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.

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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.