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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.
Honeywell is recalling about 77,000 electric baseboard and fan heater thermostats because they can overheat, melt, and smoke, posing a burn hazard.
phil&teds USA is recalling Explorer and Hammerhead strollers because the brake mechanism can fail, posing an injury hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Prime-Line Products is recalling whale-shaped child bathtub non-slip pads because they may not stick to the tub surface, posing a fall hazard.
Kohler is recalling specific glass shower doors because the hinge panel can shatter, posing a laceration hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Prime-Line is recalling about 37,000 child safety latches and outlet covers because screws can break, allowing children access to hazards. No injuries have been reported.
Ross Stores is recalling about 1,200 Acacia chairs sold nationwide from March to May 2011 because they can collapse under weight, posing a fall hazard.
Homelite is recalling about 41,200 pressure washer surface cleaner attachments sold at Home Depot because broken parts can cause lacerations.
Swix Sport USA is recalling Uvex Funride ski helmets because they provide insufficient shock absorption and penetration resistance, posing a head injury hazard.
Target is recalling approximately 13,000 Circo children's task lamps because overheating can cause adhesive to melt, posing fire and laceration risks.
CPSC and Meijer reannounced a recall for Touch Point oscillating ceramic heaters because the oscillating mechanism can short out, posing a fire hazard.
Petzl America is recalling specific Scorpio and Absorbica shock-absorbing lanyards because a missing safety stitch could cause the lanyard to disconnect from a harness, posing a fall hazard.
Diving Unlimited International is recalling specific scuba weight systems because manufacturing defects may prevent weights from detaching, posing a drowning risk.
Changzhou Globe Tool Group is recalling Task Force 5-ton electric log splitters sold at Lowe's due to a hydraulic arm hazard that can cause lacerations or amputations.
Chanel is recalling about 120 silk scarves and 34 garments because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard.
Edushape is recalling Mini Stars building sets because plastic knobs can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Mizuno USA Inc. is recalling approximately 131,000 baseball and softball gloves sold at Walmart and Target because they contain mold that could cause infections in vulnerable individuals.
Dollar Tree is recalling glass votive candle holders that can shatter while in use, posing fire and laceration hazards.
Cost Plus Inc. is recalling about 1,000 wooden animal drums sold at Cost Plus World Market because the paint contains lead levels exceeding federal standards.
Sage Creek Organics is recalling about 600 children's pajama sets because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injury.
The Shade Store is recalling about 45,000 Roman shades because exposed cords pose a strangulation hazard to children. Consumers should stop using the shades and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit.
Hamilton Beach is recalling about 300,000 chrome 2-slice toasters because the heating element can remain energized, posing a fire hazard.
GNC is recalling specific lots of women's multivitamins because the bottles lack required child-resistant closures, posing a risk of serious injury to children.
Wm. Wright Co. is recalling about 48,000 Roman shade make-it-yourself kits because exposed cords pose a strangulation hazard to children.
International Vitamin Corporation is recalling Live Better One Daily and Complex Vitamin B50 tablets because the bottles do not meet child-resistant closure standards.
Adventure Playsets is recalling approximately 240,000 wooden swing sets because rotting wood in the fort posts can weaken and cause falls. Consumers should stop using the sets and contact the company for a free repair kit.