Browse Product Recalls
82 consumer product safety recalls from CPSC.
Product Safety Recalls Database
Browse the complete CPSC product recall database with 82 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 82 consumer product recalls from CPSC in 1991.
| Date | Product | Hazard | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 1991 | Bear Ringing Phone #821 Clown Ringing Phone #824 Panda Ringing Phone #825 | These toys may pose a fatal choking hazard for young children due to small parts. The plastic toy... | Refund |
| May 29, 1991 | Fire Extinguishers | The plastic valve and nozzle assembly of the three models of fire extinguishers could blow off wi... | Replace |
| May 28, 1991 | "Best Friends" Stuffed Bunnies | The bunny's ears has a plastic strip insert with sharp points. These points may become exposed du... | Refund |
| May 28, 1991 | Thomas the Tank Engine Toys | The gray pegs on the side rods and the red latch on the back of the engine doors can separate fro... | Refund |
| May 27, 1991 | Harco Rescue Truck | The truck wheels and rims can separate; these are small parts that pose a potential choking hazar... | Refund |
| May 21, 1991 | Gift Gallery Potpourri Burner | The Gift Gallery Potpourri Burner, burns too hot and may pose a risk of fire. | Refund |
| May 21, 1991 | Jumpin' Jeans Denim Paint | The paint on the wooden handles of the brushes sold with the kits contains excess lead. Children'... | Refund |
| May 16, 1991 | Thermos Brand Gas Barbecue Grills | Thermos said that a small percentage of the assembly units supplied by Marshall Gas Controls, Inc... | Repair |
| May 15, 1991 | "Dirty Dunk" and "Dirty Dunk, Jr." Children's Laundry Hampers | The S-shaped hooks of either product could bend when partially loaded with clothes, and permit th... | Repair, No Remedy Available |
| May 13, 1991 | "Exer-Climber" or the "Promo- Stepper" | The springs of some may break during use and result in serious foot injuries. | Repair |
| May 7, 1991 | Model ST-81 Exercise Cycles | The bikes pose a risk of finger amputation due to no chain guard installed. | No Remedy Available |
| May 2, 1991 | Mitsubishi Speakers | Speakers pose a threat of a possible fire hazard. | No Remedy Available |
| Apr 23, 1991 | Eco-Lite Charcoal Starter | The product is much more flammable than ordinary charcoal lighter fluid and, if used or handled i... | Dispose, Refund |
| Apr 23, 1991 | Bark Buster Log Splitters | There is no operator accessible off/on switch. There is no "dead-man" feature provided to assure ... | No Remedy Available |
| Apr 18, 1991 | Stanley and Fimbel Garage Door Openers | The company believed, due to a problem with printed circuit boards used in affected garage door o... | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Apr 8, 1991 | Plug-in Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters | Consumers are to check their Woods Wire Model #1651, plug-in ground fault circuit interrupters (G... | Replace |
| Apr 1, 1991 | Musical Dolls with Rotating Head | Small parts on the dolls pose a potential choking hazard for children under three years of age. | Refund |
| Apr 1, 1991 | Orthodontic Pacifiers | The pacifiers may break during use causing the nipple and/or handle to separate and become a fata... | Refund |
| Mar 27, 1991 | Musical Dolls | When CPSC tested the dolls in accordance with regulations under the Federal Hazardous Substances ... | Refund |
| Mar 27, 1991 | "Ma and Baby Bunny" toys | The plastic eyes may separate from the Baby Bunny creating small parts that pose a potential chok... | Refund |
| Mar 26, 1991 | Hippo Counter 9" Angel Doll Pull-Along Activity Logo Tell by touch | Small components separate from the toys and are a choking or aspiration hazard to young children. | Refund, Replace |
| Mar 26, 1991 | Decorator Cube | The cubes may present a strangulation hazard if the lid falls on the neck of a young child who is... | Repair |
| Mar 21, 1991 | Plush Bunnies | Several bunnies have been found with broken eyes and noses which pose a potential choking hazard ... | Replace |
| Mar 20, 1991 | GE brand and Universal brand drip coffeemakers | The company believes that a fire hazard may occur when a purchased thermal fuse in the coffeemake... | — |
| Mar 19, 1991 | Concept 'N' Motion Leg Toner Exercise Machines | The Concept 'N' Motion Leg Toner Exercise Machines that have not been retrofitted with protective... | No Remedy Available |
| Mar 18, 1991 | Action Copter HAPPY BIRD and Action Land-Cruiser WANDERER | Toys contain small parts that could pose fatal choking and aspiration hazards to young children. | Refund |
| Mar 17, 1991 | Pacifier Pal | The product was sold with three interchangeable multi- colored ribbons with metal snaps at each e... | Replace |
| Mar 17, 1991 | Toy Soldier Train toys #96774 | Various wooden components separate from the toy and are a fatal choking hazard to young children. | — |
| Feb 11, 1991 | "On-Wall" series of surface wiring | Plastic covers for Wiremold receptacles and switches used in conjunction with "On-Wall" wiring sh... | Refund, Replace |
| Feb 10, 1991 | Musical Rocking Horse | The eyes detached when the CPSC tested the rocking horses in accordance with regulations under th... | Refund |
| Jan 29, 1991 | Petrus Umbrella Stroller | The seat belts on these models may not restrain properly, and the tube end plugs may come off on ... | Repair |
| Jan 28, 1991 | Bib-To-Bowl Pacifiers | The pacifiers contain small parts that could pose a fatal asphyxiation hazard to young children. | 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.