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.
| 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.