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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.
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.
Dick's Sporting Goods is recalling Power Bolt Y-Frame and Ultimate Y-Frame pitchbacks because the frame can collapse, causing lacerations.
Meijer is recalling Grand Gourmet firepits because the legs can bend or snap, causing the unit to tip over and create a fire hazard.
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.
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.
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.
Raymond Geddes & Co. is recalling specific children's pencil pouches because the zipper pull paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sailing (U.S.) International Corp. is recalling about 8,000 flashing pacifiers because the nipple can detach, posing a choking hazard to young 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.
Buy-Rite Designs is recalling Sparkle City Charm Bracelets and Tack Pin Sets because they contain high levels of lead. Consumers should remove the items from children and return them for a refund.
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.
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.
Jetmax International is recalling about 36,000 children's wooden storage racks sold at Wal-Mart and Ollie's because the racks can tip over, causing entrapment and suffocation hazards.
Hobby Lobby is recalling Halloween-themed baskets because the surface paint on the emblems contains excess lead, violating federal standards.
Roost is recalling approximately 1,200 birch bark wrapped candles because the bark can ignite as the candle burns down, posing a fire hazard.
Bon-Ton is recalling specific girls' and boys' bath robes because they fail to meet children's sleepwear flammability standards, posing a burn risk.
Nike is recalling approximately 235,000 football helmet chin straps because the plastic cup can break, posing a risk of serious facial or head injuries.
Iceberg Enterprises is recalling about 75,000 plastic folding chairs because they can collapse during use, posing a fall hazard.
Bassettbaby is recalling Wendy Bellissimo Collection convertible cribs sold at Babies R Us because loose bolts can create gaps that pose entrapment and strangulation risks to infants.
Coby Electronics is recalling about 12,000 portable DVD/CD/MP3 players because they can overheat and cause fires. Consumers should stop using the units and contact the company for a refund.