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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.
Lennox Hearth Products is recalling about 5,700 vent-free gas log sets and fireplaces because the burners may fail to ignite, allowing gas to escape and posing a fire or explosion hazard.
Evenflo is recalling Top-of-Stair Plus Wood Gates because slats can break or detach, posing a fall hazard to children.
Infantino is recalling SlingRider and Wendy Bellissimo infant slings because they pose suffocation hazards. Three infant deaths were reported in 2009.
Children's Apparel Network is recalling girls' hooded sweaters with neck drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Liberty Apparel is recalling Jewel girls' hooded sweatshirts because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Bubblegum USA is recalling girls' hooded jackets sold at Burlington Coat Factory because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
S&S Worldwide is recalling Flower and Insect Painted Wooden Beads because the paint contains excessive lead levels, violating federal standards.
Niles Audio Corp. is recalling ZR-6 MultiZone Receivers because internal component failures can cause connected loudspeakers to overheat and start a fire.
3T Cycling is recalling Ventus Ltd and Team bicycle aerobars because the rubber hand grips can loosen or slip off, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Simpson Dura-Vent is recalling approximately 500 fireplace dampers because they may become stuck or assemble backwards, posing a carbon monoxide poisoning hazard.
Graco is recalling about 1.2 million Harmony high chairs because loose screws or cracked brackets can cause the chair to tip over, posing a fall hazard to children.
Lumetique is recalling specific DayNa Decker Botanika candles because the glass containers can crack and flames can flare up, posing fire, burn, and laceration risks.
Do It Best is recalling about 1,000 children's bicycle bells because the red paint contains excessive lead levels, violating federal standards.
Cost Plus Inc. is recalling Konrad and Loft office chairs because the backs can detach from the seat base, creating a fall risk.
Tumi is recalling about 5,000 Mobile Power Packs because the lithium-ion cells can ignite or explode while charging, posing a fire hazard.
Haselson International Trading is recalling about 23,000 children's hooded sweatshirts sold at Burlington Coat Factory because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard.
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.
Fluke is recalling about 33,000 VoltAlert Voltage Detectors because they may fail to indicate live voltage, posing a risk of shock or burns.
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.
Telebrands is recalling Therma Scarves because the microwaveable heat packs can overheat, posing fire and burn risks. No injuries have been reported.
Brand Evolution is recalling about 2,800 boys' hooded sweatshirts because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Byer California is recalling girls' cargo pocket jackets because the neck and waist drawstrings pose a strangulation or entrapment 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.