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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2002 | "Ozark Trail" or "Wenzel" propane-fueled camping lanterns | An insufficient connection between the lantern and the propane cylinder can allow gas to escape a... | Refund |
| Apr 1, 2002 | Up, Down & Around toddler maze toys | The plastic tubes can break from the wooden base, releasing beads, posing a choking hazard to you... | Replace |
| Apr 1, 2002 | RM and ZM model Cadet in-wall electric heaters | When an RM or ZM model heatbox (replacing a ZA or RA model heatbox) is inserted into a ZAC wall c... | Repair |
| Mar 28, 2002 | Steam Buggy™ Deluxe Steamers | The internal hose connected to the trigger in the handle can detach, allowing hot water and/or st... | Refund, Replace |
| Mar 27, 2002 | Portable basketball hoops | The basketball hoops may have a sharp protruding bolt on the players' side of the pole that can c... | Repair |
| Mar 27, 2002 | Tough Traveler® backpack carriers | A child could fall from a carrier when the seat restraint strap is not doubled-back through the s... | New Instructions |
| Mar 25, 2002 | TS11 Thermal Safety Control Valve | The lower body, with 1/4", 3/8", 7/16" inlet/outlet diameter, may have a machining defect that ca... | Refund |
| Mar 24, 2002 | Wooden Changing Table with Steps | When one of the front doors is open, a child's finger can become stuck inside spaces between part... | Repair |
| Mar 21, 2002 | Toro-brand Commercial-grade Riding Mower | The riding mower's exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors from spilled fuel if the engine backfires. | Repair |
| Mar 21, 2002 | Toro-brand Commercial-grade Riding Mower | The riding mower's exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors from spilled fuel if the engine backfires. | Repair |
| Mar 20, 2002 | Riding Lawn Mower | The fuel tanks on these mowers can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn inj... | Repair |
| Mar 20, 2002 | Exmark-brand Commercial-grade Riding Mower | The riding mower's exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors from spilled fuel if the engine backfires. | Repair |
| Mar 19, 2002 | Dynasty Gas Range | The ranges could tip-over if a heavy weight is placed on an open oven door, posing a risk of burn... | Repair |
| Mar 19, 2002 | Paperweight | The paperweights can leak petroleum distillates, which can pose ingestion and flammability hazard... | Refund |
| Mar 19, 2002 | Two-Paneled Fireplace Screen | The paint on the metal mesh can ignite when exposed to a direct flame, posing a serious fire haza... | Refund |
| Mar 13, 2002 | Soap Making Kit | The soap may get too hot when heated in the microwave oven and leak from the plastic container po... | Refund |
| Mar 12, 2002 | SR-RN-2 and SR-RN2R Boiler Control | The controls have an electronic relay that may fail in a manner that will allow the burner to ope... | Repair |
| Mar 12, 2002 | Security Control Panel | The systems can fail to communicate with the central station that should receive the distress sig... | Repair |
| Mar 11, 2002 | Nature's Valley, Women's Formula Multivitamin | The supplements being recalled are not packaged in child-resistant packaging as required under th... | Refund |
| Mar 11, 2002 | Hiker | An electrical component in the control system at the base of the unit can fail and cause overheat... | Repair |
| Mar 6, 2002 | Fondue Set | The plastic ring with handles that is attached to the upper rim of the fondue pot can crack durin... | Replace |
| Mar 6, 2002 | Power Cord Sets sold with HP Inkjet Printers | The connector can break, exposing electrical contacts and posing a shock hazard to consumers. | — |
| Mar 6, 2002 | Humidifier | The motors in these humidifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard. | Refund, Replace |
| Mar 4, 2002 | Rear-engine and Mid-engine Riding Lawn Mower | The fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a burn or fire hazard to consumers. | No Remedy Available |
| Feb 27, 2002 | BikeE Recumbent Bicycle | The recumbent seats on these bicycles can crack and break, causing the seat to come off the frame... | Dispose, Repair |
| Feb 27, 2002 | DANSK Ice Cream Scoop | A cap at the end of the handle of the scoop can fly off with substantial force, especially if the... | Refund |
| Feb 25, 2002 | Portable Air Compressor | Internal corrosion to the inner wall of the air receiver tank can cause the air tank to unexpecte... | Refund |
| Feb 25, 2002 | Roto Zip Handheld Saw | The handles on these saws can separate from the body, causing the operator to be cut. | Replace |
| Feb 21, 2002 | Red Devil Gas Grill | The product's design allows consumers to light the grill at an air intake tube, instead of at the... | New Instructions, Refund |
| Feb 20, 2002 | Stainless Steel Kettle | The kettle's cover traps steam inside of the kettle causing an increase in pressure. This forces ... | Replace |
| Feb 20, 2002 | Graco Snack and Activity Tray | The Snack and Activity Trays are sold with detached suction cups that the consumer installs. If t... | New Instructions |
| Feb 20, 2002 | Knife Block Set | The longest knife in the set when inserted "blade side-up" can protrude through the bottom of the... | Repair |
| Feb 19, 2002 | Monsters In The Closet Children's Board Book | The snap that secures the book could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. | New Instructions, Replace |
| Feb 19, 2002 | Pedal Car | The paint coating on some of these pedal cars contains high lead levels. CPSC standards ban toys ... | No Remedy Available |
| Feb 19, 2002 | Plush Snuggle® Bears | The eyes and noses of these bears can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Dispose |
| Feb 11, 2002 | OshKosh B'Gosh Newborn Girls' Garments | The fabric, heat-sealed flowers on the front of the garments can detach after washing, posing a c... | Refund |
| Feb 11, 2002 | Zowie's 123 Children's Book | The books have a plastic abacus-like toy attached to the back cover that contains five plastic be... | Refund |
| Feb 7, 2002 | Outdoor Lanterns | The solder attaching the hanger at the top of the lantern may melt from the heat of a candle caus... | Refund |
| Feb 6, 2002 | CPSC, Honeywell Consumer Products Announce Recall of Moveable Baseboard Heaters | — | |
| Feb 6, 2002 | VersaToast™ Wide-Slot Toaster | The heating element in these toasters can continue to operate after use, posing a fire hazard. | Refund |
| Feb 3, 2002 | Thermador Gas Range | Hot air is vented below the small oven and causes the metal surface on the door of this oven to g... | Repair |
| Jan 30, 2002 | Power Inverters with Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) outlets | The GFCIs on the inverters, which are intended to protect consumers against shock and electrocuti... | Replace |
| Jan 30, 2002 | CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Dehumidifiers | — | |
| Jan 30, 2002 | Rekrow Butane Micro Torch Lighter | The lighters do not have a child-resistant mechanism as required by federal law. Young children c... | Refund |
| Jan 29, 2002 | Custom Buoyancy Inc. Overpressure Valve (OPV) | The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, posing a drowning hazard to divers. | Replace |
| Jan 27, 2002 | Polartec Heat® Electric Blanket | Some of the blankets may contain a loose connection that may cause the unit to not function or to... | Refund |
| Jan 23, 2002 | Children's Gel Candle Kits | When burned, the gel candle can melt the plastic candleholders included with the kit, posing a fi... | Refund |
| Jan 23, 2002 | Dried Flower Candles | When burned, the dried flowers in the candle can catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to c... | Refund |
| Jan 22, 2002 | Black Cat™ Electric Pressure Washers | MCM International imported the pressure washers from a manufacturer in China who installed counte... | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Jan 22, 2002 | Black & Decker US Inc. Cordless Electric Lawn Mower | The clips holding the control cable to the handle may be missing, which could cause the blade con... | 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.