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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.
Sevca LLC is recalling Sevylor Tow Behinds because the Quick Hitch connectors can break and strike users. One injury report has been received.
Foamorder.com is recalling Natural Sense foam mattresses that fail federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
LEGO Systems is recalling Power Functions IR Remote Controls because the batteries can overheat, posing a burn hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Thane is recalling Orbitrek Elite elliptical gliders because incorrect instructions may cause bolts to loosen, creating a fall hazard.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pro-Pac Distributing is recalling about 7,000 youth hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Energizer is recalling about 3,000 Light On Demand Wallplate Nightlights because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard.
Rossignol is recalling specific cross-country ski boots because the sole may separate from the upper, creating a fall risk. No injuries have been reported.
Wilton Industries is recalling Copco Harmony tea kettles because the lids can come loose, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
C-Mrk Inc. is recalling boys' hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.
American Greetings is recalling DesignWare Sport Balls because the basketball surface coating contains excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
Hard Tail is recalling approximately 130 girl's hooded jackets and pullover sweatshirts because the drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Bosch Thermotechnology is recalling about 90 Buderus GB142 gas-fired wall-hung boilers because an electrical connector can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Kidde is recalling about 94,000 Model PI2000 dual sensor smoke alarms because electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it to fail to warn of a fire.
Kolcraft is recalling approximately one million play yards because side rails can unlatch unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to children.