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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.
Big Lots is recalling about 20,000 wooden bunk beds because support slats and railings can break, posing collapse and fall risks.
Bosch Thermotechnology is recalling 85 Buderus GB312 gas boilers because a transformer issue can cause carbon monoxide leaks. No injuries have been reported in the US.
Northwest Manufacturing is recalling WoodMaster AFS 900 outdoor furnaces because a failing temperature gauge can cause fires in the fuel hopper, posing burn risks.
C & J Clark America is recalling about 2,000 Clarks children's shoes because molded rubber pieces on the soles can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children.
Trudeau Corporation is recalling Garlic Duo Slicers because the slicer blades can break during use, posing a laceration hazard to users.
SRAM is recalling 10-speed bicycle chains and PowerLock connector links because the brittle links can crack and cause the chain to separate, posing a fall hazard.
Grizzly Industrial is recalling about 500 G0640X bandsaws because a missing grounding wire creates an electric shock risk. No injuries have been reported.
La Jolla Sport is recalling O'Neill children's hooded fleece sweatshirts because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Team Work Trading is recalling children's animal masks and pendants due to high lead levels. Consumers should stop using the items and contact the company for a refund.
OfficeMax is recalling about 216,000 task chairs because the back or base post can break, posing a fall hazard. The company has received 15 reports of injuries.
Wal-Mart is recalling approximately 4.2 million Durabrand DVD players because the circuit board can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard. Consumers should stop using the product and return it for a full refund.
Frigidaire and Kenmore Elite smoothtop electric ranges are recalled because heating elements may malfunction, posing fire and burn risks.
Liquidation Outlet, Inc. is recalling Force Soldier and Pirate Expeditions playsets sold at dollar stores because surface paints contain excessive lead, violating federal standards.
Baby Jogger is recalling City Mini strollers because the restraint buckle could break or unlatch, allowing a child to fall out. No injuries have been reported.
Quiksilver is recalling Roxy Girl 'Very Nice' cotton hoodies because the waist drawstrings pose an entrapment hazard to children.
IKEA is recalling about 500 Karlstad sofa-beds because the mattresses and seat cushions fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard.
Lewis Hyman Inc. is recalling about 4.8 million roll-up blinds and Roman shades because lifting loops and cords can entangle children's necks, causing strangulation.
Vertical Land is recalling window blinds and shades because accessible cords can form loops that pose a strangulation hazard to children.
IKEA is recalling approximately 120,000 MELINA Roman blinds sold nationwide from 2006 to 2008 because the looped bead chain poses a strangulation risk to children.
Victoria Classics is recalling about 163,000 Roman shades sold at Target due to a strangulation hazard from exposed cords. Consumers should stop using the shades and contact the manufacturer for a free repair kit.
Lutron Shading Solutions is recalling about 245,000 roller shades because the bead chain loop can pose a strangulation hazard to children if not properly secured.
Pottery Barn Kids is recalling about 85,000 roman shades with exposed inner cords due to a risk of strangulation for children.
Maytag is expanding a recall of specific side-by-side and top-freezer refrigerators due to a relay defect that can cause overheating and fire.
Ameriwood is recalling Your Zone Loft Collection entertainment stands sold at Walmart because incorrect warning labels create a tip-over risk.
Pella is recalling about 6,500 casement windows because a hinge can break, causing the window sash to fall and pose an injury risk to people below.