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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.
CPSC recalls 1.8 million toy dart gun sets sold at Family Dollar after two children died from asphyxiation. Consumers should discard the sets or return them for a refund.
Mall of America is recalling Sandy the Squirrel plush toys because the nose can be removed and ingested, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Junk Food Clothing Co. is recalling about 24,000 children's hooded sweatshirts with neck drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.
The Children's Place is recalling denim cargo shorts for infants because metal snaps could detach and pose a choking hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Niner Bikes is recalling approximately 750 Jet 9 bicycle frames because a welding defect can cause cracks, leading to loss of control and crashes.
Tommy Hilfiger is recalling children's sweatshirts that fail federal flammability standards, posing a burn hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Imagine Nation Books is recalling Fly Dragonfly remote-controlled helicopters because the rechargeable battery can overheat, posing fire and burn risks.
Step2 is recalling about 2.5 million Push Around and Whisper Ride Buggies because a pin can loosen, causing the handle to detach and injure children.
Rome Snowboards is recalling 2010 United snowboard bindings because the base plate can break in cold temperatures, posing a fall hazard to users.
Claire's is recalling Best Friends Charm Bracelet Sets because the heart lock charms contain high levels of cadmium, which is toxic if ingested by children.
Conair is recalling about 291,000 BabylissPro compact hair dryers because the internal fan can break and shatter the plastic shell, posing a laceration risk.
MIM-PI USA is recalling approximately 80 girls' hooded sleeveless vests due to a strangulation hazard from drawstrings. No injuries have been reported.
C&T International is recalling approximately 170,000 drop-side cribs because the hardware can disengage, creating spaces where infants can become entrapped, strangled, or suffocated.
Specialized Bicycle Components is recalling about 1,350 2010 Epic and Era bicycles because a broken shock absorber mount can cause a fall.
Roberta Roller Rabbit is recalling about 9,200 children's kimono robes, lounge sets, and slumber short sets because they fail federal flammability standards, posing a burn hazard.
Klean Kanteen is recalling Sport Cap 2.0 water bottle spouts because they can break or crack, posing a choking hazard to children and adults.
Nirve Sports is recalling about 725 chopper-style bicycles because the handlebar stem can crack, posing a risk of loss of control and injury.
JD Fine & Company is recalling about 1,700 children's hooded velour sweatshirts with neck drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Blair LLC is recalling approximately 1,700 Roman shades sold in Pennsylvania due to a risk of strangulation for children. Consumers should stop using the shades and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit.
Cooper Lighting is recalling about 5,000 chain sets sold with Metalux commercial light fixtures because an 'S' hook can straighten, causing the fixture to fall.
Gap is recalling about 6,500 baby swimsuits in the U.S. and 480 in Canada because the halter straps are too short, posing a strangulation hazard.
Sportime is recalling TechnoSkin Foam Balls and TechStitched Soccer Balls because surface paints contain excessive lead, violating federal standards.
Comarco is recalling Targus Universal Wall Power Adapters for laptops because faulty wiring can cause connector tips to heat and melt, posing a burn hazard.
Retailers are recalling Simplicity full-size cribs because the metal mattress-support frame can bend or detach, creating a suffocation and strangulation hazard for infants and toddlers.
LaJobi is recalling Graco-branded drop side cribs because the hardware can fail, creating gaps where infants can become entrapped or fall.