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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.
Fisher-Price is recalling about 155,000 Laugh & Learn Kitchen Toys because faucet or clock hand pieces can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
CPSC recalls decorative pearl-like bead attachments sold with girl's gift sets due to excessive lead levels in the surface coating.
SimplyFun is recalling Ribbit board games because the frog-shaped wooden pieces contain excess lead. Consumers should remove the pieces and contact the company for a refund.
Bombardier is recalling about 2,700 Ski-Doo 2008 snowmobiles because fuel tanks can crack and throttle cables can fail, posing fire and crash risks.
Henry Gordy International is recalling Galaxy Warriors toy figures because surface paints contain excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
Toys "R" Us is recalling four Elite Operations military-style toys because their surface coatings contain excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.
Amscan Inc. is recalling Halloween 'Ugly Teeth' party favors because the surface paint contains excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.
Target is recalling about 40,000 six-piece home patio sets because the chairs can collapse when weight is applied to the arm rests, posing a fall hazard.
Oki Data Americas is recalling C9600 Series Digital Color Printers due to an internal electrical problem that could cause electrical shock to consumers.
Connecticut Electric is recalling about 64,000 counterfeit Square D circuit breakers sold nationwide from 2005 to 2006 because they may fail to trip, posing a fire hazard.
Alltrade Tools is recalling battery chargers supplied with certain Kawasaki power tool kits because they can overheat, melt, or explode, posing burn and laceration risks.
Bumbo International is recalling about 1 million Bumbo Baby Sitter seats because children can flip out and fall from elevated surfaces, causing serious head injuries.
DecoPac Inc. is recalling approximately 80,000 football bobble head cake decorations because the surface paint contains lead exceeding federal standards.
Fisher-Price is recalling Go Diego Go Animal Rescue Boats because surface paints contain excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
Jo-Ann Stores is recalling Robbie Ducky toy garden tools because the handle paint may contain excessive lead, violating federal standards.
WeGlow International is recalling children's flashing rings due to high lead levels. Consumers should remove the jewelry from children and return it for a refund.
Family Dollar is recalling purple Halloween pails with witch decorations because the green paint contains excessive lead levels, violating federal standards.
Dollar Tree is recalling specific children's metal jewelry lines because they contain high levels of lead. Consumers should remove the items from children and return them for a refund.
Blastrac is recalling BG 250 Series concrete grinders because a broken flexible coupler can eject internal parts, posing an injury risk to users and nearby individuals.
Reynolds is recalling approximately 330 UL bicycle forks because the tips could separate from the legs, causing the wheel to come loose while riding.
Home Automation Inc. is recalling 64 Zone Wireless Receivers because they may fail to receive security signals if power is lost, potentially compromising property security.
Line Skis is recalling 2006 X-Fly and Pro ski boards because improperly installed screws can cause bindings to detach, leading to falls.
Cybex International is recalling approximately 4,700 treadmills previously repaired in 2003 due to a fire hazard caused by improper wiring.
Global Design Concepts is recalling magnetic game pieces sold with Cars backpacks because loose magnets pose aspiration and intestinal hazards to young children.
KTM North America is recalling approximately 270 model year 2008 450XC and 525XC ATVs because the rear brake caliper support can crack, potentially causing brake failure.