Browse Product Recalls

139 consumer product safety recalls from CPSC.

Product Safety Recalls Database

Browse the complete CPSC product recall database with 139 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 139 consumer product recalls from CPSC in 1996.

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Date Product Hazard Remedy
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 23, 1996 Snowmobile Retrofit The snowmobile's engine coolant tank may expand, interfering with the operation of the brakes. Sn... Repair
Apr 23, 1996 Star Cruiser Two-Passenger Swing The Star Cruiser two-passenger swing poses a potential flip-over problem. Dispose, No Remedy Available
Apr 22, 1996 CPSC and Playskool Issue Safety Alert for Moon Bouncer
Apr 16, 1996 "Powered Subwoofer" Loudspeakers The loudspeakers may overheat, causing the internal speaker cone to ignite. Repair
Apr 15, 1996 Remote Control Hand-Operated Switches  If the switch's cover detaches exposing electrical wires, consumers can receive an electrical bu... Replace
Apr 15, 1996 CPSC, Consolidated Stores Corp. Announce Power Strip Recall
Apr 14, 1996 Electric In-Wall Heater  A rubber grommet, which holds the heater's fan in place, may deteriorate over time, causing the ... Refund
Apr 10, 1996 Electric Baseboard Heaters The insulation of a wire running along the inside of the heater may deteriorate over time, causin... Refund
Apr 10, 1996 Toy-O-Rama Stuffed Animals The stuffed dogs, mice, bears, and rabbits with plastic eyes come apart from the animals. Young c... Refund
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
Apr 1, 1996 Wooden Armadillo and Turtle  The products are hazardous because they contain a level of lead in the painted surface that viol... Refund, Replace
Apr 1, 1996 Bean Bag Chairs The zippered bean bag chairs present a choking hazard, as children can unzip and go inside the ch... Inspect, Repair
Apr 1, 1996 CPSC and Black & Decker Announce Recall of TR135, 195, 255 Type 1 Hedge Trimmers
Mar 27, 1996 Baby Bucky Baby Pillows Infant pillows and cushions have been banned under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act because t... Refund
Mar 26, 1996 Backpack Blowers And Chain Saws The tools' fuel tanks could leak, presenting a possible chemical burn or fire hazard. Refund
Mar 26, 1996 Table Saw Switch On some saws, the power switch lock-off mechanism may not work, and as a result, children and oth... Replace
Mar 25, 1996 Juice Tiger Juicer The plastic cover and wire mesh grater/filter basket may crack or shatter if the basket is not pl... Dispose, Inspect, No Remedy Available
Mar 24, 1996 Stationery Activity Sets Consumers could be cut if the cutter's handle is inadvertently compressed, and the blade is expos... Refund
Mar 24, 1996 Electric Hair Dryers The hand-held hair dryers that do not contain an immersion protection plug, which can prevent ele... Refund
Mar 19, 1996 "NuTone" brand ST-1000 Stereo-Cassette Players Components in the power supply board may overheat, causing smoke damage or fire. Repair
Mar 18, 1996 Toy Wooden Caterpillars The toy caterpillar's eyes can break off, presenting a choking hazard to young children. Refund
Mar 12, 1996 "Unishock" suspension forks The forks may crack or separate, causing a rider to lose control of the bicycle and fall. Replace
Mar 10, 1996 Swim N' Play Pool Ledge Cover Triangular-shaped, plastic caps on the ledge covers, used at the joints of the pool's outer edges... Replace
Mar 10, 1996 Women's Cotton Sweatshirts The sweat shirts, which violate the federal Flammable Fabrics Act, burn faster than newspaper and... Refund
Mar 10, 1996 "Milky Way" jackets The jackets, which burn faster than newspaper, violate the federal Flammable Fabrics Act and pose... Refund, Replace
Feb 21, 1996 Big Wooden Trucks The toy trucks' driver, wheel, and axle pieces pose a potential choking hazard to young children. Dispose
Feb 14, 1996 Baseboard Heater Wires inside the heaters may deteriorate, allowing electrical currents to flow to the outside ste... Inspect, Replace
Feb 14, 1996 Gas Water Heater Temperature Control Soot can build up on the water heater burner, presenting a fire hazard. Approximately 1.6 million... Inspect, Replace
Feb 14, 1996 Pacifier If the pacifiers crack in the knob well, the nipple can detach from the shield presenting a choki... Refund
Feb 13, 1996 Chest Freezers The freezer's lock mechanism can be forced open without a key. Therefore, if a child opens the fr... Repair
Feb 13, 1996 Men's Cotton Fleece Shirts The shirts violate the federal Flammable Fabrics Act and pose a serious risk of burn injuries. Refund
Jan 24, 1996 Battery Charger For Travelmate 4000m Notebook Computers These external battery chargers may have a defect involving a small electronic component. If this... Refund, Replace
Jan 23, 1996 Air Inlet Hose If the hose assembly is not properly seated in the air inlet valve on the diver's suit, a free-fl... Replace
Jan 18, 1996 Sinostone Carbon Monoxide Detectors The detectors may fail to alarm. As a result, consumers could be exposed to dangerous levels of c... Replace
Jan 15, 1996 Cosco Four-Drawer Dresser These chifferobes and dressers may become unstable and tip over if heavy objects are placed in th... No Remedy Available
Jan 15, 1996 Cobbler Bench Toy The product is a banned hazardous substance under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act because th... Refund
Jan 1, 1996 E20/E25 Espresso/Cappuccino Makers If the filter holder is pushed past the maximum setting, the filter holder may dislodge under pre... New Instructions
Jan 1, 1996 Portable Halogen Work Light Water may leak into the lights, component temperatures may exceed set limits, or the junction box... 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.