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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.
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.
Nirve Sports is recalling about 725 chopper-style bicycles because the handlebar stem can crack, posing a risk of loss of control and injury.
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.
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.
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.
Sportime is recalling TechnoSkin Foam Balls and TechStitched Soccer Balls because surface paints contain excessive lead, violating federal standards.
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.
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.
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.
Yamaha is recalling about 20,000 Grizzly 550 and 700 ATVs because a steering column support assembly can crack, causing loss of control. No injuries have been reported.
ICON Health & Fitness is recalling approximately 33,000 Nordic Track, Gold's Gym, and Weider Club inversion benches because the ankle clamp can release or the strap can break, posing a fall hazard.
Gogo Sports is recalling about 2,400 children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.
BRP is recalling about 1,500 Ski-Doo snowmobiles because drive pulley bolts can break, causing debris to fly off and pose a laceration hazard to riders or bystanders.
Ocean Management Systems is recalling about 20,000 scuba diving buoyancy compensators because a seal ring could crack, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
Discount School Supply is recalling Double Egg Shakers because the red eggs contain excessive lead paint. Consumers should keep them away from children and contact the company for a credit.
Step2 is recalling Basic Rhythms Drums because plastic clips can break, creating a choking hazard for young children. No injuries have been reported.
Coby Electronics is re-announcing a recall for rechargeable batteries in specific portable DVD/CD/MP3 players due to overheating and fire risks.
Polar Bear Gift Shop is recalling children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.