Browse Product Recalls
198 consumer product safety recalls from CPSC.
Product Safety Recalls Database
Browse the complete CPSC product recall database with 198 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 198 consumer product recalls from CPSC.
| Date | Product | Hazard | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2002 | Safety Relief Valves | The recalled valves can have sharp internal edges that can cut into gasket seals in the valves, c... | Replace |
| Jul 7, 2002 | Snapper lawn mowers | The walk-behind lawn mowers' side discharge deflector, which is sold as an accessory for these mo... | Replace |
| May 30, 2002 | Soft Farm Sets | The legs of the chicken and duck figures may detach, posing a risk of choking. | Refund |
| May 8, 2002 | RYOBI brand hammer drills | The on-off trigger can stick, or the lock-on button can jam, posing a risk of physical injury to ... | Refund |
| Apr 15, 2002 | Wheelbarrows | The plastic wheel assemblies on these wheelbarrows, manufactured by a predecessor company, can br... | Replace |
| Nov 13, 2001 | Moongoose "Ally Cat" tandem bicycle accessories | The hitch connecting the tandem accessory to the host bicycle can fail, causing the tandem access... | Replace |
| Jun 4, 2001 | Star Cruiser® and Rocket Rider® swings on backyard gym sets | Screws that hold the swing together can fall out, causing the seat to fall to the ground, posing ... | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Apr 17, 2001 | On/off switches sold in packages of Westek rope lights | If the rope lights are plugged in, even if the lights are not lit, the recalled switch on the pow... | Replace |
| Apr 17, 2001 | Of/off switches included in Cable Lights packages | If the cable lights are plugged in, even if the lights are not lit, the recalled switch on the po... | Replace |
| Mar 12, 2001 | Water bottles included with girl's Mongoose Heart Breaker bicycles | The drinking valve on the cap can detach, presenting a potential choking hazard. | Replace |
| Feb 20, 2001 | Barbie™ Sunglasses | The frames of the sunglasses can break, allowing the petroleum distillate and floating glitter to... | Refund |
| Nov 29, 2000 | Mountain bike handlebar stems | The stem connects the bicycle's handlebars to the fork. These stems can break during use, causing... | Replace, Repair |
| Nov 13, 2000 | Craftsman® radial arm saws | These radial arm saws were sold without a guard that covers the entire blade. Consumers have come... | Refund |
| Oct 4, 2000 | KitchenAid® 5-cup and 7-cup food processors | A cap on the blade unit can dislodge during use. When dislodged, the cap can get mixed in with fo... | Replace |
| Jul 4, 2000 | "Hearts & Flowers" bicycle helmets | These helmets fail impact testing and labeling required under CPSC's Safety Standard for Bicycle ... | Refund |
| Aug 17, 1999 | Auxiliary electric heaters sold as a component in various models of Trane and... | Whether in the cooling, fan, heating or off mode, incorrectly routed wires can cause the accessor... | - |
| Aug 9, 1999 | Huffy "Verdict" Bicycles Suspension Forks | These suspension forks can break apart during use when the upper crown weld fails, causing seriou... | Replace |
| Feb 9, 1999 | ELPAC AC adapter for use with Kodak digital cameras | When the connector plug of the AC adapter is not fully inserted in the camera, the batteries in t... | - |
| Dec 16, 1998 | Portable Hairdryers | These hairdryers are not equipped with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) to prevent elect... | Refund |
| Nov 15, 1998 | Electro-Tek soldering irons | The internal connections in the soldering iron are not insulated, presenting a shock and electroc... | Refund, Replace |
| Nov 9, 1998 | Ponytail Top-Corded Handle Upright Vacuum Cleaners | The power cord can break inside the handle or the casing around the cord can break, and cause sho... | Repair |
| Oct 19, 1998 | Bi-fold Doors | The doors lack a safety shield which could allow door operators and bystanders to become entrappe... | Repair |
| Aug 17, 1998 | Mulan backpacks and rolling luggage | The backpacks' and rolling luggage's artwork contains paint with high levels of lead, which is to... | Refund |
