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78 consumer product safety recalls from CPSC.

Product Safety Recalls Database

Browse the complete CPSC product recall database with 78 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 78 consumer product recalls from CPSC in 1988.

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Date Product Hazard Remedy
Dec 27, 1988 Expandable wooden accordion style enclosures Toddlers between 10 and 24 months of age are at the greatest risk because they can climb on the e... No Remedy Available
Dec 27, 1988 Kellogg "Cool Flute" and "Binoculars" toys When subjected to use and abuse testing, these premiums may break into small parts and pose a pot... Dispose, Refund
Dec 27, 1988 CPSC Wants "Monster" Ride Inspected For Defects
Dec 19, 1988 Plastic Racing Cars item C805, Plastic Jetplanes item C822, and Plastic Speed... On all three toys, the small wheels may present a potential choking hazard for young children. Dispose
Dec 19, 1988 Stretch Tail Pop, Whistling Funny Action and Busy Animals wind-up toys The wind-up toys have small parts that could present a choking hazard to children. Klacker balls ... Dispose, Refund
Dec 19, 1988 Safety Pin Rattle, model #4642 The rattle is small enough to fit into an infant's mouth, and long enough to reach the back of th... Refund
Dec 15, 1988 E-Z Go umbrella strollers, models 11-066DI and 11-077SA; and Sears Infant Umb... Century Products Company said seat backs and a rear locking brace may not perform properly. When ... Dispose
Dec 15, 1988 Century Roadster Walker The horn is located in the center of the steering wheel and can be torn or bitten off by a child ... Dispose
Dec 12, 1988 Franklin yard darts: Model #3210 Yard Dart Set, Model #3283 Three Game Combin... The yard dart sets are being recalled because the blunt metal tips may pose a risk of injury, esp... No Remedy Available
Nov 29, 1988 New Bright Model 41179 "Talking Silver Rail Express" train sets The battery-powered toy train sets can short-circuit and cause the tender car to overheat, posing... Replace
Nov 28, 1988 "Gut Buster" stomach exercise device In some situations, the exercise spring of the "Gut Buster" may be extended too far to withstand ... Dispose, New Instructions, Replace
Nov 27, 1988 VaporSimac irons VaporSimac irons have been associated with at least seven incidents of fire including one burn in... Refund
Nov 20, 1988 "Cap'n Mickey's Motorboat" wind-up boat The propeller of the wind-up boat can come off and may cause choking in young children. Refund, Replace
Nov 16, 1988 "Walt Disney Mickey Mouse Baby Play Gyms" The buckles and loops of the gym are small enough to be ingested by an infant. In addition, the m... Replace
Nov 16, 1988 "Pop Up Answer Phone" toy, model #1808-0 An antenna piece may separate from the toy telephone receiver and cause a potential choking hazar... Refund
Nov 16, 1988 Crib Pals "Kitty Cat Lion Rattle" and "Playtime Pals" rattles The recalled rattles failed to meet the mandatory standard for rattles and may pose a choking haz... Refund
Nov 16, 1988 Hedstrom gym sets with glide ride assemblies There have been incidents where users have entrapped or pinched a portion of a finger in the brac... Dispose
Nov 16, 1988 Pollenex Whirlpool Hot Spa The Pollenex Whirlpool Hot Spa should be used with GCFI protected outlets to protect users agains... New Instructions
Nov 15, 1988 Wagner Power Paint Roller According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPC), the lid may be ejected from the ... Label, New Instructions, Replace
Nov 11, 1988 Type HAGF-15 and type HAGF-20 circuit breakers Although no electric shock incidents have been reported by Challenger, the firm recalled this pro... Inspect, Replace
Nov 9, 1988 Bultina disposable lighters, models 700LT and 701LT The lighter may flare-up unexpectedly or may fail to extinguish when the control level is released. Refund
Nov 2, 1988 Tonka "Love Me Tender" dolls The plastic eyes may come off and could present a choking hazard to young children. Refund
Oct 31, 1988 ITE circuit-breaker boxes, or "load centers" Some of the circuit-breaker boxes were manufactured using components of an incorrect material, wh... Inspect
Oct 31, 1988 Speed Queen Contempo Mate Stack Washer-Dryer Speed Queen Company of Ripon, Wisconsin, is voluntarily offering a retrofit program for its caste... New Instructions
