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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.
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.
Kids II Inc. is recalling Baby Einstein Baby Neptune Soothing Seascape crib toys because anchors can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Elegant Baby is recalling Heart and Car Sterling Silver Teethers because the center pieces can break off, posing a choking hazard to infants.
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.
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.
RR Donnelley is recalling ESI-R Screening Materials because the green wooden blocks contain excessive lead paint, violating federal standards.
Battat is recalling Magnabild Magnetic Building Systems because small magnets can fall out and be swallowed, posing risks of intestinal injury.
OKK Trading is recalling remote-controlled toy racing cars because the surface paint contains excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.
Nordstrom is recalling 'At Home' taper and votive candles because the exterior coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
The Wick & Petal Co. is recalling jar candles because they can burn with a high flame, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Cranium Inc. is recalling Cadoo board games because the dice contain excessive lead paint. Consumers should dispose of the die and contact the company for a replacement.
Sears and Kmart are recalling My First Kenmore Play Stoves because a metal bracket can cause the toy to tip over, posing a risk of injury to young children.
Pottery Barn is recalling round and egg-shaped decorative candles because the exterior coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Stamina Products is recalling about 2,000 inversion therapy tables because a center weld can fail, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.