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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 1989 | Aqua Hex Aquarium | According to the company, the light cord assembly of each aquarium is believed to be defective. W... | Replace |
| Jul 2, 1989 | Whirlpool below-the-counter dishwashers | The pushbutton switch may short-circuit and could cause a fire. | Replace, Repair |
| Jun 29, 1989 | "Seamore the Action Seahorse" Tub and Pool Toys | The push-nut and neck-pin located on the neck of the seahorse can be removed by a young child and... | Dispose |
| Jun 26, 1989 | Big Wheel Battery-Operated Riding Toy | The "ON" switch can overheat and may burn a child's hand or may become stuck causing loss of cont... | Replace, Repair |
| Jun 25, 1989 | Playskool Color n' Contrast Busy Boxes | The Company has determined that the printed red logo on the product may exceed the 0.06% lead con... | Refund |
| Jun 21, 1989 | Weed Eater, Yard Pro and Sears Craftsman gasoline-powered string trimmers | According to Weed Eater, some 35 consumers sustained burns when inadvertent contact was made with... | New Instructions, Repair |
| Jun 19, 1989 | "Baby Mirror" rattles and "Baby Wheel" rattles | The Baby Mirror rattle may present a potential choking and/or suffocation hazard if it becomes lo... | Refund |
| Jun 18, 1989 | L'il Tots "Baby's First Gift Sets" | One of the toys in the set, the "Hanging Melody Bells," may present a potential strangulation haz... | Refund |
| Jun 14, 1989 | "Para Mi Bebe" Baby Cologne #30618, Baby Bath #30619, and Baby Set #30633 | Testing showed that the plastic caps could shatter and release small beads and plastic pieces. | Replace |
| Jun 12, 1989 | Toy baby doll | The arms on both dolls are moveable, but the arms on the smaller doll can also come off and may b... | Refund |
| Jun 12, 1989 | "Creative Years" Magnetic Building Blocks and Mini-Magnet Auto Transport Train | Some magnets and pieces of plastic may break off and become a choking hazard to young children. | Refund |
| Jun 5, 1989 | McCrory baby strollers | The plugs are small enough to present a choking or ingestion hazard if a child places a plug in i... | New Instructions, Repair |
| Jun 5, 1989 | Toot Toot Tug Boat | The toy's wheels may come off easily causing a small metal rod to fall out which could possibly b... | Refund |
| May 29, 1989 | Coca-Cola "Cool Cuff" wristbands | The CPSC is concerned the plastic locking device which holds the bracelet in place could be remov... | Replace |
| May 27, 1989 | Chicco "Spinning Bee" Toy | The rubber disc-like feet constitute small parts which can cause a choking, ingestion, or aspirat... | Replace |
| May 21, 1989 | "Smurf" and "Snoopy" ceiling fans | A defective mounting bracket could cause the fans to fall. | Refund |
| May 15, 1989 | Teddy Bear Christmas Stockings | Two small bells on the front of the stocking can easily come off and may be a choking hazard to y... | Refund |
| May 15, 1989 | Snoopy Wind-Up Train toy | The toy breaks apart on impact, creating small parts which could cause choking in young children. | Refund |
| May 15, 1989 | "Mother's Helper" pacifier holders | The metal clip may come loose from the disc and could pose a choking hazard to infants. | Refund |
| May 8, 1989 | Mullins Square baby bibs, pants and panties | The recalled bibs, pants and panties have decorative plastic eyes which could be removed by infan... | Refund, Replace |
| May 8, 1989 | Speed Queen Contempo Mate Stack combination washer-dryer | The casters elevate the appliance high enough off the floor to allow children to contact some of ... | Repair |
| Apr 26, 1989 | Franklin Sports Yard Darts | The blunt metal tips of the yard darts may pose a risk of injury, especially to children. | Refund |
| Apr 5, 1989 | Soft Drink Vending Machines To Be Retrofitted By Vendo | - | |
| Mar 26, 1989 | Collins Company extension power strips | The power strip receptacles may not be grounded and could pose a severe electric shock or electro... | Refund |
| Mar 22, 1989 | Charmglow electric bug killers | Four models of Charmglow electric bug killers which may present a fire hazard to consumers are be... | Refund |
