Browse Product Recalls
22 consumer product safety recalls from CPSC.
Product Safety Recalls Database
Browse the complete CPSC product recall database with 22 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 22 consumer product recalls from CPSC in 1980.
| Date | Product | Hazard | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 1980 | LP gas water heaters | The recall program involves LP (liquid Propane) gas water heaters containing White-Rodgers thermo... | Replace, Repair |
| Dec 2, 1980 | "Squeeze Me Bear" stuffed toy | Testing by CPSC of a random sample of the bears showed that one of the bears contained a potentia... | Refund |
| Oct 30, 1980 | "Pot Belly" stuffed toys | CPSC has received a number of consumer complaints of small wires protruding from the toy animals.... | Refund, Replace |
| Oct 2, 1980 | Playskool Bristle Blocks | Playskool, Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has announced t... | Dispose, Replace |
| Oct 1, 1980 | Regal Ware electric coffee makers | The 10-cup, stainless-steel percolators were insulated with a thermoplastic material around elect... | Repair |
| Oct 1, 1980 | Black & Decker 19-inch Cordless Twin Motor Lawn Mower | Owners of more than 18,000 cordless battery-powered lawn mowers are being warned that a possible ... | No Remedy Available |
| Sep 7, 1980 | Hand-held hair dryers | The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced that more than 87,000 additional hair... | Replace, Repair |
| Aug 24, 1980 | Philips stereo turntables, models 22AF685/44B and 22AF685/94B | The turntables were wired improperly so that "safety fuses," which serve as circuit breakers, do ... | Repair |
| Aug 20, 1980 | Albert E. Price. stuffed mobile toys | Approximately 2,300 stuffed mobile toys which may pose a strangulation hazard to infants are bein... | Refund |
| Aug 6, 1980 | "Kickers" elastic crib decorations | The crib decorations are manufactured in such a way that, if kicked or handled by an infant, the ... | New Instructions, Repair |
| Jul 20, 1980 | AMF Voit, Inc. aquatic spear guns | Following a very low rate of consumer return of potentially hazardous aquatic spear guns the U.S.... | Repair |
| Jul 20, 1980 | Craftsman Motorized Miter Saws | The saws can accommodate several types of blades, including a carbide-tipped blade often used to ... | New Instructions, Repair |
| May 22, 1980 | Creative Playthings Indoor Gym Houses | The product is intended for use by children ages 18 months through 3 years old, according to the ... | Dispose |
| May 13, 1980 | Infant toys known as "crib exercisers" or "baby chains" | Approximately 600 infant toys known as "crib exercisers" or "baby chains" are being recalled beca... | Refund |
| May 7, 1980 | Air-compression home and garden sprayers | More than 40,000 air-compression home and garden sprayers used to disperse pesticides and other c... | Replace |
| Apr 21, 1980 | Andis brand hair dryers; Presto brand hair dryers and stylers | The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced the recall of more than one-half mill... | Repair |
| Apr 17, 1980 | Night Lights | Approximately 55,000 plastic night lights that may pose a shock hazard to consumers are being rec... | Refund |
| Apr 16, 1980 | "T/F Monokote" brand heat guns | A program to repair approximately 20,000 "heat guns" used by model airplane hobbyists is being co... | Repair |
| Mar 9, 1980 | Wham-O "Fun Fountain" water toys | The toy consists of a clown hat and head which attaches onto the end of a garden hose so that the... | New Instructions, Repair |
| Feb 13, 1980 | "Mandalay" and "Candlelite" style cribs | The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission provisionally has accepted a consent agreement with B... | New Instructions, Repair |
| Feb 10, 1980 | "Fun Ride Trolley Ride" toys | Although the toy is advertised as being capable of supporting an adult's weight, CPSC staff has b... | Repair |
| Feb 10, 1980 | "Titan" portable electric heaters, model 267C | Approximately 1,000 heavy-duty, model 267C, portable electric heaters which may pose a shock haza... | Replace, Repair |
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.