Browse Product Recalls
137 consumer product safety recalls from CPSC.
Product Safety Recalls Database
Browse the complete CPSC product recall database with 137 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 137 consumer product recalls from CPSC.
| Date | Product | Hazard | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2002 | Electric Grinders | The grinder's switch can stick in the "on" position, which could pose an injury hazard to consumers. | Repair |
| Dec 18, 2002 | Makita Circular Saws | The lower blade guard of the saw can become jammed, which can result in the consumer coming in co... | Repair |
| Aug 19, 2002 | Table Saws, model number BT2500 | The motor housing on the saw may crack, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers. | Repair |
| Aug 19, 2002 | "Firestorm" and "Quantum Pro" cordless drills/drivers | The drill's switch can malfunction and overheat, posing the possibility of a fire hazard to consu... | Repair |
| Aug 18, 2002 | Fluke Digital Multimeters | The recalled units can take longer than normal, up to 18 seconds, to display readings of AC volta... | Repair |
| Jul 14, 2002 | Mosquito Deleto™ Traps | The mosquito trap's propane regulator can leak propane or allow an overflow of propane gas, both ... | Replace, Repair |
| Jun 26, 2002 | Hot water dispensers | Water can leak from the metal holding tank, wet insulating material and cause electrical arcing a... | Replace |
| May 12, 2002 | Power Plus automotive chargers | The automotive chargers are often used on job sites to charge power tool batteries. When used und... | Refund |
| May 6, 2002 | Electric showerhead hot water heaters | The nozzle can be easily unscrewed, exposing the uninsulated heater coil. The heater coil's groun... | Refund |
| Apr 23, 2002 | Energy Smart Power Planners | The Power Planner is a device connected between motorized appliances and wall outlets that is int... | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Apr 15, 2002 | Wheelbarrows | The plastic wheel assemblies on these wheelbarrows, manufactured by a predecessor company, can br... | Replace |
| Apr 3, 2002 | DeWALT 7 1/4-inch circular saws | The spindle on the saw may slip, causing the blade to contact the lower guard, posing a hazard to... | Repair |
| Nov 15, 2001 | Lawn tractors sold under the brand names Poulan Pro, WEED EATER, Husqvarna an... | The tank in the lawn tractor can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. | Repair |
| Nov 8, 2001 | Sears Craftsman 14" electric chainsaw and Sears Craftsman electric grass edger | The plug at the end of the power cord of the chainsaw and the edger may have exposed copper wires... | Replace |
| Sep 19, 2001 | Drain Opener Clog Remover and Hair Clog Remover sold in 64. oz bottles | The bottles can leak, allowing the contents of the cleaner to come into contact with consumers. T... | Replace |
| Sep 12, 2001 | Ryobi 7 1/4-inch Circular Saws | The lower blade guards on these saws can stick in the open position, posing a risk of serious inj... | Repair |
| Jul 26, 2001 | Electric wrenches | The wrenches have power cords that can release from the handle, posing an injury or electrocution... | Repair |
| Jul 1, 2001 | Flood StainStrip and FloodPro Stripper/Cleaner | Some of these bottles can leak at the cap, allowing the contents to come into contact with consum... | Refund |
| Jun 25, 2001 | Backpack blowers | The fuel tanks on these blowers can leak, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consu... | Repair |
| Jun 18, 2001 | Fluke T-2 hand-held electrical voltage and continuity testers | When the tester "locks-up" it stops working for approximately 8 minutes without warning. Consumer... | Repair |
| Jun 4, 2001 | Star Cruiser® and Rocket Rider® swings on backyard gym sets | Screws that hold the swing together can fall out, causing the seat to fall to the ground, posing ... | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| May 9, 2001 | Milwaukee Electric Tool 1/2" drills and DEWALT 1/2" Stud & Joist Drills | The drills can continue to operate after the trigger is released, posing a risk of injury to cons... | Repair |
