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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.
SCAN Andersen 10 wood burning stoves are recalled because the door can fall off its hinges, posing an injury risk.
Trendset Originals LLC is recalling girls' hooded and sweater jackets with drawstrings due to strangulation and entanglement risks. Consumers should remove drawstrings or return items for a refund.
Tropical Bedding is recalling about 15,000 mattress sets because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard.
GJC International is recalling about 3,200 children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Le Hing Inc. is recalling about 200 baby walkers sold in California and Arizona because they can fall down stairs. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a refund.
Mares is recalling Nemo Air dive computers because a failing O-ring can cause a slow loss of breathing gas, posing a drowning risk to divers.
Tabata USA is recalling TUSA RS-670 scuba regulators because a loose plug can cause a high-pressure leak, creating a drowning risk for divers.
Eastwind Industries is recalling Kuuma IR Stow and Go Grills sold at West Marine because improperly installed fuel containers can leak propane, posing a fire hazard.
Deux par Deux Minimome is recalling about 4,500 children's snowsuits and coats due to a strangulation hazard from hood drawstrings. No injuries have been reported.
Civia Cycles is recalling approximately 800 Hyland bicycles and carbon forks because the forks can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to riders.
5 Star Apparel is recalling Mecca children's hooded jackets because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
Oriental Furniture is recalling about 25,000 Roman shades and roll-up blinds sold online from March to December 2009 due to strangulation hazards for children.
Hammary Furniture is recalling about 7,000 decorative wood chests and tables because the surface coating paint may contain excessive levels of lead.
Foria International is recalling approximately 800 women's peacoats because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injury.
Gund is recalling specific baby paperboard books because foam in the binding can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children.
Agio International is recalling Patio Glow Outdoor Gas Fire Columns sold at Costco because gas can leak from connections, posing a fire hazard.
King Long Metal is recalling six-tier chrome shelving units sold at Costco because casters can break, causing the unit to collapse.
Bauer Hockey is recalling youth and junior hockey sticks, shafts, and blades because the paint and decals contain excessive lead, violating federal standards.
Crate and Barrel is recalling approximately 44,200 glass water bottles sold in the U.S. and Canada because they can shatter when the stopper is removed or inserted, posing a laceration risk.
PBteen is recalling about 3,000 Ottoman Bed mattresses because they fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard, posing a fire hazard.
Ardica is recalling about 2,600 heated jackets and vests because electrical connections can overheat, posing a burn hazard. No injuries have been reported.
North-Sportif is recalling boys' hooded jackets and reversible vests sold at Burlington Coat Factory due to drawstring strangulation and entanglement risks.
Howard Berger is recalling about 12,000 Brightway extension cords and power strips because inadequate coating and small conductors pose a fire hazard.
Sport Obermeyer is recalling approximately 3,900 girls' ski jackets because the waist drawstrings pose an entrapment hazard to children. No injuries have been reported.
Carolina Biological Supply is recalling Function Generator Kits because the yellow lids contain excessive lead, posing a health risk to young children.