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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.
Dollar General is recalling about 200,000 battery-operated toy speed boats because the battery terminals can touch, causing the battery to overheat and posing a burn risk.
Fujifilm is recalling BC-50 battery chargers because the power plug can crack or detach, creating an electrical shock risk. No injuries have been reported.
GN Netcom is recalling GN9120 wireless headsets because the lithium-ion polymer batteries can overheat and cause fires. Consumers should stop using the devices and contact the company for a replacement battery.
General Power Products is recalling about 13,000 portable generators because a damaged fuel valve can cause fuel leaks and fire hazards.
Home Science Tools is recalling Alnico bar magnets because their surface paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
Hasbro is recalling Nerf N-Strike Recon Blasters because the plunger can pull a child's skin, causing injuries to the face, neck, or chest.
Effikal is recalling about 45,000 automatic gas vent dampers because they may fail to block vents, posing a carbon monoxide poisoning risk.
Chance Rides Manufacturing is recalling about 85 YO-YO amusement rides because sweep arms can break free, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Coby Electronics is recalling rechargeable batteries sold with TF-DVD 1020 portable players because they can overheat and cause fires. No injuries have been reported.
Backyard Play Systems is recalling about 500 outdoor playset gliders because assembly instructions failed to specify tightening all lock nuts, creating a fall risk for children.
Rack Room Shoes is recalling approximately 11,000 girls' sandals because ornamental flowers can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Tween Brands is recalling children's necklaces and portable media players sold at Limited Too and Justice stores because surface coatings may contain excessive lead.
Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corp. is recalling about 1,700 Colonial folding game chairs because loose hardware can cause the chairs to become unstable, posing a fall risk.
Viessmann is recalling Vitodens 200 boilers because they may leak gas, posing a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the units and contact a contractor for a free O-ring replacement.
John Jaques & Son is recalling lawn dart games because the darts pose a puncture hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
Pottery Barn is recalling about 30,000 wooden hammock stands sold from 2003 to 2008 because the wood can deteriorate and break, posing fall and laceration risks.
BRP U.S. Inc. is recalling about 1,200 Model Year 2008-2009 Can-Am Youth ATVs because the engine shutoff switch may fail to disable the engine if the rider is ejected.
Wal-Mart is recalling about 210,000 General Electric toasters sold nationwide due to fire and electrical shock hazards. No injuries have been reported.
IKEA is recalling KVIBY chests of drawers because the glass knobs can break, posing a laceration hazard. Consumers should remove the knobs and contact IKEA for replacements.
Buzz's Boatyard is recalling about 200 tin Pop Pop toy boats because the paint contains excess lead, violating federal standards.
BRP is recalling about 18,000 Ski-Doo snowmobiles because drive axle cracks can cause track lockup, leading to rider ejection or loss of control.
Shivvers Manufacturing is recalling about 450 lawn mower jacks because the lifting mechanism may fail, causing the mower to fall and potentially injure users.
Razor USA is recalling about 103,000 PowerWing three-wheeled scooters because sharp edges on the foot platforms can cause lacerations to children.
Razor USA is recalling approximately 30,000 Dirt Quad electric ride-on vehicles because a defective throttle controller can cause the vehicle to surge forward unexpectedly.
TCB Imports is recalling about 3,000 toy police cars because the red paint contains excess lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.