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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.
Gap is recalling about 23,100 children's coats because the plastic toggles can break off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Under Armour is recalling about 211,000 athletic cups because they can break if hit, posing a risk of serious injury to athletes.
Universalink International Trading is recalling Special and Narita hair dryers because they lack immersion protection devices, posing an electrocution risk if they fall into water.
DND Imports is recalling Dinosaur Era 2 Hunting Dinosaur play sets because the monkey figure contains excessive lead paint, violating federal standards.
HMI Industries is recalling about 44,000 Majestic 360 floor cleaners because their wiring can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Paramount Fitness is recalling approximately 150 leg curl machines because a hand can become caught in the weight mechanism, posing a crushing hazard.
Blair is recalling about 162,000 women's chenille robes because they fail federal flammability requirements and pose a risk of serious burns.
Haier America is recalling approximately 106,000 toaster oven/broilers because loose electrical connections can cause burns or electrical shocks.
SportsPlay Equipment is recalling specific playground models because handrails and posts contain high levels of lead paint, posing a toxicity risk to young children.
Specialized is recalling about 14,000 2009 model bicycles because the handlebars can break, posing a serious fall hazard to riders.
Specialized Bicycle Components is recalling approximately 3,000 Roubaix Comp and Pro bicycles because a cable stop can loosen, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
Tupperware U.S. is recalling about 44,000 Shape-O Toy Maracas because they can break and expose small parts, posing choking and suffocation risks to young children.
Bush Hog is recalling about 850 off-road utility vehicles because the throttle cable can lock in freezing temperatures, posing a risk of loss of control.
EB Brands is recalling approximately 3 million fitness balls sold under Bally Total Fitness, Everlast, Valeo, and Body Fit brands because overinflation can cause the balls to burst, leading to falls.
Philips is recalling about 155,000 Senseo one-cup coffeemakers because an electrical fault and calcium buildup can cause the boiler to burst, posing a burn risk.
Ross Stores is recalling about 730 folding wooden patio chairs because side supports can splinter, posing a fall hazard.
Pagoda International Footwear Ltd. is recalling CARS Fleece Clog children's shoes sold at Wal-Mart because decorative wheels can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Wal-Mart is recalling about 200,000 pairs of George brand women's shoes because the heels can detach, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop wearing them and return them for a full refund.
GE is recalling about 28,000 Profile freestanding dual fuel ranges because rear wiring can overheat, posing fire and burn risks.
Honeywell is recalling Vista Residential Security System Control Panels because the wireless silent panic feature may fail to trigger the alarm on the first press.
Stanley is recalling approximately 78,000 stud sensors because they may fail to detect AC electrical wires, posing a shock hazard to users.
Polaris is recalling about 7,200 snowmobiles because fuel lines may contact each other, causing leaks and posing a fire hazard. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Simplicity Travel Tender Play Yards are recalled because rails can collapse, posing fall and entrapment risks to young children.
Healthtex is recalling Zoo pacifiers because the nipples can separate from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Atico International USA is recalling approximately 500,000 coffeemakers sold at Walgreens because they can ignite due to electrical failure, posing a fire hazard.