Browse Product Recalls
256 consumer product safety recalls from CPSC.
Product Safety Recalls Database
Browse the complete CPSC product recall database with 256 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 256 consumer product recalls from CPSC in 2002.
| Date | Product | Hazard | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2002 | Dehumidifier | Internal wiring can abrade on metal parts, presenting a risk of electric shock to consumers if th... | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Oct 16, 2002 | Stuffed Teddy Bears | The plastic beads inside of the bears could come out of the seams, posing an aspiration hazard to... | Refund, Replace |
| Oct 15, 2002 | Decorative Jack-O-Lanterns | The flame of a candle placed inside the Jack-O-Lantern could ignite the straw ribbon on the outsi... | Refund |
| Oct 15, 2002 | CPSC, Pottery Barn Announce Recall of Halloween Candleholders | — | |
| Oct 15, 2002 | Riding Lawn Mowers | The side discharge chute is defective. The material used to manufacture the side discharge chute ... | Replace |
| Oct 10, 2002 | 45 Inch Electric Cook Tops | The cooking controls are miswired, which can pose a shock hazard to consumers. | Repair |
| Oct 9, 2002 | Toy Sponges | The eyes on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Refund |
| Oct 9, 2002 | Stuffed Pool Animal | The seams can separate exposing the polyester stuffing and foam beads. The foam beads pose a chok... | Refund |
| Oct 9, 2002 | Baby Walkers | The walkers will fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a ste... | Refund |
| Oct 9, 2002 | Caterpillar Pull Toy | The antenna on the pull toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Refund |
| Oct 8, 2002 | Baby Walker | The baby walkers can fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a... | Refund |
| Oct 7, 2002 | Electric Fans | These electric fans have undersized wiring, use a power plug that is not polarized, overheat and ... | Refund |
| Oct 7, 2002 | Red Devil Gas Grills | The product's design allows consumers to light the grill at an air intake tube, instead of at the... | No Remedy Available |
| Oct 7, 2002 | Viking "Designer 1" Sewing Machines | Solder connections in the main power supply of the sewing machines can overheat, posing a fire ha... | Replace |
| Oct 1, 2002 | Performance Forte Pro Stix Bar Ends (Bicycle Handlebar Extensions) | The bar ends can crack when tightened and come loose during use, which can cause riders to lose c... | Refund, Replace |
| Oct 1, 2002 | Siebe actuators | A spring mechanism integrated with the damper, is designed to close the damper during a fire to l... | No Remedy Available |
| Sep 30, 2002 | Glass Candleholder | The candleholder can unexpectedly shatter and cause cuts to consumers. | Dispose |
| Sep 30, 2002 | Four-wheel drive All Terrain Vehicles (2002 Model Year) | The hose barbs that are used for the fuel fittings on the bottom of the fuel tank may have been o... | Refund, Repair |
| Sep 18, 2002 | 2000-Model Digital Cameras | A short circuit can occur in the battery compartment, creating a possible thermal burn hazard to ... | Replace |
| Sep 18, 2002 | Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers | An electrical component in the lawn mower can overheat, posing a possible fire hazard. | Repair |
| Sep 16, 2002 | Lithium Batteries in Electric Bikes | The lithium-ion batteries in these bicycles can overheat and pose a fire hazard. | No Remedy Available |
| Sep 16, 2002 | Chicago Bears Bobble Head Figurine | The paint on some of the figurines contains excess levels of lead. If ingested over time by child... | — |
| Sep 11, 2002 | CPSC, Northern Tool & Equipment Announce Recall of Air Compressors | The capacitors on these compressors can overheat, catch fire and ignite the plastic cover above t... | Refund |
| Sep 11, 2002 | Battery Chargers | A manufacturing defect inside the charger can cause overheating of internal connections or extern... | Replace |
| Sep 8, 2002 | DC5000-model Digital Cameras | Due to a manufacturing defect, consumers using these cameras can suffer an electrical shock. | Repair |
