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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.
Sensio is recalling Bella Kitchen 5-quart slow cookers sold at Kohl's because the control panel can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.
Sharp is recalling about 9,000 32-inch LCD TVs because the stand's neck support can break, causing the TV to tip over and pose a risk of injury.
Lakeshore Learning Materials is recalling magnetic maze boards because the plastic wand can break, exposing magnets that pose choking and intestinal risks to children.
Milestone AV Technologies is recalling about 131,000 flat screen television wall mounts because the elbow joint components may not fit properly, causing the television to tilt or fall.
Char-Broil is recalling vertical gas smokers because gas buildup can cause an explosion that bursts the door open, posing a risk of burns and head injuries.
Williams-Sonoma is recalling Beaba Express Steam Bottle Warmers because they can overheat liquids and baby food, posing a burn risk to adults and babies.
MamaLittleHelper is recalling about 500 infant and toddler hammocks because side-to-side shifting can cause infants to roll and become entrapped, creating a suffocation hazard.
MamaLittleHelper is recalling about six infant and toddler hammock metal stands because the C-shaped frame can break, posing a fall hazard to babies.
Lan Enterprises is recalling Zooper Tango double strollers because the frame latch can fail, causing the stroller to collapse and injure children.
White Tiger outdoor folding wooden chairs are being recalled because the frames can break, posing a fall hazard. About 7,000 units were sold at Kroger and other retailers.
Cerro Wire is recalling THHN electrical wire mislabeled as 12 gauge when it is actually 14 gauge, posing a fire hazard if overloaded.
White Cap Construction Supply is recalling Brigade hickory handle sledge hammers because the heads can loosen and detach, posing a risk of impact injury.
Powertec is recalling about 1,000 Leverage Gyms because the exercise workbench can detach, causing instability and posing a risk of injury.
Circus World is recalling Levana wireless video baby monitors because the camera wiring can overheat and emit smoke, posing a burn hazard.
P. Graham Dunn is recalling about 500 wooden toy rattles because the metal rattle inside can become exposed, posing a choking hazard to young children.
LG is re-announcing a recall for approximately 98,000 portable dehumidifiers sold as Goldstar and Comfort-Aire due to a power connector defect that poses fire and burn hazards.
Asurion is recalling counterfeit BlackBerry batteries in refurbished devices due to overheating risks that caused minor burns and property damage.
Bosch Thermotechnology is recalling about 1,500 boiler service kits because a silver adapter can cause gas leaks, posing a fire or explosion risk.
LaMont Limited is recalling Belle vanity benches sold at Tuesday Morning because legs can detach at the weld, causing the bench to collapse.
Kawasaki is recalling about 4,000 2010 KLX110 off-road motorcycles because a faulty ignition switch housing can allow water entry, causing the electric starter to activate unintentionally.
Fisher-Price is recalling Little People Play 'n Go Campsite sets because the Sonya Lee figure can break, creating a choking hazard for young children.
Pottery Barn Kids is recalling Madeline bunk beds because the end structure poses an entrapment hazard to young children. Consumers should stop using the beds and contact the company for a free repair kit.
Bed Bath & Beyond is recalling solar lighted cantilever umbrellas because a plastic connector can break, causing the umbrella to collapse and posing a risk of injury.
Miami Breaker is recalling about 43,600 counterfeit Square D circuit breakers because they may fail to trip when overloaded, posing a fire hazard.
Husqvarna is recalling about 1,700 riding lawn tractors because a fuel line can contact moving parts, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.