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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.
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.
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.
CPSC recalls Papyrus children's greeting cards with attached bracelets due to excessive lead in surface paint. No injuries reported.
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.
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.
Starbucks is recalling glass water bottles because the bottles or stoppers can shatter, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Regal Lager is recalling CYBEX umbrella strollers because the hinge mechanism poses a risk of fingertip amputation and laceration to children.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BSH Home Appliances is expanding a recall of Thermador built-in ovens due to a fire hazard caused by insulation gaps during self-cleaning.
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.
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.
Conair is recalling Lysol Steam Cleaning Mops because hot water can spurt out, posing burn and laceration risks.
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.