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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.
Target is recalling Anima-Bamboo Collection Games because the bamboo pieces may contain lead paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oeuf LLC is recalling about 1,400 infant bouncer seats because the tubular metal frame can break, posing a fall hazard to infants.
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.
Lamson & Sessions is recalling about 100,000 Carlon Drop-In Floor Boxes because incorrect wiring creates a shock or electrocution hazard.
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.
RedEnvelope is recalling Life is good children's sweatshirts because hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Disney Store is recalling specific Baby Einstein footed pajamas because they fail to meet children's flammability standards, posing a burn risk.
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.
Circuit City is recalling Verge flat panel TV tilt-mount brackets because the lock bar could unfasten, causing the television to fall and injure bystanders.
Small World Toys is recalling two wooden sound puzzles because knobs can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
SRAM Corp. is recalling SRAM Force Road Brake Caliper Sets because they may break and detach, causing riders to lose control and crash.
Aviv Judaica Imports and Ahron's Judaica are recalling 44-count and 36-count Chanukah Oil Candles because they can ignite and melt plastic cups, posing fire and burn risks.
Gemmy Industries is recalling Disney Princesses Easter Baskets sold at Wal-Mart because silver beads and ribbons can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
NY Thermal Inc. is recalling about 4,800 NTI Trinity gas-fired hot water boilers because acidic liquid in the drain line can cause a fitting to leak, posing a carbon monoxide hazard.
Sears is recalling Craftsman circular saws because a label on the upper blade guard can obstruct the lower guard, exposing the blade and posing a laceration risk.