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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.
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.
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.
Huffy is recalling 2007 Howler and Highland bicycles because the crank can fall off, causing riders to lose control and suffer injuries.
Procycle Group Inc. is recalling specific Rocky Mountain Solo bicycles because the head tube can detach from the frame, posing a fall hazard.
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.
Formula Brake USA is recalling Oro disc brakes for bicycles because the hand lever can separate, causing loss of braking and potential injury.
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.
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.
Flaghouse Inc. is recalling Kidnastics Balance Beams because the surface paint contains excessive lead levels, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
Riddell is recalling collectible Jeff Gordon mini helmets because surface paints contain excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
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.
J.C. Penney is recalling Breyer 2006 Stirrup Ornaments 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sports Authority is recalling Alpine Design aluminum water bottles because the surface paint contains excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.