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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.
Jerry Leigh of California is recalling Harajuku Lovers Hooded Jackets because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gates because the hinges can break, posing a fall hazard to children.
JAKKS Pacific is recalling Spa Factory Aromatherapy Kits because pressure buildup can cause jars to explode, posing projectile and eye injury risks.
Spencer Gifts is recalling skull-and-crossbones necklaces because the skull and clasp contain high levels of lead, posing a toxic exposure risk to young children.
L.L. Bean is recalling Stabilicer Lite ice cleats because the elastic harness can detach, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
DDI Inc. is recalling 136-piece construction play sets because surface paint may contain lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
Outdoor Research is recalling Primovolta warming gloves because the electric heating pad can short circuit and overheat, posing a burn risk.
The Land of Nod is recalling Home Sweet Playhome canopies because a child's head could get caught in the window openings, posing strangulation risks.
Discount School Supply is recalling Jesus Fish Beads because the green beads may contain excessive lead paint. Consumers should remove the beads from children and contact the company for a refund.
Fantas-Eyes is recalling High School Musical Manicure Kits because the glitter lettering on the pouch contains excess lead. No injuries have been reported.
Markwins Beauty Products is recalling lip gloss keychains because the metal clasps contain high levels of lead, posing a toxic exposure risk to young children.
Milestone AV Technologies is recalling approximately 140,000 LCD television wall mounts sold at Best Buy because the units can crack, causing the television to fall and potentially injure consumers.
Lane Home Furnishings is recalling about 700 glider recliners because the base can be installed backwards, causing the chair to tip over and posing a fall hazard.
Mad Dog Concepts is recalling Tony Hawk boy's pajama sets because they fail federal flammability standards, posing a burn risk to children.
Saris Cycling Group is recalling 2,000 stationary bicycle trainers because a handle pin can loosen, causing the machine to disengage and posing a fall hazard.
Rheem is recalling approximately 14,000 oil-fired furnaces sold between 2006 and 2008 because improper wiring can cause the burner to operate without the blower, creating a fire risk.
BSH Home Appliances is recalling approximately 476,500 Bosch and Siemens dishwashers because an electrical component can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Fisher-Price is recalling Simplicity Rainforest portable play yards because rails can collapse, posing fall and entrapment hazards to young children.
Axiom International is recalling approximately 5,300 children's sunglasses because the surface paint contains excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.
Infantino is recalling Lion and Lamb Grabby Rattles because the tail piece can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The Land of Nod is recalling Rolling Toy Xylophones because the pegs can break, posing a choking hazard to children. No injuries have been reported.
Giant Bicycle is recalling 2009 TCR Advanced SL bicycles because the fork steerer tubes can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Stork Craft is recalling over 500,000 cribs because broken support brackets can create gaps where infants may become entrapped and suffocate.
Cheyenne Industries is recalling Milan Vanity Stools because loose screws can cause legs to separate or break, posing a fall hazard.
One World Technologies is recalling Ryobi corded circular saws sold at Home Depot because a broken return spring poses a laceration hazard.