Browse Product Recalls
45 consumer product safety recalls from CPSC.
Product Safety Recalls Database
Browse the complete CPSC product recall database with 45 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 45 consumer product recalls from CPSC.
| Date | Product | Hazard | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2023 | Midwest Lubricants Sodium Hydroxide | The product contains sodium hydroxide which must be in child resistant packaging as required by t... | Replace |
| Mar 28, 2019 | Baby Rattle Socks | Small ornaments can detach from the socks, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Refund |
| Jan 22, 2014 | Baby rattles | The head on the rattle can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Refund |
| Jul 30, 2013 | Bistro chairs | The chair's metal frame can bend or break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. | Refund |
| Apr 2, 2013 | Remote-Controlled Banshee 3 Channel helicopters | The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat and ignite the helicopter, posing fi... | Refund |
| Jul 31, 2012 | Midwest Folding Products Stage and Riser Caddies | The caddy's latches do not automatically close to secure the stages and risers when stored. Unsec... | Repair |
| Apr 13, 2011 | Wrist Rattles and Baby Booties Recalled by Midwest-CBK Due to Choking Hazard | "The pom-poms attached to the wrist rattles and booties can detach, posing a choking hazard." | - |
| Sep 29, 2010 | "S T U F F" and Paw Wall Hooks | Paint on the metal hooks and on the blue paw hook contains excessive levels of lead, violating th... | Refund |
| Jul 25, 2006 | Clear Glass Candleholders | The glue connecting the candleholder could fail causing the candleholder to fall apart. This pose... | Refund |
| Jun 19, 2005 | Serenity Votive Candles | The candles' wax can catch fire, causing a high flame. This can cause nearby combustibles to catc... | Refund |
| May 10, 2005 | Optional Guard Rails sold on Standing Choral Risers | Choral risers equipped with an optional guard rail can tip over under certain loading conditions,... | Repair |
| Nov 18, 2004 | Meter socket load center | Some of these products were sold with loose internal bolt connections, which could result in exce... | Replace, Repair |
| Oct 11, 2004 | Electric Pictures (Moveable Waterfall Pictures) | These pictures have inadequate construction, incorrect wiring, and use flammable materials, all o... | Refund |
| Aug 17, 2004 | "Windsor" dinette chair | The stretch bar which connects to the chair's legs can detach during normal use, causing the user... | Replace |
| Jul 16, 2003 | Toad Lawn Ball Sprinkler | A small hose inside the toad can fail, allowing water to fill the toad's cavity. The increased wa... | Refund |
| Aug 26, 2002 | Polaris 2002 PRO X snowmobiles | On all models the brake pad may separate from the backing plate which could cause brake failure. ... | Replace |
| Apr 2, 2001 | Duck-shaped candles | When the duck-shaped candle burns, the pooling of wax can ignite the paint on the duck, posing fi... | Refund |
| Mar 18, 2001 | Light and Glitter Wands | The batteries can short-circuit, causing the wands' handles to become very hot and melt the plast... | Refund |
| Mar 24, 1999 | Bed-N-Loft bunk bed assembly kits | Some kits did not include hardware or instructions for installing guardrails on the top bunk. A c... | Repair |
| Jul 15, 1998 | Activity Block Sets | Rods on one of the blocks could break, releasing small hollow cylinders. Young children could cho... | Refund |
| Aug 17, 1997 | Kinder Chocolate Eggs | Some of the toys have small parts that present a serious choking and aspiration hazard to childre... | Refund |
| Jul 9, 1997 | Toy Jewelry Sets | The necklaces and bracelets of two different sets can break, releasing small beads. The earring c... | Refund |
| Feb 5, 1997 | Adapter Plug Packs | The adapters were incorrectly identified as being listed with Underwriters Laboratories. The adap... | Refund |
| Jul 2, 1996 | Terra Cotta Potted Candle Sets | The clay pots may overheat and catch fire. | Refund |
| May 29, 1996 | Portable Halogen Outdoor Work Lights | Water could leak into the lights, presenting a serious shock hazard which could cause serious inj... | Refund |
| Mar 24, 1996 | Stationery Activity Sets | Consumers could be cut if the cutter's handle is inadvertently compressed, and the blade is expos... | Refund |
| Mar 10, 1996 | Women's Cotton Sweatshirts | The sweat shirts, which violate the federal Flammable Fabrics Act, burn faster than newspaper and... | Refund |
| May 14, 1995 | Wooden puzzles | Some of the puzzle pieces present a serious choking hazard to young children. | Refund |
| May 22, 1994 | GF1812 Ground Fault Interrupter extension cords | The extension cord has no ground fault circuit interrupter, as advertised, but instead has a buil... | Refund |
| Apr 5, 1994 | Gold Key metal twin size/full size and twin size/twin size children's bunk beds | The bunk bed may unexpectedly collapse during use. Bed occupants may be injured by the falling up... | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Dec 12, 1993 | Children's necklaces and bracelets | The paint on the beads contain levels of lead that exceed government standards, presenting a safe... | Refund |
| Apr 12, 1993 | "Toddler Bed With Guard Rail," model 3210 | The bed contains a space between the side guard rail and the mattress where a child could become ... | Refund, Repair |
| Mar 14, 1993 | French Fry Cutters | The cutting blades are not securely attached on the bottom of the frame, and if the device is use... | Refund |
| Oct 18, 1992 | Walk 'N' Roll Baby Walker | The brackets holding the baby walker in position may break causing the walker to collapse. A chil... | Refund |
| Jul 12, 1992 | Toy Wooden Block Truck | The wooden head of the driver and a white 5/8-inch diameter cylinder block are a potential chokin... | Refund |
| Jul 1, 1992 | Large Display Rack Fireworks Device | The fireworks devices may tip over during operation and fire their charges horizontally, resultin... | Refund |
| Jun 28, 1992 | Dixie Delight Fireworks Device | The Dixie Delight may tip over during operation and fire the charges horizontally, resulting in p... | Refund |
| May 25, 1992 | Fish-Style Jolly Rattles | Beads inside the rattle may separate posing a potential choking or aspiration hazard for young ch... | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Mar 25, 1990 | Alphabet Block Sets | The set's frame may separate and result in small parts that could present a fatal choking hazard ... | Refund |
| Sep 9, 1987 | Glass bean pot table lamps | The Commission staff believes that anyone who touches the metal lampholder or other metal parts o... | Refund |
| Nov 5, 1984 | Model CYHD-103 "Snow" brand nine-inch oscillating fan | Some of the fans may have a defective 2-speed control switch which could result in overheating of... | Refund |
| Feb 2, 1984 | Smurf Musical Crib Train toys, Model 5340/5342 | Durham Industries, Inc. announced a voluntary recall of approximately 4,300 Smurf Musical Crib Tr... | Refund |
| Jul 12, 1983 | Mickey Mouse Musical Crib Train Toys, Model 5340/5342 | Small parts may break off this toy if it is dropped. These small parts may present a choking, asp... | Refund |
| Jun 28, 1979 | "Three Stars" plastic ring caps used in toy guns | According to CPSC staff and the firm, the charged pellets can accidentally fall out of their prot... | Refund |
| Nov 10, 1973 | Decorative Fireplace Units | Possible fire hazard | 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.