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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.
DS Waters is recalling about 8,700 Contact Hot and Cold Water Coolers because a water leak can cause an electrical arc and fire. No injuries have been reported.
Weil-McLain is recalling 171 commercial boilers because they may leak carbon monoxide. The company is providing free repairs to affected customers.
CPSC recalls Next Step plastic sippy cups that can break into sharp pieces, posing a laceration risk to children.
U.S. Toy Co. is recalling approximately 113,800 children's butterfly necklaces because the pendants contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children.
Target is recalling plush baby rattles and photo frame ornaments because small parts can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Geometix International is recalling MagneBlocks construction toys because loose magnets can be swallowed, posing risks of intestinal perforation or blockage.
Graco is recalling about 100,000 Contempo highchairs because they may collapse if not fully locked, posing an injury risk to children.
Kids II Inc. is recalling approximately 375,000 Bright Starts teether beads because the plastic rings can break, causing beads to detach and pose a choking hazard to infants.
QVC is recalling approximately 25,500 pumpkin-shaped glass candle holders because they can crack or shatter, posing a laceration risk to consumers.
Sportsstuff Inc. is recalling about 11,000 inflator air pumps because they can overheat and explode, posing a risk of lacerations to users.
Kawasaki is recalling about 9,000 2007 KFX50 and KFX90 ATVs because loose steering components may cause a loss of control, posing a crash hazard.
Seena International is recalling children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Cannondale is recalling about 700 2007 model road bicycles because the front brake can fail, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
Samara Brothers is recalling two styles of children's overall sets because the snaps contain excessive lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning to young children.
Family Dollar is recalling about 35,000 oscillating ceramic heaters because they can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a refund.
Pentair is recalling about 105,000 MiniMax NT STD gas pool heaters installed indoors due to a risk of excessive carbon monoxide emission.
DEWALT is recalling about 13,800 DG2900 portable generators because a ground fault circuit interrupter could fail, posing a risk of electric shock.
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.
Celebrate Express is recalling Gigantic Gemstone Ring party favors because they may contain high levels of lead, which is toxic to young children.