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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.
Keystone and QVC are recalling approximately 32,000 convection ovens with rotisseries because overheating wires pose fire and electrical shock risks.
The Hayes Company is recalling Avant Yarde Decorative Glaze Outdoor Candles because the wax can catch fire, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Ohalee Inc. is recalling about 36 FA-A70 Youth ATVs due to missing safety features like front brakes and tire pressure gauges, which pose an injury risk to young riders.
Honeywell is recalling about 1,000 Apex-Brand Destiny 6100 and 6100AN security system control panels because a memory chip defect could cause the system to fail to warn of fire or intrusion.
Fisher-Price is recalling approximately 90,000 Geo Trax locomotive toys because surface paints contain excessive levels of lead. No injuries have been reported.
Mattel is recalling approximately 675,000 Barbie accessory toys sold nationwide because surface paints contain excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law.
NettoCollection is recalling about 400 Moderne and Loft cribs because the side rail spindles can separate, posing an entrapment and strangulation hazard to young children.
d-Scan is recalling Jubee Bunk Beds because wooden side slat supports can separate from the frame, causing the upper bunk to collapse.
Fisher-Price is recalling Big Big World 6-in-1 Bongo Band toys because surface paints contain excessive lead, violating federal standards.
Aloha Housewares is recalling about 281,000 portable electric heaters because they can overheat and catch fire. Consumers should stop using and destroy the units.
Berko Electric is recalling about 84,000 toe-space heaters because a fan failure can cause the unit to overheat and start a fire. No injuries have been reported, but 29 fires caused property damage.
Toys R Us is recalling Imaginarium Wooden Coloring Cases because the packaging ink and some watercolor paint contain excessive lead, violating federal standards.
Life is Good is recalling specific children's hooded sweatshirts because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.
B&F System Inc. is recalling approximately 43,000 emergency tool kits because the included booster cables have undersized wiring and inadequate connections, posing fire and shock risks.
Sam's Club is recalling about 138,000 ceramic oil torch lamps because the heads can detach, posing risks of fire, burns, and cuts.
Gerber Legendary Blades is recalling about 154,000 EAB pocket knives because the blade can slide past the support, posing a laceration hazard.
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.
M&J Engineering is recalling AGA swivels for scuba diving masks because they may separate, cutting off the air supply and causing drowning or decompression sickness.
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.
Wolverine World Wide is recalling Caterpillar logger boots that may be incorrectly labeled as electrically resistant, posing a shock hazard to users.
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.
Calligaris USA is recalling about 400 ICE Bar Stools because the seats can detach, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
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.
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.