CPSC: Consumer Product Recalls in 1980

Updated on January 18, 2026.

According to to data from CPSC, there were 22 consumer product recalls in 1980. See the details of these recalls below.

Data Source: CPSC.

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1980-12-03: Explosion Hazard Results In Repair Program For 600,000 LP Gas Water Heaters Following Settlement Of Penalty At $420,000
1980-12-02: "Squeeze Me Bear" Toy Animals Recalled To Eliminate Safety Hazards
1980-10-30: Millions Of "Pot Belly" Toy Animals Being Recalled To Eliminate Safety Hazards
1980-10-02: Company Announces Program Urging That Two "Bristle Block" Components Be Discarded
1980-10-01: Consumers Warned To Take Safety Steps In Storage Of Black & Decker Lawn Mowers
1980-10-01: Regal Coffee Makers Recalled Due To Shock Hazard
1980-09-07: More Than 87,000 Additional Hair Dryers Recalled
1980-08-24: Philips Stereo Turntables Recalled Due To Potential Shock Hazard
1980-08-20: Stuffed Toy Mobiles Recalled Because Of Strangulation Hazard
1980-08-06: Hazardous Crib Decorations Recalled
1980-07-20: 55,000 Sears Miter Saws To Be Recalled Because Of Blade Hazard
1980-07-20: Commission Urges Consumers To Participate In Recall Of Potentially Defective Spear Guns
1980-05-22: Creative Playthings Agrees To Recall 400,000 Potentially Hazardous Gym Sets
1980-05-13: Hazardous Crib Exercisers Recalled
1980-05-07: Thousands Of Chemical Sprayers Recalled
1980-04-21: Additional Hair Dryers Made With Asbestos To Be Repaired By Their Two Manufacturers
1980-04-17: 55,000 Night Lights Recalled
1980-04-16: Heat Guns Containing Asbestos Recalled
1980-03-09: Wham-O To Correct Potential Hazard In Children's Outdoor Water Toy
1980-02-13: CPSC, Bassett Furniture Reach Consent Agreement Over Crib Hazards
1980-02-10: Faulty Portable Electric Heaters Recalled
1980-02-10: Trolley-Ride Toys To Be Repaired