Browse Product Recalls

150 consumer product safety recalls from CPSC.

Product Safety Recalls Database

Browse the complete CPSC product recall database with 150 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 150 consumer product recalls from CPSC.

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Date Product Hazard Remedy
Jul 30, 2003 Ideal Solenoid Voltage Testers These testers can short out at high voltages. Consumers can suffer burns. Replace
Mar 26, 2003 Hitachi circular saws The lower blade guards on these saws can stick in the open position, exposing the blade and posin... Repair
Mar 5, 2003 Makita electric orbit sanders, models BO5000 and BO5001 The pads on the sanders can break apart during use and strike the operator, posing an injury haza... Repair
Jan 6, 2003 2002 Diamondback X-10 and X-20 Bicycles The frames on these bicycles can break, which can cause riders to lose control and crash. Replace
Dec 18, 2002 Electric Grinders The grinder's switch can stick in the "on" position, which could pose an injury hazard to consumers. Repair
Dec 18, 2002 Makita Circular Saws The lower blade guard of the saw can become jammed, which can result in the consumer coming in co... Repair
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
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
Jun 30, 2002 Enduralume® and Low Profile Enduralume® Luminaires The glass portion of the luminaire optical assembly may crack, presenting a laceration hazard. Replace
May 12, 2002 Power Plus automotive chargers The automotive chargers are often used on job sites to charge power tool batteries. When used und... Refund
May 5, 2002 Electronic door locks In an extreme fire situation, it is possible for the electronic wires and mounting holes to becom... Replace, Repair
Apr 3, 2002 DeWALT 7 1/4-inch circular saws The spindle on the saw may slip, causing the blade to contact the lower guard, posing a hazard to... Repair
Jul 26, 2001 Electric wrenches The wrenches have power cords that can release from the handle, posing an injury or electrocution... Repair
Jun 18, 2001 Fluke T-2 hand-held electrical voltage and continuity testers When the tester "locks-up" it stops working for approximately 8 minutes without warning. Consumer... Repair
May 9, 2001 Milwaukee Electric Tool 1/2" drills and DEWALT 1/2" Stud & Joist Drills The drills can continue to operate after the trigger is released, posing a risk of injury to cons... Repair
Jan 24, 2001 DEWALT 12-inch miter saws (Models DW704 TY1, DW705 TY1) Bolts on the saws can loosen and the blade could detach, posing a risk of lacerations to consumers.  Replace
Dec 19, 2000 DEWALT and Black & Decker battery chargers used with cordless power tools The battery charger can fail to automatically shut off after the battery is fully charged, which ... Replace
Oct 16, 2000 Bosch-brand drills; Makita-brand rotary hammers, drills and screwdrivers; and... The switches on these power tools can stick. The tools can continue to operate after the trigger ... Replace, Repair
Oct 11, 2000 DeWalt battery chargers, model DW9116 Metal clips inside the chargers could come loose and stick through the chargers' vents, possibly ... Repair
Mar 1, 2000 DEWALT® 18-volt battery packs (model DW9095) The battery packs' clips can come loose, causing the battery packs to fall. When working with the... Repair
Feb 2, 2000 Vanguard V-twin gasoline engines and plastic fuel filters The fuel filters on these engines can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Replace
Nov 8, 1999 Model T-2 hand-held electrical voltage and continuity testers The batteries in the tester could fail to maintain proper contact due to corrosion within the bat... Repair
Mar 16, 1999 Bicycle front suspension forks These forks can break apart, causing the rider to lose control, resulting in serious injury. Dispose, No Remedy Available
Nov 24, 1998 DeWalt framing saws The saw's lower blade guard can fail to fully close during use, leaving the blade exposed and pre... Repair
Nov 4, 1998 DeWalt corded electric screwdrivers The screwdrivers' wiring design can result in the user being shocked. Repair
Oct 5, 1998 Skil model 6464 Hammer Drills A wiring problem presents the possibility of an electric shock or electrocution in these drills. Repair
Apr 26, 1998 Baseball Striker and Softball Striker batting aids During normal use, the ball can become separated from its cable when struck with a bat, and cause... Refund
Jul 31, 1996 DW9104 and DW9106 One-Hour Battery Chargers The charger's plastic housing could separate during a severe impact, exposing internal electrical... Replace
Apr 23, 1996 TWI LITE Illuminated Switches The wiring diagram on the package is incorrect. If the switch is wired according to the diagram p... New Instructions, Repair
Apr 9, 1996 Fiberglass Extension Ladders A support brace located on the ladder's base section could interfere with the operation of the ru... Refund, Replace
Nov 16, 1995 Ground Effects Tire Traction Compound The product, which contains methyl salicylate, was not packaged with child-resistant closures. Th... Replace
Nov 5, 1995 Porter-Cable tools: Tiger Saw, Profile Sander, Cutout Tool, Circular Saw, Pla... The electrical cord may not have been properly crimped inside the plug, and as a result, users co... Replace, Repair
Oct 9, 1995 Milwaukee 4-1/2" Mag series sander/grinders A switch on the tools may stick "on" or may "turn on" with minimal trigger pressure, which could ... Replace
Aug 28, 1995 Infant garments, style number 3941 Wooden buttons attached to the garment by metal, staple-like hooks can detach, presenting a choki... Refund
Sep 29, 1992 Aluminum Two-Step Ladder CPSC has reports of the ladder's first step collapsing or tearing from its frame. Such incidents ... Refund
Jun 8, 1992 Yazoo "high wheel" gasoline powered walk-behind lawn mowers The mowers were intended for commercial use and were not equipped with a blade control device. As... No Remedy Available
Dec 9, 1991 Walk Behind Lawn Mowers These lawn mowers are not equipped with a blade control device that stops the blade within three ... Repair
Sep 5, 1991 Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers These lawn mowers are not equipped with a blade control device that stops the blade within three ... Repair, No Remedy Available
Jan 2, 1990 "String-to-string" miniature Christmas lights The metal contacts, which are located inside the female connector, may be pulled or pushed out wh... Replace, Repair
Sep 6, 1988 Baby Rattle with Whistle The rattle's handle is small enough to enter a child's mouth, and is long enough to reach the bac... Refund
Sep 14, 1987 BernzOmatic Model TX-900A portable propane gas radiant heaters The Commission is aware of 16 deaths and one serious injury that have occurred since 1972, from a... No Remedy Available
May 19, 1987 Brister's High Wheel "Champ" walk-behind power lawn mowers The lawn mowers fail to meet the 3-second blade stopping time requirement and do not have a prote... Repair
Mar 23, 1986 Woodworks Lace Up Horse The wooden horses pose a danger of lead poisoning to children. Refund
Mar 16, 1986 Proven Value Antifreeze This recall is being undertaken because gallon-sized containers of "Proven Value Antifreeze" were... Replace
Apr 21, 1982 Sun Vac wet vac/dry cleaning vacuum attachment Sun Hill Industries and the CPSC are concerned that an electric shock hazard could result if the ... Refund
Sep 1, 1977 Lead-containing paint and on toys and furniture coated with such paint
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 Electrical Refrigerator Defroster Engineering tests conducted by the Commission indicate that the product contains several possible... 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
Mar 4, 1975 Boys' and girls' pajamas The pajamas failed to pass the flammability test for children's flame retarded sleepwear sizes 0 ... 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.