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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Aqua Lung America is recalling Apeks WTX power inflators because the oral inflator button can detach, causing a leak and drowning risk.
SmileMakers is recalling children's Happy Charm Bracelets and Football Rings because the metal contains high levels of toxic cadmium.
Big Fireworks is recalling Super Lightning Rockets because they are overloaded with pyrotechnic composition, posing a risk of burns and bodily harm.
Radio Systems Corporation is recalling power adapters sold with PetSafe Heated Wellness Sleepers because they can cause arcing, posing a fire and burn hazard.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.