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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.
Mattel is recalling Sarge die-cast toy cars because surface paints may contain lead levels exceeding federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative is recalling about 2,800 unmarked junction boxes used with water heaters because loose wiring connections can overheat and cause fires.
Formation Inc. is recalling Coca-Cola-themed double-walled drinking glasses because the inner wall can break easily, posing a laceration hazard.
L G Sourcing is recalling Garden Treasures Cloud 9 Beyond outdoor lounge chairs sold at Lowe's because faulty rivets can cause the chairs to collapse, posing a fall hazard.
Toshiba is recalling about 1,400 rechargeable lithium-ion batteries for specific notebook models because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Stübben is recalling Steeltec SEQ stirrups because the hinges can break, posing a fall hazard to riders. No injuries have been reported.
Cost Plus World Market is recalling metal folding bistro chairs due to faulty rivets that can cause the chairs to collapse, posing a fall hazard.
Raleigh America is recalling 2007 Cadent bicycles because the carbon forks can break, causing loss of control and injuries.
Trane is recalling about 135,000 stand-alone CleanEffects and AccuClean air filtration systems due to a fire hazard caused by electrical arcing.
Sherwin-Williams is recalling about 3,000 Hi-Heat aerosol coating cans because they can over-pressurize and explode, posing a risk of serious injury.
Plan 9 Inc. is recalling approximately 340 E Lights because the circuit board can overheat, posing a fire risk. No injuries have been reported.
The Orvis Company is recalling stuffed horse pillows and fairy dolls sold with sleeping bags because detachable parts pose a choking hazard to young children.
Club Car is recalling about 1,900 2007 model year golf cars and utility vehicles because a steering gear assembly failure can cause loss of steering control.
Springs Window Fashions is recalling Basic Blindz window blinds sold at Lowe's due to a looped pull cord that poses a strangulation risk to young children.
Hanna Andersson is recalling about 3,900 Birchwood Sole Sandal Clogs because the leather ankle strap can tear or separate from the sole, posing a fall hazard.
Rehvac Manufacturing is recalling safety relief plugs used in nitrous oxide systems and HVAC tools because they may fail to release pressure, posing a burst hazard.
Fisher-Price is recalling about 967,000 Sesame Street, Dora the Explorer, and other licensed character toys because surface paints may contain excessive levels of lead.
Gamewell-FCI is recalling 600 Series SmartScan Fire Alarm Control Panels to upgrade software that may fail to recognize detectors needing servicing due to dust buildup.
The Toro Company is recalling about 900,000 Power Sweep electric blowers because the impeller can break, causing plastic pieces to fly out and pose a risk of injury.
IMI Cornelius is recalling about 8,000 frozen carbonated drink dispensers because a fluorescent lamp defect can cause electrical arcing and fire.
Coldwater Creek is recalling red shawl collar sweaters because the textured yarn could catch fire and cause serious burns if exposed to an ignition source.
CPSC recalls about 1,000 pacifiers decorated with crystals that can separate, posing aspiration and ingestion hazards to young children.
Sauder Woodworking is recalling about 414,000 TV stands because they may collapse if fasteners are not tightened, posing a risk of injury from falling televisions.
Estes-Cox is recalling about 21,000 Sky Rangers Park Flyer radio control airplanes due to a risk of explosion near the user's head, which can cause hearing damage and injuries.
Brave Products is recalling about 8,000 log splitters because defective hydraulic cylinders can cause rods to detach, posing a serious injury risk.