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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.
E-Z-GO is recalling about 16,500 RXV golf cars because hip restraints can detach, posing a fall and injury risk to consumers.
Hewlett-Packard is recalling HP Fax 1010 and 1010xi machines because an internal electrical component failure can cause overheating, posing a risk of burn or fire.
Coolibar Inc. is recalling about 3,000 children's sun block jackets and hoodies because the drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Kawasaki is recalling approximately 6,000 2008 KFX 50 and KFX 90 youth ATVs because the throttle may fail to return to idle, posing a risk of loss of vehicle control.
Stanley Furniture is recalling approximately 1,200 2nd Nature Built to Grow cribs because the space between the mattress and crib may be too wide in the middle setting, posing an entrapment hazard to infants.
KYMCO is recalling about 1,700 2008 Mongoose Youth ATVs because a carburetor defect can cause the throttle to stick open, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Westminster Inc. is recalling Thunder Wolf remote-controlled indoor helicopter toys because the rechargeable battery can overheat, posing a risk of fire or burns.
Jardine Enterprises is recalling about 320,000 wooden cribs sold by major retailers because broken slats and spindles can create gaps that entrap and strangle infants.
Miracle Recreation is recalling about 1,400 playground tire swings because the hanger clamp can fail, posing a fall hazard to children.
Arctic Cat is recalling about 6,000 2008 model 50cc and 90cc youth ATVs because the speed controller may fail to return to idle, risking loss of control.
Dollar Tree is recalling Crafters Square Hot Melt Mini Glue Guns because they can short circuit and cause a fire. No injuries have been reported.
Nordstrom is recalling Cadence-Lea and Trio-Lea girls' sandals because flower embellishments can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
A.O. Smith is recalling water pump motors that may overheat and cause fires. Consumers should stop using affected units and contact the company for a free replacement.
Wal-Mart is recalling approximately 39,000 Hip Charm Key Chains sold nationwide from 2005 to 2008 because the charms may contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested.
Bush Hog LLC is recalling about 4,000 off-road utility vehicles because the throttle cable can freeze, preventing the engine from returning to idle.
Tucker Rocky is recalling Pro Taper clamp kits for off-road motorcycles because bolts may break during a crash, causing handlebars to separate.
BRP U.S. Inc. is recalling about 430 Ski-Doo snowmobiles because friction can cause the fuel hose to pierce, leading to leaks and fire risk.
Sauna By Airwall is recalling about 225 infra-red sauna rooms because a heating defect can cause overheating and fire. Consumers should stop using the units immediately.
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. is recalling about 9,700 Bosch Hammer Drills because they may continue to operate after the trigger is released.
Pacific Cycle is recalling Playsafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Rounds sold at Toys R Us because a bearing failure can cause seats to drop, posing a fall hazard.
Sara Lynn Togs is recalling about 1,800 infant and toddler shortalls because shoulder buttons can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
MTD is recalling about 700 Cub Cadet 4x4 EFI Volunteer Utility Vehicles because excessive heat can melt the wiring harness, creating a fire risk.
Progress Lighting is recalling about 7,500 indoor ceiling light fixtures because the support cable can fail, causing the light to fall and injure consumers.
Backyard Leisure is recalling about 11,000 wooden swing sets because glider hangers can break, causing children to fall. Consumers should remove gliders and contact the company for free replacements.
Crate and Barrel is recalling about 5,100 Remy shag rugs because large models fail federal flammability standards and small models lack required labels.