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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.
West Elm is recalling Dover Dining Tables because the wooden base can collapse, causing the glass top to fall and posing an injury risk.
Pottery Barn Kids is recalling Madeline Bed Canopies because posts can detach, causing parts to fall and posing an impact hazard.
Navien is recalling about 13,000 tankless water heaters because a vent collar may detach, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Build-A-Bear Workshop is recalling Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears because the plastic eyes can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
Hanna Andersson is recalling about 1,000 children's fleece robes because they fail federal flammability standards for sleepwear, posing a burn risk.
Group Lemur Inc. is recalling Petit Lem children's pajamas because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a burn risk.
General Foam Plastic Corp. is recalling Brookfield Entry Way Tree Sets because the battery box on the wreath can overheat, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
BRP is recalling about 1,600 Can-Am ATVs because a steering shaft can crack, causing loss of control and risk of serious injury.
Target is recalling approximately 139,000 Circo 17-inch children's travel cases because the surface coating contains excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.
Bugaboo is recalling car seat adapters because they can disconnect from strollers, causing the car seat to fall. One minor injury was reported.
Bugaboo Americas is recalling about 7,000 Bee strollers in the U.S. because front swivel wheels can lock, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard.
BatteriesPlus is recalling Rayovac replacement battery packs for cordless tools because they can explode unexpectedly. No injuries have been reported.
The Pampered Chef is recalling about 20,000 ice cream dippers because the cap can fly off when exposed to warm water, posing an impact injury hazard.
Naturalizer is recalling Dare women's dress shoes because the heels can lean to either side, posing a fall hazard. One minor injury was reported.
Arctic Cat is recalling about 7,100 2012 F, XF, and M model snowmobiles because a headlamp fuse can fail, posing a crash hazard during limited visibility.
Hamilton Beach is recalling about 14,000 chrome 2-slice toasters because the heating element can activate when plugged in, posing a fire risk.
E-Z-GO is recalling approximately 21,900 golf cars, shuttles, and utility vehicles because a steering component can break, causing loss of control and potential crashes.
Toys Distribution Inc. is recalling about 50 baby rattles because they can break into small parts or fit in an infant's mouth, posing a choking hazard.
Fourstar Group is recalling ladybug and bee-shaped handheld massagers because leaking batteries can cause burns or skin irritation. No injuries have been reported.
Bella Bliss is recalling about 2,300 children's Henley Pima Cotton Pajamas because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injury.
Club Car is recalling about 600 2011 Precedent golf cars because a fuel tank seam can separate, causing a leak and fire hazard.
Nautilus is recalling Schwinn 460 elliptical trainers because foot plates can detach, posing a fall hazard. Nine reports of detachment or breakage have been received.
Nygala Corp. is recalling Halloween projection flashlights that can overheat, blister, and melt, posing fire and burn risks to consumers.
Best Buy is recalling Rocketfish battery cases for iPhone 3G and 3GS because they can overheat and cause fires. Consumers should stop using the product and contact Best Buy for a refund.
Mophie is recalling about 6,118 iPod Touch battery cases because the integrated circuit switch can overheat, posing a burn hazard.