| Sep 8, 2002 | Portable Basketball Hoops | The basketball hoops can have a sharp protruding bolt on the player's side of the pole that can c... | Inspect, New Instructions |
| Sep 8, 2002 | Wall Mount Gas Fireplaces | A design defect in the gas control assembly can allow main burner gas to prematurely enter the fi... | Repair |
| Sep 8, 2002 | Heating Elements from Electric Rotisseries | Certain units have been found to leak current from the heating element, posing a risk of electric... | Repair |
| Sep 3, 2002 | Walk-Behind Mowers | The vendor who manufactured the mulch plates for Lawn-Boy used the wrong material, making the pla... | Replace |
| Sep 3, 2002 | Playskool Toy Chests | Screws in the chests' lid support hinges can loosen over time, and come out from the base of the ... | Refund |
| Sep 3, 2002 | "Bottle Cap Bear" Key Chains | A miniature "Coca-Cola" bottle that attaches to the body of the plush bear key chain can come off... | Refund |
| Aug 28, 2002 | Babyliss Pro Hairdryers | The hairdryers do not have an immersion protection device on the power cord and could present a s... | Replace |
| Aug 28, 2002 | Apple Slicer/Corer | The cutting blade can separate from the center-coring ring during use causing cuts to consumers' ... | Refund, Replace |
| Aug 28, 2002 | BMX freestyle bicycles | The length of the crank arm in the 2003 model fails to allow sufficient space between the rider's... | Replace |
| Aug 27, 2002 | Bicycle Tire Floor Pumps | The pressure gauge lens can separate from the pump and strike a consumer, causing injury. | Replace |
| Aug 27, 2002 | Juice Extractor, JA-388 | The juice extractor's filter and lid can break apart while in use, projecting parts into the air,... | Refund |
| Aug 26, 2002 | Polaris 2002 PRO X snowmobiles | On all models the brake pad may separate from the backing plate which could cause brake failure. ... | Replace |
| Aug 22, 2002 | Barstools | The dowels connecting the barstools' legs to the seat are not properly secured. During use, the b... | Refund |
| Aug 21, 2002 | Suspension Forks on Specialized Rockhopper A-1 Comp and Mongoose Hot Link Som... | The spring and adjuster can separate from the suspension fork and strike the rider, causing injur... | Repair |
| Aug 21, 2002 | Statue of Liberty cigarette lighters | The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children c... | Refund |
| Aug 19, 2002 | Arctic Cat ATVs with the following model names: 250, 300, 300 Massey Ferguson... | The ball joints on the front suspension of these ATVs can fail, resulting in a loss of control. T... | Repair |
| Aug 19, 2002 | Table Saws, model number BT2500 | The motor housing on the saw may crack, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers. | Repair |
| Aug 19, 2002 | "Firestorm" and "Quantum Pro" cordless drills/drivers | The drill's switch can malfunction and overheat, posing the possibility of a fire hazard to consu... | Repair |
| Aug 19, 2002 | Shindaiwa hedge trimmers | The catalytic muffler can overheat and damage the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard. | Repair |
| Aug 19, 2002 | Buckle Bridges | The platform edge, where the bridges are attached, can crack and the bridge could potentially det... | Repair |
| Aug 19, 2002 | RANGER Off-Road Utility Vehicles and Professional Series Utility Task Vehicle... | The problem with the RANGER vehicles and UTVs involves the swing arm, which is part of the rear s... | Repair |
| Aug 18, 2002 | Fluke Digital Multimeters | The recalled units can take longer than normal, up to 18 seconds, to display readings of AC volta... | Repair |
| Aug 14, 2002 | Bicycle stems installed on 2002 and 2003 Cannondale bicycles | The stem can break away from the bicycle, causing a loss of control, falls and serious injury to ... | Repair |
| Aug 14, 2002 | Marin-brand mountain bikes with aluminum frames | The steer tube on the front of these bicycles can break off from the two main tubes of the frame ... | Replace |
| Aug 14, 2002 | Safety Relief Valves | The recalled valves can have sharp internal edges that can cut into gasket seals in the valves, c... | 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.