Browse Product Recalls
117 consumer product safety recalls from CPSC.
Product Safety Recalls Database
Browse the complete CPSC product recall database with 117 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 117 consumer product recalls from CPSC.
| Date | Product | Hazard | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 1997 | Chinese jump ropes sold with children's activity books | The ends of the elasticized ropes are joined together by metal crimps that may fail in use. Child... | New Instructions, Replace |
| Nov 18, 1996 | Wood Lock Medicated Balm | The product, containing more than five percent of methyl salicylate, does not have the required c... | Refund |
| Jul 24, 1996 | Children's Chair | Children can unzip the chair's fabric cover, exposing a thin, clear plastic liner, which could ca... | Repair |
| Jun 4, 1996 | Chairs, Recliners, Couches, and Settees | The furniture may break and injure consumers if it collapses. | Replace, Repair |
| Nov 13, 1995 | "Teenage Mutant Ninja" foam chairs | Children can become entangled and strangle in the strap. | Repair |
| May 25, 1995 | "Big Top Playmates" toys | The pom poms on the toy can detach, posing a choking or aspiration hazard. | Repair |
| Feb 14, 1995 | Revco Brand Pain Reliever | The pills, which contain 500 milligrams of the painkiller acetaminophen and are sold in bottles o... | Refund, Replace |
| Aug 12, 1992 | "Valumed Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride," 25 milligram capsules in 100 capsule... | 11,000 bottles of the product were distributed nationwide without required child-resistant closur... | Refund |
| Mar 9, 1992 | "Prenatal Vitamins with Folic Acid" by Chase Laboratories under the Geneva Ge... | Lack of child-resistant closure means that a child could accidentally swallow these vitamins with... | Refund |
| Jan 28, 1992 | Wind-Up Infant Swings | If the plastic cover over the swing motor is removed, the powerful, coiled wind-up spring will un... | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| May 1, 1984 | HIPPO-LOT-O-FUN Musical Computer Toy, Model No. 7-511 | The toy may present choking and ingestion hazards because of a small knob which can be pulled off. | Replace |
| Feb 2, 1984 | Smurf Musical Crib Train toys, Model 5340/5342 | Durham Industries, Inc. announced a voluntary recall of approximately 4,300 Smurf Musical Crib Tr... | Refund |
| Feb 28, 1983 | Milton Bradley "Fibro-Clay" | Asbestos has been found in packages of Milton Bradley's "Fibro-Clay." Asbestos has been shown to ... | Dispose |
| Dec 3, 1980 | LP gas water heaters | The recall program involves LP (liquid Propane) gas water heaters containing White-Rodgers thermo... | Replace, Repair |
| Feb 13, 1980 | "Mandalay" and "Candlelite" style cribs | The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission provisionally has accepted a consent agreement with B... | New Instructions, Repair |
| Dec 7, 1978 | Battlestar Galactica space vehicle toys | Mattel, Inc. has initiated a voluntary program of attaching labels on warehouse inventories of ce... | Label |
| Jan 6, 1975 | Sears and Kent medicine cabinets with built-in electrical outlets | Potential shock hazard | 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.