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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.
Arctic Cat is recalling about 10,000 2009 Mountain Cat and Crossfire snowmobiles because fuel pump hardware may leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
Tyler Refrigeration is recalling about 1,900 commercial frozen food merchandisers because improper light bulb installation can cause electrical arcing and fire.
Wolf Steel is recalling about 1,200 Napoleon propane gas fireplace inserts because delayed ignition can cause the glass cover to shatter, posing a laceration risk.
The Toro Company is recalling about 900,000 Power Sweep electric blowers because the impeller can break, causing plastic pieces to fly out and pose a risk of injury.
Meijer is recalling toddler girl's hat and mitten sets because magnets can detach, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
OKK Trading is recalling approximately 5,400 plastic toy Army figures because the surface paint on their faces contains excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.
Manhattan Group is recalling Groovy Fashions Sassy Jammies doll clothing sets because the pants contain excessive lead, violating federal standards.
Reebok-CCM is recalling approximately 1,000 hockey helmets because the chinstrap can unexpectedly disengage, posing a head and neck injury risk.
Ocean State Jobbers is recalling Century Cookware stainless steel stockpots because the metal handles can detach, posing a burn hazard.
DuPont is recalling about 20,000 bottles of Heavy Duty Acidic Cleaner sold at Lowe's because caps may leak, posing a risk of severe skin irritation.
JCPenney is recalling Arizona brand newborn and infant denim pants because a metal snap can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.
IKEA is recalling IRIS and ALVINE Roman Blinds after a 1-year-old child died from strangulation. Consumers should stop using the blinds and return them for a refund.
Green Mountain Vista is recalling about 7,300 insulated window shades after a child suffered a near-strangulation from a loose bead chain.
ImagiPLAY is recalling about 500 Bead Maze Toys because the trees can detach and expose metal screws, posing a laceration hazard to young children.
Watts Water Technologies is recalling approximately 15 EDP 3112 Rotor and Shaft Assemblies because they may fail to release water in a fire suppression system, posing a fire hazard.
Candela is recalling Anthropologie tin candles because flames could flare up during the final burn, posing fire and burn risks. No injuries have been reported.
Brownie's Third Lung is recalling about 1,000 air compressors because component failure could stop air flow, posing a drowning risk to users.
R&D International is recalling Young Colors children's hooded jackets because the drawstrings can entangle children and cause strangulation. No injuries have been reported.
Target is recalling approximately 365,000 dive sticks sold nationwide from April to August 2008 because they could remain upright and pose an impalement hazard to young children.
GE is recalling approximately 244,000 wall ovens because an incorrectly re-attached door may allow heat to escape during self-cleaning, posing fire and burn risks.
DiNotte Lighting is recalling lithium-ion batteries used with bicycle lights due to a risk of overheating and burns. Consumers should stop using the batteries and contact the company for a free replacement.
Seventh Avenue is recalling 5-Tier Lighted Showcases because the plug adaptor can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Modell's Sporting Goods is recalling CORAL Swim 'N Score Pool Stix because children can suffer impalement injuries if they fall on the weighted plastic tubes in shallow water.
Cobra Electronics is recalling about 8,000 children's two-way radios sold at Toys "R" Us because the rechargeable batteries can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard.
JA-RU Inc. is recalling My Little Train Classics wooden toy trains because small parts can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.