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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.
FLOR is recalling Heartfelt Carpet Tiles because embedded needles pose a puncture wound hazard. Three consumers reported minor injuries that did not require medical attention.
Pier 1 Imports is recalling approximately 180,000 orange and red glassware pieces because they may crack or break unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.
Coast Spas are being recalled because the pump and motor assembly can overheat and cause a fire. No injuries have been reported.
Battat Inc. is recalling about 14,000 Parents Magazine Record-A-Voice Toy Cell Phones because a metal pin can fall out, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Small World Toys is recalling IQ Preschool Take-Apart Townhouse toys because detached magnets pose aspiration and intestinal hazards to young children.
Stateside Powersports is recalling about 100 Long Chang Lion 90cc ATVs because they lack required safety features like adequate tire labeling and stop engine switches.
Sagittarius Sporting Goods is recalling Perfect Flame four-burner gas grills sold at Lowe's because a missing hose could cause fires or burns.
Graco is recalling specific Baby Einstein activity centers because the plastic film on soft block towers can detach, posing a choking risk to infants.
Cardinal Distributing is recalling about 200 children's rings with dice or horseshoes due to high lead levels. Consumers should remove the rings from children and discard them.
Payless ShoeSource is recalling about 690,000 children's Airwalk Compel clog shoes because plastic rivets can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Oriental Trading Company is recalling about 132,000 children's religious fish necklaces because they contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children.
Target is recalling Anima-Bamboo Collection Games because the bamboo pieces may contain lead paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children.
Char-Broil is recalling two-burner gas grills sold at Big Lots because an incorrect heat shield could cause overheating, leading to fire or burn risks.
Polaris is recalling about 2,700 model year 2006 snowmobiles because inadequate welding can cause front suspension shock towers to separate, leading to loss of control.
The Holmes Group is recalling about 300,000 oil-filled electric heaters because a poor electrical connection can cause overheating, posing fire and burn risks.
Acer America is recalling about 27,800 rechargeable lithium-ion batteries for notebook computers because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard.
Coby Electronics is recalling about 13,800 USB/MP3/CD digital boomboxes because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard when left plugged in.
iObjectSolutions Inc. is recalling about 1,200 pre-lit palm trees sold by Christmas Lights Etc. because electrical connectors can overheat, posing shock and fire risks.
Mega Brands is recalling over 4 million Magnetix Magnetic Building Sets because detached magnets can cause fatal intestinal injuries if swallowed.
Hunter's View is recalling about 200,000 safety harnesses sold with tree stands because they could fail during use, causing falls and serious injuries.
Tequila Rose Distilling Co. is recalling Strawberry Cream gel candle sets because the martini glass containers can break while burning, posing fire and burn risks.
Oeuf LLC is recalling about 1,400 infant bouncer seats because the tubular metal frame can break, posing a fall hazard to infants.
Lamson & Sessions is recalling about 100,000 Carlon Drop-In Floor Boxes because incorrect wiring creates a shock or electrocution hazard.
DreamWorks Animation SKG is recalling approximately 6,000 Shrek Ears Headbands because a small wire can protrude through the fabric, posing a risk of cuts.
Cardinal Distributing Co. is recalling approximately 900,000 children's necklaces and charm bracelets because the paint contains high levels of lead, posing a poisoning hazard to young children.