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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.
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.
CPSC recalls Child Craft stationary-side cribs because the side can be assembled upside-down, creating a gap that can entrap 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.
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.
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.
Kiwi Industries is recalling infant bodysuits and rompers because snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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.
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.
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.
Rhino Toys Inc. is recalling specific Beado handheld bead play toys because plastic wires can detach, allowing beads to slide off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Bayside Furnishings is recalling approximately 2,000 youth beds sold at Costco because a storage bin in the headboard poses an entrapment hazard to young children.
McDonald's is recalling Shrek Forever After 3D collectable drinking glasses because the designs contain cadmium, which can cause adverse health effects with long-term exposure.
Maytag is recalling approximately 1.7 million dishwashers because an electrical failure in the heating element can cause fires. No injuries have been reported, but one instance of extensive kitchen damage occurred.
One Step Ahead is recalling Animal Crackers Giant Stacking Toys because the fabric covering can tear, exposing foam that poses a choking and aspiration risk to young children.
IKEA is recalling about 1,900 Sultan Heidal spring mattresses because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard.
Sprout Stuff is recalling about 40 infant ring slings sold between 2006 and 2007 due to a suffocation hazard. One infant death was reported in connection with the product.
VOX Amplification is recalling Night Train amplifier carrying cases because defective clasps can fail, causing the amplifier to fall and pose a risk of injury.
BRP is recalling about 37 Ski-Doo snowmobiles because a fuel hose can wear and leak, posing a fire hazard. Three vehicle fires and one burn injury have been reported.