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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.
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.
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.
Liquidation Outlet, Inc. is recalling Force Soldier and Pirate Expeditions playsets sold at dollar stores because surface paints contain excessive lead, violating federal standards.
Frigidaire and Kenmore Elite smoothtop electric ranges are recalled because heating elements may malfunction, posing fire and burn risks.
Quiksilver is recalling Roxy Girl 'Very Nice' cotton hoodies because the waist drawstrings pose an entrapment hazard to children.
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.
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.
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.
Ameriwood is recalling Your Zone Loft Collection entertainment stands sold at Walmart because incorrect warning labels create a tip-over risk.
Wal-Mart is recalling about 1.5 million Durabrand DVD players because they can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Sterling Publishing is recalling eebee's 'Have a Ball' Adventures cloth books because a string can entangle in a hoop, posing a strangulation risk to young children.
The Modern Fan Co. is recalling Pensi ceiling fans because a broken internal coupler can cause the fan to fall from the ceiling.
Weight Watchers is recalling plush Hungry Figures and Magnets because sewing needles were found in the stuffing, posing a puncture hazard.
Nirve Sports is recalling about 120 Cannibal Chopper bicycles because the stem can crack, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Krell Industries is recalling specific power amplifiers because a component failure can cause overheating, posing fire and burn risks.
Burley Design is recalling 2009 d'lite ST and Solo ST child trailers because a loose axle sleeve can cause a wheel to separate, posing an injury risk.
Felt Bicycles is recalling 2007/2008 F1X Cyclocross Bicycles because the fork steerer tube can break, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
One World Technologies is recalling Ridgid 10-inch table saws because the arbor shaft can fail when used with a stacked blade set, posing a laceration risk.