Browse Product Recalls
1,298 consumer product safety recalls from CPSC.
Product Safety Recalls Database
Browse the complete CPSC product recall database with 1,298 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 1,298 consumer product recalls from CPSC.
| Date | Product | Hazard | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 1978 | Nevco electric ceramic hot pots | According to CPSC staff, if the heating coil at the bottom of the pot is heated while not immerse... | Refund |
| Feb 20, 1978 | Bassett Cribs with model numbers 5028 and 5127 | Bassett Cribs with model numbers 5028 and 5127 were produced with a cut-out design in the headboa... | New Instructions, Repair |
| Feb 2, 1978 | Nobility-brand 10-cup Automatic Coffeemakers, Model #151 | According to the Commission staff, a defect in the internal construction may cause corrosion of t... | Refund |
| Jan 2, 1978 | Christmas light replacement bulbs | The Commission staff discovered a defect in some of the bulbs which could create a fire or shock ... | Inspect, Refund |
| Dec 21, 1977 | Christmas light replacement bulbs | Market Research Imports (MRI), MRI discovered a defect in some of the bulbs which could cause the... | Refund, Replace |
| Dec 21, 1977 | "Renown" Christmas tree light sets, model number 222/15B, indoor only. | The bulb sockets in these sets may contain incorrectly placed metal electrical contacts that may ... | Refund, Replace |
| Dec 15, 1977 | Gerico "Gerry Carryfree"and "Sears 'Stroll 'N Fold" strollers | The strollers may have defective locking devices which could cause the stroller to collapse forwa... | — |
| Dec 7, 1977 | Wooden Toy Alphabet Blocks | Paint used on some of these blocks has a lead content which exceeds the current permissible level... | Refund |
| Nov 28, 1977 | Par-Golf Toy Golf Clubs | Because of faulty staple assembly, the club's metal rod may separate from its handle when swung a... | Refund, Replace |
| Oct 2, 1977 | 12 products from American Printing House for the Blind | These products have excessive Lead content their paint. | Refund |
| Aug 21, 1977 | 747 Command high chair | This chair could break at the weld which joins the metal support column with a metal seat support... | No Remedy Available |
| Aug 16, 1977 | Type 1 weed and grass trimmers | Engineering tests have indicated that consumers could damage the insulation surrounding the elect... | Refund, Replace |
| Jul 31, 1977 | Smoke Detectors | Incorrectly-rated resistors could fail, making the unit inoperable, and may under certain circums... | Replace |
| Jun 22, 1977 | Scubapro Mark VII and Pilot Mark VII scuba regulators | The regulators may contain a defective "O" ring in the first stage which could result in failure ... | Replace |
| Jun 6, 1977 | 225 tablet package size and 375 tablet size of Excedrin analgesic tablets | CPSC testing found same packages for this product failed to comply with Federal regulations requi... | No Remedy Available |
| Apr 21, 1977 | Grand Prix model 3200 stereo tape deck and record player | Due to a defect in the electrical wiring, the units, which retail for approximately $140, may pre... | Replace, Repair |
| Apr 14, 1977 | Electric Train Transformers | The train transformers fail to comply with federal regulations for electrically- operated toys an... | Refund, Replace |
| Mar 3, 1977 | Electric Toy Train Transformers | The trains fail to comply with Federal regulations for electrically-operated toys and are, theref... | Refund |
| Feb 28, 1977 | Electric rock polisher | The polishers pose a possible electric shock to the user. | Refund |
| Feb 28, 1977 | Electrical Refrigerator Defroster | Engineering tests conducted by the Commission indicate that the product contains several possible... | Refund |
| Feb 3, 1977 | Fluorescent under the cabinet light fixtures | Engineering tests conducted by the Commission indicate that the lights contain a defect capable o... | Refund |
| Jan 13, 1977 | Phonograph | The phonograph poses a possible electric shock hazard to the user. | Refund |
| Jan 2, 1977 | Outdated Fire Extinguishers | As the solution in the devices ages the extinguisher tanks may corrode and there is an increased ... | Replace |
| Dec 8, 1976 | Ponchos | The ponchos, suitable for girls and women, may present a hazard if the frayed edge of the solid c... | Refund |
| Dec 6, 1976 | Blobo Plastic Bubb-A-Loons | Due to an error by the manufacturer in Taiwan, the product contains benzene. The Consumer Product... | Refund |
| Oct 26, 1976 | Electric Arc Welder | Welder presents a substantial product hazard which could result in severe electrical shocks, bums... | Refund, Replace |
| Jun 1, 1976 | Baitcatcher | The probe consists of a partially insulated metal rod and an on-off switch, attached to which is ... | Refund |
| May 18, 1976 | Adult unisex shirts | Refund | |
| Apr 21, 1976 | Children's Sleepwear | The sleepwear that fails to meet the standards of the Flammable Fabrics Act. | No Remedy Available |
| Apr 11, 1976 | "Power- master" rifle crossbows and pistol crossbows | These crossbows may contain a latch that was not heat treated. Once the bow has been cocked and t... | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Mar 2, 1976 | Carpets or rugs | The carpets and rugs fail to meet the requirements of the Flammable Fabrics Act. | No Remedy Available |
| Feb 8, 1976 | Skeins of imported yarn | Yarn may be contaminated with anthrax spores. | Dispose |
| Feb 4, 1976 | General Felt Industries Carpet | The product failed to meet the standards of the Flammable Fabrics Act. | No Remedy Available |
| Dec 11, 1975 | Woods Wire clamp-on lamps with metal reflectors | When the lamp is plugged in, the metal spring protecting the cord from strain at the base of the ... | 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 |
| Mar 4, 1975 | Nylon pile carpeting made by Apollo Carpets, Inc., Route 2, Dalton, Georgia | The carpeting failed to meet mandatory flammability requirements. | Refund |
| Jan 6, 1975 | Sears and Kent medicine cabinets with built-in electrical outlets | Potential shock hazard | Refund |
| Jan 5, 1975 | Gas Leak Detector Fluid | A blue colored gas leak detector fluid can corrode brass fittings and lead to hazardous gas leaks... | Inspect, Repair |
| 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 |
| Oct 31, 1974 | Alaskan Hair Saddle Pads | Alaskan Hair Saddle Pads sold nationwide since January could be contaminated with anthrax spores. | Refund |
| Jul 25, 1974 | "Trouble lights" or "Mechanic's lights" | If the handle is grasped in a normal manner, the user's hand or fingers may, because of the soft,... | No Remedy Available |
| Feb 14, 1974 | CPSC Issues Third Warning on Electric Shock Hazard in Lamp | — | |
| Feb 11, 1974 | "Rainbow Lamps" also known as "Mini Shadowy Stand" Lamps | The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today learned that an additional 12,148 of the hazard... | — |
| Feb 5, 1974 | "Rainbow Lamp", also known as a "Mini Shadowy Stand" lamp | The lamp contains defects which could result in a fatal electric shock. | 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 |
| Nov 10, 1973 | Decorative Fireplace Units | Possible fire hazard | Repair |
| Aug 19, 1973 | Foil Art Spray Adhesive Scotch Brand Spra-Ment Krylon Spray Adhesive | Possibly linked to chromosome breakage and resulting multiple birth defects. | Dispose |
| Jun 7, 1973 | Tappan Built-In Oven | A possible loose fitting connection could result in a hazard to consumers from gas leakage. | No Remedy Available |
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.