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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.
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.
eStyle Inc. is recalling approximately 65 Mini Chef Complete Toy Kitchens because shelf pegs can pull out, posing a choking hazard, and the unit can tip over, posing a risk of serious injury.
MindWare is recalling about 2,200 Animal Tracking Explorer Kits because the included powder is calcium hydroxide, which can irritate skin and eyes.
Bassettbaby is recalling Wendy Bellissimo Hidden Hills Collection cribs because the space between spindles may not meet federal standards, posing an entrapment risk to infants.
Polycom is recalling SoundStation2W wireless conference phone batteries due to a fire and burn hazard. Consumers should remove the battery packs and contact Polycom for a free replacement.
Simmons Kids is recalling approximately 20,000 crib mattresses because they may be too narrow, creating a gap that poses an entrapment hazard to infants.
QVC is recalling Topsy-Turvy Deluxe Tomato Planters because the legs can detach, causing the unit to fall and injure bystanders.
Polaris is recalling about 700 2004 ATVs because defective Electronic Control Modules can overheat and cause fires. No injuries have been reported.
Far East Brokers and Consultants is recalling about 750 log swings due to a fall hazard caused by a missing nail that can allow the back to separate from the seat.
Daiso Seattle LLC is recalling children's bracelets and necklaces sold in Washington State because they contain high levels of lead, posing a risk of toxic exposure to young children.
Provo Craft is recalling Candlsense electric candle warmers because the internal heating element can detach, melt the plastic casing, and cause fires or scorching.
Miele is recalling about 22,000 residential gas dryers because an internal gas fitting can loosen, posing a risk of gas leak, fire, or explosion.
QuinCrafts is recalling approximately 70,000 children's jewelry and suncatcher sets because some clasps contain high levels of lead. Consumers should keep the items away from young children and contact the company for a replacement.
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores are recalling Best Value park benches because they can become unstable and break, posing a fall hazard.
TWIE is recalling Sky Champion wireless indoor helicopters sold at Walgreens because the rechargeable battery can catch fire, posing a burn or fire hazard.
Hearth & Home Technologies is recalling IntelliSwitch Fireplace Wall Controls because a system failure can cause the fireplace to turn on by itself, posing a risk of property damage.
Adio Footwear is recalling boy's hooded zip fleece sweatshirts because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Kids Station Toys is recalling Little Tikes Chit 'N Chat Toy Cell Phones because a hinge cover can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Specialty Lamp International is recalling counterfeit Square D circuit breakers that may fail to trip during overloads, posing a fire risk.
Rawlings is recalling junior batting helmets because the surface paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
M & A Global Technologies is re-announcing a recall of gel candles due to excessive flame height causing fires and burns. Consumers should stop using the products immediately.
Disney Store is recalling about 4,100 Pirates of the Caribbean sleeping bags because the zipper pull paint contains excessive lead. Consumers should keep them away from children and return them for a refund.
United Scientific is recalling approximately 2.35 million magnets because their surface paint contains high levels of lead, violating federal standards.
Disney Store is recalling Tinker Bell Wands because the paint on the pearl beads contains excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
American Scientific is recalling approximately 87,000 magnets sold to schools because surface paint may contain high levels of lead, violating federal standards.