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.
| 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.