Browse Product Recalls
166 consumer product safety recalls from CPSC.
Product Safety Recalls Database
Browse the complete CPSC product recall database with 166 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 166 consumer product recalls from CPSC in 1999.
| Date | Product | Hazard | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 1999 | Portable generators | CPSC and DAPC are investigating whether the fuel tanks on the generators can crack where the tank... | Inspect, Replace |
| Dec 26, 1999 | Pokemon Balls | Either half of the Pokemon ball can become stuck on a child's face, covering the nose and mouth a... | Dispose, Replace |
| Dec 22, 1999 | Millennium Martini Scented Candle | The candle holder can crack when the burning wick touches the side of the glass, causing lacerati... | Refund |
| Dec 22, 1999 | Neiman Marcus "CerArte" candles | The painted surfaces on these candles can ignite, spark, burn rapidly, and drip wax, posing a fir... | Refund |
| Dec 21, 1999 | Kelty K.I.D.S. backpack child carriers | The seat height adjustment strap on these carriers can slip out of the buckle. A child can slide ... | Repair |
| Dec 21, 1999 | Fashion Bug gold-colored candles (Christmas tree or cherubs) | The gold coating on these candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard. | Refund |
| Dec 21, 1999 | Rich Pacific miniature Christmas lights and icicle-style lights | CPSC has found that these lights have undersized wires that can pull out of the plugs and individ... | Replace |
| Dec 20, 1999 | Magnet games | Paint on the magnets' metal figures contains amounts of lead that exceed federal standards for ch... | Replace |
| Dec 19, 1999 | Kolcraft infant car seats/carriers | When used as an infant carrier, the handle can unexpectedly move from the intended carrying posit... | Repair |
| Dec 16, 1999 | Jingle Bell miniature Christmas lights and icicle-style lights | These lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and individual light soc... | Refund, Replace |
| Dec 14, 1999 | Selecta wooden toys: "Quatrino" wooden shape sorter toys, "Sorting Box" shape... | The balls included with these toys are banned because they present a serious risk of choking deat... | Refund |
| Dec 12, 1999 | Huffy ALX 1000 bicycles (model no. 26809); ALX 1500 bicycles (model no. 26849... | The frames of these bicycles can break apart, causing falls and serious injuries to riders. | Replace |
| Dec 12, 1999 | Royce Union ABT 2000 Mountain Bicycles (model no. 16368) | The frames of these bikes can break apart, causing falls and serious injuries to riders. | Replace |
| Dec 8, 1999 | Children's pajamas sold at Gap and Old Navy stores | The pajama sets fail to meet federal children's sleepwear flammability standards. Failure to meet... | Refund |
| Dec 6, 1999 | Trampoline safety net enclosures | The straps on the bottom of the net can break. Children can fall out under the net and off the tr... | Replace |
| Dec 6, 1999 | Husqvarna Viking sewing machines | When removing the sewing machine's power cord from the power transformer on the sewing machine, l... | Inspect, Replace |
| Dec 6, 1999 | Texsport five-piece mess kit | The mess kit's sauce pan handle does not lock into place and the mess kit's fry pan handle can be... | Refund, Replace |
| Nov 30, 1999 | Nets of Toy Basketball Sets | Children could strangle on loops or openings in nets that come unhooked from the rim or have knot... | Replace |
| Nov 29, 1999 | USA Olympic brand boys jackets | There are 7-inch drawstrings at the bottom of the jackets. Children could be dragged if the draws... | Refund |
| Nov 24, 1999 | Play yards/playpens with protruding rivets | Toddlers can strangle in these playpens if pacifier strings or loose (or loosely woven) clothing ... | Dispose, Refund, Repair, No Remedy Available |
| Nov 22, 1999 | Sunbeam®, Hankscraft® and SunMark® humidifiers with water tanks that glow in ... | These humidifiers can develop an electrical short, presenting a fire hazard. | Replace |
| Nov 16, 1999 | Lil' Napper infant swings | The swings have shoulder harness straps that are placed over each shoulder and buckled between th... | Dispose |
| Nov 16, 1999 | Magna "Great Divide" mountain bikes | These bikes could have defective handlebar stems which will not tighten sufficiently to lock onto... | Inspect, Repair |
| Nov 15, 1999 | Underwater camera strobe light, model number YS-50 | If the strobe becomes flooded, gas build-up can cause the battery cap to forcefully eject off of ... | Repair |
