Browse Product Recalls

33 consumer product safety recalls from CPSC.

Product Safety Recalls Database

Browse the complete CPSC product recall database with 33 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 33 consumer product recalls from CPSC in 1979.

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Date Product Hazard Remedy
Nov 28, 1979 Infant crib exerciser The toy, known as an infant crib exerciser, consists of a red elastic cord strung with colored wo... Refund
Nov 27, 1979 "Mandalay" and "Candlelite" style cribs The Bassett cribs requiring modification include the "Mandalay" and "Candlelite" style beds. They... New Instructions, Repair
Nov 20, 1979 Stuffed toy mobiles Approximately 422,000 stuffed mobile toys which may pose a strangulation hazard to infants are be... Refund
Nov 8, 1979 Montgomery Ward "Desk Phone Set" toy The sets include two battery-operated toy telephones connected by means of a detachable cord. The... Refund
Nov 5, 1979 Chim-A-Lator Company air damper systems Excessively hot chimney temperatures could cause the air damper to close unexpectedly and force s... New Instructions, Repair
Oct 31, 1979 Commission Approves Corrective Plans For 26 Manufacturers Of Asbestos Hair Dryer
Oct 25, 1979 "Soft Shot Star Launcher" blow-gun toys Approximately 180,000 "Soft Shot Star Launcher" blow-gun toys which may pose a choking hazard to ... Refund
Oct 14, 1979 "Automatic Day/Night" and "Home Energy Saver" thermostat controls Citing the critical need for consumers to save energy safely, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Co... Refund, Replace
Oct 2, 1979 Gabriel "Giggle Stick" Young children can remove the red end-caps of the toy, exposing the interior plastic cylinder whi... Refund, Replace
Sep 30, 1979 "SCUBAPRO" second-stage scuba regulators Second-stage scuba regulators which may pose a drowning hazard to divers are being recalled by th... Repair
Sep 30, 1979 Sunbeam electrical mowers, models 3227 and 3228 The Sunbeam Outdoor Co., has instituted a program to modify approximately 8,900 electric lawn mow... New Instructions, Repair
Sep 30, 1979 Valves on "Structo" portable gas grills Thousands of valves on portable gas grills which may pose a fire hazard are being recalled by the... Replace
Sep 30, 1979 "Holly Hobbie" toy telephone set Durham Industries, Inc., of New York City is recalling the detachable connector cords sold with a... Replace
Sep 30, 1979 AMF Mares Underwater Spear Guns A defect in the guns' "trigger shock-line retainers" can cause unintentional firing if the shock-... Repair
Sep 19, 1979 "Rocket Blower" Blowdryer The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the manufacturer of the "Rocket Blower", a commer... Dispose, No Remedy Available
Sep 3, 1979 Corning Ware coffee percolators Some of these coffeemakers can be dangerous to use because the handle and metal band may separate... Dispose
Aug 29, 1979 "Sears" brand 19-inch portable color television sets The sets were manufactured with an electrical resistor which may overheat, possibly causing an in... Repair
Aug 26, 1979 “Edgewoord” and “Wrappers” cotton chenille women’s garments The Edgewood Chenille Company, a clothing manufacturer in Tunnel Hill, Georgia, is recalling thou... Replace
Aug 23, 1979 "Brite Bar" fluorescent light fixtures Safety tests conducted by CPSC engineers have revealed a design defect in the power cord, which i... Refund, Replace
Aug 15, 1979 "Temperature Tender" temperature setback controls Intermatic, Inc., is voluntarily recalling the heating units from approximately 53,000 automatic ... Refund
Aug 8, 1979 “Western Double-Barrel Cork Rifle” toy According to CPSC staff, children run the risk of serious eye injuries if they remove the gun's m... Refund
Aug 8, 1979 "Babyline" crib spring hanger brackets A voluntary recall of plastic brackets used to support the springs on approximately 34,500 full-s... New Instructions, Repair
Aug 1, 1979 WEL "Hearth-Glo" wood-burning circulator heaters The Jackes Evans Manufacturing Company in St. Louis, Missouri, is recalling the glass doors on ap... Replace
Jul 11, 1979 Vernco portable electric fans The Vernco Division of the Emerson Electric Company in Columbus, Indiana, announced it is still t... Repair
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
Jun 12, 1979 AMF carbine spear guns AMF Voit, Inc. announced a voluntary repair program for approximately 97,300 carbine spear guns w... Replace, Repair
May 20, 1979 CPSC Accepts Corrective Actions From Major Hair Dryer Companies
Apr 16, 1979 Air Conditioners Recalled
Apr 1, 1979 Daisy BB Guns The BB guns under recall can be fired despite the fact that the safety mechanism is engaged, if t... Replace
Mar 9, 1979 Wards' Powr-Kraft model TGB-5102A six-inch bench grinders A protective sleeve that insulates an electric lead wire may wear through on some units if in con... Repair
Feb 4, 1979 "Gun Fighter" double-barreled toy cork shotgun CPSC believes that serious eye injury could occur if a child abuses the toy by removing the muzzl... Refund
Jan 17, 1979 Commercial Fly Control Devices, model SK-4 If too many dead insects accumulate and block the centrifugal fan, the unit may overheat and crea... Dispose
Jan 10, 1979 "Battlestar Galactica" space toys with missiles Each of the four toys is sold with a set of small red plastic missiles which can be launched from... 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.