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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.
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.
AAFES is recalling approximately 11,400 Soldier Bear wooden and plastic toys because the surface paint contains excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.
Bombardier is recalling about 480 Ski-Doo snowmobiles because a carburetor defect can cause the throttle to stick, leading to loss of control.
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.
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.
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.
Venmar Ventilation Inc. is recalling about 1,100 heat recovery ventilators because a thermal protector can fail, posing a potential fire hazard.
Infantino recalls about 28,000 Lion Teethers because the plastic nose can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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.
Hooker Furniture is recalling approximately 1,300 bunk beds sold nationwide from 2005 to 2007 due to gaps that pose an entrapment or strangulation hazard to children.
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.
Jo-Ann Stores is recalling about 60 Children's Robbie Ducky Holiday Water Globes because the painted bases contain excessive lead, violating federal standards.
Far East Brokers is recalling fishing games sold at grocery stores because parts contain excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
Billy Goat Industries is recalling about 1,600 MultiVac outdoor vacuums because the fuel tank could crack and leak gasoline, posing a fire and burn hazard.
United Scientific is recalling horseshoe magnets with red paint that contain high levels of lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
ROMI is recalling about 6,000 Oceanic and AERIS SCUBA regulator first stages because a failing internal component can cause uncontrolled air flow, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Stokke is recalling about 2,000 Xplory baby strollers because a bolt can loosen, causing a front wheel to fall off and posing a fall hazard to children.
Farouk Systems Inc. is recalling WEE CHI Ceramic Hairstyling Irons because an incorrectly installed switch keeps the iron hot when turned off, posing fire and burn risks.
Sauder Woodworking is recalling about 30 TV stands because the plastic feet can crack, increasing the risk of the television tipping over.
Gamenamics is recalling cordless air-powered hockey tables because overheating wires pose a burn risk. Consumers should stop using the tables and install a free repair kit.