| Nov 9, 1999 | SHOlights aquarium lights | Sharp edges on these lights could cut the insulation on the wiring. If the wires become exposed, ... | Replace |
| Nov 8, 1999 | Model T-2 hand-held electrical voltage and continuity testers | The batteries in the tester could fail to maintain proper contact due to corrosion within the bat... | Repair |
| Nov 3, 1999 | Household extension cords | The cords have undersized wires, incorrect ratings, lack overcurrent protection and allow polariz... | Refund |
| Nov 3, 1999 | Model 28003 ACDelco extension cord reels | The housing of the extension cord reels could become energized, resulting in electrical shock or ... | Refund, Replace |
| Oct 31, 1999 | Novelty and disposable cigarette lighters | The lighters do not have any child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young childr... | Refund |
| Oct 31, 1999 | "North West Blue" boys hooded jackets and sweatshirts | The jackets and sweatshirts have hood drawstrings. Children can get entangled and strangle in the... | Dispose |
| Oct 20, 1999 | Holmes "Wide-Angle" portable heaters | The thermostats in some of these heaters are improperly positioned, which can cause them to overh... | Refund |
| Oct 19, 1999 | Stihl Weed Trimmers, Brushcutters and Augers | Fuel could leak from an unsealed seam in the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard. | Replace |
| Oct 18, 1999 | GE and Hotpoint brand dishwashers | The dishwashers have a slide switch that allows consumers to choose between heat drying and energ... | Refund |
| Oct 13, 1999 | Cigarette lighters | The lighter’s child-resistant mechanisms fail to meet the requirements of the Consumer Product Sa... | Refund |
| Oct 12, 1999 | Recalled Halloween pumpkin tealight candles | The candles can burn with a high flame, presenting fire and burn hazards to consumers. | Refund |
| Oct 11, 1999 | York International Corporation Diamond 80 downflow mid-efficiency furnaces | Because of inadequate gluing, the insulation surrounding the heat exchanger can separate from the... | Repair |
| Oct 7, 1999 | Gateway foam rubber cows | Small pieces of these foam rubber cows can tear away, posing a serious choking hazard to young ch... | Dispose, Replace |
| Oct 6, 1999 | Scrub Free Daily Shower Cleaner and Scrub Free Daily Shower Spray | The bottles can contain a bacteria. The bacteria usually does not affect healthy individuals, but... | Replace |
| Sep 29, 1999 | Tecumseh engines with fuel shut-off valves on various brands of outdoor power... | Fuel can leak from a small hole in the engine's fuel line, presenting fire and explosion hazards ... | Repair |
| Sep 22, 1999 | Olympic Deck Cleaner | Caps used to seal the plastic jugs can allow air pressure to build up and cause the cleaner to se... | Replace |
| Sep 21, 1999 | Toy flashlight included with Playmobil's Coastal Search and Rescue Boats toy set | The spring in the flashlight's battery compartment can dislodge, causing the batteries to overhea... | Refund |
| Sep 21, 1999 | Buffalo Fluorescent Work Lights | These lights can have undersized wiring and exposed electrical parts on the plug, posing a shock ... | Refund |
| Sep 7, 1999 | RIDGID® brand stepladders | Some ladders have steps that are too short and are improperly attached to the ladder. The step ca... | — |
| Sep 6, 1999 | Model W10120 water distillers | These distillers can overheat, posing a fire hazard. | Repair |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Acrobatic trapeze swings sold with Backyard Escapes, Backyard Products and WO... | These trapeze swings have exposed bolts that cause serious lacerations to children. | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Spray string sold under the names "Crazy Ribbon" and "Crazy String" | These spray strings' propellant is extremely flammable, creating a serious risk of burn injuries ... | Refund |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Precious Moments® Tender Tails® stuffed toys | The pom-poms on these toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Replace |
| Aug 30, 1999 | Gas-fueled, down-draft ranges | The oven locking mechanism could unlock prematurely during the self-clean cycle, allowing the ove... | Replace |
| Aug 30, 1999 | GUESS? liquid-filled bubble patch t-shirts | The liquid in the vinyl bubble patch contains a petroleum distillate. If the bubble patch is punc... | Refund |
| Aug 29, 1999 | CPSC, Firms Recall Work Lights | — |
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.