Oct 25, 1988 Coleman Model 8600 Solar Pak mobile home furnaces In response to reports received by Coleman and the CPSC of deaths and serious injuries caused by ... Inspect
Oct 12, 1988 Neiman-Marcus Gift-Wrap Box Ornaments: Fuzzy yellow duck and wooden Hansel an... The fuzzy yellow duck contains a possible aspiration or choking hazard to young children because ... Refund
Oct 12, 1988 Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse plastic toy figures The arms of the three toys, and also Donald Duck's legs and hat, can be pulled off and may presen... Refund
Oct 10, 1988 "Crawl Space" children's enclosure The enclosure must be assembled with the metal legs on the outside of the mesh and away from the ... Label, New Instructions
Oct 10, 1988 "Baby's First Squeeze Toys," "Baby's First Playball" squeeze toys, and "Telep... The squeakers in the squeeze toys may come out and could present a potential choking hazard to ch... Refund
Oct 6, 1988 Bic regular-size fixed flame lighters According to estimates of the firm, the flame on approximately 0.04% of these lighters may not ex... Refund
Oct 2, 1988 Shake 'N Sort Rattles, model no. 5040 Some of the rattles made prior to 1988 may separate and release small beads which may be a potent... Refund
Sep 20, 1988 "School Days Scissors Desk Set" A razor blade cutting knife in the set may pose a serious laceration hazard to young children. Refund
Sep 20, 1988 Fibre Craft dolls and rattle decorations The rattles are small enough to fit into an infant's mouth, and long enough to reach the back of ... Refund
Sep 6, 1988 Kiddie Products "Squeaky Ducky" The company is recalling this product because the vinyl separation may present a choking hazard. Replace
Sep 6, 1988 Baby Rattle with Whistle The rattle's handle is small enough to enter a child's mouth, and is long enough to reach the bac... Refund
Aug 28, 1988 Black & Decker electric-powered miter saws Black and Decker said that, under certain circumstances, the lower guard may not return to its or... New Instructions, Repair
Aug 24, 1988 "Archer" outlet adapters The housing on some adapters could separate from the base when the user tries to remove the adapt... Refund
Aug 16, 1988 Whirlpool Undercounter Dishwashers The pushbutton selector switch on these models could, under a specific set of conditions, catch f... Replace
Aug 16, 1988 Showmate 2 Video Presentation System, model No. 6427 The product may present an electric shock hazard if the main power switch becomes defective. If a... Replace
Aug 7, 1988 Rainbow Bell baby rattles The rattles present a choking hazard to infants. The handles of both rattles are small enough to ... Refund
Aug 3, 1988 "Royal" brand super chime rattles The handles of the rattle present a choking hazard to infants. Refund
Aug 3, 1988 Sweetheart Rainbow Kids dolls The arms and shoes can come off and present a choking hazard to young children. Refund
Aug 3, 1988 "Pull Along Bear Brother" and "Pull Along Happy Bear" Small parts may separate from the toys and present a choking hazard to young children. Refund
Aug 3, 1988 Baby Guards Disney Hand Holder No.9560; and Baby Guards Sesame Street Hand Ho... Some of the painted Mickey Mouse and Big Bird characters on the wristbands may contain excess lev... Refund
Aug 1, 1988 Wang's International Craft Dolls These dolls have arms which may be pulled off and present a choking hazard to young children. Refund
Jul 26, 1988 Toy Stationery Sets A razor blade cutting knife in the stationary set may pose a potential laceration hazard to young... Refund
Jul 26, 1988 Fisher-Price model 2306 "Pop-Up Playhouse" toy When assembled, the support structure is held together under tension. If any of the tubes break, ... New Instructions, Repair
Jul 13, 1988 Conair "Wave Makers" curling iron, models CD 20M, CD 21M and CD 22M The curling irons may, under certain conditions, short circuit and ignite the line cord, presenti... Replace, Repair
Jul 13, 1988 "Musical Cab" wind-up and battery-powered toy cars The balls on the umbrellas and other small parts can come off and present a choking hazard to you... Refund
Jul 13, 1988 "Big Mouth Fish, Hippo, and Frog" water toy, "Devil Fish" water toy, and "Liv... Both water toys have small parts, which may present a choking hazard to young children, and the t... 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.