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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brownie's Third Lung is recalling about 1,000 air compressors because component failure could stop air flow, posing a drowning risk to users.
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.
American Honda Motor Co. is recalling about 13,000 model year 2007-2008 Honda CRF150R/RB off-road competition motorcycles because a swing arm weld can fail, causing loss of control.
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.
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.
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.
Claire's is recalling Best Friends Yin Yang Necklace Sets because they contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children.
Sherwin-Williams is recalling Krylon UV Fabric Protector because fumes can cause serious respiratory issues. One consumer was hospitalized for difficulty breathing.
OKK Trading is recalling Mini-Televisor Toys because the surface coating may contain excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
King Import Warehouse is recalling toy xylophones because the surface paint contains excessive lead levels, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
Sony Energy Devices is recalling lithium-ion batteries used in HP, Toshiba, and Dell laptops due to overheating risks that can cause fires and burns.
DYMO is recalling specific LabelWriter power adapters because they can overheat and cause burns. Consumers should unplug the adapters and contact DYMO for a free replacement.
MEDport LLC is recalling Fit & Fresh Smooth Blend Mixers because the blade can activate unexpectedly, posing a laceration risk. One injury requiring medical treatment has been reported.
Homelite is recalling about 370,000 chain saws because the chain brake may fail to stop the chain, posing a laceration risk.