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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.
Trane is recalling about 135,000 stand-alone CleanEffects and AccuClean air filtration systems due to a fire hazard caused by electrical arcing.
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.
Plan 9 Inc. is recalling approximately 340 E Lights because the circuit board can overheat, posing a fire risk. No injuries have been reported.
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.
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.
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.
IMI Cornelius is recalling about 8,000 frozen carbonated drink dispensers because a fluorescent lamp defect can cause electrical arcing and fire.
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.
CPSC recalls about 1,000 pacifiers decorated with crystals that can separate, posing aspiration and ingestion hazards to young children.
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.
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.
Brave Products is recalling about 8,000 log splitters because defective hydraulic cylinders can cause rods to detach, posing a serious injury risk.
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.
Pottery Barn Kids is recalling about 31,000 Matelassé crib bumpers because decorative stitching can come loose, posing an entanglement hazard to young children.
Black & Decker is recalling GH1000 Grasshog XP string trimmers because loose parts can become projectiles, posing a laceration risk to users and bystanders.
Yotrio International is recalling Rockingham deluxe reclining lounge chairs sold at Menards due to a risk of collapse causing falls.
Hasbro is recalling about 1 million Easy-Bake Ovens because children can get their hands or fingers caught in the oven opening, causing entrapment and burns.
CVS/pharmacy is recalling Playskool Toddler "NoSpill" Sippy Cups because the plastic spout can break off, posing a choking hazard to toddlers.
AAFES is expanding a recall of approximately 13,000 Soldier Bear toy sets because surface paints contain high levels of lead, posing a poisoning risk to young children.
Magura USA is recalling 190 Radial Brake Master Cylinders for off-road motorcycles because they can crack and cause brake failure, posing a risk of severe injury or death.
Atico International USA is recalling approximately 392,000 Signature Gourmet and Kitchen Gourmet 12-Cup Coffeemakers sold at Walgreens because electrical failures can cause the units to ignite.
Vance Kitira is recalling Cinnamon Spice Candles because the cinnamon sticks can ignite, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.