| Dec 18, 1997 | Graco Carriers and Carrier/Swing Seats | The handle on the seats can unlock unexpectedly, causing an infant to fall and be injured. | Repair |
| May 11, 1997 | Metallic Heart-Shaped Medallion Necklaces | Charming Shoppes Inc. of Bensalem, Penn., is voluntarily recalling about 4,800 metallic heart-sha... | Refund |
| Nov 6, 1996 | CPSC, Cycle Country Accessories Announce Fix for ATV Snow Blades | - | |
| 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 |
| Dec 17, 1995 | ACH-4U cellular phone chargers | If the prongs loosen and break off of the charger while it is plugged in, the prongs can become l... | Replace |
| Nov 21, 1995 | Model 840 Gas Sniffer carbon monoxide detectors | The detector's alarm may fail at hazardous levels of carbon monoxide and could expose consumers t... | Replace |
| Sep 5, 1995 | Sheer rayon scarves | The sale of these scarves violates the federal Flammable Fabrics Act and the scarves present a se... | Refund, Replace |
| Aug 3, 1994 | "Future Shock" suspension forks | Specialized has received at least 15 reports of accidents resulting in personal injuries, includi... | Inspect, New Instructions, Repair |
| Jun 2, 1994 | Hunter Fan Company remote controls, model 22788 | The receiver's exterior antenna, which is mounted in the ceiling fixture may present a shock haza... | Replace |
| May 5, 1994 | "Wooden Armadillos" | The armadillos' paint (green, red, and purple) contains excess lead. | Refund |
| Apr 21, 1993 | Plug-In Light Controls used with some Sears garage door openers | Some of these Plug-In Light Controls may have a miswired antenna, which presents a shock hazard i... | Refund, Replace |
| Apr 1, 1993 | Carry-all bags and backpacks with the insignia of Barney® or Baby Bop™; and t... | These bags are being recalled because the surface coating on the zipper pull and inks used to for... | Replace |
| Dec 19, 1992 | Walker Accessory Tray | The firm has determined that some children may be able to remove the soft plastic "music button" ... | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Jul 30, 1992 | "Train Set" "Sweet Doll with Accessories" "Baby's Rattle" | The "Train Set" engine's smoke stack separated from the train presenting a choking hazard. The "S... | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Dec 25, 1991 | Sesame Street Nursery Set | It was found that the faucet and handle of the bath tub portion of the nursery set separate durin... | Refund |
| May 7, 1990 | "Alice VanderBear in High Tea Outfit" (Style #4152) and "Muffy VanderBear in ... | These VanderBear products have accessories that may separate from their outfits and present a sma... | Repair |
| Apr 2, 1990 | "Love-A-Bye Baby" dolls | The doll's arms, baby bottle and comb are small parts that could present a serious choking hazard... | Refund |
| Jul 17, 1989 | Regal food processors, Model LM2 (La Machine II), LM3 (La Machine III), LM5 (... | Some of the bowl covers may override the safety interlock system, allowing the food processor to ... | Replace |
| Mar 13, 1989 | "Cutie Pie" dolls | The doll's arms can be pulled off and may present choking hazards to young children. | Refund |
| Jan 2, 1989 | Coleman Powermate Model PM 3000 electric generators | Vibration from use of the generator can cause the fuel hose to rub against the edge of the engine... | New Instructions, Repair |
| Dec 21, 1986 | Rechargeable Electric Shavers | The razors pose a possible shock or minor burn hazard associated with the rechargeable a shaver s... | Replace |
| Sep 14, 1986 | Dropside Mesh-Sided Cribs and Playpens | These cribs and playpens present an asphyxiation and suffocation hazard when a child is left in o... | - |
| Aug 12, 1986 | Food Processor Bowl Cover | The food processor poses a potential failure of the product's safety interlock system. When this ... | Replace |
| Aug 18, 1985 | Dropside mesh-sided cribs and playpens | The cribs and playpens are hazardous when a child is left in one of these products with a side do... | No Remedy Available |
| Nov 2, 1982 | McDonald's Playmobil toys | Recent tests showed the Playmobil toys failed to comply with CPSC's regulation designed to preven... | Refund, Replace |
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.