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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.
MTD Southwest Inc. is recalling Troy-Bilt and Craftsman gasoline chain saws because the plastic front handle can break, posing a laceration hazard.
Mattel is recalling approximately 2.4 million Polly Pocket magnetic play sets because small magnets can fall out and be swallowed by children, causing serious injury.
Pottery Barn is recalling approximately 68,000 gourd-shaped candles because they may fail to self-extinguish, posing fire and burn risks.
Environmental Lighting Concepts is recalling Taylor desk lamps sold at Office Depot because a misaligned fiberglass sheath poses a shock hazard.
Scott Electric is recalling about 30,000 counterfeit Square D circuit breakers sold in Pennsylvania, Texas, and nationwide because they may not trip when overloaded, posing a fire hazard.
Provo Craft is recalling approximately 76,000 decorative snaps and metal clips because they contain high levels of lead, posing a poisoning hazard to young children.
Target is recalling Play Wonder Puzzle Tables because puzzle piece handles can detach, posing choking and laceration risks to young children.
Target is recalling approximately 190,500 Kool Toyz children's products due to lead paint and sharp points. Consumers should return items to Target for a full refund.
Ansul Incorporated is recalling approximately 154,000 K-GUARD, SENTRY, and FLAG FIRE fire extinguishers because a cracked pick-up tube could prevent the unit from discharging during a fire.
Enesco Group Inc. is recalling Heartwood Creek Turtle Sprinklers because they can break or shatter during use, posing a laceration hazard.
Gund Inc. is recalling about 18,900 Woodles Activity Toys because wooden rings can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Delta Enterprise is recalling about 3,000 Cars Toy Storage Benches sold at Toys "R" Us because the red paint contains high levels of lead.
Spin Master is recalling about 46,200 Helix Remote Control Micro Helicopter toys because the controller power supply can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
DeWalt is recalling specific framing and circular saws because the lower blade guard may fail to close, exposing the blade and causing lacerations.
Warn Industries is recalling about 218,000 ATV winch kits because a component can overheat and cause a fire. No injuries were reported.
WMH Tool Group is recalling Wilton Mitre Saws because the pivot joint can crack, causing the blade to break free. No injuries have been reported.
Multiple firms are recalling flashing pacifiers because the nipple can separate, posing choking and strangulation risks to children.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.