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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.
SmileMakers is recalling children's Happy Charm Bracelets and Football Rings because the metal contains high levels of toxic cadmium.
Sony is recalling about 233,000 VAIO notebook computers because they can overheat and cause burns. Consumers should install a free firmware update to fix the issue.
Radio Systems Corporation is recalling power adapters sold with PetSafe Heated Wellness Sleepers because they can cause arcing, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Big Fireworks is recalling Super Lightning Rockets because they are overloaded with pyrotechnic composition, posing a risk of burns and bodily harm.
Procter & Gamble is recalling 1-liter bottles of Scope Original Mint Mouthwash because some caps may not be child-resistant, posing a risk of alcohol ingestion.
CPSC recalls Child Craft drop-side cribs due to hardware failures that can cause infant entrapment, suffocation, or falls. Consumers are urged to stop using and destroy these cribs immediately.
Delta is recalling drop-side cribs and cribs with wooden stabilizer bars due to risks of entrapment, suffocation, and falls. Consumers should stop using affected cribs and contact Delta for repairs.
Jardine is recalling approximately 130,000 drop-side cribs because the sides can malfunction, posing risks of entrapment, suffocation, and falls to infants and toddlers.
Evenflo is recalling approximately 750,000 Jenny Lind drop-side cribs because the drop sides can malfunction, posing risks of entrapment, suffocation, and falls for infants and toddlers.
LaJobi is recalling about 306,000 Bonavita, Babi Italia, and ISSI drop-side cribs because the drop sides can malfunction, posing entrapment, suffocation, and fall risks to infants and toddlers.
CPSC recalls Child Craft stationary-side cribs because the side can be assembled upside-down, creating a gap that can entrap infants and toddlers.
Bexco is recalling approximately 156,000 drop-side cribs sold under Million Dollar Baby, Da Vinci, and Baby Mod brands due to risks of infant entrapment, suffocation, and falls.
Simmons Juvenile Products is recalling approximately 50,000 drop-side cribs because the drop sides can malfunction, posing risks of entrapment, suffocation, and falls.
Wilton Industries is recalling about 7,300 Youth Tiaras sold at retailers like Party City and Amazon.com because they contain high levels of lead, posing a health risk to young children.
Suntech Enterprises is recalling about 8,400 baby walkers because they can fit through doorways and lack sufficient stair protection, posing a fall risk.
Comverge is recalling communication modules inside TXU Energy thermostats because they can overheat and cause fire hazards. Consumers should contact Comverge for a free replacement.
Kiwi Industries is recalling infant bodysuits and rompers because snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Target is recalling approximately 105,150 boys' and girls' belts because the buckles contain excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.
Regal Lager is recalling CYBEX 2.GO infant carriers because a shoulder strap buckle can break, posing a fall hazard to babies.
American Signature is recalling about 24,000 entertainment centers because shelves can detach and fall when moved, posing a risk of injury.
Crate and Barrel is recalling succulent plant-shaped candles because the wax can overflow and ignite, posing a fire and burn risk.
Chicology is recalling about 6,200 roll-up blinds sold online from 2006 to 2010 because the lifting loop can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Prym is recalling Dritz Quick Cut Electric Scissors because they can overheat, posing fire and burn risks. Two reports of ignition causing minor property damage were received.
IKEA is recalling approximately 3.36 million roller, Roman, and roll-up blinds sold between 1998 and 2009 due to the risk of strangulation for children.
GE is recalling approximately 181,000 front-load washing machines because a wire can break and contact metal parts, posing fire and shock risks.