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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.
Coulter Ventures is recalling Rogue Fitness barbell brackets because a weld can break, causing weights to fall. Three reports of weld failure were received, including one sprained wrist.
Fashionviews Inc. is recalling P.Jamas children's sleepwear because the garments fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injury.
Active Leisure folding canopy tents are being recalled because they do not meet flammability label claims, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Williams-Sonoma is recalling Whirly Whip hot chocolate pots because the handles can break off, posing burn and laceration risks.
Cooper Tools is recalling approximately 69,000 stained glass soldering irons because the power cord can break, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Key Baby is recalling Pampers Natural Stages infant pacifiers because they fail federal safety standards and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Arm's Reach Concepts is recalling about 76,000 infant bed-side sleepers sold from 1997 to 2001 due to risks of infants falling or becoming entrapped.
Infantino is recalling Troy the Activity Truck because plastic beads can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The Toro Company is recalling Z Master ZRT mowers because the optional deluxe seat's operator presence switch can activate the blade when the operator leaves, posing an injury risk.
Exmark is recalling about 750 Pioneer S-Series riding mowers because welds on the motion control linkage can fail, causing the driver to lose control.
Lasko is recalling approximately 4.8 million box fans because an electrical failure in the motor poses a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the fans and contact Lasko for a free safety adapter.
Kingsman Fireplaces is recalling about 40 Skyline Marquis collection gas fireplaces because delayed ignition can shatter the glass door, posing a laceration risk.
Gerber is recalling about 103,000 Gator Combo Axes because the knife in the handle can detach during use, posing a laceration risk.
CPSC re-announced a recall for Delta Enterprise drop-side cribs after a second infant death. Consumers must stop using cribs missing safety pegs and contact Delta for a repair kit.
Ocean Technology Systems is recalling Guardian full-face diving masks because the purge assembly can disengage, causing loss of air and a drowning hazard.
Scotch Corporation is recalling Instant Power Toilet Bowl Restorer because the contents can leak from the cap, posing a risk of chemical burns and property damage.
Kawasaki Motor is recalling about 3,400 gasoline-powered backpack blowers in the U.S. because the fuel tank can split and leak, posing a fire hazard.
Maruyama U.S. Inc. is recalling approximately 18,000 gasoline-powered backpack blowers and mister dusters sold in the U.S. because the fuel tank can split and leak, posing a fire hazard.
Bravo Sports is recalling four models of pogo sticks because the frame tube or spring pin can break, posing laceration and fall hazards.
Parigi Group is recalling Baby Phat toddler jeans because decorative rhinestones and sequins can pose a choking hazard to young children.
Suzuki is recalling about 1,350 QuadSport ATVs because a faulty circuit board can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Matilda Jane is recalling the Girl's Chelsa Dress because buttons can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The Land of Nod is recalling Camp Nod lantern nightlights due to an electrical short circuit risk that can cause fire or shock.
Southern Enterprises is recalling about 6,000 Colin Cowie gel-fuel wall fireplaces because heat can deform mounting screws, causing the unit to fall and start a fire.
Kid O Products is recalling wooden fruit puzzles because loose knobs pose a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.