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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.
QVC is recalling about 28,000 SoleusAir space heaters because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Lowe's is recalling about 84,000 children's storage bins because the surface paint may contain excessive lead. Consumers should keep bins away from children and return them for a refund.
LivingXL is recalling specific hammocks because the metal frame can crack and break, causing users to fall. Three injuries, including broken ribs, have been reported.
Rio Brands is recalling approximately 800 High-Boy folding beach chairs because the rear leg can break, posing a fall hazard.
DEWALT is recalling approximately 13,000 DW744 jobsite table saws because a pivot bracket can separate, causing blade misalignment and kickback that poses a laceration hazard.
Nintendo is recalling about 71,000 character-themed lapel pins because they contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children.
Kyodo America is recalling about 530 LawnBott robotic lawn mowers because the blades continue to rotate when lifted, posing a laceration risk.
Fisher Controls International is recalling about 142,000 Model R622H LP gas regulators because a diaphragm defect can cause gas leaks, posing a fire or explosion risk.
Waxcessories is recalling about 830,000 electric simmer pots because loose wire connections pose a risk of fire and electric shock. No injuries have been reported.
Avon is recalling 2006 and 2007 infant Santa outfits sold in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands because pom poms and snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Avon is recalling children's basketball and flower tables sold in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands because the surface paint contains excessive lead.
Beco Baby Carrier Inc. is recalling about 2,000 Butterfly infant carriers because shoulder strap buckles can release tension, posing a fall hazard to babies.
Performance Inc. is recalling 2007 and 2008 Travel Trac bicycle trainers because springs can unhook and become projectiles, posing a puncture hazard.
Nashbar Direct Inc. is recalling 2008 Travel Trac Gravity Inertial Trainers because springs can unhook and become projectiles, posing a puncture hazard.
Wal-Mart is recalling approximately 12,000 Hip Charm Key Chains because the charms contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested.
HSN is recalling power strips sold with Charge-It-All Valets because undersized wires pose fire and shock risks. No injuries have been reported.
Santa's Toy Corp. is recalling Western Rider Push Toys because the surface paint on the rider contains excessive lead, violating federal standards.
Hobby-Lobby International is recalling lithium-polymer battery chargers and batteries for the AT600 Falcon Helicopter kit because they can ignite while charging.
FUNTASTIC is recalling Hillbilly Teeth toys because the gray surface paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
Michaels is recalling approximately 310,000 seasonal writing pens because their surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating federal standards.
Gamewell-FCI is recalling 7100 Series fire alarm control panels because the sounder may fail to alert during a malfunction. No injuries have been reported.
OKK Trading is recalling Interchange Robot Toys because surface paints contain excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
Fingerhut is recalling Master Craft pressure washers because the motor can overheat and cause a fire. Consumers should stop using the units and return them for a refund or replacement.
American Honda Motor Co. is recalling about 1,400 Model Year 2008 Honda TRX500 ATVs because the electric power steering shaft could break, causing loss of steering control.
Henry Gordy International is recalling Fun 'N Games Magnetic Dart Boards because small magnets can detach and be swallowed by children, posing risks of intestinal blockage or perforation.