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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.
Franklin Electric is recalling Pumptec motor controllers for submersible pump systems because peeling labels can expose circuitry, posing a shock hazard.
Franshaw Inc. is recalling about 2,400 children's hooded jackets sold at Burlington Coat Factory due to a strangulation hazard from hood drawstrings.
Weeplay Kids is recalling approximately 11,800 girls' hooded sweatshirts sold under the Candy Queen and Akademiks brands due to a strangulation hazard posed by hood drawstrings.
Baycreek is recalling about 1,900 children's hooded sweatshirts because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Allreds Design is recalling baby bracelets and pacifier clips because the metal clasps contain high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead exposure to young children.
Britax is recalling Blink umbrella strollers because the hinge mechanism poses a risk of fingertip amputation and laceration to children.
Manhattan Group LLC is recalling three pull-toys because wooden components can break or come loose, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
Tiny Love is recalling wind chime toys because they can be pulled apart, exposing sharp metal rods that pose puncture and laceration hazards to babies.
CPSC is recalling approximately 500,000 Generation 2 Worldwide and ChildESIGNS drop side cribs because the hardware can break, allowing the drop side to detach and create a space where infants can become entrapped and suffocate.
Innovage LLC is recalling Discovery Kids Animated Marine and Safari Lamps because a circuit board defect can cause electrical shorts, posing fire and burn risks.
Dollar General is recalling Special Forces and SWAT toy gun sets because removable orange tips pose a choking hazard to children.
CPSC recalls Papyrus children's greeting cards with attached bracelets due to excessive lead in surface paint. No injuries reported.
GTM Sportswear is recalling about 210,000 children's hooded jackets because the drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard. Consumers should remove the drawstrings or return the jackets for a refund.
Playmates Toys is recalling Tiny Tink and Friends jewelry sets because the metal connectors on the charms contain excessive lead. No injuries have been reported.
New Mode Sportswear is recalling 21 Pro USA children's hooded sweatshirts because the drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
FAF Inc. is recalling about 55,000 children's metal necklaces sold at Walmart due to high levels of toxic cadmium. No injuries have been reported.
Summit Treestands is recalling specific Talon and Cabelas tree stands because the brackets can fail, causing falls and injuries.
Starbucks is recalling glass water bottles because the bottles or stoppers can shatter, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
AMX is recalling about 115,000 rechargeable batteries sold with MVP 5000 Series wireless touch panels because a defect can cause overheating and rupture, posing fire and burn risks.
Regal Lager is recalling CYBEX umbrella strollers because the hinge mechanism poses a risk of fingertip amputation and laceration to children.
Liebherr is recalling about 2,700 built-in refrigerators because the door can detach, posing an injury risk. Consumers should contact the company for a free repair.
Zippo is recalling Slatkin & Co. candle lighters because they can produce excessive flames, posing a burn risk. No injuries have been reported.
Yamaha is recalling approximately 2,500 2009 FX10 snowmobiles because a bolt in the suspension system can loosen, causing sudden loss of steering control.
RadioShack is recalling Danbar Knight Hawk toy helicopters because the battery housing can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.
Blip Toys is recalling Nature Wonders HD pinto horse toy figures because the surface paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.