Browse Product Recalls
214 consumer product safety recalls from CPSC.
Product Safety Recalls Database
Browse the complete CPSC product recall database with 214 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 214 consumer product recalls from CPSC in 2003.
| Date | Product | Hazard | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2003 | "Viper Jr" youth ATVs | The ATV contains a remote shutoff switch that shuts the ATV off. For the remote shutoff switch to... | Repair |
| Jan 29, 2003 | Regent 500-watt halogen bulbs | These 500-watt light bulbs generate very high temperatures compared to incandescent and lower wat... | Label |
| Jan 29, 2003 | Zenith large-screen, analog projection televisions | A tear in a gasket can cause coolant fluid to leak from the picture tube assembly. This can cause... | Inspect, Repair |
| Jan 28, 2003 | Xerox, Hitachi, and GCC brand laser printers | Arcing may cause the fuser assembly to overheat, posing a fire hazard. | Repair |
| Jan 27, 2003 | Baseline Design beanbag chairs | Some of these beanbag chairs have zippers that can be opened, allowing access to the polystyrene ... | Replace |
| Jan 23, 2003 | Tim Hortons 15-ounce stainless steel travel mugs | The lids on some of the mugs can detach allowing hot liquid to leak, posing a burn hazard to cons... | Refund, Replace |
| Jan 22, 2003 | Portable Wooden Cribs | If the hardware used to assemble the crib is not tight, the mattress support platform and mattres... | Repair |
| Jan 22, 2003 | Wooden Teething Rings | It is a potential choking hazard to young children. | Refund |
| Jan 15, 2003 | Build-A-Bear Workshop "Founding Bear" stuffed bears | The nose of the stuffed bear can be pulled or twisted off, posing a choking hazard to a young child. | Replace |
| Jan 13, 2003 | Polaris 2003 "Predator" ATVs | The mounting bolts on the front brake calipers were not tightened to the specified torque value. ... | Repair |
| Jan 13, 2003 | Back-UPS CS350 and Back-UPS CS 500 Back-up Power Supply devices | The power supply device can fail, causing the unit to overheat, which may pose a fire hazard to c... | Replace |
| Jan 13, 2003 | Ultrex Thermal/Double Wall frying pans | The pans can explode or separate when preheated, used on high heat, or used for frying, which can... | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Jan 8, 2003 | “Soap Making for Kids" soap-making kits | The soap may get too hot when heated in the microwave oven and leak from the tray mold, posing a ... | Refund |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2002 Diamondback X-10 and X-20 Bicycles | The frames on these bicycles can break, which can cause riders to lose control and crash. | 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.