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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.
Crimzon Rose Accessories is recalling approximately 6,000 children's necklace and earring sets sold at Kmart due to high lead levels.
Best Buy is recalling Insignia 100W DVD Compact Shelf System remote controls because improper battery insertion can cause overheating and burns.
M & A Global Technologies is recalling approximately 1,700 gel candles sold as Spa at Home products due to a fire and burn hazard.
CFM U.S. Corp. is recalling about 1.8 million multi-purpose gas lighters sold at Wal-Mart because they lack English safety warning labels.
Tap Machine Inc. is recalling about 2,000 sake warmers because they can unexpectedly spray hot liquid, posing a risk of serious burns.
Rheem and Paloma tankless water heaters are recalled because shifting components may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. No injuries have been reported.
Currey & Company is recalling Thomasville table and floor lamps because a defective light socket poses fire and electrical shock risks.
Jazwares is recalling Link-N-Lite Magnetic Light-Up Puzzles because loose magnets can be swallowed by children, posing risks of intestinal perforation or blockage.
Fisher-Price is recalling Laugh and Learn Learning Bunny Toys because the pink pompom nose can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Zoeller Pump Co. is recalling about 2,300 septic pumps with 20-foot black cords due to a grounding problem that poses an electrical shock hazard.
JAKKS Pacific is recalling battery packs for FLY WHEELS XPV toy vehicles because they can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard.
Samara Brothers is recalling boys' outerwear jackets because the snap closures contain excessive lead, posing a lead poisoning hazard.
Basix U.S.A. is recalling about 20,000 children's hooded sweatshirts and windbreakers with drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Atmel is recalling microcontrollers in Honeywell digital cellular communicators because a software issue can cause the device to lock up, potentially failing to transmit alarm signals.
HSN is recalling Bella Cucina Zip Cookers because hot food under pressure can be expelled, causing burns. About 8,300 units were sold.
G & W Industries is recalling about 1,800 'Little Lass' toddler pants sets sold at Meijer stores because the zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Conair is recalling about 322,000 curling irons because the handle can come apart, exposing the line cord and posing a shock or electrocution hazard.
Shalom International is recalling approximately 280,000 children's rings sold at Family Dollar because they contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children.
DM Merchandising is recalling approximately 86,400 children's bracelets due to high lead levels that pose a poisoning risk if ingested.
L.L. Bean is recalling about 4,400 faux-shearling infant booties because a small metal zipper tab can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Hasbro is recalling approximately 985,000 Easy-Bake Ovens because children can get their hands or fingers caught in the oven opening, posing entrapment and burn risks.
Maytag is recalling about 2.3 million dishwashers because leaking rinse-aid can ignite internal wiring, posing a fire risk.
IKEA is recalling PARODI glass floor vases because the base can break off unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard. Consumers should return the vases for a full refund.
Honda is recalling about 11,000 2006 TRX450ER and TRX450R ATVs because contaminated front suspension ball joints may wear rapidly and separate, causing loss of control.
Gamewell-FCI is recalling about 700 electronic control boards because software interference may prevent fire alarm signals from reaching command centers.