Browse Product Recalls
330 consumer product safety recalls from CPSC.
Product Safety Recalls Database
Browse the complete CPSC product recall database with 330 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 330 consumer product recalls from CPSC in 2016.
| Date | Product | Hazard | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2016 | Motocross competition off-road motorcycles | The connecting rod in the crankshaft assembly can fracture, causing the operator to lose control ... | Repair |
| Aug 30, 2016 | Metal Clad (MC) aluminum armored cables | A damaged conductor coating can cause the cable to short circuit, posing fire and shock hazards. | Replace |
| Aug 30, 2016 | Egg-laying chicken toys | The egg-laying chicken toys contain small eggs and the chicken can break into small plastic piece... | Refund |
| Aug 25, 2016 | All Power portable gasoline generators | The fuel tank can leak, posing explosion, fire and burn hazards. | Replace |
| Aug 25, 2016 | Microwave hood combinations | Internal arcing during use can ignite an internal plastic component of the microwave hood combina... | Replace |
| Aug 25, 2016 | LED lamps | The LED lamps can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard. | Refund |
| Aug 25, 2016 | Jewelry | The jewelry can contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can ... | Refund |
| Aug 24, 2016 | Stroller | The stroller tray folding mechanism can partially disengage on one side when used with an infant ... | Repair |
| Aug 23, 2016 | Plastic toy building sets | Small parts of the plastic toy building sets can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Refund |
| Aug 23, 2016 | Kerosene lamp burner | The kerosene lamp burner’s threads can disengage, allowing the burner to disconnect from the base... | Replace |
| Aug 23, 2016 | Side-by-side utility vehicles | The throttle cable can stick and prevent the throttle mechanism from returning to an idle positio... | Repair |
| Aug 23, 2016 | “Step-iT” Activity Wristbands | The recalled wristbands can cause skin irritation or burns to children. | Replace |
| Aug 17, 2016 | Football helmets | The shells of the football helmets can crack, posing a risk of head injuries to football players. | Replace |
| Aug 16, 2016 | Four-drawer chests | The recalled chests are unstable unless they are properly anchored to the wall, posing a serious ... | Refund, Repair |
| Aug 11, 2016 | Fence wire stretcher | A recoiling wire can be released from the fence wire stretcher unexpectedly and strike bystanders... | Refund |
| Aug 10, 2016 | Shocker RSX paintball markers/guns | The chamber part assembly can unexpectedly eject from the rear of the marker, posing a risk of im... | Repair |
| Aug 10, 2016 | Whiskey glass and stone sets | The whiskey glass and stone sets can spontaneously break during use, posing a laceration risk to ... | Refund |
| Aug 9, 2016 | Swivel Dining and Lounge Chairs | The base of the swivel dining and lounge chair can break during normal use, posing a fall hazard. | Repair |
| Aug 9, 2016 | Pendant light fixtures | The dome on the light fixture can detach and fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury from impact. | Repair |
| Aug 9, 2016 | Portable generators | The portable generators have a wiring error, which can result in an electrical shock risk if an e... | Repair |
| Aug 4, 2016 | Magnetic travel maps | When two or more magnets of the magnetic travel maps are swallowed, they can link together inside... | Replace |
| Aug 4, 2016 | Lawn and garden tractors | The reverse implement option (RIO) system can fail, posing a laceration hazard to bystanders. RIO... | Repair |
| Aug 3, 2016 | Residential elevators with electro mechanical door locks (EMDLs) | The plastic locks can allow the landing door to open before the elevator car arrives, posing a se... | Replace |
| Aug 3, 2016 | Fire alarm pull stations | The pull handle on the fire alarm pull station can break when manually pulled and fail to activat... | Repair |
| Aug 2, 2016 | Hammocks | A weld on the ring of the hammocks can fail, allowing the hammock to pull free and fall while in ... | Replace |
| Aug 2, 2016 | Stainless Steel Straws | The stainless steel straws are rigid and can poke children in the mouth, posing a risk of injury. | New Instructions |
| Jul 28, 2016 | Oven mitts | The oven mitts lack thermal protection, posing a burn hazard to consumers. | Replace |
| Jul 28, 2016 | Battery sold with the generator | The battery sold with the generator can catch fire, posing a fire hazard to the user or bystanders. | Replace |
| Jul 28, 2016 | Ice axes | The knife in the axe handle can detach, posing a laceration or impact hazard to the user or bysta... | Replace |
| Jul 28, 2016 | Utility vehicles | The fuel hose could leak or separate when the fuel system is pressurized, posing a fire hazard. | Repair |
| Jul 27, 2016 | Neck and Shoulder Heat Wrap | The neck and shoulder heat wrap can overheat, posing a burn hazard. | Replace |
| Jul 27, 2016 | Zolpidem Tartrate Sublingual tablets | The packaging for the prescription drug is not child-resistant as required by the Poison Preventi... | Refund |
| Jul 26, 2016 | Electric wall ovens | The thermal switch on the ovens can malfunction due to improper manufacturing, posing a fire haza... | Repair |
| Jul 26, 2016 | Children’s nightgowns | The nightgowns fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a ris... | Refund |
| Jul 26, 2016 | Inovonics pendant transmitters, universal transmitters and add-on receivers | The transmitters and receivers can fail to send or receive a signal for help in an emergency. | Replace |
| Jul 21, 2016 | Cannondale commuter bicycles | The bicycle’s fork axle can crack, posing a fall hazard. | Repair |
| Jul 21, 2016 | Rope cocking devices for Centerpoint Sniper 370 Crossbows | Tabs on the hooks attaching the rope cocking device to the crossbow string can bind as the device... | Replace |
| Jul 21, 2016 | Mist diffusers | Mold can develop on the product, posing a health risk to individuals with compromised immune syst... | Replace |
| Jul 21, 2016 | Video baby monitor’s batteries | The video baby monitor’s batteries can overheat, swell and expand and cause the battery cover to ... | Refund |
| Jul 19, 2016 | Insulated water bottles | The lead solder at the exterior base of the kids’ insulated water bottles contains high levels of... | Refund |
| Jul 19, 2016 | Silver bracelets and charm necklaces | The clear surface coating on the silver bracelets and charm necklaces contain lead in excess of t... | Refund |
| Jul 15, 2016 | AccuPure countertop filtered water dispensers | The water dispensers can overheat, causing internal parts to melt and smoke. This poses burn and ... | Replace |
| Jul 14, 2016 | Flushmate® III Pressure-Assist Flushing Systems | The system can burst at or near the vessel weld seam releasing stored pressure. This pressure can... | Repair |
| Jul 14, 2016 | Floor lamps | The floor lamps can short circuit due to defective sockets, posing fire and shock hazards. | Refund |
| Jul 14, 2016 | Liquid Plumr® Pro-Strength Foaming Clog Fighter®, Liquid Plumr® Industrial St... | The recalled bottles are not child-resistant and children can remove the top, posing a risk of ch... | Refund |
| Jul 14, 2016 | Safety gates and safety gate extensions | The locking mechanism can open unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to children and other consumers. | Refund |
| Jul 12, 2016 | Marquesa dressers and nightstands | The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not properly anchored to the wall, posing a seriou... | Repair |
| Jul 7, 2016 | Swivel wheel jogging strollers | The front wheel of the swivel wheel jogging stroller can become loose and detach, posing crash an... | Repair |
| Jul 7, 2016 | Electric scooters | The bolt below the seat can crack, posing a fall hazard. | Repair |
| Jul 7, 2016 | Mule Pro side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles | The front floor cover can be punctured by a foreign object, posing an injury hazard to riders. | Repair |
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.