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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.
Paramount Apparel is recalling toddler and youth nylon bucket hats sold at Bass Pro Shops because the drawstrings pose a strangulation risk to young children.
Oregon Scientific is recalling about 66,000 weather radios that may fail to receive National Weather Service alerts, posing a risk to life and property during severe weather.
Gerber Legendary Blades is recalling about 154,000 EAB pocket knives because the blade can slide past the support, posing a laceration hazard.
Jo-Ann Stores is recalling Robbie Ducky Kids Watering Cans because the orange beak contains lead paint, violating federal safety laws for children's toys.
Wolverine World Wide is recalling Caterpillar logger boots that may be incorrectly labeled as electrically resistant, posing a shock hazard to users.
Shindaiwa is recalling about 22,000 backpack blowers because the muffler shell can melt, allowing exhaust gas to damage the fuel tank and cause a fire.
Calligaris USA is recalling about 400 ICE Bar Stools because the seats can detach, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Stokke is recalling about 1,000 Sleepi Crib Foam Mattresses because improper sizing creates a gap that poses an entrapment hazard to young children.
I-O Data Device USA is recalling AC adapters sold with network hard drives because they can overheat or melt, posing a burn hazard.
St. Martin's Press is recalling Priddy "Trucks" Shaker Teether Books because small pieces can break off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
J.C. Penney is recalling Windsor Spindle-Back Side Chairs because the wood stretchers can split, causing the chairs to collapse and posing a fall hazard.
Kmart is recalling about 4,700 Basic Editions girls' clothing sets because waist drawstrings pose an entrapment hazard. Consumers should remove the drawstrings immediately.
Schylling Associates is recalling Thomas and Friends and Curious George spinning tops and tin pails because their wooden handles contain excessive lead paint.
TOBY N.Y.C. is recalling about 14,000 children's metal jewelry sets sold at T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and A.J. Wright because they contain high levels of lead.
Martin Designs Inc. is recalling SpongeBob SquarePants address books and journals because the metal spiral bindings may contain excessive lead, violating federal standards.
Buy-Rite Designs is recalling approximately 7,900 children's charm bracelets due to high levels of lead. Consumers should remove the jewelry from children and return it for a full refund.
Hampton Direct is recalling magnetic toy train sets because the paint contains excessive lead, posing a risk of lead exposure to young children.
Clarion is expanding a recall of N.I.C.E. P200 navigation systems because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat or melt, posing burn and fire risks.
CPSC recalls about 37,100 Classic Beautyrest electric warming throws due to fire and burn risks. Consumers should stop using and discard the products.
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. is recalling Skil circular saws because the trigger switch can lock on, posing a laceration risk.
Giftco Inc. is recalling Gold Pine Cone Candle Sets because the exterior paint can ignite and catch fire. No injuries have been reported, but one flare-up with contained damage occurred.
Mattel is expanding a recall of Polly Pocket dolls and accessories because magnets can detach and be swallowed by young children.
Mattel is recalling Barbie and Tanner play sets because a small magnet in the scooper accessory can come loose and be swallowed by young children.
Mattel is recalling Batman and One Piece magnetic action figures because magnets can fall out and be swallowed by young children.
Mattel is recalling Sarge die-cast toy cars because surface paints may contain lead levels exceeding federal standards. No injuries have been reported.