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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.
Acer America Corp. is recalling about 215 Predator desktop computers due to a risk of overheating and burns caused by damaged internal wiring.
Human Touch is recalling about 20,000 Perfect Chair recliners because a screw on the underside can cut or entangle children and pets.
FloraCraft is recalling Solar System and DNA craft kits because the green wires may contain excessive lead, violating federal standards.
Sycamore SCS is recalling about 1,500 Sycamore Pro gas generators because a plastic part can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire risk.
Montessori N' Such is recalling about 1,000 metal vases, pails, and other containers used in instructional kits because their surface paints contain excessive levels of lead.
Nordstrom is recalling about 31,000 pairs of girls' shoes because the surface paint on the outer soles contains excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.
Kubota is recalling about 9,500 Zero Turn Riding Mowers because a carburetor failure can cause fuel leaks and fire. No injuries have been reported.
Cannondale is recalling approximately 1,300 2009 road bicycles because missing spoke protector discs create a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
State Farm is recalling Good Neigh Bears because plastic eyes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Kidde is recalling approximately 167,000 XL fire extinguishers because the pressurized cylinders may lose pressure and fail to operate during a fire.
Pure Fishing is recalling Shakespeare Casting Game and Fishing Kits because the label contains high levels of lead in violation of federal bans. No injuries have been reported.
Valero Marketing & Supply Co. is recalling about 919,000 barrels of propane gas sold between January and October 2008 because it may lack sufficient odorant to detect leaks, posing fire and burn risks.
Seattle Cotton Works is recalling hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard for children. No injuries have been reported.
Tippmann Sports is recalling about 13,000 A-5 paintball markers because the rear end cap assembly can break and eject, posing a risk of injury to the operator.
Big Lots is recalling Style Elements hair dryers because they lack required immersion protection, posing an electrocution risk if they fall into water.
Pronto Sports is recalling DBX Glide Boys' Ice Skates because the surface paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards.
Infantino is recalling about 172,000 infant toys in the U.S. and 12,000 in Canada because blue metallic fabric can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Electra Bicycle Company is recalling about 3,000 2009 model bicycles because the front tray can come loose and contact the front tire, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Maytag is recalling approximately 1.6 million refrigerators because an electrical failure in the relay can cause overheating and fire. Consumers should contact Maytag for a free in-home repair.
Rettig Belgium is recalling Radson wall-mounted radiators because they can fall from the wall, posing a crush hazard. One child's death was reported in Belgium.
Wiseco is recalling specific off-road dirt bike connecting rods and crankshaft assemblies because engine stress could cause parts to crack, leading to a crash.
Springfield Wire Inc. is recalling Ritchie Immersion Heaters because the outer cover can crack, exposing the heating element to water and posing a shock hazard.
Universal Distribution Center is recalling Holiday Ultra-Brite Lights due to a shock and fire hazard caused by undersized wires. No injuries have been reported.
All-Clad is recalling approximately 30,000 4-Square Belgian Waffle Makers sold at Williams-Sonoma because damaged wiring can contact the metal body, posing a shock or fire hazard.
Nautilus is recalling Bowflex Ultimate 2 Home Gyms because the seat rail can fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury to users or bystanders.