| Mar 19, 1989 | Pelonis Portable Electrtc Heater Recalled | Potentially defective plugs which could possibly cause a fire had been used in certain heaters. | Repair |
| Mar 13, 1989 | Bright Reflections” No. 4799 crib mirrors | The flexible plastic edging may separate from the mirror and could present a strangulation risk t... | Refund, Replace |
| Mar 13, 1989 | "Crib Pals Tiny Tinkers Rattle Copter" and "Crib Pals Tiny Tinkers" set | Shaped like a toy helicopter, the rattle copter has a tail section which is long enough to reach ... | Refund |
| Mar 13, 1989 | "Crib Activity Play Doggie" and "Play Mirror" crib toys; "Sweet Heart Babies"... | Small parts of the toys may present choking hazards to young children. | Refund |
| Mar 13, 1989 | "Cutie Pie" dolls | The doll's arms can be pulled off and may present choking hazards to young children. | Refund |
| Feb 27, 1989 | "Learn and Play Pal" and "Soft Sisters" dolls | The buttons or a buckle on the clothing of the dolls could come off and present a choking hazard ... | Refund |
| Feb 27, 1989 | T-FAL Safety Super Fryer, type 8215 | T-Fal has identified a wiring problem that may have the potential for serious electric shock. | - |
| Feb 22, 1989 | Blue-Box crib gyms | Five-month-old infants can pull themselves up to a hanging crib toy and may become entangled or f... | Refund |
| Feb 22, 1989 | Koala Bear Fur Banks | The yellow plastic eyes and black plastic noses of the bears can be pulled off and may be ingeste... | Dispose, Repair |
| Feb 12, 1989 | "Curiosity Snail" crib toys | These toys have a looped cord with a teether attached to its body long enough to fit over an infa... | Refund |
| Feb 8, 1989 | Model #1595 Batting Tee with Return Ball Trainer, Model #1597 Return Ball Tra... | The metal stakes or spikes used to anchor the products to the ground may pose a risk of injury if... | Refund |
| Feb 1, 1989 | "Press'n Roll Boat" toy | The smokestack of the boat can break off and may cause choking in young children. | Refund |
| Feb 1, 1989 | "L'il Bonnie'n Beth" Style No. 303 dolls | Some of the dolls' arms and legs can come off and may cause choking in young children. | Refund |
| Feb 1, 1989 | Flower Rattle No. M6588 | The rattle may break and the pieces may pose a choking hazard to infants and young children. | Refund |
| Feb 1, 1989 | "Cook N Clean Kitchen" toys | Small plastic parts may come off the toy and could pose a choking hazard to young children. | Refund |
| Feb 1, 1989 | Toro Rear Engine Riding Mowers | The company has found that there is a possibility that the 1973 mowers can be started in gear if ... | Inspect, Repair |
| Jan 18, 1989 | Style #95062 Brass Candle Lamp | The lamp presents a potential electrocution or shock hazard with the lamp. | Refund |
| Jan 12, 1989 | The "Klick-Klack Rattle" | Spheres at both ends of the rattle may break into pieces which present a potential choking hazard... | Refund |
| Jan 12, 1989 | Doll #5219; Baby Doll #5386; Crawling Baby Doll #5602; Sitting Baby Doll #560... | The dolls are being recalled because the arms and/or heads can be pulled off and choked on by a y... | Refund |
| Jan 2, 1989 | Coleman Powermate Model PM 3000 electric generators | Vibration from use of the generator can cause the fuel hose to rub against the edge of the engine... | New Instructions, Repair |
| Dec 27, 1988 | CPSC Wants "Monster" Ride Inspected For Defects | - | |
| Dec 27, 1988 | Kellogg "Cool Flute" and "Binoculars" toys | When subjected to use and abuse testing, these premiums may break into small parts and pose a pot... | Dispose, Refund |
| Dec 27, 1988 | Expandable wooden accordion style enclosures | Toddlers between 10 and 24 months of age are at the greatest risk because they can climb on the e... | No Remedy Available |
| Dec 19, 1988 | Safety Pin Rattle, model #4642 | The rattle is small enough to fit into an infant's mouth, and long enough to reach the back of th... | Refund |
| Dec 19, 1988 | Stretch Tail Pop, Whistling Funny Action and Busy Animals wind-up toys | The wind-up toys have small parts that could present a choking hazard to children. Klacker balls ... | Dispose, 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.