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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.
Notifier is recalling about 2,000 fire alarm control panels because a software defect could prevent the system from responding to a fire. No injuries have been reported.
Bon-Ton is recalling about 5,000 boys' reversible vests because the zipper tabs fail safety standards, posing a choking hazard to children.
Munire is recalling Newport 4-in-1 cribs and matching furniture because the red paint underneath the black finish exceeds federal lead limits.
Magura USA is recalling about 320 Durin Race 80/100 bicycle suspension forks because they can break and cause crashes. Consumers should stop using the forks and contact Magura for a free repair.
Woodstock Percussion is recalling about 2,800 Calypso Steel Drums because the surface paint contains excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.
Teknion is recalling approximately 60,000 Contessa office chairs because bolts holding the seat to the frame can loosen, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Gardener's Supply Co. is recalling candle-powered carousels because the candle flame can ignite the wooden structure, posing a fire hazard.
Hallmark is recalling Jumbo Snowman Snow Globes because they can act as magnifying glasses in sunlight and ignite nearby materials. No injuries have been reported.
Foursquare is recalling hooded youth jackets with drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Atomic Skis USA is recalling specific alpine ski bindings because the heel housing can crack, causing unexpected release and falls.
Evenflo is recalling about 95,000 Majestic high chairs because loose plastic caps and metal screws can cause the seatback to fall or detach, posing fall and choking risks to children.
Aloha 808 Trading is recalling children's jewelry sold in Hawaii because it contains high levels of lead. Consumers should stop using the items and contact the company for a refund.
Fingerhut is recalling Chef's Mark 15-piece cookware sets because handles can break, posing a burn hazard. About 9,000 units were sold.
Regal Lager is recalling 1,600 Phil & Teds Dash Buggy strollers because the frame handle may fail to latch, posing a fall hazard to small children.
Xtreme Toy Zone is recalling Dinosaur Epoch toy dinosaurs because the surface paint may contain excessive lead, violating federal standards.
Fantastic Distributors is recalling Bagi Shumanit Super Cold Grease Removers because the product lacks required packaging and warning labels, posing a chemical burn risk.
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.
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.
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.
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.