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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.
Dumar International is recalling about 64,000 Cinderella 12-Volt Electric Ride-On Vehicles sold at Wal-Mart due to fire and burn hazards from short-circuiting wires.
Fast Forward LLC is recalling Spiderman water bottles sold at Sears because screws under the lid can come loose, posing a choking hazard to children.
Polaris Industries is expanding a recall of 2005-2006 Sportsman and Scrambler 500 ATVs because defective Electronic Control Modules can overheat and cause fires.
Bassettbaby is recalling Wendy Bellissimo Hidden Hills drop-side cribs because loose spindles can create gaps that pose an entrapment and strangulation risk.
Mission City Press is recalling 'A Life of Faith' charm bracelet sets because the pearl white beads contain excessive lead, violating federal standards.
Siegfried & Parzifal is recalling Karl Kani boys' fleece hoody sweatshirts because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Soft Air USA is recalling Fun2Fly Microcopter remote-controlled helicopter toys because the rechargeable battery can catch fire during charging, posing a burn and fire hazard.
Christmas Tree Shops is recalling Embers tea light candles because their plastic shells can melt or ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.
GE is recalling approximately 2,100 gas clothes dryers sold from September 2006 to October 2007 because a wiring short circuit poses a shock hazard to consumers with ungrounded units.
Netshops is recalling about 50 children's table and chair sets because the surface paint contains excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.
Benjamin International is recalling pewter pendants and candle charms containing high levels of lead. Consumers should stop using the items and contact the company for a free replacement.
Trek Bicycle Corp. is recalling approximately 49,000 MT220 girls' bicycles from model years 2005 through 2007 because the frames can break during use, posing a risk of injury.
West Music is recalling about 5,500 transparent toy egg shakers because the end cap can detach, allowing small beads to spill out and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Seventy Two Inc. is recalling Bonafide Love children's hooded sweatshirts sold at Nordstrom due to a strangulation hazard from hood drawstrings.
eeBoo Corp. is recalling about 80,000 children's sketchbooks with colored spiral bindings because the paint contains excessive lead levels.
Downeast Concepts is recalling about 400 toy gardening hand rakes because the paint contains excessive levels of lead, violating federal safety standards.
Campbell Hausfeld is recalling about 233,000 air compressors because protective covers can ignite, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
The Wenzel Co. is recalling car charging units for LL Bean air beds because the batteries can overheat and burst, posing an injury risk.
RR Donnelley is recalling 185,000 classroom reading and math aids because surface paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
Elegant Baby is recalling Heart and Car Sterling Silver Teethers because the center pieces can break off, posing a choking hazard to infants.
Kids II Inc. is recalling Baby Einstein Baby Neptune Soothing Seascape crib toys because anchors can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Apollo Jeans is recalling girls' hooded jackets sold at Marshalls because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Dollar Tree is recalling Crafters Square Hot Melt Mini Glue Guns due to risks of fire, burns, and electrical shock.
Brian Smith is recalling five Serene Float Tanks because ungrounded electrical components pose an electrocution risk. Consumers should stop using the tanks and contact the manufacturer for a refund.
Christmas Tree Shops is recalling Big Wooden Blocks and Jumbo Wooden Train Sets because surface paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards.