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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.
Dimplex North America is recalling about 700,000 remote control kits for electric fireplaces and stoves because the wall units can overheat, posing fire and burn risks.
Hitachi Koki is recalling about 65,000 coil nailers because a faulty feeder may eject nails sideways, posing a serious injury risk to users and bystanders.
CPSC issued a warning for children's winter-themed charm bracelets containing high levels of cadmium. Consumers should remove these items from children and dispose of them.
Fluke is recalling about 33,000 VoltAlert Voltage Detectors because they may fail to indicate live voltage, posing a risk of shock or burns.
Telebrands is recalling Therma Scarves because the microwaveable heat packs can overheat, posing fire and burn risks. No injuries have been reported.
Byer California is recalling girls' cargo pocket jackets because the neck and waist drawstrings pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
Brand Evolution is recalling about 2,800 boys' hooded sweatshirts because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Regaliti is recalling girl's hooded jackets sold at Burlington Coat Factory because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Gerber is recalling Gator Machetes and Machetes Jr. with original handles because the saw side can stick in wood, causing users to slip and cut themselves.
Ethan Allen is recalling about 163,000 Roman shades due to a strangulation hazard for children. Consumers should stop using the shades and contact a local Design Center for a free repair kit.
LELE & Company is recalling children's hooded sweatshirt sets with drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Ten West Apparel is recalling about 75 boys' hooded jackets sold at Burlington Coat Factory because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Chandigarh Fashion is recalling about 1,200 children's bangle bracelets because the surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating federal standards.
American Electric Lighting is recalling about 900 outdoor lighting fixtures due to improper wiring that poses a shock hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Meijer is recalling specific Roman shades and roll-up blinds due to a risk of strangulation for children. Consumers should stop using the products and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit.
Peachtree Playthings is recalling Scooby Doo, Tweety, and Batman plastic fork and spoon sets because the middle prongs of the forks can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
Lutron Electronics is recalling about 5,000 Roman shades due to a strangulation hazard involving exposed cords and bead chains. Consumers should stop using the shades and contact Lutron for repairs.
Scotsman is recalling about 43,000 commercial modular cube ice machines because a solenoid failure can cause electrical arcs and fires. No injuries have been reported.
Sportime is recalling BigBox Hockey Sets because the surface coating contains excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
Fellowes is recalling about 1,000 Climate Control Footrests because the fan can overheat and cause a fire. No injuries were reported.
Arctic Cat is recalling about 1,300 Model Year 2010 500 Sno Pro snowmobiles because fuel can leak from the pump, posing a fire hazard.
Copco and Wild Leaf Tea Co. are recalling Bristol and Martha Stewart Collection enameled steel tea kettles because the handle can come loose, posing a burn risk.
QVC is recalling Kikkerland Easy-Fold and Easy-Store step stools because they can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Bobens Trading is recalling approximately 3,900 girls' hooded sweatshirts sold at Burlington Coat Factory because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
GE Infrastructure Sensing is recalling about 9,400 commercial CO2 and temperature sensors because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.