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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.
FreeMotion Fitness is recalling about 5,600 Cable Cross and Dual Cable Cross exercise machines because worn selector pins can slip, causing weight plates to drop and hit users.
Scubapro is recalling about 48,500 MK 20 first stage regulators because over-tightening during service could cause failure and drowning. Consumers should have the unit serviced for free.
Lenovo and IBM are recalling specific ThinkPad notebook computer batteries due to a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the batteries and contact Lenovo for a free replacement.
Cervelo is recalling 2005 R2.5 carbon fiber bicycles and frames because they may loosen or separate, causing falls. No injuries have been reported.
Kawasaki is recalling about 400 MULE utility vehicles because improperly manufactured steering knuckles could break, causing loss of steering control and a crash.
Almar Sales Co. is recalling Suave Kids Bath Sets sold at Wal-Mart due to choking, strangulation, and suffocation risks. No injuries have been reported.
Playskool is recalling Team Talkin' Tool Bench toys because oversized plastic nails can lodge in children's throats, causing suffocation.
LEGO is recalling approximately 358,000 EXPLORE Super Trucks because plastic wheels can detach, exposing a metal axle that poses a puncture hazard to young children.
Advantus Corp. is recalling Ledu-brand desk lamps because the plastic near the bulb can overheat and melt, posing a burn risk to consumers.
The Cayre Group is recalling Candie's children's hooded sweatshirts sold at Kohl's because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Gildan Activewear is recalling 114,000 youth hooded sweatshirts because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation risk to children.
QVC is recalling Therma double-walled drinking glasses because the inner walls can break during use, posing a laceration hazard.
Arctic Cat is recalling about 50,500 snowmobiles because a steering shaft defect can cause loss of steering control, posing a risk of injury or death.
Roden Industries is recalling Que Cute children's bathrobes sold at Ross Stores because they fail to meet flammability standards, posing a burn hazard.
Regal Lager Inc. is recalling phil & teds T2 Travel Cots because loose plastic caps pose a choking hazard to young children.
Canon is recalling about 800,000 desktop copiers sold from 1987 to 1999 because an electrical defect can cause overheating, smoking, and fire. Users should stop using the units and contact Canon for a free repair.
Segway Inc. is recalling about 23,500 personal transporters because they may unexpectedly apply reverse torque, causing riders to fall. Six injury reports have been received.
True Religion is recalling about 150 children's fleece hoodies sold by Neiman Marcus because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
CPSC recalls John Deere gas grills because wind can blow flames under the control panel, causing overheating, fire, or burns.
Pride Products is recalling about 42,000 counterfeit extension cords sold nationwide due to a fire hazard caused by undersized wiring and missing fuses.
Pier 1 Imports is recalling Ming TV stands because they can tip forward if leaned on, causing televisions to fall. A child's death in Canada was reported.
Triangle Tube is recalling Delta Performance and Plus Series water heaters because a seal failure can leak carbon monoxide. No injuries have been reported.
LeapFrog is recalling Learn-Around Playground Activity Centers because a child's arm can become caught in a plastic tube, posing a risk of injury.
Atico International USA is recalling 9-foot patio umbrellas sold at Longs Drug Stores because the poles contain paint with excessive lead levels.
Olympus is expanding a recall of 35mm film cameras with a flash circuit defect that can cause overheating and smoke, posing a burn hazard.