Browse Product Recalls
256 consumer product safety recalls from CPSC.
Product Safety Recalls Database
Browse the complete CPSC product recall database with 256 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 256 consumer product recalls from CPSC in 2002.
| Date | Product | Hazard | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2002 | EVAC-U8 emergency escape smoke hoods | In some instances, consumers purchased the smoke hoods for protection from tear gas or chemical w... | Refund |
| Jun 5, 2002 | Candles | Pieces of the candles' wick can fall off while burning and the wick can re-ignite after extinguis... | Refund |
| Jun 5, 2002 | NiMh battery packs used with certain Megatech radio-controlled airplanes | The internal battery cell connections may slip and result in arcing and overheating, posing a fir... | Replace |
| Jun 3, 2002 | Portable fluorescent lamps | The ballast (the electrical part located in the arm of the lamp) in these lamps can overheat, sho... | Replace |
| May 30, 2002 | Toy Boxes | The middle lid support hinge can collapse suddenly and cause an injury to a child's head, neck, f... | Replace |
| May 30, 2002 | Soft Farm Sets | The legs of the chicken and duck figures may detach, posing a risk of choking. | Refund |
| May 30, 2002 | Basic Editions 2-Piece Girls Short Sets | The buttons on the garment are sewn on too loosely, creating a danger of them falling off or bein... | Refund |
| May 29, 2002 | Big Red Wagons | The Big Red Wagon has four rubber wheels that include plastic rims that may break and explode und... | Replace |
| May 23, 2002 | Red Devil Gas Grills | The product's design allows consumers to light the grill at an air intake tube, instead of at the... | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| May 23, 2002 | Firestormer and Skyblazer toy planes | The plastic air intake chamber of the air-powered toy planes can burst, throwing plastic pieces, ... | Replace |
| May 20, 2002 | Rose Art cotton candy machines | The motors on the cotton candy machines can jam and overheat, posing a fire hazard. Additionally,... | Replace |
| May 20, 2002 | "SunSmart" baby floats | The leg holes in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into the w... | Replace |
| May 20, 2002 | Toy steering wheel attachment sold on Kolcraft's Jeep® Cherokee stroller | The steering wheel can break away from its base, allowing the small plastic turn signal and horn ... | Replace |
| May 19, 2002 | Safety 1st and Beatrix Potter "Designer 22" infant car seats/carriers | When the seat is used as a carrier, the plastic handle can unexpectedly release from the carrying... | Repair |
| May 16, 2002 | Red Devil Gas Grills | The product's design allows consumers to light the grill at an air intake tube, instead of at the... | Label, New Instructions |
| May 15, 2002 | Total Gym® 1000 and the Total Gym® Pro model exercise machines | The handles on these exercise machines can detach during use and the cable attached to the handle... | Repair |
| May 15, 2002 | Speaker power adapters | The speaker power adapter's power cord connector is not grounded, posing a potential shock hazard... | Replace |
| May 15, 2002 | Ziotek brand extension cords | The cords have reversed polarity, which can present electric shock and electrocution hazards to c... | Refund, Replace |
| May 15, 2002 | Northridge 2000 Earthquake Valves | These gas valves could stick in the open position allowing gas to flow freely, which poses a risk... | 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 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 |
| May 8, 2002 | "Slayer" and "Edge" Rocky Mountain Bicycles | The chainstay that holds the rear wheel in place can fail, causing the rear wheel to separate fro... | Repair |
| May 7, 2002 | Glove compartment organizers | The flashlight can overheat when the batteries are inserted, presenting a possible burn hazard. A... | Dispose, Replace |
| May 7, 2002 | Bean bag chairs | The bean bags contain small polystyrene beads that present suffocation and strangulation hazards ... | Replace |
| May 6, 2002 | Electric showerhead hot water heaters | The nozzle can be easily unscrewed, exposing the uninsulated heater coil. The heater coil's groun... | Refund |
| May 6, 2002 | Craftsman Lawn Mowers | Under certain operating conditions, the vehicle's transmission may fail causing a loss of drive a... | Repair |
| May 6, 2002 | Club Car DS Golf Cars and Utility Vehicles | The fuel tank may leak, posing a potential fire hazard. | Replace |
| May 6, 2002 | Total Gym XL exercisers | A lever pin that supports the elevated railing of the glideboard could fail, causing the user to ... | Repair |
| 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 |
| May 1, 2002 | Gas-fired boilers | The burners on these boilers could produce excess carbon monoxide (CO) in the flue, due to improp... | Repair |
| Apr 30, 2002 | Duckie Ring rattle/teethers | The rattle may break, causing small beads to fall out, which presents a potential choking hazard ... | Refund, Replace |
| Apr 29, 2002 | Maximus SCUBA regulators | The second stage orifices on these regulators can be cracked, bent or broken. This can result in ... | Repair |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 2002 Enduro-brand bicycles | The rear seatstays, the tube behind the seat that connects the rear axle to the rear shock, can b... | Repair |
| Apr 24, 2002 | Hitchhiker III Trailer Bikes | The bike's universal joint system can fail, causing a rider to lose control of the bike. This pos... | Repair |
| Apr 24, 2002 | Vermont Precision Woodworks cribs | The slats on the cribs can loosen and detach from the drop side rail, creating a large opening be... | Repair |
| Apr 23, 2002 | Energy Smart Power Planners | The Power Planner is a device connected between motorized appliances and wall outlets that is int... | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Apr 22, 2002 | 2000/2001 Paragon, Quantum and Omega treadmills | A component of the electronic control panel can malfunction, causing the motor and walking belt t... | Repair |
| Apr 18, 2002 | Glade® Extra Outlet Scented Oil Air Fresheners | These Extra Outlet PlugIns® may have been misassembled during manufacture, which could pose a ris... | Refund, Replace |
| Apr 17, 2002 | Harry Potter Magic Potion Bottle key chains | The key chains can leak petroleum distillates, which can pose an ingestion hazard to children. | Refund |
| Apr 17, 2002 | GL-X200™ Estes Air™ Powered Rocket Systems | The rocket systems also have weak pump handles that can break during use, posing a risk of hand l... | Replace |
| Apr 17, 2002 | Mongoose and Roadmaster mountain bicycles with Ballistic 105 front suspension... | The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control, fall and suffer seri... | Refund |
| Apr 15, 2002 | Wheelbarrows | The plastic wheel assemblies on these wheelbarrows, manufactured by a predecessor company, can br... | Replace |
| Apr 9, 2002 | Smart Response Swings | It is possible to misassemble the seats of these swings so that they appear secure, but are not. ... | Inspect, New Instructions, Replace |
| Apr 9, 2002 | DR® Whisperlite® lawnmower | A wiring problem on the lawnmower's circuit board may cause some of the safety functions to becom... | Repair |
| Apr 9, 2002 | Seahorse® and "Bradford & White" Outdoor Gas-Powered Water Heaters | Over time the heat exchanger could become blocked creating a potential ventilation and cracking p... | Repair |
| Apr 3, 2002 | Hot & Cold Water Dispensers | The hot & cold water dispenser's heater band can short circuit, posing a fire hazard to consumers. | 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 |
| Apr 2, 2002 | Electric heaters | The electrical connections inside of the heater can become loose, causing the heater's metal fram... | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Apr 1, 2002 | Time Out folding mini beach chairs | The chairs can collapse, posing crush and amputation hazards to consumer's fingers and toes. | Repair |
| Apr 1, 2002 | Greendog® girl's capri pant and shirt sets | The buttons in the center of the embroidered flowers on the shirt can detach, posing a choking ha... | 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.