Browse Product Recalls

44 consumer product safety recalls from CPSC.

Product Safety Recalls Database

Browse the complete CPSC product recall database with 44 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 44 consumer product recalls from CPSC in 1978.

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Date Product Hazard Remedy
Dec 11, 1978 Child-resistant caps on thyroid tablets The firm voluntarily initiated the cap replacement program, which involves only those packages he... No Remedy Available
Dec 10, 1978 Riviton Construction Toy Parker Brothers had made the decision to voluntarily withdraw this product from the market becaus... Refund
Dec 7, 1978 Battlestar Galactica space vehicle toys Mattel, Inc. has initiated a voluntary program of attaching labels on warehouse inventories of ce... Label
Nov 23, 1978 Portable air tanks Citation Mfg. Co., Inc., issued a warning that some portable air tanks manufactured by the compan... No Remedy Available
Nov 21, 1978 Amana side-by-side refrigerator-freezers Amana Refrigeration, Inc., announced that 96,000 owners of Amana side-by-side refrigerator-freeze... New Instructions, Repair
Nov 21, 1978 "Activator" part of Automatic Day/Night Thermostat Controls, model FS-5 Fuel Sentry Corp., Mt. Vernon, N.Y., announced a voluntary recall of the "Activator" part of some... Repair
Nov 14, 1978 Columbia bicycles: 3-speed, 24-inch racers called "Miami," girls' Models Nos.... The round disc-type guard affixed to the front sprocket on these Columbia models, while acceptabl... New Instructions, Repair
Nov 5, 1978 110 volt AC-powered smoke detectors The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today announced an agreement with the Pittway Corp.... Replace
Oct 25, 1978 CleanBurn Fuel Cylinders, model CB-1000 A separation at the point where the threaded connector meets the cylinder may cause a fuel leak, ... Refund
Oct 18, 1978 Air Conditioners Recalled
Oct 17, 1978 "Miti-Mite" portable, immersible electric water heater The heater is to be plugged into a standard electrical outlet. It consists of an exposed, resisti... Refund
Sep 27, 1978 J.C. Penney six-inch bench grinders A protective sleeve that insulates a lead wire may wear through if in contact with the motor shaf... Inspect, Repair
Sep 26, 1978 Montgomery Ward & Co. "406 Grass Getter" The electrical insulation on some of the garden tools may have been damaged during shipping and c... Inspect
Sep 24, 1978 Vernco portable electric fans The Vernco Division of the Emerson Electric Co. announced a potential fire hazard in some of its ... Repair
Sep 19, 1978 "J.C. Penney" bicycle pedal cranks The J.C. Penney Co. warned bike riders that about 33,500 bicycles marketed under the "J.C. Penney... Inspect, Replace
Aug 29, 1978 six-inch bench grinders A protective sleeve insulating a lead wire may wear through on some of the units, bringing the wi... Repair
Aug 28, 1978 Bench Grinders To Be Repaired
Aug 24, 1978 Stuffed toys The toys were found to have an excessive amount of lead in the ink that was used to letter the to... Replace
Aug 1, 1978 Extension cord adapters (packaged with electric hedge trimmers) Some of the adapters produced could have exposed brass electrical contacts protruding through the... Replace
Aug 1, 1978 Huk-A-Poo women's sweatshirts Huk-A-Poo Sportswear, Inc. announced a recall of some women's sweat shirts that may not have met ... Refund, Replace
Jul 12, 1978 Plastic teething rails on full-sized baby cribs A spokesman for the furniture company said the plastic teething rails may become brittle and pose... Replace
Jul 6, 1978 Five-foot household aluminum stepladders Sears said that the ladders may pose a potential hazard because under certain conditions the top ... Refund, Replace
Jun 27, 1978 Type 213 foot pedals of Bernina sewing machines The foot pedal (or speed regulator) of the sewing machine may overheat if a switch within the ped... New Instructions, Repair
Jun 21, 1978 Car seat/stroller conversion kits CPSC staffers believe that a design defect in the metal seat supports of the stroller frame could... Repair
Jun 12, 1978 1978 "Coast King" bicycle pedal cranks Some of the bicycles may contain a pedal crank which could break and result in serious injury to ... Inspect, Replace
Jun 4, 1978 Model 7000 "Great American Frying Machine" mini electric deep fryer CPSC believes that these two styles of mini deep fryers may, in some instances, pose a potential ... Refund, Replace
May 30, 1978 "Huffy," "J.C. Penney," "Omega" and "Coast King" bicycle pedal cranks Some of the bicycles may contain a pedal crank which could break and result in serious injury to ... Inspect, Repair
May 21, 1978 Sears 44791 and Red Devil 3401 electric paint removers A defect was found in the wiring of the electric paint removers, posing a potential shock hazard. Refund, Replace
May 17, 1978 Remington women's rechargeable shavers, model numbers 3B2L and 6B2L A possible shock may occur if the base plate is touched to a person who is simultaneously contact... New Instructions, Repair
May 10, 1978 "Gap" women's sweatshirts If exposed to an ignition source, such as a cigarette ash, an open flame, or any spark, they coul... Refund
May 7, 1978 Electric ceramic hot pots marketed under the names, "Wide Mouth Hot Pots" and... According to the CPSC staff, if the heating coil at the bottom of the pot is heated while not imm... Refund
May 4, 1978 Bassett cribs with model numbers 5126, 5621 and 5225 The Commission believes that the design of the headboards and footboards in Bassett cribs with mo... Repair
Apr 30, 1978 Model 100 "Magic Curl" hand-held curling irons The defect lies in the handle casing, which can separate after a short period of use, allowing sp... Replace
Apr 23, 1978 Shock Hazard Tied To Water Heaters
Apr 23, 1978 Sump pumps models SW-500, BPV-500, and PSP-330 sold under the following brand... Certain upright, pedestal sump pumps having solid black plastic float switches positioned on top ... Repair
Apr 23, 1978 Gas valves Certain manually operated gas valves imported since 1976 may leak, creating the possibility of fi... Inspect, No Remedy Available
Apr 16, 1978 San Francisco Shirt Works sweatshirts If exposed to an ignition source such as a cigarette ash, an open flame, or any spark, the sweats... Refund
Apr 13, 1978 Baseball pitching machines The Commission alleges that the unguarded, rotating metal pitching arm can go off suddenly, witho... No Remedy Available
Apr 12, 1978 Wham-O "Water Wiggle" toy The toy consists of a seven-foot plastic hose attached to an aluminum water-jet nozzle which is c... Refund
Mar 16, 1978 Nevco electric ceramic hot pots According to CPSC staff, if the heating coil at the bottom of the pot is heated while not immerse... Refund
Mar 1, 1978 Model 1377 "American Classic" and Model 1322 "Medalist" pistols Certain single shot, pump-up pellet pistols may discharge accidentally due to inadequately tighte... Repair
Feb 20, 1978 Bassett Cribs with model numbers 5028 and 5127 Bassett Cribs with model numbers 5028 and 5127 were produced with a cut-out design in the headboa... New Instructions, Repair
Feb 2, 1978 Nobility-brand 10-cup Automatic Coffeemakers, Model #151 According to the Commission staff, a defect in the internal construction may cause corrosion of t... Refund
Jan 2, 1978 Christmas light replacement bulbs The Commission staff discovered a defect in some of the bulbs which could create a fire or shock ... Inspect, Refund

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.