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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.