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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.
Applica Consumer Products Inc. is recalling Black & Decker Infrawave Toasters because an electrical component can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard.
GE is recalling about 92,000 built-in combination wall and microwave ovens because the door switch can overheat and ignite plastic components, posing a fire hazard.
Bell Racing is recalling collectible mini helmets because their surface paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
Icon Health & Fitness is recalling approximately 22,000 Nordic Track and Reebok inversion benches because the ankle clamp mechanism can release unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard.
Old Navy is recalling about 17,200 boys' fleece-lined jackets because the waist drawstring poses an entrapment hazard to children. No injuries have been reported.
American Greetings is recalling DesignWare Confetti Bursts because the surface paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
Dick's Sporting Goods is recalling Lazy Lounger chairs and recliners because plastic support brackets can break, causing the furniture to collapse and injure users.
Reeves International is recalling approximately 36,000 holiday ornaments because surface paints contain high levels of lead, violating federal standards.
Meijer is recalling Grand Gourmet firepits because the legs can bend or snap, causing the unit to tip over and create a fire hazard.
Dick's Sporting Goods is recalling Power Bolt Y-Frame and Ultimate Y-Frame pitchbacks because the frame can collapse, causing lacerations.
WMH Tool Group is recalling Performax and Wilton 10-inch sliding miter saws because a switch failure can disable the safety brake, posing a laceration hazard.
Bon-Ton is recalling about 3,240 children's fleece hooded zip-up jackets with neck drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.
La Femme NY Inc. is recalling 4,500 children's necklace and earring sets due to high lead levels. Consumers should stop using the items and return them for a full refund.
Paricon is recalling Snow and Sand Castle Kits sold at L.L. Bean because the largest block maker can crack, creating sharp edges that pose a laceration hazard to children.
The Boppy Company is recalling about 38,000 slipcovers for Boppy pillows due to a choking hazard from zipper pulls and lead paint on zippers.
Colossal Jewelry & Accessories is recalling about 10,400 children's metal necklaces and bracelets because they contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children.
Elmo USA is recalling about 54,000 visual presenters sold under various brands because improperly installed lights can overheat and cause fires. No injuries have been reported.
Discount School Supply is recalling specific shaving-style paint brushes because the surface paint on the handles contains excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.
Family Dollar is recalling Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics metal jewelry due to high lead levels that pose a risk to children. Consumers should return items for a full refund.
Pure Allure is recalling Crystal Innovations metal jewelry components sold at Michaels Stores because they contain high levels of lead, posing a risk to young children.
Cherrydale Fundraising is recalling about 45,000 stretchable aqua bracelets because they contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children.
Baja Motorsports is recalling approximately 16,000 youth ATVs because they lack a tire pressure gauge and flag pole mounting bracket, posing a risk of injury to riders.
Sailing (U.S.) International Corp. is recalling about 8,000 flashing pacifiers because the nipple can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Raymond Geddes & Co. is recalling specific children's pencil pouches because the zipper pull paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards.
Cooper Lighting is recalling approximately 274,000 Metalux fluorescent shop lights due to an electrical shock hazard. Consumers should stop using the affected units immediately.