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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. is recalling Skil circular saws because the trigger switch can lock on, posing a laceration risk.
Mattel is expanding a recall of Polly Pocket dolls and accessories because magnets can detach and be swallowed by young children.
Mattel is recalling Doggie Day Care play sets because small magnets can fall out and be swallowed by children, posing a risk of intestinal injury.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stübben is recalling Steeltec SEQ stirrups because the hinges can break, posing a fall hazard to riders. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Raleigh America is recalling 2007 Cadent bicycles because the carbon forks can break, causing loss of control and injuries.