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All US Product Recalls

Searchable archive of product recalls from the FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, NHTSA, and EPA — translated into plain English, severity-scored from objective criteria, and always linked back to the original government notice.

How to read this listing

Every recall on this list has been scored 1–5 against an objective rubric from the agency’s own classification, presence of reported injuries or deaths, distribution scope, and hazard type. The colored severity badge on each card is the score — 5 (Critical) means deaths or serious injuries are reported, 4 (Severe) means significant injury or hospitalization risk, and 3 (High) means a known hazard with no confirmed harm yet. Filter to 3+ (High and above) if you want to skip routine Class-III notices.

The agency chips above control which streams are visible. FDA spans food, drugs, and medical devices. USDA FSIS is meat, poultry, and processed egg products. CPSC is household consumer products. NHTSA is vehicles, tires, and child seats. Nationwide on a card means the recall affects every US state — most do — while a state list means distribution was limited.

Click any recall to see the full summary, affected lot codes and model numbers, the agency’s own classification, and a direct link back to the original government notice for verification.

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  • SevereCPSC·85011·1985-03-12

    Patton and Sears portable electric space heaters recalled for fire hazard

    Patton Electric is reminding consumers to stop using specific portable electric space heaters due to a fire hazard. The recall covers Patton Model HF-10 and Sears Model 201-7208.

    Product
    Patton portable electric space heaters
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·84067·1984-11-06

    Snow Nine-Inch Oscillating Fans Recalled for Fire Hazard

    CPSC and Collins Co. Ltd. are recalling 26,000 Snow brand fans due to a defective switch that can cause overheating and fire.

    Product
    Snow nine inch 2-speed oscillating fans
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·84066·1984-11-06

    Peoples Drug Stores Recalls Nine Inch Oscillating Fans Due to Fire Hazard

    Peoples Drug Stores is recalling specific APL, Snow, and King brand nine-inch oscillating fans because a faulty switch may cause overheating and fire.

    Product
    Peoples Drug Stores Recalls Certain Nine Inch Oscillating Fans
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·84058·1984-10-10

    Fisher-Price Play Gym Crib Toy Safety Alert Issued by CPSC

    Fisher-Price and CPSC issued a safety alert for the #155 Play Gym crib toy due to reported infant deaths from entanglement.

    Product
    Fisher-Price Play Gym
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·84052·1984-08-21

    NuTone Paddle Fans Recall Due to Ceiling Mount Failure Risk

    NuTone is voluntarily correcting approximately 250,000 paddle fans manufactured since May 1983 because the ceiling mounting device may fail, causing the fan to fall.

    Product
    NuTone paddle fans
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·84050·1984-08-01

    CPSC Seeks Recall of Children's Expandable Enclosures Due to Strangulation Hazard

    The CPSC issued complaints against six manufacturers of children's expandable enclosures (baby corrals) due to a neck entrapment and strangulation hazard. The agency alleges three deaths and one incident of severe brain damage are associated with these products.

    Product
    CBS Children's expandable enclosures (baby corrals)
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·84045·1984-07-09

    Britt Tech Electric Pressure Washers Recalled for Electric Shock Hazard

    Britt Tech is offering free safety kits for approximately 136,000 electric pressure washers to reduce the risk of electric shock. The recall follows six reported deaths related to the use of these machines.

    Product
    Amity , U.S. Chemical Z-4 Cleanomat electric pressure washers
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·84042·1984-06-22

    Symmons Pressure-Balancing Shower Systems Warned Over Scalding Risk

    CPSC and Symmons warn that pressure-balancing shower systems may cause scalding if not properly installed. The agency is aware of 12 incidents, including 4 deaths.

    Product
    Safetymix pressure-balancing shower systems
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·84034·1984-05-18

    Robertshaw-Grayson LP Gas Water Heating Systems Recalled for Explosion Risk

    Robertshaw Controls is offering $150 to replace older Unitrol A-l series liquid propane water heating controls due to wear-related explosion and fire risks.

