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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.
Target is recalling about 40,000 six-piece home patio sets because the chairs can collapse when weight is applied to the arm rests, posing a fall hazard.
Bumbo International is recalling about 1 million Bumbo Baby Sitter seats because children can flip out and fall from elevated surfaces, causing serious head injuries.
Alltrade Tools is recalling battery chargers supplied with certain Kawasaki power tool kits because they can overheat, melt, or explode, posing burn and laceration risks.
Dollar Tree is recalling specific children's metal jewelry lines because they contain high levels of lead. Consumers should remove the items from children and return them for a refund.
DecoPac Inc. is recalling approximately 80,000 football bobble head cake decorations because the surface paint contains lead exceeding federal standards.
Family Dollar is recalling purple Halloween pails with witch decorations because the green paint contains excessive lead levels, violating federal standards.
Blastrac is recalling BG 250 Series concrete grinders because a broken flexible coupler can eject internal parts, posing an injury risk to users and nearby individuals.
WeGlow International is recalling children's flashing rings due to high lead levels. Consumers should remove the jewelry from children and return it for a refund.
Fisher-Price is recalling Go Diego Go Animal Rescue Boats because surface paints contain excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
Jo-Ann Stores is recalling Robbie Ducky toy garden tools because the handle paint may contain excessive lead, violating federal standards.
Cybex International is recalling approximately 4,700 treadmills previously repaired in 2003 due to a fire hazard caused by improper wiring.
Global Design Concepts is recalling magnetic game pieces sold with Cars backpacks because loose magnets pose aspiration and intestinal hazards to young children.
Reynolds is recalling approximately 330 UL bicycle forks because the tips could separate from the legs, causing the wheel to come loose while riding.
Line Skis is recalling 2006 X-Fly and Pro ski boards because improperly installed screws can cause bindings to detach, leading to falls.
Home Automation Inc. is recalling 64 Zone Wireless Receivers because they may fail to receive security signals if power is lost, potentially compromising property security.
Collegiate Pacific is recalling power packs for portable team hydration units because charging the battery can cause the box to burst, posing an injury hazard.
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.
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.
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.
Guidecraft is recalling about 5,400 tabletop puppet theaters because surface paints contain excessive lead levels, 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.