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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.
Bond Manufacturing is recalling about 68,000 folding recliner chairs that can collapse or fall backward, posing fall and laceration hazards.
Pier 1 Imports is recalling approximately 219,000 glassware pieces that may crack or break unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.
Polaris is recalling about 930 Outlaw 525 ATVs because a loose fuel valve may cause a leak and fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Cummins Power Generation is recalling about 3,300 stationary natural gas and propane generators because a fuel shut-off valve may fail to close, posing a fire risk.
Jake's Fireworks is recalling March or Die Mine/Shell Fireworks Devices because loose tubes could cause the device to tip over, posing burn and injury hazards to bystanders.
Gateway is recalling about 14,000 lithium-ion battery packs for specific notebook models because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard.
Far East Imports is recalling 300-Shot Saturn Missiles Battery Fireworks because the devices can travel in unexpected directions, posing an eye injury hazard to bystanders.
GeoCentral is recalling about 19,000 butterfly necklaces because the metal clasps contain high levels of lead, posing a poisoning risk to young children.
Briggs & Stratton is recalling about 480,000 snow thrower engines due to a fire hazard caused by excess fuel overflow. Consumers should stop using the equipment and contact the company for a free repair.
Asko Cylinda is recalling DW95 series dishwashers because an electrical component can overheat, posing a fire hazard. About 130,000 units were sold nationwide.
Nordstrom is recalling approximately 1,900 Pine Peak Blues children's jackets because the zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Nordstrom is recalling about 1,800 children's Calypso sandals because the jeweled decorations can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Cannondale is recalling about 6,700 mountain bicycles because the Lefty forks can break unexpectedly, causing riders to lose control and fall.
RC2 Corp. is recalling about 1.5 million Thomas & Friends wooden railway toys because surface paints contain lead, posing a poisoning hazard to young children.
Crimzon Rose Accessories is recalling silver stud earring sets sold at Kmart because they contain high levels of lead, which is toxic to young children.
Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp. is recalling approximately 300,000 Model J Series dry fire sprinklers because the heads can deteriorate and fail to operate during a fire.
Creative Expressions is recalling approximately 43,100 first birthday party hats because the foil fringe can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Personal Creations is recalling red personalized infant long johns because metal snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
BSH Home Appliances is recalling about 2,000 Thermador ceramic cooktops because they can turn on by themselves, creating a fire hazard.
Gemmy Industries is recalling about 500 Floating Eyeball toys because the plastic contains kerosene, which poses a chemical hazard if broken.
GE is recalling about 2,600 Monogram Professional Gas Ranges because a design flaw can cause electrical arcs and fires. Consumers should stop using the units and contact GE for a free repair.
Simplicity is recalling about 40,000 Nursery-in-a-Box cribs because incorrect assembly instructions can cause the drop side to disengage, posing fall, entrapment, and choking risks.
Cannondale is recalling about 2,900 bicycles with carbon cranksets because the parts could break, posing a fall hazard to users.
Tween Brands is recalling approximately 103,000 pieces of children's metal jewelry sold at Limited Too and Justice stores because the items contain high levels of lead.
Royal Products is recalling Vivre Royale Pine Cone Candles because the exterior coating and beads can ignite and catch fire.