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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.
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.
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.
Nordstrom is recalling Cadence-Lea and Trio-Lea girls' sandals because flower embellishments can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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.
Sara Lynn Togs is recalling about 1,800 infant and toddler shortalls because shoulder buttons can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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.
MTD is recalling about 700 Cub Cadet 4x4 EFI Volunteer Utility Vehicles because excessive heat can melt the wiring harness, creating a fire risk.
Crate and Barrel is recalling about 5,100 Remy shag rugs because large models fail federal flammability standards and small models lack required labels.
The Children's Place is recalling camouflage pajama sets because the screen print on the shirts contains excessive levels of lead. No injuries have been reported.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MindWare is recalling about 2,200 Animal Tracking Explorer Kits because the included powder is calcium hydroxide, which can irritate skin and eyes.
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.