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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.
Baby Matters is recalling Nap Nanny portable baby recliners because infants can fall or hang over the side, posing entrapment and suffocation risks. One infant death has been reported.
Brine is recalling VIP lacrosse gloves because the screen printing ink contains excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
Smith+Noble is recalling approximately 1.3 million Roman and roller shades due to strangulation hazards involving exposed cords and unsecured loops.
Atico International USA is recalling bamboo torches because a sharp edge inside the fuel canister poses a laceration hazard. Consumers should discard the product as the company is out of business.
Antonio Flores is recalling Kariño Baby Pacifiers because the nipple can separate from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Tots in Mind is recalling Cozy Indoor Outdoor Portable Playard Tents because clips can break, allowing children to become entrapped at the neck. One child death has been reported.
Baja Motorsports is recalling about 308,000 mini bikes and go-carts because gas caps can leak or detach, posing fire and burn risks, and throttles can stick.
Muddy Outdoors is recalling 2009 tree climbing sticks because bolts securing the cam locks can break, creating a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Pottery Barn Kids is recalling drop-side cribs because the sides can detach, creating risks of entrapment, suffocation, and falls for young children.
The Toro Company is recalling Power Clear 180 snow blowers because ethanol in gasoline can corrode the carburetor needle, causing fuel leaks and a fire hazard.
Tween Brands is recalling 19 styles of children's metal necklaces, bracelets, and earrings because they contain high levels of cadmium, a toxic substance.
Star Asia USA is recalling Vaper 90 amp flux wire feed welders because the torch lacks a cold contactor, posing a burn hazard.
Seattle Bike Supply is recalling 2010 Redline Conquest Cyclocross bicycles and framesets because the fork legs can separate from the crown, posing a fall hazard.
PDi Communications is recalling about 2,700 wall-mounted LCD televisions installed in healthcare facilities because a capacitor failure can cause a fire.
American Suzuki is recalling about 1,355 2009 QuadSport ATVs because a detached flame arrester screen can prevent the throttle from returning to idle, causing loss of control.
Campus Cruisers is recalling Eastside Fix bicycles because the front fork can crack or break, causing a loss of steering control and posing a fall hazard.
CPSC recalls Whitco stadium light poles 70 feet or taller due to structural cracks that can cause the poles to fall, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Marley Engineered Products is recalling specific Dayton Electric baseboard heaters sold at Grainger because they may catch fire when connected to 240 or 208 volt circuits.
Daiso is recalling children's coin purses and jewelry because surface paint contains high levels of lead. Consumers should remove items from children and contact Daiso for a refund.
Tekkeon Inc. is recalling about 500 MyPower ALL Plus external laptop batteries because they can short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Christy is recalling about 8,600 women's bathrobes sold at Bloomingdale's because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injury.
Southern Technologies is recalling about 500 Powertec 8-inch Drill Presses because wires in the motor housing can be pinched, posing a risk of electrical shock.
Aqua Lung America is recalling Apeks WTX power inflators because the oral inflator button can detach, causing a leak and drowning risk.
Felt Bicycles is recalling 2009 B12, B16, and S32 road bicycles because the fork steer tube can break, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
Salomon is recalling specific ski boot sole pads and boots because the toe portion may release from bindings, posing a fall hazard. One injury involving a fractured leg was reported.