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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.
AtHome America is recalling four-wick decorative candles because the wicks are too close together, causing uneven burning and a potential fire hazard.
QVC is recalling about 13,000 Cook's Essential electric toasters because they can turn on without bread, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Fitness Quest is recalling about 23,000 Eclipse 1175e elliptical trainers because the cranks can break during exercise, posing a fall hazard.
FGX International is recalling about 260,000 children's sunglasses because the surface paint may contain excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.
Collins International is recalling about 20,000 oscillating ceramic heaters sold at Menards because they can overheat, smoke, or ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Nautilus is recalling Bowflex Ultimate 2 home gyms because fasteners can loosen, allowing the rod box to separate and strike users or bystanders.
RC2 is recalling First Years 3-in-1 potty seats because the decorative plaque may contain excessive lead paint. Consumers should keep items away from children and contact RC2 for a cover.
Sears is recalling Personal Identity-brand V-neck sweaters with hoods because the drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children. No injuries have been reported.
RC2 is recalling The First Years Newborn-to-Toddler Reclining Feeding Seats because restraining straps can pull out of waist slots, posing a fall hazard to young children.
Scope Apparel is recalling about 72,000 boys' hooded sweatshirts because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Sears is recalling TKS-brand children's pants because the waist drawstrings pose an entrapment hazard to children. No injuries have been reported.
Polaris is recalling 330 Model Year 2008 Ranger RZR 800 utility vehicles because the fuel tank can leak, posing fire and burn hazards.
The Home Depot is recalling about 64,000 holiday figurines because surface paint contains lead. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a refund.
Kmart is recalling Basic Editions girls' clothing sets because the waist drawstrings pose an entrapment hazard to children. No injuries have been reported.
Starbucks is recalling approximately 167,000 Fusion Coffee Mugs because the plastic handle can detach when filled with hot liquids, posing a minor burn hazard.
Ameriwood is recalling about 138,000 entertainment centers because they can collapse if the back panel is not secure, posing a risk of death or serious injury.
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.
Applica Consumer Products Inc. is recalling Black & Decker Infrawave Toasters because an electrical component can overheat and ignite, 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.
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.