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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.
Douglas Co. is recalling Lil' Snugglers children's blankets because the satin edge can come loose, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
K2 Sports is recalling 2007 model year "Auto" series snowboard bindings because a cable could break, posing a fall hazard to users.
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.
Manhattan Group is recalling Tumble Tower Infant Rattles because blue end caps can break into small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Shindaiwa is recalling about 23,000 backpack blowers because the impeller can break apart, posing laceration and impact risks to users and bystanders.
Maple Chase is recalling FireX carbon monoxide alarms that may malfunction, potentially exposing users to hazardous CO levels.
Maran Inc. is recalling Squeeze Kids Girl's Corduroy Jackets sold at TJ Maxx because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rio Brands is recalling approximately 800 High-Boy folding beach chairs because the rear leg can break, posing a fall hazard.
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.