Browse Product Recalls
330 consumer product safety recalls from CPSC.
Product Safety Recalls Database
Browse the complete CPSC product recall database with 330 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 330 consumer product recalls from CPSC in 2012.
| Date | Product | Hazard | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2012 | Microphone | The metal boom of the microphone can conduct electricity from an exposed speaker wire or connecto... | Replace |
| Nov 12, 2012 | Powermate Sx 5500 portable generators | The fuel filter on this generator allows gasoline to leak, posing a fire hazard. | Repair, Replace |
| Nov 7, 2012 | Gruga Office Chairs | The seat plate can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. | Replace |
| Nov 7, 2012 | Graco®-branded Avalon Glider Rockers with Ottoman and Complete Nursery Soluti... | The base of the glider rocker can crack or break, posing a fall hazard. | Replace |
| Nov 7, 2012 | Signature Command™ (electronically) Controlled Direct and B-Vent Gas Fir... | A control component in the fireplaces and inserts can prevent the unit from lighting though gas c... | Repair |
| Nov 7, 2012 | LG Electric Ranges | Burners on the electric ranges can fail to turn off after being switched off and the temperature ... | Repair |
| Nov 7, 2012 | 2013 Diamondback Steilacoom RCX bicycles | Bicycles assembled with incorrect headset parts could cause the steerer tube to fail, causing the... | Replace |
| Nov 6, 2012 | High pressure scuba diving air hoses | The diving hose on Phantom and Mesh Flex brand name equipment can rupture. | Replace |
| Nov 5, 2012 | Master Forge Gas Grills | If improperly installed, the hose connecting the gas tank and regulator to the burner control can... | Label |
| Nov 1, 2012 | Portable generators | Fuel can leak from the generator's carburetor, posing a fire hazard. | Repair, Refund |
| Oct 31, 2012 | Hustler and BigDog Lawn Mowers | The fuel tank vent valve fitting can fail to seal and cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard. | Repair |
| Oct 31, 2012 | Dual-Voltage CineMate II Home Theater Speaker Systems | A component in the bass module can fail when used outside of the U.S. in electrical outlets rated... | Repair, Replace |
| Oct 31, 2012 | Halloween Mini Projection Lights | The mini projection lights can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers. | Refund |
| Oct 30, 2012 | Double Dazzler Light Show | The battery in the toys can overheat and pose a burn hazard. | Refund |
| Oct 24, 2012 | Step Stool | The top step/standing platform can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. | Refund |
| Oct 24, 2012 | Bicycle Wheel Rim Tape | The rim tape can fail and break under pressure. When this happens, the inner tube of the bicycle ... | Refund |
| Oct 23, 2012 | Crush Series: Perch, Stoop and Ledge Treestands for hunters | The tree stand's hanging strap assembly could dislodge from the tree stand or fail to restrain or... | Replace |
| Oct 23, 2012 | Hatsan Striker air rifles | The air rifles can fire unexpectedly when closing the action during the cocking process. | Replace |
| Oct 23, 2012 | Tree Stands for Hunters | The snap-hook assemblies can fail, causing the tree stand and the user to fall to the ground. | Replace |
| Oct 22, 2012 | JELD-WEN and Reliabilt Interior Bifold Doors | The lower pivot pin can break causing the door to disengage from the overhead track, posing an im... | Replace |
| Oct 22, 2012 | Eddie Bauer Rocking Wood Bassinets | The bottom locking mechanism can fail to lock properly if a spring is not installed, allowing the... | Repair |
| Oct 22, 2012 | ValcoBaby "Joey" booster toddler seats for strollers | The spring button mechanism securing the booster toddler seat to the baby stroller can disengage,... | Replace |
| Oct 17, 2012 | Children's upholstered toddler chairs | Staples in the binding on the back of the chair may come loose, posing a laceration or choking ha... | Repair |
| Oct 17, 2012 | Ceramic Beer Tap Handles | The ceramic beer tap handle can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. | Replace |
