CPSC: Consumer Product Recalls in 1979

Updated on January 18, 2026.

According to to data from CPSC, there were 33 consumer product recalls in 1979. See the details of these recalls below.

Data Source: CPSC.

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1979-11-28: Infant's exercising Toy Recalled
1979-11-27: Warning Against Potential Strangulations By CPSC
1979-11-20: Stuffed Toy Mobiles Recalled
1979-11-08: Montgomery Ward Recalls 20,000 Toy Telephone Sets
1979-11-05: Repair Program Set For Energy Saving Device
1979-10-31: Commission Approves Corrective Plans For 26 Manufacturers Of Asbestos Hair Dryer
1979-10-25: Wisconsin Manufacturer Agrees To Recall 180,300 Blow-Gun Toys
1979-10-14: Consumers Warned On Dangerous Energy-Saving Devices
1979-10-02: 4 Million "Giggle Stick" Toys Recalled
1979-09-30: Defective Spear Guns Recalled
1979-09-30: Cords On Toy Telephones Recalled
1979-09-30: Valves On Gas Grills Recalled
1979-09-30: Power Mowers To Be Modified
1979-09-30: Scuba Regulators Recalled
1979-09-19: Commission Accepts Asbestos Correction Plan From Commercial Hair Dryer Manufacturer
1979-09-03: Major Corrective Action Set On Corning Ware Coffee Percolators
1979-08-29: Repair Program Set For Sears Televisions
1979-08-26: Flammable Women's Garments Recalled
1979-08-23: Fluorescent Lights Recalled
1979-08-15: Energy-Saving Devices Recalled
1979-08-08: Brackets On Cribs Recalled
1979-08-08: Toy Cork Rifles Recalled
1979-08-01: Glass Doors On Wood Heaters Recalled
1979-07-11: Electric Fans Recalled
1979-06-28: Plastic Ring Caps For Toy Guns Recalled
1979-06-12: Aquatic Spear Gun Offer Of Repair
1979-05-20: CPSC Accepts Corrective Actions From Major Hair Dryer Companies
1979-04-16: Air Conditioners Recalled
1979-04-01: Daisy BB Guns Recalled
1979-03-09: Bench Grinders To Be Repaired
1979-02-04: Toy Cork Gun Recalled
1979-01-17: Fly Control Devices Recalled
1979-01-10: Mattel Announces Toy Replacement Program