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.

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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.