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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.
American Honda Motor Corp. is recalling about 22,000 HRX217KHXA and HRX217KHMA lawn mowers because a fuel tank crack can cause leaks and fire.
Dollar General is recalling about 51,000 yellow children's sunglasses because the surface paint may contain excessive lead, violating federal standards.
Yamaha is recalling about 49,000 PA-3C AC power adaptors because the housing can separate, posing an electric shock hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Marvel Toys is recalling about 175,000 Curious George plush dolls because surface paint on the plastic faces and hats contains excessive lead, violating federal standards.
Spin Master is recalling Aqua Dots craft kits because the beads contain a chemical that can turn toxic when ingested, causing two children to become comatose.
Carrier is recalling about 185,000 packaged terminal air conditioners and heat pumps because an electric heater can break and cause a fire.
International Sourcing Ltd. is recalling approximately 7,500 toy dragsters and funny cars because the surface paint on the wheels and engine contains excessive levels of lead.
Schylling Associates is recalling Robot 2000 collectable tin robots because surface paints contain excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
Schylling Associates is recalling Winnie-the-Pooh spinning tops because the wooden handles contain excessive lead paint, violating federal standards.
Dollar General is recalling about 380,000 pull-back toy cars because the surface paint contains excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.
Schylling Associates is recalling Duck Family Collectable Wind-Up Toys because surface paints contain excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
Schylling Associates is recalling Dizzy Ducks Music Boxes because the surface paint on the wooden base contains excessive lead, violating federal standards.
Northern Tool & Equipment is recalling Big Red Wagons because the surface paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Polaris is recalling about 28,000 model year 2004-2007 snowmobiles because a cracked fuel tank filler neck can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
Swimways Corp. is recalling Skippy Pool Toys because the elastic tongue can break and cut users' hands. Consumers should stop using the toys and contact the company for a replacement.
Hunter Fan Co. is recalling approximately 84,000 Warm Mist Carefree humidifiers because water can leak into the electrical compartment, posing a fire hazard.
CPSC recalls decorative pearl-like bead attachments sold with girl's gift sets due to excessive lead levels in the surface coating.
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.
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.
Henry Gordy International is recalling Galaxy Warriors toy figures because surface paints contain excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
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.
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.