| Oct 17, 2012 | Bistro high chairs | The front openings between the tray and seat bottom and on the side openings of the high chair be... | Replace |
| Oct 17, 2012 | Happy Swing II infant swings | The opening between the tray and seat or the grab bar and seat can allow a child's body to pass t... | Replace |
| Oct 15, 2012 | Fleece Hoodie and T-Shirt Sets | The surface coating on the zipper of the fleece hoodie and t-shirt sets contain excessive levels ... | Refund |
| Oct 10, 2012 | ElliptiGO 11R outdoor elliptical cycles | The drive arm on the ElliptiGO cycles can crack or break during use, posing a fall hazard to the ... | Replace |
| Oct 9, 2012 | Sharper Image USB wall chargers | Hazard: The chargers can overheat and smoke, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. | Refund |
| Oct 8, 2012 | Graco Classic Wood Highchairs | The high chair's seat can loosen or detach from the base, posing a fall hazard to the child. | Repair |
| Oct 3, 2012 | Pink Angel Embroidered Girls' Denim Shorts | Decorative studs on the denim shorts' pockets can detach and pose a choking hazard to young child... | Refund |
| Oct 2, 2012 | GE Profile™ Front Load Washers | The washer's basket can separate during use and break the washer's top panel, posing an injury ha... | Repair |
| Oct 1, 2012 | Suspension Trainer Devices | The strap length-adjustment buckles can break, posing a fall hazard. | Replace |
| Oct 1, 2012 | Off-road Utility Vehicle | Carbon monoxide can accumulate in the vehicle cab when the engine is idling and the vehicle is no... | Repair |
| Oct 1, 2012 | Haier® 42-inch LED TVs | The TV stand's neck support can break and cause the TV to tip over, posing a risk of injury to th... | Replace |
| Sep 26, 2012 | Cobalt Dive Computer | The unit can leak and cause the lens of the computer to blow off suddenly, which could result in ... | Repair |
| Sep 26, 2012 | Wood Cleaner and Wood Brightener in container with spray pump. | The spray pump used for both products can lose its seal, causing the product to leak. Chemicals i... | Refund |
| Sep 26, 2012 | Captain Cutlass Toy Pirate Pistols | The surface paints on the pirate toy pistols contain excessive levels of lead, a violation of the... | Refund |
| Sep 26, 2012 | Cyclone Swing Seats | The plastic swing seats can break during use, posing a fall hazard to children. | Refund |
| Sep 25, 2012 | Wilson & Fisher Garden Swings | The wooden swing's seat can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to the consumer. | Refund |
| Sep 24, 2012 | Simmons retira del mercado cunas con barandas móviles, para su reparación deb... | — | |
| Sep 24, 2012 | Bicycles | The front fork can break, posing fall and injury hazards to riders. | Replace |
| Sep 19, 2012 | Shorea Wooden Arc Hammock Stands | The layers of wood in the stand can separate and fail, causing the stand to break and posing a fa... | Refund |
| Sep 19, 2012 | LEV II®, Volant™ and Rise™ residential elevators | The elevator's door can unlock and open at a landing with no elevator car present, exposing the e... | New Instructions |
| Sep 18, 2012 | Golf cars and utility vehicles | The fuel tank filler neck can crack and allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard. | Replace |
| Sep 17, 2012 | Children's Water Bottle | The water bottle's spout can break off, posing a choking hazard to children. | Refund |
| Sep 12, 2012 | Realspace Soho Prestigio High-Back Leather Chair | The seat plate can break, posing fall and injury hazards to consumers. | Repair |
| Sep 11, 2012 | Range Rider Ride-On Toy Cars | The battery can overheat, smoke, melt and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. | Refund |
| Sep 5, 2012 | Death of Child Prompts Recall of Window Blinds by Blind Xpress | — | |
| Sep 5, 2012 | Legrand Under Cabinet Power and Lighting four outlet power strip | The electrical wires are reversed on the receptacles on the power strips, posing a risk of electr... | Refund, 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.