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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.
J.C. Penney is recalling Breyer 2006 Stirrup Ornaments because surface paints contain excessive lead levels, violating federal standards.
Lithonia Lighting is recalling approximately 50,000 fluorescent ceiling light fixtures sold at Home Depot due to a loose wire that poses an electrical shock hazard.
Christmas Tree Shops is recalling about 9,600 sequin glitter candles because the exterior coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Starbucks is recalling about 250,000 children's plastic cups because the face on the cup can break off, posing choking and laceration hazards to young children.
Toshiba is recalling AC adapters sold with Model SD-P1600 portable DVD players because they can overheat and cause burns. Consumers should stop using the adapters and contact Toshiba for a replacement.
Kahoot Products Inc. is recalling about 1.6 million Cub Scouts Totem Badges because the surface paint contains excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.
P3 International is recalling IonizAir tabletop air purifiers because the cartridge can overheat and catch fire. Consumers should stop using the units and contact the company for a free replacement.
Razor USA is recalling about 20,000 E300 electric scooters because a weld can break, causing the handlebars to detach and the rider to lose control.
KB Toys is recalling specific wooden pull-along wagons, activity carts, and alphabet blocks because surface paints may contain excessive lead. No injuries have been reported.
Sports Authority is recalling Alpine Design aluminum water bottles because the surface paint contains excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.
Dollar General is recalling approximately 63,000 Frankenstein-shaped tumblers because the surface paint on the eyes may contain high levels of lead, violating federal standards.
CKI Toys is recalling 'Totally Me! - Funky Room Décor Sets' sold at Toys "R" Us because the mirror's surface paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards.
Dollar General is recalling approximately 192,000 key chains containing high levels of lead. Consumers should keep these items away from young children and return them for a refund.
Kids II is recalling specific Baby Einstein Discover & Play Color Blocks because the blue block's paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards.
Eveready Battery Co. is recalling about 79,000 Pirates of the Caribbean medallion squeeze lights because the surface paint on the leather strap contains excessive lead.
Antioch Publishing is recalling approximately 150,000 bookmarks and journals because the paint on their metal bindings and coatings contains excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.
Salton Inc. and QVC are recalling about 5,200 Cook's Essentials electric toasters because they can turn on spontaneously and ignite items, posing a fire hazard.
Target is recalling about 82,000 plush boys rattles because they can break open and release small beads, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Honeywell is recalling gas valves used in specific decorative fireplaces and stoves because the activation knob can allow gas to leak and accumulate, posing a burn hazard.
Timberland is recalling about 193,000 pairs of PRO Direct Attach Steel Toe Boots because they may fail to protect against compression and impact, posing a risk of foot injury.
Lan Enterprises is recalling Mini Zooper Doll Strollers because a child's fingertip was severed. The product also poses an entrapment hazard to young children.
Estes-Cox is recalling X-15 model rockets because a component can fail, causing the rocket to fall without deploying its parachute and posing an impact injury risk.
Kolcraft is recalling about 425,000 play yards because a restraint strap poses a strangulation risk and a rocking cradle poses a suffocation risk.
Rhode Island Novelty is recalling children's spinning wheel necklaces because the clasps contain high levels of lead, posing a risk of toxic exposure to young children.
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores are recalling children's toy rakes because the handle paint may contain excessive lead, violating federal standards.