    Product
    Robertshaw-Grayson liquid propane (LP) gas water-heating systems
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·84032·1984-05-16

    Robertshaw Recalls Unitrol LP Gas Water Heater Control Valves

    Robertshaw Controls is recalling Unitrol 110 and 200 LP gas water heater control valves manufactured between 1954 and 1957 due to risks of explosion, fire, and death.

    Product
    Unitrol liquid propane (LP) gas water heater control valves
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·84031·1984-05-10

    CPSC Announces Corrective Plan for Enterprise Amusement Rides

    CPSC announced a corrective action plan for mobile Enterprise amusement rides following a fatal accident at the 1983 Texas State Fair.

    Product
    Enterprise Amusement park ride
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·84030·1984-05-08

    Sears and Roper Garden Rototillers Recalled for Reverse Locking Hazard

    Sears and Roper recalled garden rototillers sold from 1963 to 1980 because a clutch locking button could lock the machine in reverse, causing severe leg injuries.

    Product
    Sears and Roper Corporation garden tillers
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·84027·1984-04-24

    Honeywell V5130 Gas Valves Recalled Due to Fire and Explosion Risks

    CPSC issued a complaint against Honeywell V5130 gas valves used in LP gas water heaters due to a defect causing fires and explosions.

    Product
    Honeywell V5130 gas combination control valves
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·84025·1984-04-18

    Patton and Sears Portable Electric Space Heaters Recalled for Fire Hazard

    Patton Electric is recalling approximately 102,000 portable electric space heaters sold as Patton and Sears brands due to a possible fire hazard involving the control switch.

    Product
    Patton portable electric space heaters
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·84021·1984-04-04

    Ferrari Rotary Tillers Recalled Due to Severe Laceration Hazard

    Ferrari-Maschio is recalling model 71 and 72 rotary tillers because a missing center hoe can cause the machine to jump forward, exposing rotating tines to the operator.

    Product
    Ferrari rear tine rotary tillers
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·84014·1984-03-06

    Supersaving Super-Ser Propane Cabinet Heaters Recalled for Fire Hazard

    Supersaving Heating Products is correcting approximately 4,000 Super-Ser propane cabinet heaters sold in four states due to a potential fire and explosion hazard.

    Product
    Super-Ser luqid propane gas-fired cabinet heaters
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·85006·1984-01-24

    Six Manufacturers Halt Sale of V-Shaped Accordion Baby Gates

    CPSC announces agreement with six manufacturers to stop producing and distributing V-shaped accordion baby gates due to strangulation hazards.

    Product
    Madison Mill V-shaped accordion style baby gates
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·83062·1983-12-05

    Pixieland Playground Equipment Recalled for Head Entrapment Hazards

    Pixieland recalled five models of metal playground equipment due to head entrapment hazards. The company is out of business, and consumers are advised to discard or destroy the products.

    Product
    Double Climber Slide playground equipment
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·83061·1983-11-30

    General Electric Recalls Nine Inch Fans Due to Fire Hazard

    General Electric is recalling specific 1983 nine-inch portable fans because a defective switch can cause overheating and fire. Consumers should stop using the affected model and contact GE for a free replacement.

    Product
    General Electric (GE) nine inch portable 2 speed oscillating fan
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·83036·1983-06-21

    Mark Engineering Recalls Whistle Switch Remote Control Devices

    Mark Engineering is recalling 7,000 Whistle Switch and Sonic Switch remote control devices due to a fire hazard. The devices may overheat, spark, or ignite.

    Product
    Sonic Switch remote control device
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·83012·1983-04-01

    Milton Bradley Fibro-Clay School Art Compound Recalled for Asbestos

    Milton Bradley is voluntarily recalling Fibro-Clay school art modeling compound because asbestos was found in the product. Consumers are advised to stop using the product immediately.

    Product
    Milton Bradley's Fibro-Clay school art madeling compound
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide