Recall Register

CPSC product recalls of 1978

43 recalls have a CPSC recall date in 1978. The CPSC records of the year give no number of units.

CPSC recalls with a recall date in 1978, newest first
DateRecallFirmCategoryHazardUnitsCPSC number
12 Dec 1978Armour Replaces Safety Caps On Thyroid TabletsArmour PharmaceuticalMedicationPoisoning78104
11 Dec 1978Riviton Sets Recalled by Parker BrothersRivitonToy MiscellaneousChoking78103
8 Dec 1978Mattel Puts Safety Labels On ToysMattelToy VehiclesExplosion78102
24 Nov 1978Warning Issued On Portable Air TanksCitationAir TanksExplosion78096
22 Nov 1978Thermostat "Activator" Units RecalledThermostats/Thermometers/SensorsFire, Burn78095
22 Nov 1978Amana FreezersAmanaFreezers78094
15 Nov 1978Chain Guard Kit for Bicycle Offerred by ColumbiaColumbiaBicycles & Accessories78091
6 Nov 1978Smoke Detectors Recalled by BRK ElectronicsAMFSmoke Detectors/Alarms78089
26 Oct 1978Fuel Cylinders RecalledCleanweld ProductsGas/Propane Cans/Cylinders/Tanks/FuelFire, Burn78088
19 Oct 1978Air Conditioners RecalledCarrierAir ConditionersFire, Burn78086
18 Oct 1978Portable Water Heaters RecalledRhinehartElectric Water HeatersElectric shock78085
28 Sep 1978J.C. Penney Conducts Repair Program For Bench GrindersSanders/Grinders & AccessoriesElectric shock78079
27 Sep 1978Consumers Urged To Inspect Edger/Trimmer Garden ToolsWeed TrimmersElectric shock78078
25 Sep 1978Portable Electric Fans RecalledSearsFansFire, Burn78077
20 Sep 1978J.C. Penney Alerts Consumers To Potential Bike DefectBicycles & Accessories78075
29 Aug 1978Bench Grinders Repaired by McGraw-EdisonElectric shock78074
25 Aug 1978Stuffed Toys Recalled by KnickerbockerKnickerbockerToy Animals Stuffed/Not StuffedLead or chemical78110
2 Aug 1978Black And Decker Cord Adapters RecalledHedge TrimmersElectric shock78070
2 Aug 1978Sweat Shirts Recalled By Huk-A-PooHuk-A-PooClothing (Adults)Fire, Burn78069
7 Jul 1978Sears Stepladders RecalledSearsLadders & Accessories78059
28 Jun 1978Sewing Machine Quality Assurance Program AnnouncedBerninaSewing Machines78056
22 Jun 1978Repair Program Announced For Baby Car Seat/StrollerCollier-KeyworthInfant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car SeatsLaceration78052
13 Jun 1978Coast King Bicycle RecallCoast to CoastBicycles & AccessoriesFall78046
5 Jun 1978CPSC Announces Replacement/Refitting Program For Electric Deep FryersAmerican ElectricFryers78042
31 May 1978Bicycle Recall AnnouncedHuffy78040
22 May 1978Recall Of Electric Paint RemoversSearsElectric shock78038
18 May 1978Women's Shavers Repaired by Sperry RemingtonShaversElectric shock78037
11 May 1978Ladies' Sweatshirts With "Gap" Label RecalledGapClothing (Adults)Fire, Burn78035
8 May 1978Electric Hot Pot RecallEckerdCookers & CookwareElectric shock78033
5 May 1978Baby Crib Poses Potential Danger To InfantsBassettCribsEntrapment78032
1 May 1978Recall Of Hand-Held Curling IronsC & S TradingCurling/Hair Straightening IronsFire, Burn78027
24 Apr 1978Gas Valves Prompt WarningGas/Propane Connectors/Regulators/HosesFire, Burn78026
24 Apr 1978Sump Pumps RepairedWheatbeltElectric shock78025
24 Apr 1978G.L. Electric Flasheat Water Heaters warningG.L. Electric FlasheatElectric Water HeatersElectric shock78024
17 Apr 1978Flammable Sweatshirts RecalledClothing (Adults)Fire, Burn78022
14 Apr 1978Baseball Pitching Machines WarningProfessionalLaceration78021
13 Apr 1978Crib Teething Rails Recalled by Okla Homer Smith FurnitureSearsTeething ItemsChoking78063
13 Apr 1978Water Wiggle Toy Recalled by Wham-OWham-OToy MiscellaneousDrowning78020
17 Mar 1978Hot Pots Recalled by NevcoNevcoCookers & CookwareElectric shock78017
2 Mar 1978Pellet Pistols Repaired by Crosman ArmsAir Rifles/Air Guns/BB Guns & AccessoriesExplosion78015
21 Feb 1978Baby Cribs Modified by BassettBassettCribs78014
3 Feb 1978Nobility Coffeemakers RecalledNobilityCoffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/KettlesFire, Burn78012
3 Jan 1978Decorative Christmas Light Bulbs RecalledLe Gran ImportsFire, Burn78001

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