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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.
Blair LLC is recalling approximately 138,000 women's chenille robes, jackets, and tops because they fail federal flammability standards. The company reported nine deaths allegedly linked to the garments catching fire.
Coby Electronics is recalling rechargeable batteries sold with portable DVD/CD/MP3 players because they can overheat and cause fires. No injuries have been reported, but eight fires caused property damage.
Cambridge Silversmiths is recalling Fiesta Masquerade and Home Olympic flatware sets because plastic handle inserts can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
Toro is recalling about 4,100 liquid-cooled Z Master ZRT mowers because the coolant overflow container can over-pressurize and spray hot coolant, posing a burn risk.
Idea Village is recalling about 1.3 million Handy Switch wireless light switches because the receiver can overheat and cause fires.
Bad Boy Enterprises is recalling about 3,900 Classic Buggies because they can accelerate without warning, posing a risk of injury to users and bystanders.
Coyne's & Co. is recalling Haunted House Screen Tea Light Holders sold at Yankee Candle because the window panes can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Wincraft Inc. is recalling about 145 rotating sports table lamps due to electrical problems that pose fire, burn, and shock hazards. No injuries have been reported.
Raynor Marketing is recalling Quantum office chairs because seatback bolts can loosen, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop using the chairs and contact Raynor for a free repair kit.
Zero Motorcycles is recalling about 200 model year 2009 Zero X and Zero MX off-road motorcycles because the throttle can stick or disconnect, causing unexpected acceleration and loss of control.
Milbank Manufacturing is recalling about 1,400 single meter sockets due to fire and electrocution risks. Consumers should stop using the product and contact their installer.
SI Tech is recalling diving air hoses for dry suits because an internal insert can dislodge and restrict air flow, posing a drowning risk. One diver death has been reported.
Electra Bicycle Co. is expanding a recall for 2009 bicycles where front trays or baskets may detach and cause falls.
Moser Enterprises is recalling Schwalbe Ultremo R bicycle tires because the layers could separate, causing the inner tube to rupture and posing a fall hazard.
DeVilbiss is reannouncing a recall of pressure washers and air compressors because pneumatic tires with plastic hubs can burst, causing fractures and lacerations.
White Tiger is recalling about 84,000 folding directors chairs sold at Lowe's because the back supports can break, posing a fall hazard.
Ocean Technology Systems is recalling Guardian full-face diving masks because the plastic visor can separate, posing a hazard to divers. No injuries have been reported.
Daiso is recalling specific children's toys, purses, and pen cases because they contain excessive levels of lead paint or phthalates, violating federal safety standards.
Daiso is recalling four models of wooden toys because small parts can break off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
QVC is recalling Paula Deen cast iron grill pans and griddles because they can crack or shatter when heated, posing burn and laceration risks.
Halcyon Manufacturing is recalling about 20,300 diving equipment units because overpressure valves may fail, causing leaks that pose a drowning hazard to divers.
John Deere is recalling about 90 compact utility tractors because an incorrectly sized differential causes the vehicle to veer left when braking.
Lamplight Farms is recalling replacement torch fuel containers because the flame guards can malfunction and cause the containers to melt, posing a fire hazard.
IMI Cornelius is recalling about 14,000 commercial juice dispensers because fraying wiring can cause the transformer to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Grand Trunk is recalling single and double parachute hammocks because supporting hooks can fail, causing occupants to fall and suffer injuries.