Browse Product Recalls

152 consumer product safety recalls from CPSC.

Product Safety Recalls Database

Browse the complete CPSC product recall database with 152 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 152 consumer product recalls from CPSC in 1997.

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Date Product Hazard Remedy
Sep 1, 1997 Century Lil' Napper infant swings These swings have shoulder harness straps that are placed over each shoulder and buckled between ... Dispose
Aug 26, 1997 Juice Extractors The juice extractor's filter and lid can break apart and project metal and plastic into the air, ... Refund, Repair
Aug 26, 1997 Star Wonders dolls During use, the wings of the flying dolls can break off, causing serious eye injuries to consumers. Refund
Aug 26, 1997 Portable baseboard heaters The fan of the model CZ-520 heater could become stuck causing it to overheat, posing a fire hazard. Replace
Aug 26, 1997 Bunn Model B-8B and B-8W coffeemakers These machines could have a pinched wire at the base of the unit which could cause an electrical ... Refund
Aug 25, 1997 Worthington Gas Grill Cylinders  The valve handles on these cylinders can loosen and separate from the rest of the valve and cyli... Inspect, Replace, Repair
Aug 24, 1997
Aug 20, 1997 Halogen Torchiere Floor Lamps The halogen bulbs in these lamps can cause fires. Repair
Aug 17, 1997 Kinder Chocolate Eggs Some of the toys have small parts that present a serious choking and aspiration hazard to childre... Refund
Aug 4, 1997 Gymboree Children's Umbrellas The children's umbrellas that have surface coating decorations with high levels of lead. This vio... Refund
Jul 30, 1997 Model BP-250 Homelite Gasoline-Powered Backpack Blower If the blower's fuel lines are routed too closely to the engine cylinder, they can crack and leak... Repair
Jul 30, 1997 BAQUA PLUSTM Oxidizer Increaser tablets The tablets could degrade and expand beyond their protective packaging at high temperatures. Cont... Inspect, Refund
Jul 29, 1997 Aguarras Paint Thinner The product's packaging is not child-resistant; not labeled with the necessary warnings, cautions... Refund
Jul 28, 1997 Men's Model 8546-23 MAGNA High Impact Mountain-Style Bicycles The bicycle's left crank, which connects the pedal to the frame of the bike, can loosen and detac... Repair
Jul 27, 1997 Heat Detectors Heat detectors monitor room temperature to provide an alarm in the event of fire. The recalled he... Replace
Jul 20, 1997 Vitamin and Medicine Bottles The bottles do not have child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging ... Refund
Jul 16, 1997 Splash Off Water Rockets When being filled, the rockets can break apart under the water's pressure. Consumers can be injur... Refund
Jul 15, 1997 Infant toy for crib The toy is marketed for use in a crib. The toy presents a risk of strangulation if hung across a ... Refund
Jul 13, 1997 Pro Form R-930 Space Saver Riders The machine is designed to close horizontally for easy storage. In the cases of reported injuries... Repair
Jul 13, 1997 Pfaltzgraff Pizza Stones and Deep Dish Pizza Stones If consumers use oil on the stones and clean them using a 550 degrees Fahrenheit oven or using th... New Instructions
Jul 9, 1997 Toy Jewelry Sets The necklaces and bracelets of two different sets can break, releasing small beads. The earring c... Refund
Jul 8, 1997 Cosco Full-Size Metal Baby Cribs Cribs may have been mis-assembled with the mattress platform being used as a side rail. The crib ... New Instructions, Repair
Jul 2, 1997 Camp Axes The axe handle could crack or break during use, causing the axe head to separate from the handle.... Refund
Jul 1, 1997 G500 Second Stage Regulators The VIVA control knobs on these regulators can detach during a dive allowing water to rush into t...
Jun 30, 1997 Cranks installed on bicycles The crank is used to connect the pedal to the frame of the bike. If the crank breaks, the rider's... Replace
Jun 25, 1997 Fleece robes and lounge sets for women The fabric, which fails to meet federal mandatory standards for fabric flammability, could ignite... Refund
Jun 25, 1997 Cigarette Lighters
Jun 24, 1997 Fully Operational Portable Play Yards If the hinges on the product are not fully rotated, the product can collapse, possibly trapping t... Repair
Jun 23, 1997 Full-Size Wooden Baby Cribs The side rails can loosen and separate, creating a space greater than 2-3/8 inches between the sl... Replace
Jun 18, 1997 Chinese jump ropes sold with children's activity books The ends of the elasticized ropes are joined together by metal crimps that may fail in use. Child... New Instructions, Replace
Jun 18, 1997 Master Sliding Attic Ladder When in use, the ladder can slide down from the attic and then slide back up for storage. The lad... Inspect, Repair
Jun 15, 1997 Titanium Plus lacrosse handles As many as 9,000 handles may not be of adequate thickness to sustain severe blows, resulting in c... Replace
Jun 11, 1997 IKEA Stuffed Animals The stuffed animals' eyes can become detached, presenting a choking hazard to young children. Refund
Jun 8, 1997 C-Soles cycling shoes The cleats could pull out of the sole. This could cause a cyclist's foot to slip off the pedal, l... Replace
Jun 8, 1997 Pre-Compressed Air-Pistols, Model AF-10 (designed to shoot BBs) The BB air gun may discharge unexpectedly and could cause serious injury. Replace
Jun 2, 1997 Chaise lounge chairs with nylon ratchets The nylon ratchets, which control the headrest's height, can break after repeated use, causing th... Replace
Jun 1, 1997 Levi Girls' Dresses The dresses' snaps can become detached, presenting a choking hazard to young children. Refund
May 28, 1997 Outdoor extension cords sold under the Carol and Ace brand names An exposed wire near the receptacle end of the cord presents a shock hazard to consumers. Refund
May 27, 1997 Sweet Suzana brand infants' shirt-and-pant sets The shirts have tulip-shaped buttons that can break apart, presenting a choking hazard to young c... Refund
May 27, 1997 Power Strip Surge Protectors The surge protectors have undersized and loose wires, loose connections, and improper grounding, ... Refund
May 21, 1997 Pencils with Pacifiers where erasers go These miniature pacifiers detach very easily from the pencils, presenting a choking hazard to you... Refund
May 18, 1997 Toy Police Car The back of some cars could crack and break apart, presenting a potential choking hazard to young... Replace
May 18, 1997 Graco Stationary Entertainers The white plastic seat rings on the stationary entertainers have sharp edges that can cut or scra...
May 14, 1997 CPSC, Pier 1 Imports Announce Recall of Wok Sets Dispose
May 14, 1997 Full-Size Metal Baby Cribs The cribs pose entrapment or choking hazards to babies that could lead to serious injury or death. Refund, Replace
May 13, 1997 Fleece Fabric Shirts The fabric in the garments fails to meet federal mandatory standards for fabric flammability and ... Refund
May 11, 1997 Metallic Heart-Shaped Medallion Necklaces Charming Shoppes Inc. of Bensalem, Penn., is voluntarily recalling about 4,800 metallic heart-sha... Refund
May 7, 1997 Kmart Lily Table Lamp Kmart has received 12 reports of the lamps short circuiting. Five of the incidents resulted in fi... Refund
May 5, 1997 Go-Karts with Exposed Rear Axles  Riders can be seriously injured or killed if their long hair or clothing becomes entangled in th... Replace, Repair
May 4, 1997 Garage Door Openers Inspect, 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.