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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.
Browning and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation are recalling about 10,000 co-branded skinner knife sheaths because a missing blade guard creates a laceration hazard.
Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling Eddie Bauer Soothe & Sway Play Yards because the rocking bassinet attachment can tilt, posing a suffocation risk to infants.
Fushin USA is recalling about 650 youth ATVs because they lack front brakes and padding, posing an injury risk to young riders.
Polaris is recalling 2009 Widetrak snowmobiles and heaters because insulation failure poses a shock risk. No injuries have been reported.
Lumetique is recalling DayNa Decker Botanika candles because the glass vessels can break during use, posing a fire hazard and causing property damage.
CPSC recalls 2008 model year Dahon and REI Novara folding bicycles because the handlepost hinge can crack, posing a fall hazard.
Unilever is recalling about 960 Fricon Upright Freezers sold to grocery stores because an incompatible controller can overheat and cause fires.
Jason Evans Associates is recalling about 1,300 children's hooded jackets sold at Burlington Coat Factory due to a strangulation hazard from hood drawstrings.
KTM North America is recalling about 550 model year 2009 off-road motorcycles because the front fork inner tube can crack and separate, posing a risk of injury or death.
Action Products International is recalling Abalone and Venetian Carnevale Necklace Craft Kits because lobster clasps and a pendant contain high levels of lead, posing a risk to young children.
Richard Abraham Herder KG is recalling about 670 torque wrenches because the internal spring mechanism can fail, posing a risk of injury to users or bystanders.
Ambler Mountain Works is recalling Erwin and Poseidon beanies because detachable parts pose a choking hazard to children.
Wagner Spray Tech is recalling approximately 35,000 Control Spray Plus paint sprayers because the on-off switch can dislodge, exposing electrical connections and posing a shock hazard.
Jardine is recalling approximately 96,000 wooden cribs sold by Babies "R" Us and other retailers because broken slats can create gaps that pose entrapment and strangulation risks to infants.
DTX International is recalling about 220 popcorn machines because the heating element can remain on after being switched off, posing a burn hazard.
Pumpkin Patch is recalling hooded girls' raincoats with drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Gap is recalling about 23,100 children's coats because the plastic toggles can break off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
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.
Under Armour is recalling about 211,000 athletic cups because they can break if hit, posing a risk of serious injury to athletes.
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.