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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.
Poseidon is recalling Besea W50 diving wings with specific inner bladders that may break, posing a drowning risk to divers.
SmartSpark Energy Systems is recalling about 800 BattEQ Battery Equalizers because they can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.
JGR Copa is recalling 18-inch Kick Body Boards because the green surface coating contains excessive lead, violating federal standards.
D&D Distributing-Wholesale is recalling Chelsea's Necklace and Bracelet Sets because small parts can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Wagner Spray Tech is recalling about 300,000 heat guns because an electrical failure can cause them to overheat, posing fire and burn risks.
Campbell Hausfeld is recalling about 16,000 air compressors sold at Wal-Mart because a thermal overload failure can cause overheating and fire.
Macy's is recalling approximately 33,000 Epic Threads and Greendog children's hooded sweatshirts because the drawstrings at the base of the hood pose a strangulation hazard.
Starbucks is recalling about 530,000 blade coffee grinders because they may fail to turn off or turn on unexpectedly, posing a laceration risk.
Viking Range Corporation is recalling built-in refrigerators because the doors can detach, posing an injury risk. Consumers should contact Viking for a free in-home repair.
W.P. Appliances is recalling Wolfgang Puck toaster ovens because they may remain on after toasting, posing a fire risk. No injuries have been reported.
Blair LLC is re-announcing a recall of 162,000 women's chenille robes that fail federal flammability standards, following six reported deaths from fire incidents.
Winter Bee Inc. is recalling Speedy children's hooded jackets with drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.
LaJobi is recalling about 2,900 Babi Italia Pinehurst and Bonavita Hudson drop side cribs because the drop side can detach, creating a gap where infants can become entrapped and suffocate.
LaJobi is recalling Bonavita "Cabana" drop side cribs because wooden slats can detach or break, creating entrapment and strangulation risks for infants.
Warm Biscuit Bedding is recalling about 9,500 children's loungewear sets because they fail federal flammability standards. Consumers should stop using the garments and contact the company for a store credit.
Backyard Play Systems is recalling outdoor playset gliders because retaining rings can detach, posing a fall risk to children. A free repair kit is available.
Vintage International is recalling about 2,300 National and Sanyo hand-held hair dryers because they lack immersion protection devices, posing an electrocution hazard if they fall into water.
REI is recalling 2005 Novara Trionfo bicycles because the carbon fiber forks can separate from the steerer tube, causing riders to lose control and fall.
Bugaboo is recalling about 22,500 Bee strollers because the brakes may fail, causing the stroller to roll away on an incline.
Home Depot is recalling about 60 offset patio umbrellas sold in early 2009 because the pole could tip over and strike consumers if the collar is not removed before closing.
Step2 is recalling about 4,300 Play Up Gym play sets sold at Toys"R"Us because swing hangers can break, posing a fall hazard to children.
Skywalker Holdings is recalling 13-foot square trampolines because enclosure straps can break, posing a fall risk. No injuries have been reported.
Samsung is recalling about 160,000 Jitterbug cell phones because they may fail to connect to emergency 911 services in no-service areas.
Gothic Cabinet Craft is recalling approximately 1,500 bunk beds sold in the New York and New Jersey areas because they lack sufficient guardrails and have gaps that pose fall and strangulation risks to children.
Bunn-O-Matic is recalling about 35,600 single cup pod brewers because the pod drawer can open unexpectedly during brewing, posing a burn hazard.