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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.
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.
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.
Fantas-Eyes is recalling High School Musical Manicure Kits because the glitter lettering on the pouch contains excess lead. No injuries have been reported.
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.
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.
Mad Dog Concepts is recalling Tony Hawk boy's pajama sets because they fail federal flammability standards, posing a burn risk to children.
Fisher-Price is recalling Simplicity Rainforest portable play yards because rails can collapse, posing fall and entrapment hazards to young children.
BSH Home Appliances is recalling approximately 476,500 Bosch and Siemens dishwashers because an electrical component can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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.
Giant Bicycle is recalling 2009 TCR Advanced SL bicycles because the fork steerer tubes can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to riders.
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.
Stork Craft is recalling over 500,000 cribs because broken support brackets can create gaps where infants may become entrapped and suffocate.
One World Technologies is recalling Ryobi corded circular saws sold at Home Depot because a broken return spring poses a laceration hazard.
Top Goods Trading is recalling flashing pacifiers because parts can separate, posing a choking and strangulation hazard to babies.
Cheyenne Industries is recalling Milan Vanity Stools because loose screws can cause legs to separate or break, posing a fall hazard.
TDI International is recalling about 150 pull-back toy cars because the surface paint contains excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.
Cost Plus and World Market are recalling specific Roman shades and roll-up blinds due to strangulation hazards from looped cords. Consumers should stop using the products and return them for a refund.
Rashti & Rashti is expanding a recall of Taggies Sleep'n Play infant garments because snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Viking Range Corp. is recalling approximately 10,000 four-slice slot electric toasters because loose internal wiring can contact the body, posing a shock hazard.
Jardine is expanding a recall of about 56,450 wooden cribs sold by major retailers because slats can break, creating gaps that pose entrapment and strangulation risks to infants.
Ms. Bubbles Inc. is recalling approximately 55,000 girls' blue denim jackets because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
SRAM LLC is recalling RockShox Domain 302 and 318 bicycle forks because the steel steerer can crack, causing the fork to detach and the rider to crash.
The Taunton Press is recalling two electrical wiring instructional books because faulty technical diagrams could lead to incorrect installations and electrical shock.