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.
| 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.