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 1990.
| Date | Product | Hazard | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 1990 | "Boo Pumpkin" novelty Halloween toys | Two components (a balloon and a squeaker) could become detached and pose a fatal choking hazard t... | Refund |
| Apr 11, 1990 | Four Charmglow Bug Killers Recalled For Fire Hazard | — | |
| Apr 11, 1990 | "Bib to bowl" pacifiers | The pacifiers could present a fatal suffocation or strangulation hazard. They lack ventilation ho... | Refund |
| Apr 9, 1990 | Hedstrom and Sears brand gym sets with "glide rides" | The gym sets haven't been retrofitted with glide guards to prevent potential finger amputations a... | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Apr 3, 1990 | Media Materials, Inc. Warns Consumers About Colored Beads & Laces | — | |
| Apr 2, 1990 | "Love-A-Bye Baby" dolls | The doll's arms, baby bottle and comb are small parts that could present a serious choking hazard... | Refund |
| Apr 1, 1990 | "Bo Bo" rubber pacifiers | The rubber nipples of the recalled pacifiers contain hazardous levels of nitrosamines. Nitrosamin... | Refund |
| Mar 28, 1990 | "Music Maker" Elephant toys | The toy contains a multi-colored, bell-like device which is attached with a smooth rivet that may... | Refund |
| Mar 28, 1990 | Press'N Roll Boats | This toy is being recalled because of small parts which may pose a fatal choking hazard to young ... | Refund |
| Mar 27, 1990 | Caterpillar Pull Toys | The toy may break apart during use producing small pieces of plastic, some with sharp points. The... | Refund |
| Mar 27, 1990 | Infant/toddler Activity Center, item BK-06 | The spinner at the top of the activity center was not properly glued and may separate releasing s... | Refund |
| Mar 25, 1990 | Alphabet Block Sets | The set's frame may separate and result in small parts that could present a fatal choking hazard ... | Refund |
| Mar 19, 1990 | "Riding Rabbit" wind-up toy | The toy may break into small parts, posing a potential choking hazard to young children. | Refund |
| Mar 18, 1990 | Pierre Cardin "Elegance" model EL203 hair dryers | The hair dryer does not protect consumers against the possibility of electrocution should the pro... | Refund |
| Mar 14, 1990 | Fisher-Price Fun Bus | A few children have removed the decorative plastic band from the roller and began choking on it. ... | Repair |
| Mar 13, 1990 | Stuffed Animals | The stuffed animals listed below have small red plastic hearts attached to them on the tail or th... | Repair |
| Mar 12, 1990 | Pacifier holders | The safety pin for attaching the holder to the child's garment could open and injure the child. | Refund |
| Mar 11, 1990 | "Musical Mother Goose Mobile" No. 658 and "Musical Carousel Crib Mobile" No. ... | The musical portion of the mobiles may contain small parts that could present a choking hazard to... | Dispose |
| Mar 6, 1990 | "Thermos" and "Structo" brand gas barbecue grills | The part is a hose, valve and regulator assembly which might leak gas and possibly result in fire. | New Instructions, Repair |
| Feb 21, 1990 | Aerosol String Streamers | These products, used like confetti at birthday parties and other gatherings, are hazardous if spr... | Refund |
| Feb 14, 1990 | "SIMONIZ" Quick Gloss | The product's aerosol metal container may rupture. This could result in the metal dome (not the p... | Dispose, Refund |
| Feb 13, 1990 | "Tots 'N Toys in Cradle" Model 70620 | Small parts may break off the yellow cradle resulting in a potential choking hazard. | Replace |
| Feb 13, 1990 | "Siren Whistles" | The whistles easily break apart releasing small parts that may pose a potential choking hazard. | Refund |
| Feb 6, 1990 | Fishing Kit Warning | — | |
| Jan 22, 1990 | Chuck E. Cheese tambourines | When subjected to testing, the plastic tambourine broke and the wire holding the metal cymbals to... | Refund |
| Jan 21, 1990 | "Siren Whistle" toys | The whistles break apart easily causing small parts to separate from the whistles which could be ... | Refund |
| Jan 17, 1990 | Electric Garment Steamer | The locking mechanism on the fill plug can be broken during use. As a result, the fill plug can p... | Refund |
| Jan 2, 1990 | "String-to-string" miniature Christmas lights | The metal contacts, which are located inside the female connector, may be pulled or pushed out wh... | Replace, Repair |
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.