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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.
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.
Sportsstuff is recalling approximately 11,000 inflator air pumps that can overheat and explode, posing a risk of lacerations. Consumers should stop using the pumps and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement.
Gorilla Inc. is recalling Kong Maxx Ladder Stands sold at Gander Mountain because they can become unstable, causing users to fall.
Gymboree is recalling toy pirate swords because they can break and create sharp points, posing a laceration hazard.
Payless ShoeSource is recalling about 90,000 girls' boots because the zipper pulls can interlock, causing children to trip and fall.
Antioch Publishing is recalling approximately 200,000 Cool Clip and Mini Cool Clip bookmarks because the paint on the metal clips contains excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.
Guidecraft is recalling about 5,400 tabletop puppet theaters because surface paints contain excessive lead levels, violating federal standards.
Dunkin' Donuts is recalling pink and orange glow sticks given away free with donuts because the caps and lanyards can detach, posing choking and strangulation risks to young children.
R.L. Albert & Son is recalling approximately 55,000 Halloween skull pails because the surface paint on the eyes, nose, and teeth contains excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.
Plow & Hearth is recalling aluminum chimeneas because a design flaw can cause the metal to catch fire or melt, posing fire and burn risks.
Deere & Company is recalling about 5,400 John Deere Gator utility vehicles because incorrectly installed front brake calipers may cause the vehicle to pull to one side during braking.
Huffy is recalling 2007 Howler and Highland bicycles because the crank can fall off, causing riders to lose control and suffer injuries.
Formula Brake USA is recalling Oro disc brakes for bicycles because the hand lever can separate, causing loss of braking and potential injury.
Yamaha is recalling about 5,700 2007 PZ50 snowmobiles because snow and ice can block the steering, causing loss of control and potential injury or death.
Procycle Group Inc. is recalling specific Rocky Mountain Solo bicycles because the head tube can detach from the frame, posing a fall hazard.
J.C. Penney is recalling about 2,900 Alyssa shag rugs because they fail federal flammability standards, posing a risk of fire and burn injuries.
Fisher Controls International is recalling about 144,000 natural gas and LP-gas regulators because flange screw heads may break, causing gas leaks that pose a fire or explosion risk.
Collections Etc. is recalling 9,000 double hammocks because wooden rods can break, causing the hammock to collapse and users to fall.
Ross Stores is recalling about 1,800 plastic turtle sprinklers sold in 2007 because the body can crack or explode, posing a laceration hazard.
Riddell is recalling collectible Jeff Gordon mini helmets because surface paints contain excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
J.C. Penney is recalling Breyer 2006 Stirrup Ornaments because surface paints contain excessive lead levels, violating federal standards.
Kipp Brothers is recalling bendable dinosaur toys due to excessive lead levels that pose a risk of lead exposure to young children.
J.C. Penney is recalling approximately 49,000 Disney Winnie-the-Pooh play sets because surface paints contain excessive lead levels, violating federal standards.
Cracker Barrel is recalling Princess Magnetic Travel Art Set Lap Desks because the zipper pull paint contains lead exceeding federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
J.C. Penney is recalling Deluxe Wood Art Sets because the surface paint on the wooden boxes contains excessive lead levels, violating federal standards.