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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2016 | Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards | The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a r... | Replace |
| Jul 6, 2016 | Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards | The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a r... | Refund, Replace |
| Jul 6, 2016 | Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards | The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a r... | Replace |
| Jul 6, 2016 | Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards | The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a r... | Refund |
| Jul 6, 2016 | Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards | The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a r... | Refund |
| Jul 6, 2016 | Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards | The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a r... | Refund |
| Jul 6, 2016 | Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards | The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a r... | Repair |
| Jul 6, 2016 | Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards | The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a r... | No Remedy Available |
| Jul 6, 2016 | Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards | The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a r... | Refund |
| Jul 6, 2016 | Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards | The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a r... | No Remedy Available |
| Jul 6, 2016 | Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards | The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a r... | Refund, Replace, Repair |
| Jul 6, 2016 | Little Lotus baby swaddles and sleeping bags | The shoulder snaps on the baby swaddles and sleeping bags can break or detach, posing a choking h... | Refund |
| Jul 1, 2016 | Cone Fountain Fireworks | When ignited, the device can burst and spread sparks and pyrotechnic materials outward instead of... | Refund, Replace |
| Jun 29, 2016 | Children’s nightgowns | The children’s nightgowns fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, p... | Refund |
| Jun 28, 2016 | Children’s and adult chests and dressers | The recalled chests and dressers are unstable if they are not properly anchored to the wall, posi... | Refund, Repair |
| Jun 28, 2016 | Polaris Ranger 570 ROVs | The ROVs can overheat during heavy engine loading, slow-speed intermittent use and/or high outdoo... | Repair |
| Jun 23, 2016 | Vented hard hats | Hard hats sold online were marketed to protect against electric shock, but they do not provide th... | Replace |
| Jun 23, 2016 | Lithium-ion batteries | The lithium-ion laptop battery packs can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. | Replace |
| Jun 23, 2016 | Hanging bow scales | The mounting ring on the hanging bow scales can break during use, posing impact and laceration ha... | Refund |
| Jun 22, 2016 | Ecovent room sensors | The cover can come off during normal use, exposing high voltage components and posing an electric... | Replace |
| Jun 21, 2016 | Electric bottle and food warmers | The electric bottle and food warmers can overheat and catch fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers. | Replace |
| Jun 21, 2016 | Octo-rattles | The fabric discs on the tentacles of the octopus rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to y... | Refund |
| Jun 15, 2016 | Battery packs used in laptop computers | The lithium-ion battery packs used in laptop computers can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards. | Replace |
| Jun 14, 2016 | Sadie Chairs and barstools | The back leg of the chairs can bend and the seat tabs or screws on the seat can loosen. When loos... | Repair |
| Jun 14, 2016 | 4-inch air angle grinders | The spring-loaded safety switch can fail and allow the angle grinder to activate, even with the s... | Refund |
| Jun 14, 2016 | STIHL battery-powered hedge trimmers | The hedge trimmer can operate faster than expected, continue running after the trigger is release... | Replace |
| Jun 10, 2016 | Sky Rover toys | The USB charging cords sold with the toy can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. | Replace |
| Jun 9, 2016 | Chairs and swings | The screen-printing on the fabric of the chairs and swings contains excessive levels of lead, whi... | Refund |
| Jun 9, 2016 | Handgun security safes | The handgun security safes can be opened without the use of a combination allowing unauthorized a... | Refund |
| Jun 9, 2016 | Level III Body Armor | The body armor can fail to meet performance requirements for Level III body armor, allowing a bul... | Replace |
| Jun 9, 2016 | Surge protectors | The surge protectors can short circuit when non-grounded plugs are connected, posing a shock or f... | Replace |
| Jun 8, 2016 | Sleds | The front handle bar assembly of the sleds can break, posing a crash hazard. | Replace |
| Jun 7, 2016 | Focus Spine bicycles | The bicycle seatstay or linkage component parts used to connect the seat tube and rear axle dropo... | Repair |
| Jun 2, 2016 | Jewelry-making kit | The “slider bracelet” in the jewelry-making kit contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if in... | Refund |
| Jun 2, 2016 | Ceramic mugs | The ceramic mug’s handle can break, posing a burn or laceration hazard to consumers. | Replace |
| Jun 2, 2016 | Sit-Stand Desk Converters | The pneumatic lifting mechanism can pinch or break fingers during assembly or use, posing a risk ... | Repair |
| Jun 2, 2016 | Children’s bunk beds | The bunk bed’s side mattress support rails can crack or break, posing a fall hazard. | Repair |
| Jun 1, 2016 | Non-contact voltage detectors | The voltage detectors can give a false “no voltage” reading when being used to test live wires fo... | Replace |
| Jun 1, 2016 | X-Maxx Monster Trucks and VXL-6 electronic speed controls | Vehicle modification or electronic failure can result in a short circuit, posing a fire hazard. | Repair |
| Jun 1, 2016 | Boombox | The boombox can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards. | Refund |
| May 31, 2016 | Random orbital sanders | The sanders can short circuit, posing a fire hazard. | Replace |
| May 31, 2016 | Ventilation fans | The fan motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard. | Replace |
| May 27, 2016 | Tommee Tippee Sippee spill-proof cups | Mold can develop on the removable, one-piece, white valve inside the spill-proof Tommee Tippee Si... | Replace |
| May 26, 2016 | Bicycle forks | The steer tube can become loose in the crown of the fork, posing a fall hazard. | Replace |
| May 26, 2016 | Rheem electric water heaters | The control panel on the water heaters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. | Repair |
| May 26, 2016 | Child backpack carriers | A cut in the plastic buckle on the shoulder strap can cause the shoulder strap to release, posing... | Replace |
| May 26, 2016 | Crystal chandeliers | The loop at the top of the chandelier can break causing the chandelier to fall, posing an impact ... | Repair |
| May 26, 2016 | Wamsutta Mattress Pads | The mattress pads fail to meet the mandatory federal flammability standard for mattresses and mat... | Refund |
| May 25, 2016 | Mini Tillers | The throttle cable can be pinched during packaging, causing the tiller tines to rotate unexpected... | Repair |
| May 25, 2016 | Counter stools | The kick plates of the counter stools can have a sharp edge, posing a laceration hazard to consum... | 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.