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CPSC oversees more than 15,000 categories of consumer products — toys, juvenile gear, electronics, recreation equipment — and announces recalls jointly with manufacturers.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) oversees the safety of more than 15,000 categories of consumer products — toys, baby gear, kitchen appliances, furniture, recreational equipment, electronics, batteries, and most household goods. CPSC excludes anything covered by another federal agency: food, drugs, cars, firearms, boats. If it's something a household buys and uses, and no other agency owns it, CPSC owns it.
Unlike FDA and USDA, the vast majority of CPSC recalls are voluntary corrective actions negotiated between the agency and the manufacturer. CPSC publishes the joint announcement on its press-release feed; that's what The Recall Desk ingests. Hazards skew toward fire risk (especially lithium-ion batteries and small appliances), choking risk for juvenile products, fall risk for furniture and infant carriers, lead-paint violations on imported goods, and recently a rising count of magnet-set ingestion recalls.
The announcement always lists the model number, the date range of affected units, where the product was sold, and the remedy — usually a free replacement, a refund, or a free repair kit. If you bought a recalled product, save the receipt and check the manufacturer's website for the claim form before disposing of the item.
HeathCo is recalling about 223,000 motion-activated outdoor lights in the U.S. and Canada because the internal wiring can energize the fixture surface, posing an electrical shock hazard.
Southern Telecom is recalling A/C adaptors for Polaroid PMID 709 Internet Tablets due to a fire hazard. The adaptors can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
BreathableBaby is recalling specific infant wearable blankets because zipper parts can detach and pose a choking risk. No injuries have been reported.
Target is recalling about 69,000 Circo-brand Chloe and Conner sitting stools because the stabilizing bar can crack, causing the stool to collapse and posing a fall hazard to children.
American Honda is recalling 21,000 2012 and 2013 FourTrax Foreman ATVs because the steering shaft can break, causing loss of control and crashes.
Crate and Barrel is recalling Finley pendant lamps because wire polarity labels can fall off or be mislabeled, creating fire and shock risks.
Emerson Air Comfort Products is recalling specific Tommy Bahama outdoor ceiling fans because brackets can break, causing blades to fall and injure bystanders.
Infinitoy is recalling Softimals toy sets because removable plastic hats pose a choking hazard for young children.
Trail Crest is recalling about 350 children's hooded sweatshirts and jackets because the drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Schneider Electric is recalling APC SurgeArrest surge protectors because they can overheat, smoke, and melt, posing a fire hazard.
Festool is recalling about 5,200 TS 55 REQ plunge cut circular saws in the U.S. because the plunge lock can engage unexpectedly, leaving the blade exposed and posing a laceration risk.
Toys R Us is recalling Journey Girl Travel Trunks because the blue metal handle can be sharp and cause lacerations. Consumers should stop using the trunks and return them for a refund.
Cracker Barrel is recalling BBQ Ant Votive Candle Holders because the decorative arms can break, causing candles to tip over and create fire or burn risks.
DENY Designs is recalling 82 Baroque and Quatrefoil Magnet Boards because the steel cover can separate from the wood backing and fall. No injuries were reported.
The Land of Nod is recalling specific iron bed frames due to an entrapment hazard for young children. One incident of entrapment was reported without injury.
Shimano American is recalling approximately 6,600 disc brake calipers in the U.S. because they can fail, posing a collision hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Frigidaire is recalling about 14,000 Professional blenders because the blade shaft assembly can break during use, posing a laceration hazard.
Waterlogic is recalling about 48,000 chiller-based water dispensers because the hot water tank can stop functioning and cause the machine to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The Children's Place is recalling about 38,000 footed pajamas in the U.S. because they fail federal flammability standards, posing a burn hazard to children.
Gree is recalling 12 brands of dehumidifiers due to fire and burn hazards. Consumers should unplug the units and contact Gree for a refund.
Dolan Designs is recalling about 8,000 ceiling-mounted light fixtures because degraded wire insulation can expose charged wires, creating fire and electric shock risks.
Visonic is recalling about 24,000 Amber PERS kits because base stations in Common Area Mode may fail to detect low pendant batteries. No injuries have been reported.
L.L.Bean is recalling Deluxe Packaway Boat Carts because plastic wheel rims can burst when tires are over-inflated, posing an injury risk.
Hachette Book Group is recalling two children's board books because a metal rod with beads can detach, posing choking and laceration risks.
Cambridge Metal and Plastics is recalling Moose Racing brand motorcycle training wheels because bolts and nuts can loosen, causing the rider to lose control and crash.