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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.
Fender is recalling SWR Natural Blonde acoustic bass amplifiers because internal wiring can overheat and cause a fire. No injuries have been reported.
Little Tikes is recalling Clubhouse Swing Sets because missing assembly instructions for the swing seat harness could cause the seat to detach, posing a fall hazard.
Frigidaire is recalling about 35,000 clothes washers sold under multiple brands because a drain pump defect can cause heat buildup and fire.
Domestications is recalling wooden bed steps that can break during use, posing a fall hazard. The company has received reports of injuries from falls.
Sherwin-Williams is recalling Purdy 2 ½" 4-Edge Scrapers because the body can break away from the handle, posing a laceration hazard.
Burlington Coat Factory is recalling boy's hooded sweatshirts and warm up sets due to a strangulation hazard from drawstrings. No injuries have been reported.
BabySwede LLC is recalling BabyBjörn bouncer chairs because small sharp metal objects found in the padded area can protrude, posing a laceration hazard to children.
Blitz USA is recalling specific Enviro-Flo Plus fuel containers because the spout cap can dislodge, allowing gasoline vapors to escape and creating a fire hazard.
Lyne Yi International is recalling Reflections of Magic Hanging Mirrors because the metal hanging plate can detach, causing the mirror to fall and posing impact or laceration risks.
Sevca LLC is recalling Sevylor Tow Behinds because the Quick Hitch connectors can break and strike users. One injury report has been received.
LeapFrog is recalling My Pal Scout electronic plush dogs because plastic decals on the paws can be removed and ingested by children, posing a choking hazard.
Foamorder.com is recalling Natural Sense foam mattresses that fail federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Polaris Industries is recalling about 4,700 2009 model year ATVs because a valve assembly failure in freezing temperatures can cause oil leaks and fires.
Fiesta Gas Grills is recalling Blue Ember gas grills because the gas hose can overheat, posing fire and burn risks. Consumers should stop using the grills and contact the company for a free repair.
Thane is recalling Orbitrek Elite elliptical gliders because incorrect instructions may cause bolts to loosen, creating a fall hazard.
Brown Shoe Co. and Pagoda International Footwear Ltd. are recalling Buster Brown clog children's shoes because decorative wheels can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
OJ Electronics is recalling about 30,000 208-Volt and 240-Volt thermostats for under-floor heating systems because the floor sensor or cable can be damaged, posing an electric shock risk.
LEGO Systems is recalling Power Functions IR Remote Controls because the batteries can overheat, posing a burn hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Stamina Products is recalling about 11,000 elliptical cross trainers because pedal shafts may loosen, posing a serious injury risk. Consumers should stop using the machines until they receive new instructions.
Thane International recalled H2O Mop steam cleaners because the power cord can wear down, exposing wiring and posing shock and burn risks.
EMH Associates is recalling about 4,400 children's hooded jackets sold at Meijers because the waist drawstrings pose an entrapment hazard to children.
Chandra Rugs is recalling Art Collection Leather Shag Rugs because they fail federal flammability standards, posing fire and burn hazards. No injuries have been reported.
Evenflo is recalling Switch-A-Roo telephone toys because a mirror decal can peel off and pose a choking hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Hobby Lobby is recalling about 500 leather butterfly chairs because the legs can detach unexpectedly, causing the chair to collapse and posing a fall hazard.
Pro-Pac Distributing is recalling about 7,000 youth hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.