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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.
Cooper Lighting is recalling shower light trims because the trim and glass lens can fall from the ceiling, posing impact and laceration hazards.
Sherwin-Williams is recalling specific Krylon glaze and acrylic paints because the aerosol canisters can leak, posing a fire hazard if stored near ignition sources.
Sherwin-Williams is recalling specific cans of Dupli-Color Perfect Match automotive paint because the canisters can leak and pose a fire hazard.
Sherwin-Williams is recalling Tree House Studio Clear Acrylic Matte Coating because the aerosol canister can leak, posing a fire hazard if stored near ignition sources.
Eecycleworks is recalling about 400 'eebrake' model bicycle brakes because the bridge can crack, posing a fall hazard to riders.
IDM Group is recalling CareBears pacifiers because the nipples can separate from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Zest Garden is recalling Wilson & Fisher White Cast Bistro Sets because the chairs can break during normal use, posing a fall hazard.
Mansfield Plumbing Products is recalling about 100 acrylic bathtubs, whirlpools, and air massage bathtubs because the grab bars can loosen and break, posing a fall hazard.
Kawasaki is recalling about 7,000 Teryx4 recreational off-highway vehicles because the steering gear assembly and front brakes can fail, posing a risk of injury or death.
Energizer is recalling rotating night lights sold at Target because they can overheat and smoke, posing a burn hazard. No injuries have been reported.
LG Electronics and Sears are recalling about 21,000 gas dryers because a faulty gas valve can cause the unit to overheat, posing a risk of fire and burns.
Kickboard USA is recalling about 5,600 Mini Micro scooters for children ages 3-5 because the front wheel cover can break and cause cuts.
World Class Inc. is recalling indoor pet heating mats sold on Amazon.com due to poor wiring that poses fire and electrical shock risks.
PBteen is recalling Beadboard Bunk Beds because the front upper horizontal panel can crack or break, posing a risk of injury.
Babylicious is recalling cloth crib fringes because the narrow fabric strip presents a strangulation hazard to young children. Consumers should remove the product and contact the company for a refund.
Gerber is recalling Bear Grylls Parang Machetes because a weakness in the handle-blade connection can cause breakage, posing a laceration risk.
Emerson is recalling Corsair ceiling fans because the hanger bracket can spread apart, causing the fan to fall from the ceiling.
Bumbo International is recalling Bumbo Baby Seats because babies can fall out, posing a risk of serious injury. Consumers should stop using the seats and order a free repair kit.
Toysmith is recalling Animal Snap Bracelets because the metal snap band can wear through the fabric, exposing sharp edges that pose a laceration hazard.
Canon is recalling EOS Rebel T4i digital cameras because a chemical in the rubber grips can cause skin irritation. Consumers should stop using the cameras and contact Canon for free replacement grips.
GE is recalling approximately 1.3 million dishwashers sold between 2006 and 2009 because an electrical failure in the heating element can cause fires.
My Clothes Inc. is recalling about 1,100 children's pajamas that fail federal flammability standards, posing a burn risk.
Sears is recalling Kenmore dehumidifiers because they can overheat, smoke, melt, and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
CPSC recalls patio bistro sets sold at Lowe's because chairs may not lock fully, posing a fall hazard. Thirteen injury reports were received.
Midwest Folding Products is recalling stage and riser caddies because unsecured stages can fall off, causing injury or death.