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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.
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.
Char-Broil is recalling specific two-burner gas grills sold at Mills Fleet Farm stores because a defective burner can cause propane leaks, posing fire and burn risks.
Toy Investments is recalling Floppy Friends Horse Toys because the surface paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
West Music is recalling Basic Beat Shaker Guiro Instruments because the surface paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
BRP U.S. Inc. is recalling about 400 Ski-Doo snowmobiles because fuel tank explosions could cause serious injuries or death under specific cold, dry conditions.
American Flame is recalling approximately 12,000 fireplace gas valves installed in residential fireplaces from twelve manufacturers. The valves may allow gas to flow after being turned off, posing a fire or explosion risk.
Frigidaire Canada is recalling about 7,500 Kenmore wall ovens because gas can build up during broiling, posing fire and burn risks.
Master Toys & Novelties Inc. is recalling battery-operated cowboy toys because the paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards.
K2 Sports is recalling 2007 model year "Auto" series snowboard bindings because a cable could break, posing a fall hazard to users.
Douglas Co. is recalling Lil' Snugglers children's blankets because the satin edge can come loose, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
The Home Depot is recalling about 14,000 sun-shaped candle holders because sunlight passing through the glass can ignite nearby flammable materials. One fire has been reported, with no injuries or property damage.
CPSC recalls Cricket EZ cell phones because a software defect prevents clear audio during 911 calls. Consumers should return the device for a free software repair.
Maran Inc. is recalling Squeeze Kids Girl's Corduroy Jackets sold at TJ Maxx because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Shindaiwa is recalling about 23,000 backpack blowers because the impeller can break apart, posing laceration and impact risks to users and bystanders.
Paslode is recalling Tall Red fuel cells for cordless framing nailers because they can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Manhattan Group is recalling Tumble Tower Infant Rattles because blue end caps can break into small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Maple Chase is recalling FireX carbon monoxide alarms that may malfunction, potentially exposing users to hazardous CO levels.
Umarex USA is recalling about 5,000 RWS-5G Magnum Air Pistols because they can fire unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury.
Daiso LLC is recalling about 48 children's rain ponchos sold in California and Washington because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard.
Munchkin is recalling Deluxe Bottle and Food Warmers because they can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Weil-McLain is recalling about 1,800 Williamson-Thermoflo gas boilers because a vent piping leak could release carbon monoxide into buildings.
Weil-McLain is recalling about 32,000 gas-fired boilers because a vent piping leak could release carbon monoxide into buildings.
TJ Power Sports is recalling about 400 Twister Hammerhead dune buggies because the seat belt adjustment can break, posing an ejection and injury hazard.
Playworld Systems is recalling approximately 17,300 swing sets because defective clevises can wear and cause swings to detach, posing a fall hazard to users.
Onward Manufacturing is recalling about 4,800 Broil King gas grills because the cook box bottom can melt or crack during a grease fire, posing a fire and burn risk.