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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 1997 | CPSC and Wear Me Apparel Corp. Recall Infant Boys' Rompers | - | |
| Mar 9, 1997 | CPSC and Determined Productions Inc. Announce Recall of Wendy's Felix the Cat... | - | |
| Mar 5, 1997 | CPSC, Health o meter Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Filter Holders and Filte... | - | |
| Mar 4, 1997 | CPSC and Supreme Premium Products Inc. Recall Surge Protectors | - | |
| Mar 4, 1997 | CPSC, Price Master Corp. Recall Surge Protectors | - | |
| Mar 3, 1997 | CPSC and Ecodyne Announce Recall of Sears Water Filter Cartridges | - | |
| Mar 2, 1997 | CPSC, Raleigh USA Announce Ballistic Bike Fork Recall | - | |
| Feb 27, 1997 | CPSC and Importers Announce Recall of Garments Made From a Flammable Fleece F... | - | |
| Feb 26, 1997 | CPSC and Bayco Products Announce Work Light Recall | - | |
| Feb 24, 1997 | CPSC, Petroleum Packers Inc. Recall XCEL Windshield Washer Fluid | - | |
| Feb 17, 1997 | CPSC, Stihl Inc. Recall Chain Saws | - | |
| Feb 17, 1997 | CPSC, Atico International Inc. Recall Novelty Mugs | - | |
| Feb 5, 1997 | Leon Korol Electric Irons | The iron's thermostat does not have a back-up protective device to prevent overheating, which can... | Refund |
| Feb 5, 1997 | Adapter Plug Packs | The adapters were incorrectly identified as being listed with Underwriters Laboratories. The adap... | Refund |
| Feb 2, 1997 | Model 10-6200 main drain covers in spas, hot tubs, and swimming pools | Under certain circumstances, a bather's head can be held under water if the bather's hair becomes... | Replace |
| Jan 28, 1997 | Soft Walkin' Wheels (model 90165) toy vehicles | The small wheel hubs can separate from the axle, creating a potential choking hazard. | Refund, Replace |
| Jan 21, 1997 | Carter Brothers go-karts with exposed rear axles | Riders can be seriously injured or killed if their long hair or clothing becomes entangled in the... | Repair |
| Jan 20, 1997 | Gas Dryers | This malfunction can result in the dryer overheating, posing a potential fire hazard. | Repair |
| Jan 15, 1997 | Pool Fittings | When the inlet fitting is improperly installed as an equalizer or suction fitting to cover pipes ... | - |
| Jan 14, 1997 | Baby Buzz Infant Toys | The toy presents a risk of strangulation if hung across a crib or playpen. | Refund |
| Jan 12, 1997 | Restraint Bars of the Playskool 1-2-3 High Chairs | The restraint bar can crack or break off, which may allow a child who is not secured with the hig... | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Jan 5, 1997 | Cabbage Patch Kids® Snacktime Kids dolls, Mattel, Inc. | Mattel is taking this action following reports of people getting their hair and fingers caught in... | Refund |
| Jan 5, 1997 | Toy Water Batons | The end-cap and the balls present a choking hazard to young children. | New Instructions |
| Dec 23, 1996 | MDK Model Trains | If the train derails, the coupler coil spring could overheat creating a potential fire hazard. | Repair |
| Dec 22, 1996 | 30" Deluxe Animated Santa | There have been four reports of animated Santas overheating and melting, which may have been caus... | Refund |
| Dec 19, 1996 | Levi's Koveralls and Shortalls | The snap fasteners on the inside legs of these garments may separate, creating a potential chokin... | Refund |
| Dec 19, 1996 | CFM-3 mountain bike suspension forks | The fork crown can separate from the legs, causing riders to lose control of the mountain bike an... | Inspect, Replace |
| Dec 18, 1996 | Christmas Light Sets | The lights have no fuse protection and present a fire hazard due to inadequate wiring. | Refund |
| Dec 18, 1996 | Children's ID Bracelets | The bracelets present a choking hazard to children under age 3. | Refund |
| Dec 17, 1996 | Chenille Sweaters | The sale of these sweaters violates the federal Flammable Fabrics Act, and the sweaters present a... | Refund |
| Dec 16, 1996 | Houdini Portable Playyards | Small plastic covers from "push caps" used to secure various parts of the playyards together may ... | New Instructions, Replace |
| Dec 16, 1996 | Christmas Lights | The lights have no fuse protection and contain inadequate wiring presenting a fire hazard. | Refund |
| Dec 16, 1996 | Santa Candle Holders and Potpourri Simmer Pots | The paint on the Santa candle holders is flammable and the candle accompanying the potpourri simm... | Refund |
| Dec 16, 1996 | Paperweights and Pens | The items contain kerosene or other petroleum distillates and many were sold to children. If the ... | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Dec 16, 1996 | Wooden Toys | Some of the paint on the toys contains high levels of lead. CPSC standards ban toys containing hi... | Refund |
| Dec 16, 1996 | Toys and Rattle | The toys and the rattle contain small components that can break off presenting a choking hazard t... | Refund |
| Dec 8, 1996 | 500-Watt Tubular Halogen Bulbs | The bulbs may shatter during use, presenting a fire hazard when hot fragments of the shattered bu... | Replace |
| Dec 4, 1996 | AC Adapters (for Armada 4100 Notebook Computers) | These AC adapters could have a defective connector pin presenting a shock hazard. The connector p... | Replace |
| Dec 2, 1996 | Extension Cords | Undersized wires that cannot carry the same load as a properly constructed extension cord present... | Refund |
| Nov 26, 1996 | Source-12 Battery Packs (Used by Scuba Divers) | If the battery pack floods during the dive, the battery could overheat later while above water an... | New Instructions, Repair |
| Nov 26, 1996 | Wooden bunk beds | The spaces can be large enough for a child's body to pass through, but small enough to entrap the... | - |
| Nov 25, 1996 | Model K-9 Electric Fence Controllers | The K-9 Electric Fence Controllers used outdoors in high humidity or wet environments can overhea... | New Instructions |
| Nov 25, 1996 | Exploring Nature Funstation | The kit is packaged with a compass that may leak fluid containing kerosene. The compass can be ha... | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Nov 20, 1996 | Portable Cribs/Playpens | The playpens, also known as travelyards or playards, pose a strangulation hazard. They have rotat... | No Remedy Available |
| Nov 20, 1996 | Fuel Container | These fuel bottles, used for camping equipment, have defective threads in the neck of the bottle ... | Dispose |
| Nov 20, 1996 | Travel Playards (also known as playpens) | The top rails on these playards may collapse unexpectedly, trapping a child at the neck in the "... | Repair |
| Nov 18, 1996 | Hair Dryer | Since these dryers do not have a full immersion protection plug, they present a risk of electrocu... | Refund |
| Nov 18, 1996 | Wood Lock Medicated Balm | The product, containing more than five percent of methyl salicylate, does not have the required c... | Refund |
| Nov 13, 1996 | Portable Bosch Mini-Grinders | If the misfitting wheel guard loosens and touches the high-speed grinding wheel, consumers could ... | Replace, Repair |
| Nov 12, 1996 | Kid's Phone Beeper Combo | The toy's telephone antenna and pieces of plastic from around the base of the antenna can break o... | 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.