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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.
Master Lock is recalling red Lock and Leash locks because the surface paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards.
Gecko Alliance is recalling Serenity Spa hot tubs because the electronic controls can overheat and cause a fire. No injuries have been reported.
High Energy is recalling boys' hooded sweatshirts because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation risk to children. No injuries have been reported.
Avon is recalling Cozy Warming Polar Bears because the internal heating pouch can overheat and ignite in a microwave, posing fire and burn risks.
Tek Nek Toys is recalling about 122,000 Rock 'N Ride plush rocker toys because the base can become unstable, posing a fall hazard to children.
Educational Insights is recalling approximately 130 Ring Toss Games because the paint on one peg contains excessive lead, violating federal standards.
Downeast Concepts Inc. is recalling Backyard and Beyond metal water bottles because the surface paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards.
Plan Toys is recalling approximately 3,000 wooden penguin toys because the heads can detach, exposing sharp points that pose a laceration risk.
Yamaha is recalling about 7,800 model year 2008 Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 side-by-side vehicles because a defective brake caliper could cause fluid leaks and loss of braking control.
Hobby Lobby is recalling camouflage Easter egg containers and spinning egg tops because the paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards.
QVC is recalling about 198,000 Toy Puzzle Vehicle Sets because surface paints contain excessive lead, violating federal standards.
WarmlyYours is recalling about 200 Comfortplus Under Area Rug Warmers because the electrical cord can come loose, causing sparks or flames. No injuries have been reported.
Progress Lighting is recalling about 1,000 outdoor ceiling light fixtures because a weld can fail, causing the light to fall and injure consumers.
Salton Inc. is recalling specific chrome two-slice electric toasters because they can turn on without bread and ignite items on top, posing a fire hazard.
Galison/Mudpuppy is recalling about 90,000 wire-bound journals and calendars because the paint on the metal spiral bindings contains excessive levels of lead.
MEGA Brands is recalling Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. magnetic toys because small magnets can detach and be swallowed by young children, posing serious health risks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.