| Mar 27, 2001 | 240-volt air conditioners | These air conditioners can short circuit posing a risk of fires, and shock and burn injuries to c... | Repair |
| Jan 24, 2001 | Black & Decker “Industry & Construction” 12-inch miter saws (Models 3660 TY1,... | Bolts on the saws can loosen and the blade could detach, posing a risk of lacerations to consumers. | Replace |
| Jan 24, 2001 | DEWALT 12-inch miter saws (Models DW704 TY1, DW705 TY1) | Bolts on the saws can loosen and the blade could detach, posing a risk of lacerations to consumers. | Replace |
| Jan 22, 2001 | Tanglefoot Tree Wound and Grafting Compound | Pressure can build inside the can and forcibly discharge the compound, which can cause temporary ... | Replace |
| Dec 19, 2000 | DEWALT and Black & Decker battery chargers used with cordless power tools | The battery charger can fail to automatically shut off after the battery is fully charged, which ... | Replace |
| Oct 16, 2000 | Bosch-brand drills; Makita-brand rotary hammers, drills and screwdrivers; and... | The switches on these power tools can stick. The tools can continue to operate after the trigger ... | Replace, Repair |
| Oct 11, 2000 | DeWalt battery chargers, model DW9116 | Metal clips inside the chargers could come loose and stick through the chargers' vents, possibly ... | Repair |
| Oct 9, 2000 | Extension cords and cord reels | The plastic housing of the locking plug can separate or break, exposing consumers to live wires a... | Replace |
| Sep 26, 2000 | First Alert fire extinguishers | The extinguishers can fail to discharge when the trigger is activated failing to put out a fire, ... | Replace |
| Aug 29, 2000 | Blue Rhino propane cylinders | These cylinders can have missing or damaged internal seals in the cylinder valves. Propane can le... | Replace |
| Aug 23, 2000 | Oregon Scientific desktop weather radios | The radio can fail to decode certain signals broadcast by the National Weather Service or can pro... | Refund, Replace |
| Jun 21, 2000 | Ace-brand shingling hatchets | The heads on these tools can detach when in use, striking the user or a bystander and causing ser... | Refund |
| Jun 7, 2000 | Vinyl window blinds | These blinds contain lead exceeding government guidelines, and do not have required labeling warn... | Refund |
| May 24, 2000 | Smoke alarms | The smoke alarms can fail to alarm when smoke or fire is present. A capacitor in the alarm can bu... | Replace |
| May 2, 2000 | Weed Wizard trimmer heads | The end link of the trimmer's metal chain can rapidly and unexpectedly detach during use, propell... | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Apr 10, 2000 | Homelite® handheld power blowers/vacuums | The fuel line location can cause it to contact the edge of the engine shroud, causing the line to... | Inspect, Repair |
| Mar 1, 2000 | DEWALT® 18-volt battery packs (model DW9095) | The battery packs' clips can come loose, causing the battery packs to fall. When working with the... | Repair |
| Jan 26, 2000 | Ariens and Lesco model snowblowers | Fuel can leak from the fuel-line connection, posing a fire hazard. | Repair |
| Nov 8, 1999 | Model T-2 hand-held electrical voltage and continuity testers | The batteries in the tester could fail to maintain proper contact due to corrosion within the bat... | 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 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 29, 1999 | Foremost Tool Fluorescent Work Lights | The work lights present fire, electrocution and shock hazards. The lights have undersized wiring,... | Refund |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| May 19, 1999 | Undercabinet fluorescent light fixtures | These fixtures were improperly assembled and could present a serious electrical shock hazard to c... | Replace |
| Apr 21, 1999 | Power Strip Surge Protectors | The power strips have cracked, corroded and loose wires, presenting fire, shock and electrocution... | Refund |
| Mar 24, 1999 | Voltage testers | These testers could short circuit, causing possible shock, electrocution or burns. | Refund |
| Feb 22, 1999 | Outdoor extension cords | The cords have undersized wires, lack overcurrent protection and have reverse polarity receptacle... | 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.