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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.
Calphalon is recalling approximately 217,000 Contemporary Cutlery Knife Sets in the U.S. and 300 in Canada because knife tips can protrude through the wooden block, posing a laceration risk.
Excite USA is recalling Military Copters toy helicopters because plastic blades can detach, posing a laceration hazard. Two laceration injuries were reported.
Husqvarna is recalling about 1,600 TuffTorq yard tractors because the transaxle can fail, causing a loss of braking ability. No injuries have been reported.
Quality Bicycle Products is recalling Civia Loring front bicycle racks because the mounting bracket can crack or break, causing the rack to fall and posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Venmar Ventilation is recalling air exchangers because the motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard. About 1,400 units were sold in the United States.
EKSuccess Brands is recalling American Girl Crafts Pearly Beads & Ribbon Bracelets kits because some beads contain excessive lead. No injuries have been reported.
Woodstock Percussion is recalling Gripper Shaker musical instruments because the handles can detach, posing laceration and choking hazards.
Kahn Enterprises is recalling Beeni Baby Hats because a baby can spit up during use, posing an asphyxiation hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Janome America is recalling about 600 Elna eXcellence 740 sewing machines because internal wires can short circuit, posing a fire risk. One fire incident has been reported.
Horizon Hobby is recalling Blade mCP X remote control model helicopters because the main rotor blades can release, posing an impact and laceration hazard.
Bell Sports is recalling full-face bicycle helmets because the plastic chinstrap buckle can fail, posing a head injury hazard.
Hewlett-Packard is expanding a recall of lithium-ion batteries for HP and Compaq notebooks due to fire and burn risks. Consumers should remove affected batteries and contact HP for a free replacement.
Lan Enterprises is recalling Zooper strollers because the gap between the armrest and seat can trap an infant's neck. Consumers should remove the armrest bar and contact the company for a repair kit.
Eight manufacturers are recalling approximately 1 million pool and spa drain covers because incorrect water flow ratings could create an entrapment hazard for swimmers.
Lawson Aquatics is recalling approximately 11,940 pool and spa drain covers because incorrect water flow ratings create a possible entrapment hazard for swimmers.
Waterway Plastics is recalling about 50,850 pool and spa drain covers because incorrect flow ratings could pose an entrapment hazard to swimmers.
Paramount Pool & Spa Systems is recalling 30 MDX drain covers because incorrect flow ratings pose an entrapment hazard to swimmers.
Walmart is recalling GE food processors because the safety interlock can fail, allowing operation without the lid secured. This poses laceration and fire hazards.
STIHL is recalling about 2.3 million gas-powered yard tools because fuel additives can distort the toolless fuel cap, causing fuel spills that pose fire and burn risks.
Dream on Me is recalling full-size and portable drop-side cribs because the drop-side hardware can fail, creating risks of entrapment, suffocation, and falls.
Meijer is recalling Katie Brown 12-piece tea light candle sets because the clear plastic holders can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.
CPSC reannounced a recall for Maclaren strollers sold before November 2009 due to a hinge mechanism that poses a risk of fingertip amputation and laceration.
Meijer is recalling Bumble Bee and Lady Bug infant slipper socks because small balls on the antennae can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
UJ Trading is recalling Danbar Knight Hawk toy helicopters because the battery housing can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Telstar is recalling about 317,000 energy-saving light bulbs sold in New York and New Jersey because they can overheat and cause fires.