Browse Product Recalls
78 consumer product safety recalls from CPSC.
Product Safety Recalls Database
Browse the complete CPSC product recall database with 78 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 78 consumer product recalls from CPSC in 1988.
| Date | Product | Hazard | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 1988 | Chicco-brand "Pram Mobiles" | CPSC said five-month-old infants can pull themselves up to a hanging crib toy and become entangle... | Refund |
| Jul 12, 1988 | Blazon-Flexible Flyer, Inc. "Gym Sets" and "Horse Attachment" | The potential hazard involves breakage due to wear of plastic tube end bearing brackets connectin... | New Instructions, Repair |
| Jul 12, 1988 | "See-Thru Loco" toy engine | Small parts of the toy may break off and present a choking hazard, | Refund |
| Jul 10, 1988 | EVX professional sound reinforcement loudspeakers | The loudspeaker components contain uninsulated lead wires and overly-long terminal lugs which may... | Refund, Replace |
| Jul 6, 1988 | Hedstrom "Probe VI" battery-powered toy all-terrain vehicle | The riding toys manufactured prior to June 1985 can catch fire because they do not have fuses. | Dispose |
| Jun 21, 1988 | "SMURF" and "SNOOPY" ceiling fans | These ceiling fans have a defective mounting bracket assembly, which could cause the ceiling fan ... | New Instructions, Repair |
| Jun 19, 1988 | DUI AC dry suit valve | The valve may free-flow causing air to fill the dry suit resulting in the diver rising rapidly to... | Replace, Repair |
| Jun 14, 1988 | Electric Mouse Traps | The primary source of a possible electrical shock hazard is associated with the bait container. T... | Replace |
| Jun 14, 1988 | Wooden, convertible ladder/chairs | The step placement and arrangement, and the structural design, can cause the user to lose balance... | Refund |
| Jun 12, 1988 | Black & Decker Bump-Feed Grass/Weed String Trimmers | Due to improper assembly, the wiring in some of these units may be cut by the end of the handle t... | Replace, Repair |
| Jun 5, 1988 | Toycraft Stuffed Teddy Bear | The eyes and nose come off the bear and are small parts which present a serious choking hazard. | Refund |
| Jun 1, 1988 | Sunbeam Leisure outdoor propane gas grills | Because of the way the window was mounted, the glass may spontaneously break from the heat of the... | New Instructions, Repair |
| May 30, 1988 | Perego "Avanti" stroller | An infant seated in the stroller may put his mouth over a metal wire guide that runs parallel to ... | New Instructions, Repair |
| May 25, 1988 | Wisconsin "Sweet Home Shoe House Playset" and "Ice Cream Doll" | The toys have small parts and may present a choking hazard to young children. | Refund |
| May 22, 1988 | C&T "Circus America" mesh-sided playpen, model 585 | Some of the playpens fail to warn users of a potential suffocation hazard if an infant is left in... | New Instructions, Repair |
| May 16, 1988 | Umbrella Strollers, Model 1601 PRT | The hazard involves sixteen tube end plugs on each stroller that are considered to be "small part... | New Instructions, Repair |
| May 10, 1988 | Colorforms #150 Story Book Puzzles, and Crib Pals Shake and Twist Baby Rattle... | For the Colorforms #150 Story Book Puzzles, some of the pieces of the puzzles are small parts and... | Refund |
| May 10, 1988 | Rainbow Bell baby rattles, Item CT-8013 | The rattle presents a choking hazard because the handle is small enough to enter a child's mouth ... | Refund |
| Apr 24, 1988 | Hedstrom and Sears brand wooden baby swings | Hedstrom was aware of four reported incidents in which the swings collapsed because glue failed t... | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Apr 19, 1988 | 1986 Schaper "Speed Wheels'' ride-on toys | Injuries have resulted from entrapment of children's fingers between the pedal bar and the body o... | New Instructions, Repair |
| Apr 12, 1988 | Square D GFCI circuit breakers | Square D Company is taking this action because it has discovered that early failure of an electro... | Replace |
| Apr 11, 1988 | CHAR-BROIL and PATIO KITCHEN brand LP gas grills | There have been 330 reports of loosening of the connection of the gas hose to the gas valve. This... | New Instructions, Repair |
| Apr 10, 1988 | "Le-Roi" and "Mother Care" infant socks | The infant socks may present a choking or aspiration hazard if the plastic ornaments, which are s... | Dispose, Repair |
| Mar 20, 1988 | GE and RCA brand Electronic Protection Center surge suppressors | Some of these surge suppressor- c are defective and may present a severe electric shock hazard. | Replace |
| Mar 2, 1988 | The wheels on the BMX-12 inch boys bicycle in blue | The potential hazard involves wheel rim breakage during the inflation process. When the tire is i... | Replace |
| Mar 2, 1988 | 1982-1986 model Tyrolia ski bindings | The toe and heel lug can break, posing a risk of serious injury to skiers. | Replace |
| Mar 2, 1988 | Baby Buddy Clip-On pacifier holders | The small bear figure separated from the strap which in turn could present a potential choking ha... | Replace |
| Feb 16, 1988 | High efficiency gas furnaces | Over a period of time, the corrosion may cause the metal in some of the furnace components to det... | Dispose, 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.