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.
| 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.