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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.
Deere & Company is recalling about 5,400 John Deere Compact Utility Tractors because the forward drive pedal can get stuck, posing a risk of loss of control and injury.
Discount School Supply is recalling Tic Tac Turtle Toss play mats because the paint contains excess lead, violating federal standards.
The Gift Wrap Company is recalling about 600 hanging photo frames sold at Babies R Us because the surface paint contains excessive lead.
A.A. of America is recalling 5,400 toy wrestler figures because the surface paint contains high levels of lead, violating federal standards.
L G Sourcing is recalling about 90,000 Portfolio Incandescent Torchiere Lamps sold at Lowe's because a short circuit in the wiring poses a fire hazard.
TJ Promotions is recalling approximately 1,300 fish-shaped coin banks because the surface paint contains excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.
Kash N' Gold is recalling Tinker Bell novelty lamps because the surface paint contains excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.
A.O. Smith is recalling about 6,300 whole-house exhaust fan electric motors because they can be miswired and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Shims Bargain is recalling BabyTown pacifiers because the shields are too small and ventilation holes are inadequate, creating choking and strangulation risks for infants.
American Honda is recalling about 46,000 Model Year 2007 Honda TRX 500 ATVs because water in the throttle sensor can cause the throttle to stick open, posing a risk of injury or death.
Intermatic is recalling DT27 digital self-adjusting timers with date code 04B because they could be wired incorrectly, posing an electrical shock hazard.
Cannondale is recalling about 150 2008 model year Scalpel mountain bikes because the frame can break while in use, posing a crash hazard.
Pacific Cycle is recalling InStep, Schwinn, and Mongoose trailer bicycles because the coupler welds can fail, causing the trailer to detach and injure children.
Tricam Industries is recalling red metal toy wagons because the surface paint contains excessive lead levels, violating federal standards.
RSI Home Products is recalling bathroom medicine cabinets sold at Lowe's and The Home Depot because the mirrors can detach and break, posing a laceration hazard.
KYMCO is recalling 1,350 MXU 500 ATVs because rear suspension bolts can loosen, causing the swing arm to detach and risking loss of vehicle control.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.