Browse Product Recalls
25 consumer product safety recalls from CPSC.
Product Safety Recalls Database
Browse the complete CPSC product recall database with 25 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 25 consumer product recalls from CPSC in 1983.
| Date | Product | Hazard | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 1983 | "Lite Tree Top" ornaments | The "Lite Tree Top" ornaments imported from Taiwan could overheat and melt when set for non-flash... | Inspect |
| Dec 4, 1983 | Pixieland metal playground equipment | The spacing between some of the rungs pose a potential entrapment hazard because they are wide en... | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Nov 30, 1983 | Super Coupe baby walkers, models No. 8209 and 8210 | When the height setting is adjusted in the low to middle ranges and if force in excess of 20 poun... | Dispose |
| Nov 30, 1983 | Smith & Wesson models 78G and 79G pellet pistols | Smith & Wesson and Daisy Manufacturing Company announced a voluntary retrofit program for 200,000... | Repair |
| Nov 30, 1983 | "Rochedo" brand pressure cookers | The pressure cookers were recalled because of a faulty gasket which allows the pots to be opened ... | Dispose |
| Nov 29, 1983 | GE nine-Inch portable 2-speed oscillating fan, model Fl-OF-9A | GE announced a recall program, indicating that fan overheating could result from a defective spee... | Replace |
| Nov 17, 1983 | Musical Rock-A-Bye Railroad, No. 2010 | The Musical Rock-A-Bye Railroad, No. 2010, may present choking, aspiration and ingestion hazards ... | Replace |
| Oct 31, 1983 | Electro Signal Lab, Inc. (ESL) smoke alarms | Smoke of the smoke alarms may not sound or fail to sound loudly when smoke is present. | Replace |
| Sep 29, 1983 | Elastic harnesses with spring loaded snap hooks used on Echo gas powered Weed... | Under certain conditions when the cord is under tension, the snap hook can be released and fly ba... | Replace |
| Jul 27, 1983 | GE Nine-inch portable 2-speed oscillating fan, model Fl-OF-9A | A potential overheating problem may be present with the fans. As with any electrical product that... | Replace |
| Jul 12, 1983 | Mickey Mouse Musical Crib Train Toys, Model 5340/5342 | Small parts may break off this toy if it is dropped. These small parts may present a choking, asp... | Refund |
| Jul 12, 1983 | Children's circular expandable wooden enclosures | The children's circular expandable wooden enclosures may present a potential strangulation hazard... | Dispose |
| Jun 21, 1983 | Mr. Coffee CMX-1000 12-cup 4-button Digital Clock model | The problem occurs while the coffeemaker is plugged in and set to any of the three control positi... | Repair |
| Jun 20, 1983 | Model 1C "Whistle Switch" or "Sonic Switch" remote control device | Mark Engineering Inc. warns owners that Model 1C of their "Whistle Switch" Remote Control Device,... | Repair |
| Jun 13, 1983 | "NUK" brand 3-piece Toothbrush Trainer Sets | The rubber tip of the toothbrush can separate from the handle, presenting a possible choking and/... | Dispose, Replace |
| Jun 11, 1983 | BMX bicycles bicycle handlebar stem assemblies | The situation involves a random stem weld problem which may permit the stems on the affected unit... | Replace, Repair |
| May 25, 1983 | Super Slide (item #9005) | The ladder with this Super Slide presents a potential safety hazard in that the heads of small ch... | Replace |
| May 23, 1983 | Honeywell battery-operated smoke detectors, models TC89B and TC89C | Because of circuit board mounting problems, some smoke detectors will not sound an alarm when smo... | Replace |
| May 22, 1983 | Graco E-Z Roller baby strollers, Model 6620 and Model 6020 | The strollers have the potential for infant finger entrapment in the main metal-folding hinge on ... | Dispose |
| Apr 12, 1983 | Stuffed baby chicks, ducklings and goslings | The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and two importers, New Angles/Wallace Oaks and Hickor... | Refund |
| Mar 23, 1983 | Electric motors supplied by Westinghouse for Broan Model 346 and Nautilus Mod... | Westinghouse Electric Corporation and Broan Manufacturing Co., announce a voluntary recall of app... | Replace |
| Mar 8, 1983 | M.R. Lane Jiffy A-4 Tennis Net Tightener | The product is a tennis net tightening device made of iron. The device moves up and down the net ... | Inspect, Label |
| Feb 28, 1983 | Milton Bradley "Fibro-Clay" | Asbestos has been found in packages of Milton Bradley's "Fibro-Clay." Asbestos has been shown to ... | Dispose |
| Feb 28, 1983 | Transformer units supplied with the Texas Instruments 99/4A home computer | The company reported it had found by laboratory testing that there is a remote possibility that a... | Replace |
| Jan 25, 1983 | American Toy & Furniture "Wood and Hardboard Play Gym" | In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, American Toy & Furniture Company... | Dispose |
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.