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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.
Intex Recreation Corp. is recalling specific above-ground pool ladders because plastic steps can break, causing falls and injuries.
OKK Trading is recalling Lovely Baby and Happy Baby dolls because small parts pose a choking hazard to young children.
Target is recalling Little Tree Wood Activity Cart Toys because orange hubcaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
A&A Global Industries is recalling about 4 million children's bracelets because the paint on the metallic band contains high levels of lead, posing a poisoning risk.
Mastex is recalling about 3,000 Twin Foot Warmers because defective wiring can cause overheating and burns. Consumers should stop using and discard the units.
Dollar General is recalling approximately 396,000 metal key chains sold nationwide from December 2005 to January 2007 because they contain high levels of lead, posing a poisoning risk to young children.
Venmar Ventilation is recalling about 32,000 heat recovery ventilators because the motors can overheat and cause fires. Consumers should unplug the units and contact the manufacturer for repair.
Stearns Inc. is recalling West Marine inflator pumps because they can explode during use, ejecting sharp plastic parts that pose a laceration hazard.
Dynacraft is recalling Triax and Vertical bicycles sold at Target because the frames can crack while in use, posing a risk of injury.
Regent Products Corp. is recalling approximately 7,200 Stuffed Fun Balls because they contain lead paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children.
Estes-Cox is recalling Sky Squadron and Sky Rangers radio control airplanes because their lithium polymer batteries can overheat and catch fire.
QVC is recalling about 15,000 Quacker Factory chenille robes because they fail federal flammability requirements and could catch fire near ignition sources.
Baby Trend is recalling about 4,000 back pack carriers because strap stitching can loosen, posing a fall hazard to young children.
Universal Engineering is recalling about 48 Radius Triple Clamps for motocross motorcycles because they can crack, posing a risk of fork separation and serious injury.
Infantino is recalling SlingRider infant carriers because a plastic slider can break, causing the strap to release and the infant to fall.
Digital Security Controls is recalling FSA and FSB series smoke detectors that may fail to detect smoke during a fire. No injuries have been reported.
CPSC recalls Maytag and Samsung front-loading washers because water leakage can cause electrical shorts and ignite the circuit board.
Home Decorators Collection is recalling specific 'Oyster Bay' wall sconces because a missing back plate exposes live wires, posing an electrical shock risk.
Casio is recalling about 12,000 CTK-710 electronic keyboards because they can overheat and cause fires. Consumers should stop using the units and contact Casio for a free repair.
American Suzuki Motor Corp. is recalling approximately 3,500 2007 QuadSport Z90 ATVs because suspension arm welds may be incomplete, posing a risk of loss of control.
Hanna Andersson is recalling about 12,300 children's Crossover Tee and Lounge Pant Sets and Cropped Johns because they fail to meet children's sleepwear flammability standards.
Laars Heating Systems is recalling specific gas boilers and water heaters because internal plastic vent components can crack and leak carbon monoxide.
Claire's is recalling about 58,000 children's necklaces containing high levels of lead. Consumers should remove the jewelry from children and return it for a refund.
Amprobe is recalling about 70,000 digital clamp meters because they may display incorrect voltage readings, posing a risk of shock or electrocution.
Rhode Island Novelty is recalling about 47,000 children's mood necklaces because they contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children.