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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.
Habermaass Corp. is recalling about 118,000 wooden puzzles, rattles, pacifier holders, and stroller toys because small pieces can detach and pose a choking hazard to infants.
GIA Instruments is recalling Illuminator Polariscopes 415000 and 415 because a missing ground wire poses a risk of electrical shock.
Goodman Company is recalling about 30,000 PTAC units because power cords can overheat, posing a fire or burn hazard.
Lithonia Lighting is recalling about 1,400 indoor high-bay fixtures because the glass reflector can separate and fall. No injuries have been reported.
Sears is recalling Kenmore and Kenmore Elite coffee makers because overheating wiring can cause fires and burns. Consumers should stop using the units and get a free replacement.
International Playthings is recalling Taggies Strollin' Along stroller activity bars because shiny material on the elephant's ear can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
IMS is recalling car chargers used with halogen spotlights sold at Sears and K-Mart because they can overcharge batteries, posing fire and burn risks.
GCI Technologies is recalling Gemini brand power light modules used in DJ rack systems due to a risk of electrical fire and burns. No injuries have been reported.
Venmar CES is recalling about 3,400 heat recovery ventilators because the motors can overheat and cause fires. Consumers should turn off the units and contact the manufacturer for a free repair.
Thane International is recalling H20 Portable Handheld Steam Cleaners because steam can escape from the handle, posing a burn risk.
Cervelo SA is recalling approximately 5,800 Wolf SL Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks because the steerer can break during normal use, posing a risk of loss of control and injury.
Gardner Bender is recalling about 53,000 electrical wire splices because they may fail to hold wires together, posing shock and fire risks.
Hobbico is recalling Electrifly lithium-polymer batteries used in radio-controlled helicopter kits because they can overheat and catch fire while charging.
Gardener's Supply Co. is recalling about 2,000 flame weeders because a brass valve can separate, causing propane leaks and fire hazards.
Electra Bicycle Company is recalling about 1,500 Amsterdam bicycles because the chainguard can push the chain off, posing an injury risk to riders.
Rossignol is recalling 2007 HC snowboard bindings because t-nuts can detach, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Chelsea & Scott Ltd. is recalling Sun Smarties children's board skirts because the paint on the grommets contains excess lead, violating federal standards.
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.
Atico International USA is recalling Signature Gourmet and Crofton personal blenders because the blade can activate unexpectedly, posing a laceration risk.
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.
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.
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.
Kids with Character is recalling Bongo Cheetah Girls' Jackets because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.