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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.
Cooper Lighting is recalling about 9,000 Sure-Lite and AtLite emergency and exit lights because they may fail to stay illuminated during a power failure.
Chelsea & Scott Ltd. is recalling Sun Smarties children's board skirts because the paint on the grommets contains excess lead, violating federal standards.
Atico International USA is recalling Signature Gourmet and Crofton personal blenders because the blade can activate unexpectedly, posing a laceration risk.
Progress Lighting is recalling about 6,000 pendant-style ceiling-mounted light fixtures because the ceiling-mount assembly can fail, causing the light to fall and pose an impact hazard.
CPSC recalls Perfect Flame gas grills sold at Lowe's because the cooking chamber can melt or ignite, posing fire and burn risks.
Fisher-Price is recalling Learning Pots and Pans toys because missing screws can cause small balls to detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Kids with Character is recalling Bongo Cheetah Girls' Jackets because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Raw Blue Sportswear is recalling approximately 5,740 children's hooded sweatshirts sold at TJ Maxx and other retailers because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Request Jeans is recalling about 1,200 children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Harbor Freight Tools is recalling Chicago Electric Halogen Work Lights because they can overheat and melt, posing fire and electrical shock risks.
Look Cycle is recalling KéO bicycle pedals because the steel axle can break, causing cyclists to fall. About 80,000 units were sold nationwide.
Baby Appleseed is recalling about 500 Davenport cribs because the secondary mattress support does not meet federal height standards, creating a fall hazard for children.
Mother Hubbard's Cupboards is recalling about 1,300 wooden cribs because the side rails do not meet federal safety standards, posing a fall hazard to children.
DEWALT is recalling approximately 14,000 DC608 cordless brad nailers because the safety lock-off may fail, allowing the tool to operate unexpectedly. No injuries have been reported.
New England Ropes is recalling Maxim Apogee and Pinnacle climbing lines because they can break, posing a serious fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Earthentree is recalling about 375 wooden toys, including rattles and pull toys, due to choking and strangulation hazards. No injuries have been reported.
Daiso LLC is recalling about 120,000 stuffed toy dogs sold in California and Washington because small parts pose a choking hazard to young children.
Innovage is recalling Sky Scrambler and The Sharper Image wireless indoor helicopters because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat and catch fire.
Reebok is recalling about 20,000 Studio Exercise Cycles because alloy cranks can break during use, posing a laceration hazard. Five injury reports have been received.
Pacific Science Supplies is recalling approximately 40,000 magnets because the paint may contain excess lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
Cost Plus is recalling about 8,600 Santorini outdoor chairs because the seat weld can fail, causing the chair to collapse and posing a fall hazard.
Dowling Magnets is recalling about 91,500 Classic Horseshoe Magnets because the red plastic coating contains excessive lead, violating federal standards.
Kids II is recalling Bright Starts Ring Rattles because the antenna tip can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.
Champion's Choice is recalling about 70 Walther air cylinders for air pistols because they can burst during use or refilling, posing a risk of serious injury.
TTI Floor Care is recalling Dirt Devil Power Brush attachment tools because plastic pieces can break and cause lacerations. Consumers should stop using the tools and contact the firm for a free repair kit.