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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.
Macy's is recalling First Impressions boy's three-piece Santa sets because loose buttons may detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
BSH Home Appliances is expanding a recall of Thermador built-in ovens due to a fire hazard caused by insulation gaps during self-cleaning.
Conair is recalling Lysol Steam Cleaning Mops because hot water can spurt out, posing burn and laceration risks.
Johnson Health Tech North America is recalling about 18,000 Horizon and LIVESTRONG elliptical trainers because foot pedals can disengage, posing a fall hazard.
Lifetime Brands is recalling Pedrini Pro Chop choppers because metal blade pieces can break off and fall into food, posing a laceration risk.
Stanley Convergent Security Solutions is recalling about 6,500 connector kits used with Sonitrol access control modules because a pin connector failure could prevent doors from unlocking, posing an entrapment hazard.
Graco is recalling Passage, Alano, and Spree strollers because the canopy hinge mechanism poses a risk of fingertip amputation and laceration to children.
Dorel Asia is recalling approximately 635,000 cribs because drop side hardware can fail, creating spaces where infants can become entrapped and strangle or suffocate.
MooreCo is recalling about 700 Spine Align and Posture Perfect ergonomic office chairs because the legs can break, posing a fall hazard.
Master Cutlery is recalling Eagle 5 Rifle Crossbows because the trigger mechanism can become loose, causing the crossbow to discharge unexpectedly. No injuries have been reported.
Caramia Furniture is recalling about 1,000 Diana drop-side cribs because slats can detach, posing fall and entrapment hazards to children.
Pier 1 Imports is recalling silver and gold glitter tea lights because the flame can ignite the glitter, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Pier 1 Imports is recalling Ceramic Santa Tea Light Holders because the flame from tea lights can ignite the holders, posing a fire hazard.
Mattress World is recalling about 750 mattress sets sold in four states because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard.
Rockler Companies is recalling specific LED light kits because defective wiring can cause the battery pack to overheat and explode, posing burn and fire risks.
Lenmar Enterprises is recalling specific rechargeable batteries for cordless phones because they can overheat, posing fire and burn risks. No injuries have been reported.
Seattle Bike Supply is recalling 2010 Redline Conquest Pro bicycles and framesets because the fork legs can separate from the crown, posing a fall risk.
Oxmoor House is recalling nine home improvement books because faulty wiring instructions could cause electrical shock or fire. Consumers should stop using the books and contact the company for a refund.
St. Martin's Press is recalling 'Big Rex and Friends' cloth books because a red plastic dot contains high levels of lead. No injuries have been reported.
No-Spill LLC is recalling 5-gallon gasoline cans that may leak fuel at the spout, creating fire and burn risks. No injuries have been reported.
OnLine Packaging is recalling Food Club Supreme Clean Clear Ammonia bottles that actually contain household bleach. The mislabeling poses a chemical hazard if the bleach is mixed with ammonia or acid.
Primal Vantage is recalling Ameristep Plastic Strap-On Tree Steps because they may break, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop using them immediately.
Acer is recalling about 22,000 Aspire-series notebook computers because an internal wire can short circuit and overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Jide Trading is recalling 2,100 military toy figures because the surface paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
Sagittarius Sporting Goods is recalling Master Forge five-burner gas grills sold at Lowe's because the gas hose can melt and rupture, posing fire and burn risks.