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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.
Gevalia is recalling about 21,000 Kaffe Combo Coffeemakers because the heating element can melt the plastic shell, posing a burn hazard.
Tri-Star International is recalling about 360 children's stationery sets sold in northern California because they contain a razor blade cutter that poses a laceration hazard to young children.
Toys R Us is recalling Elite Operations toy sets because they contain high levels of lead in the paint and have sharp points that pose a laceration hazard.
United Imports is recalling about 3,600 children's mood necklaces sold at Accessories Palace because they contain high levels of lead, which is toxic to young children.
Nordstrom is recalling about 78,000 children's flannel lounge pants because they fail to meet flammability standards, posing a burn risk.
H & M is recalling boys' jackets with attached compasses because the compasses can break, posing choking and poisoning risks to young children.
Cobmex Inc. is recalling about 16,000 youth jackets with drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Dollar Stop Plus is recalling 15-foot extension cords sold in Chicago due to undersized wiring that poses fire, shock, and electrocution risks.
Discount School Supply is recalling Elite 5-in-1 Easels because the chalkboard paint contains high levels of lead, posing a poisoning risk to young children.
Weber-Stephen Products is recalling Genesis 320 Series gas grills because a side burner hose can crack, causing gas leaks and fire risks.
One World Technologies is recalling Ryobi router table throat plates that may come loose during operation, posing a laceration hazard to users.
Lenovo is recalling approximately 100,000 lithium-ion extended-life batteries for ThinkPad notebooks because they can overheat and cause fires if struck forcefully.
Pelagic Pressure Systems is recalling Oceanic and AERIS digital dive computers because a software defect can cause the display to lock up, potentially leading to decompression sickness.
Sportcraft is recalling approximately 2,600 inflatable bounce houses because the fan unit can break apart during use, posing a risk of impact injury.
Mirraco LLC is recalling approximately 11,000 BMX bicycles because improperly welded front wheel forks could fail, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
Crimzon Rose Accessories is recalling approximately 6,000 children's necklace and earring sets sold at Kmart due to high lead levels.
Lari Jewelry Co. is recalling Claudia Jublot children's rings sold at Big Lots! stores due to high levels of lead. Consumers should keep the jewelry away from children and return it for a refund.
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.