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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.
Family Dollar is recalling remote-controlled toy tanks because the controllers can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard.
phil&teds USA is recalling about 22,000 jogging strollers in the U.S. and 7,200 in Canada because the hinge mechanism can trap fingers, causing amputations and lacerations.
NESCO is recalling about 4,800 Gardenmaster Food Dehydrators because a defective capacitor can overheat, posing a smoke and fire hazard.
IKEA is recalling RUND clear glass mugs because the inner walls can break during use, posing a laceration hazard. Consumers should stop using the mugs and return them for a refund.
Aux Sable Liquid Products is recalling propane gas sold in portable cylinders and delivered to storage tanks in 14 states due to insufficient odorant, posing fire and burn risks.
Husqvarna Professional Products is recalling about 600 Poulan Pro generators because a carburetor failure can cause gasoline leaks, posing a fire hazard.
Frontgate is recalling about 38,000 foldaway closet ladders because they can break unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard.
Vacless Systems Inc. is recalling about 1,600 Pool Safety Vacuum Release Systems due to a defect that can cause vacuum release failures and entrapment hazards.
Eco-Story is recalling approximately 42,000 LED lamps sold to commercial locations because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard when used without a specific transformer.
Arctic Cat is recalling about 16,500 2010 snowmobiles because a front suspension arm can crack, potentially causing loss of control. No injuries have been reported.
Schneider Electric is recalling about 25,000 Xantrex GT Series solar inverters because a component can degrade, causing the wiring compartment cover to blow off and potentially injure users.
Alpha Industries is recalling about 900 children's hooded sweatshirts because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard.
Prairie Mountain Inc. is recalling youth hooded wind/rain jackets because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
White-Rodgers is recalling about 180,000 programmable thermostats in the U.S. because the backup batteries can leak and cause a fire.
Discovery Toys is recalling Toddler Talk Toy Mobile Phones because the clear plastic antenna can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Marker Völkl USA and Kästle are recalling about 5,400 Twin Cam 12.0 ski bindings because steel springs in the heel pieces could break, posing a fall hazard.
Kid O Products is recalling Prisma and Duo wooden baby rattles because beads can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Calisson is recalling Vulli Cool-it Soother teething rings because punctures allow bacteria and mold to grow, posing an ingestion hazard to infants.
CPSC recalls about 198,000 GE and Professional Series dehumidifiers due to a compressor component that can short circuit and cause fires.
Foria International is recalling Men's Fleece Sherpa Shirts because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injury.
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.
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.
Christmas Tree Shops is recalling Oven Rack Guards because they cannot withstand high temperatures and may overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Jean Bourget Inc. is recalling Lili Gaufrette children's hooded cardigans with drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.