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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.
RC2 Brands is recalling about 275,000 toy keys because the colored top portion can crack, releasing small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children.
Multiple firms are recalling flashing pacifiers because the nipple can separate, posing choking and strangulation risks to children.
Atico International recalls about 54,000 Espresso Express makers because the heating element can separate from the base, posing burn and impact risks.
Weil-McLain is recalling about 16,000 Ultra Series gas boilers because incorrect labeling may lead to improper propane installation, causing carbon monoxide poisoning.
Cobb America Inc. is recalling Cobb Premier Charcoal Grills because promotional materials suggested indoor use, creating a carbon monoxide hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Family Dollar is recalling Creepy Cape Halloween costumes because the vinyl capes fail to meet flammability standards, posing fire and burn hazards.
Time Sport International is recalling specific bicycle pedals because the bearing cap can fail, causing the pedal to detach and posing a fall hazard to riders.
Beacon Products is recalling about 1,500 pendant-style outdoor lighting fixtures because a coupling system failure could cause them to fall, posing an injury risk to passersby.
Wal-Mart is recalling Home Trends wood footstools because they can break and collapse, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a refund.
Delta Faucet is recalling about 105,000 Universal MultiChoice Valves because the temperature limit can fail, causing water to be hotter than expected and posing a scalding risk.
Wal-Mart is recalling Minnie Mouse cardigan sets sold in 2006 because the ribbon woven around the neckline poses a strangulation hazard for children.
ITT Water Technology is expanding a recall of Goulds, Bell & Gossett, and Red Jacket pumps due to a mechanical defect that can cause failure during use.
Paper Magic Group is recalling specific Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head pumpkin decoration kits sold at Target because they contain small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children.
Sony Energy Devices Corp. is recalling lithium-ion batteries used in Fujitsu, Gateway, Sony, and Toshiba notebook computers because they can overheat and cause fires.
Dux Interiors is recalling about 37,000 protective mattress covers that do not meet federal flammability standards. Consumers should stop using and discard the covers.
Kawasaki is recalling 291 Bayou 250 ATVs because loose steering nuts could cause a crash. No injuries have been reported.
Petzl America is recalling specific Ball Lock carabiners because the safety mechanism may fail, causing the gate to open unexpectedly and posing a fall hazard.
CPSC recalls Baby Cookie Monster plush toys sold at Wal-Mart because the felt cookie can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Decathlon USA is recalling approximately 22,000 2006 Quechua tents and canopies because they may fail to meet flame-resistant standards, posing a fire risk.
Starbucks is recalling about 73,000 Barista Aroma 8-Cup Coffee Brewers because defective electrical wiring can cause overheating and fire.
Light & Motion is recalling ARC Lithium-Ion Bicycle Light Batteries because they can overheat, posing a fire or burn hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Scandinavian Child is recalling Cariboo Folding Changing Tables and Bassinet Changers because a misaligned zipper can cause the cloth surface to separate, posing a fall hazard to infants.
Black & Decker is recalling approximately 272,000 BV4000 Type 1 blower/vacs because a loose connection can cause overheating and fire. Consumers should stop using the units and contact the manufacturer for a free repair kit.
MTD is recalling about 130,000 two-stage snow throwers because plastic wheel rims can burst if tires are over-inflated, posing a risk of injury.
Agio International is recalling about 22,000 outdoor gas fire pits because the regulator hose can rupture and cause a fire. No injuries have been reported.