Browse Product Recalls
36 consumer product safety recalls from CPSC.
Product Safety Recalls Database
Browse the complete CPSC product recall database with 36 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 36 consumer product recalls from CPSC in 1977.
| Date | Product | Hazard | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 1977 | "Poseidon" brand "Cyklon 300" model regulators for SCUBA diving systems | The intermediate air hose on these regulators may become disconnected from its fitting due to a d... | Replace |
| Dec 21, 1977 | Christmas light replacement bulbs | Market Research Imports (MRI), MRI discovered a defect in some of the bulbs which could cause the... | Refund, Replace |
| Dec 21, 1977 | "Renown" Christmas tree light sets, model number 222/15B, indoor only. | The bulb sockets in these sets may contain incorrectly placed metal electrical contacts that may ... | Refund, Replace |
| Dec 19, 1977 | 14-cubic-foot refrigerators | These refrigerators may contain an improperly placed heater wire, which could, under some circums... | — |
| Dec 19, 1977 | Magic Chef 14-cubic-foot refrigerators | The refrigerators present a possible shock hazard if not properly grounded. | Inspect, Repair |
| Dec 19, 1977 | Refrigerator repair program announced | — | |
| Dec 15, 1977 | Gerico "Gerry Carryfree"and "Sears 'Stroll 'N Fold" strollers | The strollers may have defective locking devices which could cause the stroller to collapse forwa... | — |
| Dec 8, 1977 | Scuba Regulators | The recalled regulators may have a potentially defective clamp ring which may cause unseating of ... | Replace |
| Dec 7, 1977 | Wooden Toy Alphabet Blocks | Paint used on some of these blocks has a lead content which exceeds the current permissible level... | Refund |
| Nov 28, 1977 | Par-Golf Toy Golf Clubs | Because of faulty staple assembly, the club's metal rod may separate from its handle when swung a... | Refund, Replace |
| Oct 24, 1977 | Crossman BB PISTOL | An improper dimension on a receiver cover raises the possibility of the pistol discharging when t... | Repair |
| Oct 20, 1977 | Immersible Electric Water Heaters | Potential for serious shock injuries, possibly resulting in electrocution, exists when water cont... | No Remedy Available |
| Oct 2, 1977 | 12 products from American Printing House for the Blind | These products have excessive Lead content their paint. | Refund |
| Sep 11, 1977 | Snoopy Bank | The paint used on these products has a lead content which exceeds the Commission permissible leve... | Refund |
| Sep 1, 1977 | Lead-containing paint and on toys and furniture coated with such paint | — | |
| Aug 21, 1977 | Refrigerator Repair Program Announced | — | |
| Aug 21, 1977 | 747 Command high chair | This chair could break at the weld which joins the metal support column with a metal seat support... | No Remedy Available |
| Aug 16, 1977 | Type 1 weed and grass trimmers | Engineering tests have indicated that consumers could damage the insulation surrounding the elect... | Refund, Replace |
| Jul 31, 1977 | Smoke Detectors | Incorrectly-rated resistors could fail, making the unit inoperable, and may under certain circums... | Replace |
| Jul 28, 1977 | Recall Of Smoke alarms announced | — | |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Pitching Machines | The revolving pitching arm which has no guard retains sufficient energy to "pitch" even though th... | No Remedy Available |
| Jun 22, 1977 | Scubapro Mark VII and Pilot Mark VII scuba regulators | The regulators may contain a defective "O" ring in the first stage which could result in failure ... | Replace |
| Jun 6, 1977 | "King Sport" aluminum bat | Commission reports indicate that the rubber grips on these aluminum baseball bats can become loos... | Repair |
| Jun 6, 1977 | 225 tablet package size and 375 tablet size of Excedrin analgesic tablets | CPSC testing found same packages for this product failed to comply with Federal regulations requi... | No Remedy Available |
| Jun 2, 1977 | Console air humidifier and one model of a combination air cleaner/humidifier. | Some of these units contain a speed control which could short circuit and, under certain circumst... | Repair |
| May 4, 1977 | Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker | CPSC believes the coffeemakers might pose a potential shock and/or fire hazard. | Repair |
| Apr 21, 1977 | Grand Prix model 3200 stereo tape deck and record player | Due to a defect in the electrical wiring, the units, which retail for approximately $140, may pre... | Replace, Repair |
| Apr 14, 1977 | Electric Train Transformers | The train transformers fail to comply with federal regulations for electrically- operated toys an... | Refund, Replace |
| Apr 10, 1977 | Electric toy road racing sets and certain power pack transformers sold separa... | Road Race Set Model numbers 9900, 9902 and 9924 contain power pack toy transformers which fail to... | Refund |
| Mar 3, 1977 | Electric Toy Train Transformers | The trains fail to comply with Federal regulations for electrically-operated toys and are, theref... | Refund |
| Feb 28, 1977 | Electric rock polisher | The polishers pose a possible electric shock to the user. | Refund |
| Feb 28, 1977 | Electrical Refrigerator Defroster | Engineering tests conducted by the Commission indicate that the product contains several possible... | Refund |
| Feb 3, 1977 | Fluorescent under the cabinet light fixtures | Engineering tests conducted by the Commission indicate that the lights contain a defect capable o... | Refund |
| Jan 13, 1977 | Phonograph | The phonograph poses a possible electric shock hazard to the user. | Refund |
| Jan 3, 1977 | Bed Guard Rails | The bed guard rails may have been coated with paint containing lead exceeding permissible limits. | Replace, Repair |
| Jan 2, 1977 | Outdated Fire Extinguishers | As the solution in the devices ages the extinguisher tanks may corrode and there is an increased ... | 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.