Browse Product Recalls
1,075 consumer product safety recalls from CPSC.
Product Safety Recalls Database
Browse the complete CPSC product recall database with 1,075 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 1,075 consumer product recalls from CPSC.
| Date | Product | Hazard | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 1979 | "Automatic Day/Night" and "Home Energy Saver" thermostat controls | Citing the critical need for consumers to save energy safely, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Co... | Refund, Replace |
| Oct 2, 1979 | Gabriel "Giggle Stick" | Young children can remove the red end-caps of the toy, exposing the interior plastic cylinder whi... | Refund, Replace |
| Sep 30, 1979 | Sunbeam electrical mowers, models 3227 and 3228 | The Sunbeam Outdoor Co., has instituted a program to modify approximately 8,900 electric lawn mow... | New Instructions, Repair |
| Sep 30, 1979 | Valves on "Structo" portable gas grills | Thousands of valves on portable gas grills which may pose a fire hazard are being recalled by the... | Replace |
| Sep 30, 1979 | AMF Mares Underwater Spear Guns | A defect in the guns' "trigger shock-line retainers" can cause unintentional firing if the shock-... | Repair |
| Sep 3, 1979 | Corning Ware coffee percolators | Some of these coffeemakers can be dangerous to use because the handle and metal band may separate... | Dispose |
| Aug 8, 1979 | “Western Double-Barrel Cork Rifle” toy | According to CPSC staff, children run the risk of serious eye injuries if they remove the gun's m... | Refund |
| Jul 11, 1979 | Vernco portable electric fans | The Vernco Division of the Emerson Electric Company in Columbus, Indiana, announced it is still t... | Repair |
| Jun 28, 1979 | "Three Stars" plastic ring caps used in toy guns | According to CPSC staff and the firm, the charged pellets can accidentally fall out of their prot... | Refund |
| Jan 10, 1979 | "Battlestar Galactica" space toys with missiles | Each of the four toys is sold with a set of small red plastic missiles which can be launched from... | Replace |
| Dec 7, 1978 | Battlestar Galactica space vehicle toys | Mattel, Inc. has initiated a voluntary program of attaching labels on warehouse inventories of ce... | Label |
| Oct 17, 1978 | "Miti-Mite" portable, immersible electric water heater | The heater is to be plugged into a standard electrical outlet. It consists of an exposed, resisti... | Refund |
| May 17, 1978 | Remington women's rechargeable shavers, model numbers 3B2L and 6B2L | A possible shock may occur if the base plate is touched to a person who is simultaneously contact... | New Instructions, Repair |
| May 10, 1978 | "Gap" women's sweatshirts | If exposed to an ignition source, such as a cigarette ash, an open flame, or any spark, they coul... | Refund |
| Apr 16, 1978 | San Francisco Shirt Works sweatshirts | If exposed to an ignition source such as a cigarette ash, an open flame, or any spark, the sweats... | Refund |
| Apr 13, 1978 | Baseball pitching machines | The Commission alleges that the unguarded, rotating metal pitching arm can go off suddenly, witho... | No Remedy Available |
| Oct 2, 1977 | 12 products from American Printing House for the Blind | These products have excessive Lead content their paint. | Refund |
| May 4, 1977 | Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker | CPSC believes the coffeemakers might pose a potential shock and/or fire hazard. | Repair |
| Feb 28, 1977 | Electrical Refrigerator Defroster | Engineering tests conducted by the Commission indicate that the product contains several possible... | Refund |
| Dec 8, 1976 | Ponchos | The ponchos, suitable for girls and women, may present a hazard if the frayed edge of the solid c... | Refund |
| May 31, 1976 | Pacifiers known as Chupetes | The pacifiers pose a substantial product hazard may still be in the hands of consumers. | Refund |
| Feb 24, 1976 | Baby pacifiers known as Chupetes | The pacifiers may pose a substantial choking hazard. | Refund |
| Mar 4, 1975 | Boys' and girls' pajamas | The pajamas failed to pass the flammability test for children's flame retarded sleepwear sizes 0 ... | Refund |
| Dec 17, 1974 | Indoor-outdoor miniature Christmas lights | Exposed metal contacts in the female end connector and loose or exposed bare wire connections mak... | Refund |
| Nov 20, 1973 | Rogers Disposable Adjustable Butane Lighter | The lighters have a potential for a flame of over one foot and do not extinguish automatically if... | Refund |
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.