy Police Car | The back of some cars could crack and break apart, presenting a potential choking hazard to young... | Replace |
| May 14, 1997 | Full-Size Metal Baby Cribs | The cribs pose entrapment or choking hazards to babies that could lead to serious injury or death. | Refund, Replace |
| May 14, 1997 | CPSC, Pier 1 Imports Announce Recall of Wok Sets | Dispose | |
| May 13, 1997 | Fleece Fabric Shirts | The fabric in the garments fails to meet federal mandatory standards for fabric flammability and ... | Refund |
| May 11, 1997 | Metallic Heart-Shaped Medallion Necklaces | Charming Shoppes Inc. of Bensalem, Penn., is voluntarily recalling about 4,800 metallic heart-sha... | Refund |
| May 7, 1997 | Kmart Lily Table Lamp | Kmart has received 12 reports of the lamps short circuiting. Five of the incidents resulted in fi... | Refund |
| May 5, 1997 | Go-Karts with Exposed Rear Axles | Riders can be seriously injured or killed if their long hair or clothing becomes entangled in th... | Replace, Repair |
| May 4, 1997 | Garage Door Openers | Inspect, Repair | |
| Apr 30, 1997 | Teddy Precious Indian girl and boy stuffed bear | The bears' Native American style clothing has beads on the headband and at the waist or neck. The... | Refund, Replace |
| Apr 29, 1997 | ProCourt Portable Basketball System | The basketball system's base can develop a leak, allowing the water used to stabilize the system ... | Replace |
| Apr 27, 1997 | Primo International Futon Mattresses | The futon mattresses, which fail to meet U.S. federal mandatory standards for mattress flammabili... | Replace |
| Apr 23, 1997 | Quiet Time Infant Swings | Screws connecting the metal hanger tubes and the U-shaped seat support can loosen and fall out, c... | Dispose |
| Apr 21, 1997 | CPSC, Howard Berger Inc. Announce Recall of Power Strip Surge Protectors | - | |
| Apr 21, 1997 | Sears DieHard Battery Chargers | The battery charger has a wiring connection that could short and cause the transformer to overhea... | Replace |
| Apr 21, 1997 | Huntin Tree Stands | The tree stand's buckle may in some instances have a sharp edge that can fray and break the gray ... | Replace |
| Apr 20, 1997 | CPSC and Division Sales Inc. Announce Hair Dryer Recall | - | |
| Apr 16, 1997 | Wooden Toy Cars | The glue holding the toy together deteriorates causing the hub caps, headlights, and blocks to se... | Refund |
| Apr 16, 1997 | Wooden Toy Trucks | The toy trucks have wooden balls and figures in the cab that are a small parts choking hazard to ... | Refund |
| Apr 15, 1997 | Weebles Tractor toys | The red plunger located on top of the toy can crack and break apart, presenting a potential choki... | Replace |
| Apr 15, 1997 | Century TraveLite SPORT strollers | Certain models of these strollers have restraint buckles that could unlatch and fold locks that c... | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Apr 14, 1997 | Disney Romper Sets | Some of the romper's crotch snaps were improperly attached, exposing a sharp prong. The exposed p... | Refund |
| Apr 13, 1997 | Children's Swimming Vests | The vest's buckles can unlatch unexpectedly while in use, releasing a child into the water. Child... | Refund |
| Apr 7, 1997 | Husqvarna Chain Saws | Heat from the saw's muffler can melt the saw's front hand guard if the removable exhaust deflecto... | Replace |
| Apr 7, 1997 | K-Tel Food Dehydrators | The food dehydrator can overheat, presenting a fire hazard. | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Apr 6, 1997 | Wallpaper Steamers | Under certain conditions, steam and hot water can forcefully escape from the unit when the filler... | Replace, Repair |
| Apr 6, 1997 | Bunk Beds | The bunk beds have openings on the top bunk that present a potential entrapment hazard to young c... | Dispose, New Instructions, Replace |
| Mar 30, 1997 | Power Strip Surge Protectors | The extension cords and power strip surge protectors present fire, shock, and electrocution hazards. | Refund |
| Mar 30, 1997 | Hand-held hair dryers sold under the name "Pomair". | The dryers' thermostats could malfunction causing the dryers to overheat, which presents a fire h... | Dispose, Refund |
| Mar 30, 1997 | Extension cords and power strip surge protectors | The extension cords and power strip surge protectors present fire and shock hazards. | Dispose, Refund |
| Mar 30, 1997 | Electric Irons | The irons' thermostats could malfunction causing the irons to overheat, which presents a fire haz... | Refund |
| Mar 24, 1997 | Keysheen Children's Chaise Lounge Chairs | If the support leg of the chair's footrest is not fully extended when a child sits down, a child'... | Dispose, Refund |
| Mar 24, 1997 | T-Fal Deep Fryers with Fixed Pots | Some of these deep fryers have heating elements that can overheat, presenting a risk of burn inju... | Inspect, Replace |
| Mar 24, 1997 | Carter's Infant Carriers | The adjustable shoulder strap of the carrier can become unfastened or separate from the buckles,... | Replace |
| Mar 23, 1997 | CPSC and Target Announce Recall of Flammable Sweat Shirts | - | |
| Mar 23, 1997 | CPSC and Melcon Design LLC Announce Recall of Flammable Sweaters | - | |
| Mar 23, 1997 | CPSC and Neiman Marcus/Bergdorf Goodman Announce Recall of Flammable Bathrobes | - | |
| Mar 19, 1997 | CPSC and Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Ltd. Announce Recall to Replace Battery Packs on... | - |
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.