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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.
Black & Decker is recalling about 160,000 cordless electric lawnmowers because the motor and blade can unexpectedly turn on after the safety key is removed, posing a laceration risk.
Midwest-CBK is recalling S T U F F and Paw Wall Hooks because the paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
Sunrise Medical is recalling about 20 Quickie Shark bikes because custom footrests can break, posing a risk of injury to riders.
Siemens is recalling approximately 2.2 million circuit breakers, load centers, and meter combos sold in 2010 because a spring clip can break, causing fire hazards.
Brumlow Mills is recalling Zen room rugs sold at J.C. Penney because large rugs fail federal flammability standards and small rugs lack required labels.
Molenaar LLC is recalling about 315,000 electroluminescent night lights because they can melt, posing a risk of fire or electric shock. No injuries have been reported.
D&D Distributing-Wholesale is recalling approximately 23,000 children's mood rings and necklaces due to high lead levels. No injuries have been reported.
The Gerson Company is recalling 20-inch glass vases sold at Michael's because they can shatter, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Burlington Coat Factory is recalling approximately 10,000 children's hooded jackets and sweatshirts due to a strangulation hazard posed by drawstrings.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is recalling Flourish tea sets because metallic decorations can spark in microwaves, posing a fire risk.
Chuck E. Cheese's is recalling Light-up Rings and Star Glasses because the plastic casings can break, exposing batteries that pose an ingestion hazard to children.
Edushape is recalling Giant Starbuilders and Giant Stars building sets because plastic knobs can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Albee Baby is recalling Sorelle Prescott cribs because the metal mattress support frames can bend or detach, creating spaces where infants can become trapped or fall.
Horizon Hobby is recalling about 3,500 Spektrum AR6250 receivers used with model airplane gliders because they may lose radio contact, causing the glider to fall and injure people.
The Coleman Company is recalling WaterBeam 4D water-activated spotlights because the lens assembly can detach, posing a risk of impact injuries.
Fun Stuff is recalling Click Armband Bracelets, Klick Klick Balls, and BoBo Balls because small balls can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Black & Decker is recalling specific random orbit sanders because the plastic platen can break or fly off, posing a laceration risk to users.
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores is recalling bamboo roll-up blinds with valances because the lifting loop can cause strangulation. No injuries have been reported.
The Land of Nod is recalling Play With Your Veggies toy asparagus because exposed metal wire poses a laceration hazard to children.
Simms Fishing Products is recalling about 3,000 wading staffs because they can collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Innovage is recalling about 1.4 million FIXIT rechargeable spotlights because the charging adapter can overcharge the battery, causing it to rupture and leak acid.
Paradigm Electronics is recalling Cinema 70 CT subwoofers because they can overheat and cause a fire. Consumers should stop using them and contact the company for a repair kit.
Step2 is recalling Sand & Water Transportation Station Toys because light blue plastic wheels can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Toshiba is recalling about 41,000 Satellite T135, T135D, and ProT130 notebook computers because they can overheat at the AC adapter plug, posing a burn hazard.
Kompan Inc. is recalling approximately 700 swing sets sold between 1998 and 2008 because a joint connection can crack and break, posing a fall hazard.