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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.
Pentair is recalling about 105,000 MiniMax NT STD gas pool heaters installed indoors due to a risk of excessive carbon monoxide emission.
Nitrous Oxide Systems is recalling about 16 NOS kits for snowmobiles and ATVs because an incorrect burst disc could cause the bottle to forcefully burst.
Prescolite Inc. is recalling trim assembly kits for recessed light fixtures because heat can cause the plastic trim to melt and fall, posing a laceration risk.
Progress Lighting is recalling about 12,800 trim assembly kits for recessed light fixtures because heat can cause the plastic trim to melt and fall, posing a laceration risk.
Regal Lager is recalling about 14,300 Phil & Teds e3 strollers with doubles seats because children in the lower add-on seat can touch the rear tires, posing an abrasion hazard.
DEWALT is recalling about 44,000 cordless reciprocating saws because the switch can short circuit, posing a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the saws and contact DEWALT for a free repair.
BabySwede LLC is recalling BABYBJÖRN feeding spoons because the soft plastic tips can loosen and break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
DEWALT is recalling about 81,000 Model DW660 cut-out tools because internal cord wire damage could cause electric shock. No injuries have been reported.
Crown Boiler Co. is recalling Bermuda BSI and Cayman CWI Series gas boilers because they can generate excessive carbon monoxide, posing a poisoning hazard.
Wal-Mart is recalling Holiday Time Christmas Mug Gift Sets because buttons on the plush characters may detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Celebrate Express is recalling Gigantic Gemstone Ring party favors because they may contain high levels of lead, which is toxic to young children.
Lifetime Brands is recalling Farberware Fruit Slicers because the metal blade can separate from the handle, causing cuts to hands and fingers.
ThinkGeek is recalling Dragonfly King HX-242 remote-control helicopter toys because the batteries can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn hazard.
DeVilbiss is recalling about 692,000 pressure washers and air compressors because pneumatic tires with plastic hubs can burst, posing laceration and fracture risks.
Square D is recalling about 27,600 General Duty Safety Switches because they may continue to supply electricity when in the OFF position, posing a shock or electrocution risk.
Nintendo is replacing wrist straps for Wii controllers because the cords may break during use, posing a risk of injury to bystanders.
Wal-Mart is recalling Holiday Time Stuffed Christmas Beagles because red pompoms on the attached wreath can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Hobby Lobby is recalling about 2.3 million Christmas light sets sold nationwide from June to December 2006 because undersized wires can separate, posing electric shock and fire risks.
Clarion is recalling N.I.C.E. P200 navigation system batteries because they can overheat or melt, posing fire and burn risks to consumers.
Macy's is recalling about 500 Baby Greendog girls' knit coveralls because leg snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. Toy Co. is recalling children's butterfly necklaces because the clasps contain high levels of lead, posing a poisoning risk to young children.
Rhode Island Novelty is recalling about 48,000 children's Powerpuff Girls necklaces because they contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children.
BRIO Corp. is recalling about 5,550 wooden bell rattles because small parts can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Lifetime Brands is recalling Gemco Lemonade Jars because the metal spigot contains lead that can leach into beverages. No injuries have been reported.
See Kai Run is recalling 'Ellis' children's boots because metal snaps can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.