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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.
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.
Personal Creations is recalling red personalized infant long johns because metal snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Gemmy Industries is recalling about 500 Floating Eyeball toys because the plastic contains kerosene, which poses a chemical hazard if broken.
Creative Expressions is recalling approximately 43,100 first birthday party hats because the foil fringe 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.
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.
NRS is recalling Sea Kayak Paddle Floats because the inflation tubes may break and deflate, posing a drowning risk to kayakers.
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.
Innovative Scuba Concepts is recalling HO110 swivels for scuba regulators because they may separate during a dive, causing a loss of air supply and potential drowning.
Song Lin Industrial Inc. is recalling Sleigh Round Cribs because assembly instructions direct users to set the mattress support too high, posing a fall risk to children.
Polaris is recalling about 8,800 2006 Hawkeye ATVs because the steering posts can break, causing loss of control. No injuries have been reported.
The Boyds Collection Ltd. is recalling Eli's Small Drums and Liberty's Large Drums because the red paint contains high levels of lead, posing a poisoning risk to young children.
Polaris is recalling about 9,400 Model Year 2006 Hawkeye 2x4 and 4x4 ATVs because the front bearing carrier can fail, potentially causing loss of control and crashes.
Fisher-Price is recalling Rainforest Open Top Take-Along Swings because infants can become trapped between the frame and seat, causing minor injuries.
K2 Sports is recalling Marker M1 Demo ski bindings because a lever can be unintentionally displaced, causing the binding to release unexpectedly and potentially causing a fall.
KTM is recalling about 20,000 off-road motorcycles because the fuel tank seal can loosen, causing fuel leaks that pose a fire hazard.