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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.
Suntech Enterprises is recalling SunKids Convertible Cribs because mesh sides can create gaps where infants can become entrapped or suffocate.
Best Buy is recalling Rocketfish RF-INV80 portable power sources because they can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard.
Evenflo is expanding a recall of Majestic high chairs because loose hardware can cause the seatback to fall, posing fall and choking risks to children.
Evenflo is recalling Envision high chairs because loose fasteners can cause the seatback to detach, posing fall and choking risks to children.
Best Buy is recalling Insignia 26-inch LCD televisions because the power supply can fail, posing a fire and burn risk.
RadioShack is recalling approximately 18,000 illuminated rocker switches because incorrect wiring instructions on the packaging create a shock hazard for consumers.
Horizon Hobby is recalling about 15,000 Spektrum DX6i radio transmitters because they can cause model aircraft to crash or propellers to spin unexpectedly, posing impact and laceration hazards.
Brave Products is reannouncing a recall for log splitters with defective hydraulic cylinders that can cause serious injury or amputation. Consumers should stop using the units and contact the company for a free replacement.
Lakeshore Learning Materials is recalling 'What's Inside?' Soft Toy Boxes because the butterfly head can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
Yamaha is recalling Rhino 450, 660, and 700 off-highway vehicles due to a rollover risk caused by handling issues. Consumers should stop using the vehicles until free repairs are completed.
Conair is recalling approximately 45,000 clothing irons because they can overheat and cause fires. Consumers should stop using the irons and contact Conair for a free replacement.
Central Fireplace is recalling about 760 direct vent gas fireplaces because accumulated gas can shatter the glass doors, posing a laceration risk.
Outerwears Inc. is recalling approximately 500 fuel funnel pre-filters because they can create a flash when removed from a fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
Lenovo is recalling about 230 AC Adaptors used with ThinkVision Soundbars because the plastic shell can crack, posing a risk of electric shock.
Electrolux is recalling about 320,000 cordless stick vacuums because the batteries can expand and burst, posing a risk of injury.
Dysfunctional Clothing is recalling about 450 children's hooded fleece sweatshirts because the drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Zebco is recalling approximately 2,700 children's fishing pole sets because the orange reels contain excessive lead, violating federal standards.
MM Compound is recalling about 2,200 boys' hooded fleece sweatshirts because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Rusty North America is recalling 635 boys' hooded fleece sweatshirts because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Golden Grove Trading is recalling children's hooded fleece jackets because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Four Star Group USA is recalling Fresh Décor LED Star String Lights sold at Safeway stores because the electrical wiring can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
La Jolla Sport is recalling about 9,700 O'Neill children's hooded sweatshirts because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Fisher-Price is recalling 3-in-1 High Chairs because the seat can fall backwards or detach, posing a fall hazard to children.
OKK Trading is recalling Baby Necessities pacifiers because the nipples separated from the base during safety testing, creating a choking risk for young children.
Aviva Sports is recalling about 14,000 Leaps and Bounds and Pirate Jump 'N Play trampolines because metal legs can bend or break, posing a fall hazard.