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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.
MEGA Brands is recalling MagnaMan magnetic action figures because small magnets can detach and be swallowed, posing risks of intestinal perforation or blockage.
Battat Inc. is recalling Play Wonder Toy Sundae Sets sold at Target because the wooden cherries pose a choking hazard to young children.
Battat is recalling specific Magnabild magnetic building sets because small magnets can fall out and be swallowed. Ingested magnets can cause fatal intestinal injuries.
Ensto Control Oy is recalling about 19,000 toggle and rotary switches because one electrical pole may remain energized when switched off, posing an electric shock hazard.
JCPenney is recalling Cooks deep fryers because a faulty heating element can cause overheating, posing fire and burn risks.
S.U. Wholesale is recalling X Force Commander toy airplanes and Super Famous toy cars and motorcycles because they contain excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.
Ellaroo is recalling about 1,200 infant ring sling carriers because the aluminum rings can bend or break, posing a fall hazard to infants.
Urgent Gear is recalling Micros boys' hooded jackets sold at Nordstrom because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
QVC and Tristar are recalling about 13,500 electric contact grills because cooking oils or sprays can ignite. Consumers should stop using these products and await new instructions.
Advance Auto Parts is recalling Strike Force portable air compressors because the motor can overheat and ignite the cover, posing fire and electrical shock risks.
Pier 1 Imports is recalling about 18,000 Silver Square Tealight Candle Holders because the design allows them to heat up, causing flames to burn higher and faster than normal, which poses a fire hazard.
Hamilton Beach is recalling about 482,000 toasters because they may remain energized after popping up, posing a fire hazard. No injuries or fires have been reported.
Rebelette International is recalling approximately 4,800 girls' hooded sweatshirts because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Infantino is recalling specific Lamb Grabby Rattles because the tail piece can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Polaris is recalling about 11,300 2006-2008 Outlaw IRS ATVs because a loose bolt can cause rear wheels to lock, risking rider injury.
LDR Industries is recalling approximately 50,000 LDR 1200 Series Gas Connectors because they can leak propane or natural gas, posing a fire and explosion hazard.
Kawasaki is recalling about 200 KLX140 off-road motorcycles because frame welds may be missing or incorrect, posing a risk of frame failure and serious injury.
Munire Furniture is recalling approximately 24,000 cribs because support brackets prevent the mattress from lowering to the required height, creating a fall hazard for children.
Riverside Publishing is recalling about 5,300 children's memory testing cards because the surface paint contains excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.
Family Dollar is recalling magnetic dart boards because small magnets can detach and be swallowed by children, posing risks of intestinal blockage or perforation.
Pecoware is recalling about 2,900 children's metal necklaces because they contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children.
Rinnai is recalling about 52,000 Direct-Vent Wall Furnaces because a gasket can fail, allowing carbon monoxide to leak into the home.
Greenheck Fan is recalling about 1,500 indirect gas-fired furnaces because a faulty ignition control module can cause fires and release hazardous fumes.
Aloha Housewares is recalling about 152,000 portable electric heaters because they can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using and destroy the units.
Louisville Ladder is recalling about 25,000 fiberglass extension ladders because the fly section may fail to lock, posing a fall risk.