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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.
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.
Ross Stores is recalling 39-inch St. Anne Acacia Benches because the frame can collapse under weight, posing a fall hazard.
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.
Ely and Walker is recalling Cumberland Outfitters girl's hooded sweatshirts because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard 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.
Norco is recalling about 3,600 bicycle frames because they can crack and separate, causing riders to fall and suffer injuries.
Trek is recalling about 16,000 model year 2009 bicycles because the JD suspension forks can lose alignment, causing the front wheel to turn unexpectedly and posing a crash risk.
Cannondale is recalling about 1,500 model year 2008 Adventure bicycles because the JD suspension forks can lose alignment, posing a crash risk.
Fluke Corp. is recalling about 52,000 digital clamp meters because they may display incorrect voltage readings, posing a shock, electrocution, or thermal burn hazard.
Hewlett-Packard is recalling approximately 70,000 lithium-ion batteries for HP and Compaq notebook computers because they can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Build-A-Bear Workshop is recalling about 270,000 folding toy beach chairs because the legs can bruise, pinch, or cut fingers. Eight injuries have been reported.
Louisiana-Pacific is recalling composite decks that can deteriorate and break, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should contact the manufacturer for a free inspection.