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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.
World Dryer is recalling about 25,000 hand and hair dryers because ungrounded nozzles pose an electric shock hazard. One consumer was shocked outside the U.S.
Gap Outlet is recalling about 16,200 boys' jackets because the waist drawstring poses an entrapment hazard to children. No injuries have been reported.
eeBoo Corp. is recalling Tot Tower toy blocks because the plastic covering can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
North American Breaker Co. is recalling about 50,000 counterfeit circuit breakers labeled as Square D because they may fail to trip when overloaded, posing a fire hazard.
Empire Silver is recalling about 1,000 sterling silver teething rings because the silver ball can separate, releasing beads that pose a choking hazard to infants.
Man's Trading Company is recalling Super Magnet panda toys because the magnets can detach and cause fatal intestinal injuries if swallowed by young children.
Lenox is recalling about 43,000 covered warmer dishes with racks and tea lights due to fire and burn hazards. Consumers should stop using the products and return them for a full refund.
Manttra Inc. is recalling Smart Series pressure cookers because the lid can separate, causing hot contents to spill and resulting in minor burns.
Liberty Apparel is recalling Jewel brand girls' hooded sweatshirts because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
McQuay is recalling about 8,800 Remington and McQuay ComfortPac air conditioners and heat pumps because overheating wires can cause fires and smoke.
Specialty Merchandise Corp. is recalling about 13,000 Christmas Candle Sets because the snowman candle can tip over and ignite, posing a fire hazard.
DeWALT is recalling approximately 346,000 cordless drills because the trigger switch can overheat, posing a fire hazard. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Discount School Supply is recalling about 13,000 Giant Measuring Charts because the paint contains excess lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
Bombardier is recalling about 480 Ski-Doo snowmobiles because a carburetor defect can cause the throttle to stick, leading to loss of control.
AAFES is recalling approximately 11,400 Soldier Bear wooden and plastic toys because the surface paint contains excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.
Victoria's Secret is recalling Holiday Cosmetics Stuffer Bears because the neck medallion zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
American Honda Motor Corp. is recalling about 167,000 walk-behind lawn mowers because the cutting blades could rotate under power, posing a laceration hazard.
Gorilla is recalling about 60,000 full body safety harnesses because they could fail during use, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Specialized is recalling about 3,000 bicycle helmets that fail CPSC safety testing, posing a head injury hazard to riders.
AutoZone is recalling Valucraft booster cables because incorrectly assembled clamps can cause reverse polarity, posing an electrical shock and explosion hazard.
Codee International is recalling Codeena Princess children's jewelry due to high lead levels. Consumers should remove the items from children and return them for a refund.
Jo-Ann Stores is recalling about 60 Children's Robbie Ducky Holiday Water Globes because the painted bases contain excessive lead, violating federal standards.
Venmar Ventilation Inc. is recalling about 1,100 heat recovery ventilators because a thermal protector can fail, posing a potential fire hazard.
Dollar Tree is recalling approximately 300,000 Baby Bead & Wire Toys and Speed Racer Pull Back & Go Action! Cars because they contain excessive levels of lead, violating federal safety standards.
Infantino recalls about 28,000 Lion Teethers because the plastic nose can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.