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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.
Calisson is recalling Vulli Cool-it Soother teething rings because punctures allow bacteria and mold to grow, posing an ingestion hazard to infants.
Kid O Products is recalling Prisma and Duo wooden baby rattles because beads can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
CPSC recalls about 198,000 GE and Professional Series dehumidifiers due to a compressor component that can short circuit and cause fires.
Ariens is recalling about 1,040 SnoThro 30LE Deluxe Snow Throwers because users could injure fingers or hands while clearing the collector or discharge chute while the machine is operating.
Pajamagram is recalling about 800 Hoodie Footie infant and toddler pajamas because metal snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Hot Kids is recalling approximately 18,000 children's hooded sweatshirts and jackets because drawstrings pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard. Consumers should remove drawstrings or return items for a refund.
Foria International is recalling Men's Fleece Sherpa Shirts because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injury.
Christmas Tree Shops is recalling Oven Rack Guards because they cannot withstand high temperatures and may overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Quoizel Inc. is recalling about 150 outdoor hanging lanterns because the glass can separate from the support ring and fall, posing an injury risk to nearby people.
Jean Bourget Inc. is recalling Lili Gaufrette children's hooded cardigans with drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.
ITT Water Technology is recalling approximately 21,000 sump and effluent pumps sold between December 2009 and July 2010 due to an electric shock or electrocution hazard.
Black Diamond Equipment is recalling about 3,500 Avalung backpacks because the air intake tubing can crack in cold temperatures, posing a suffocation hazard.
Salsa Cycles is recalling specific CroMoto handlebar stems that can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to riders.
American Honda is recalling about 18,500 snowblowers because a fuel tank joint and O-ring can seep or drip fuel, posing a fire hazard.
QVC is recalling about 14,000 metallic spinning candle holders sold in November 2010 because they can catch fire. The company has reported 19 ignition incidents, including two minor burns and one puncture wound.
STIHL is recalling about 5,000 MS 361C chain saws because the throttle trigger may stick, posing a laceration risk to users or bystanders.
BabyLegs is recalling about 4,500 pairs of baby socks and leg warmers with heart appliqués that can detach and pose a choking hazard to small children.
Bad Boy Enterprises is recalling approximately 9,300 Classic Buggies because they can accelerate without warning, posing a risk of injury to users and bystanders.
Michaels is recalling silver tree-shaped tealight candle holders because the flame can ignite the holder, posing fire and burn risks.
Oriental Trading Company is recalling ceramic piggy and lion banks because the yellow surface paint contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited by federal law.
Kindermusik is recalling Zoom Buggy Cars and Dream Pillow Stars because detachable parts pose a choking hazard to young children.
Fagor America Inc. is recalling about 1,400 refrigerators because the control board can overheat, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Wal-Mart is recalling approximately 2.2 million electric heaters sold nationwide from 2001 to 2009 because they can overheat, smoke, or catch fire.
Sterno is recalling about 37,500 portable butane stoves because the on-off valve may fail to close completely, posing a fire and burn hazard.
TOA Electronics is recalling SC series paging horn loudspeakers because the housing can crack, causing the speakers to fall and pose an impact injury risk.