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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.
Little Miss Matched is recalling girls' pajama sets because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a burn risk to children.
Variety Wholesalers is recalling Super Rig Play Sets because the toy trucks contain high levels of lead in the surface coating, violating federal standards.
Simon & Schuster is recalling Monday the Bullfrog Plush Books because the plastic eye can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
CPSC recalls Amby Baby Motion Beds after two infant suffocation deaths. Consumers should stop using and discard the product.
Goodman Company is recalling about 30,000 packaged terminal air conditioner units because their power cords can overheat, posing a fire or burn hazard.
Edushape is recalling Snap Beads because the peg tips may break off, posing a choking hazard to small children. No injuries have been reported.
Evenflo is recalling ExerSaucer activity centers because a candle flame on a cake toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
NTD Apparel is recalling Hello Kitty zip-up hoodie sweatshirts for children because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Sunsations is recalling about 12,000 children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.
LaJobi is re-announcing a 2001 recall of Molly and Betsy cribs due to cut-outs in end panels that pose strangulation hazards to infants and toddlers.
BRP is recalling about 2,400 Model Year 2010 Can-Am ATVs because the dynamic power steering can fail, causing sudden loss of steering control.
Haier America is recalling about 53,800 commercial-style blenders because the blade assemblies may come apart or break, posing a laceration risk.
Team Work Trading is expanding a recall of children's metal pendants containing high levels of lead. Consumers should remove the pendants from children and contact the company for a refund.
Allura Imports is recalling girl's hooded sweatshirts sold at Burlington Coat Factory because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Fashion Options is recalling boy's velour warm-up sets because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Electrolux is recalling specific ICON and Kenmore PRO gas ranges because an incorrect part causes incomplete combustion, releasing carbon monoxide.
Stork Craft is recalling over 2.1 million drop-side cribs sold in the U.S. and Canada because the drop-side can detach, creating a suffocation hazard for infants.
Salomon USA is recalling specific Salomon and Atomic alpine ski bindings because the toe component may fail to secure the boot, causing unexpected release and falls.
Cost Plus World Market is recalling specific stainless steel cookware sets because the handles can break, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
CPSC recalls Perfect Flame SLG Series gas grills sold at Lowe's due to deteriorating burners and lids that can catch fire, posing fire and burn risks.
Grand World Inc. is recalling Bobby Chupete pacifiers because the mouth guard is too small, posing a choking hazard to infants and toddlers.
Century 21 Promotions is recalling about 17,000 youth hooded sweatshirts and jackets because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Three Sisters Toys is recalling Yayita Baby Hammocks because they can flip over, posing fall and strangulation risks to infants. No incidents have been reported.
Gorilla Inc. is recalling about 90 EXO-Tech Safety Harnesses because the waist belt webbing is not properly anchored, creating a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Gander Mountain is recalling 2008 model GMT101 and GMT103 treestands because the clasp may open unexpectedly, causing users to fall.