Browse Product Recalls
410 consumer product safety recalls from CPSC.
Product Safety Recalls Database
Browse the complete CPSC product recall database with 410 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 410 consumer product recalls from CPSC.
| Date | Product | Hazard | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2003 | HDC Extension Cords, Portable Lights, and Fluorescent Work Lights | The extension cords and lights have undersized wiring, are not properly polarized, have inadequat... | Refund |
| May 21, 2003 | Extension Cords | The extension cords have undersized conductors and no over-current protection which causes overhe... | Refund |
| May 12, 2003 | Ultra 155 & Ultra 230 Gas Boilers | Weil-McLain has determined that the gas valve mounting screws on the recalled boilers may have no... | Label, Repair |
| Apr 23, 2003 | Vellux ® fahrenheit™ electric blankets | When the blanket is folded, the heating element can overheat, causing the heating element and bla... | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Apr 16, 2003 | RCA® 650-Watt Home Entertainment amplifiers | The amplifier can overheat due to a lack of ventilation, which can cause melting of the plastic f... | Repair |
| Mar 12, 2003 | "Trudeau" fondue pots (sold as part of a 17-piece set) | The plastic handles that are attached to the fondue pots can melt and crack during heating on a r... | Replace |
| Mar 3, 2003 | IBM G51 CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) and G51t Touch Screen CRT Computer Monitors | The monitor's circuit board can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard to consumers. | Inspect |
| Feb 13, 2003 | Skil® Warrior drill battery chargers | The transformer inside the charger can overheat. If this occurs, the charger housing can melt and... | Refund |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Emergency Exit Signs | The emergency exit signs have an internal electrical component that could overheat and fail when ... | 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 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 |
| Nov 11, 2002 | Kidz Club Flashlights | The flashlights can overheat and cause the batteries to leak, posing a risk of burns to children. | Refund |
| Oct 28, 2002 | Jason AirMasseur™ and Air Whirlpool Baths | Air baths release heated bubbles into the water. A heating element on these baths can fail to shu... | Repair |
| Oct 21, 2002 | Laser Printers | The printers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. | Repair |
| Oct 1, 2002 | Siebe actuators | A spring mechanism integrated with the damper, is designed to close the damper during a fire to l... | No Remedy Available |
| Sep 18, 2002 | Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers | An electrical component in the lawn mower can overheat, posing a possible fire hazard. | Repair |
| Sep 16, 2002 | Lithium Batteries in Electric Bikes | The lithium-ion batteries in these bicycles can overheat and pose a fire hazard. | No Remedy Available |
| Sep 11, 2002 | CPSC, Northern Tool & Equipment Announce Recall of Air Compressors | The capacitors on these compressors can overheat, catch fire and ignite the plastic cover above t... | Refund |
| Sep 11, 2002 | Battery Chargers | A manufacturing defect inside the charger can cause overheating of internal connections or extern... | Replace |
| Sep 8, 2002 | Wall Mount Gas Fireplaces | A design defect in the gas control assembly can allow main burner gas to prematurely enter the fi... | Repair |
| Sep 8, 2002 | Heating Elements from Electric Rotisseries | Certain units have been found to leak current from the heating element, posing a risk of electric... | Repair |
| Aug 19, 2002 | "Firestorm" and "Quantum Pro" cordless drills/drivers | The drill's switch can malfunction and overheat, posing the possibility of a fire hazard to consu... | Repair |
| Aug 19, 2002 | Shindaiwa hedge trimmers | The catalytic muffler can overheat and damage the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard. | Repair |
| Jul 1, 2002 | Combination washer and gas dryer units | The gas dryer can overheat, posing a fire hazard. | Repair |
| Jun 24, 2002 | Ceramic potpourri simmering pots | Flames from the tea light candles inside these potpourri pots can flare out of the side ventilati... | 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 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 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 7, 2002 | Glove compartment organizers | The flashlight can overheat when the batteries are inserted, presenting a possible burn hazard. A... | Dispose, Replace |
| May 1, 2002 | Gas-fired boilers | The burners on these boilers could produce excess carbon monoxide (CO) in the flue, due to improp... | Repair |
| 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 |
| Feb 6, 2002 | VersaToast™ Wide-Slot Toaster | The heating element in these toasters can continue to operate after use, posing a fire hazard. | Refund |
| Dec 16, 2001 | Power Supplies used with Next Level ADSL/VDSL ETHERset (modem) units | The power supply has an internal electrical component that could overheat and melt or deform the ... | Replace |
| Dec 12, 2001 | "Rice Light" decorative Christmas lights | The lights have undersized wire and could present electric shock or fire hazards. | Replace |
| Nov 12, 2001 | Batteries for Notebook Computers | These batteries can overcharge during re-charging, causing them to overheat, smoke and possibly c... | Replace |
| Oct 15, 2001 | Power adapters used with certain Cisco ADSL Routers | The adapters can overheat and melt a hole through the housing, posing a fire hazard. In addition,... | — |
| Oct 4, 2001 | Electric blankets | Dispose | |
| Sep 6, 2001 | AC adaptors for ZipVac rechargeable vacuums | The charger can overheat and melt, presenting a burn or electric shock hazard to consumers. | Replace |
| Jul 18, 2001 | Central fire sprinklers with O-ring seals | These sprinkler heads can corrode or minerals, salts and other contaminants in water can affect t... | No Remedy Available |
| Jul 10, 2001 | Electric percolators | If the thermostat fails, the plastic housing of the percolator can overheat and melt while in use... | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Jul 10, 2001 | Krups automatic coffeemakers | An electrical connection in these coffeemakers can overheat and ignite the filter basket support,... | Replace |
| Jul 8, 2001 | Gas-fired horizontal furnaces commonly called NOx rod furnaces | These furnaces pose a substantial risk of fire. | No Remedy Available |
| Jul 5, 2001 | Macintosh PowerBook 45W AC Adapters | These AC adapters could overheat, posing a fire hazard. | Replace |
| May 8, 2001 | "Vermont Castings" space heaters | Overheating inside the space heaters can cause the exterior to become extremely hot, posing fire ... | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Apr 18, 2001 | Goldstar, General Electric, and Sears Kenmore portable dehumidifiers | These dehumidifiers have an internal electrical connection that can overheat, presenting a potent... | Repair |
| Apr 12, 2001 | ELM and ELM2 emergency lights | The emergency lights have an internal electrical component that could overheat when connected to ... | Repair |
| Jan 23, 2001 | Trane Voyager Series Combination Gas Furnace and Electric Air Conditioning Units | One of the three internal flue gas tubes extending from the heat exchanger can separate from the ... | Inspect, Replace |
| Jan 22, 2001 | OTT-LITE TRUECOLOR Floor Lamps | An electronic component inside the plug can overheat, presenting a fire and burn 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.