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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.
Gildan Activewear is recalling 114,000 youth hooded sweatshirts because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation risk to children.
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.
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.
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.
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.
True Religion is recalling about 150 children's fleece hoodies sold by Neiman Marcus because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
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.
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.
Atico International USA is recalling 9-foot patio umbrellas sold at Longs Drug Stores because the poles contain paint with excessive lead levels.
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.
Triangle Tube is recalling Delta Performance and Plus Series water heaters because a seal failure can leak carbon monoxide. No injuries have been reported.
Olympus is expanding a recall of 35mm film cameras with a flash circuit defect that can cause overheating and smoke, posing a burn hazard.
Wild Planet Toys is recalling Jet Streamers pool toys because they can stand upright and impale children. One injury has been reported.
Deere & Company is recalling about 16,000 John Deere X300 Select Series lawn tractors because a manufacturing defect could allow the blades to operate while the mower is unattended.
FDL Inc. is recalling Milano Counter and Bar Stools sold at Lowe's because missing or loose screws can make them unstable, posing a fall hazard.
CPSC recalls Garden Treasures Steel Dome Fireplaces sold at Lowe's because exterior paint can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard.
Syratech is recalling approximately 10,000 Elements decorative lawn sprinklers because the plastic bodies can crack under pressure, projecting pieces into the air.
Apple is recalling about 1.1 million Sony-made lithium-ion batteries for specific iBook and PowerBook G4 computers due to a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the batteries and contact Apple for a free replacement.
Blount International is recalling Oregon and Silver Streak replacement blades for Snapper riding lawnmowers because they can crack and break, posing a laceration hazard.
ITT Water Technology is recalling about 18,300 Goulds, Bell & Gossett, and Red Jacket pumps because a mechanical part was not fully tightened, which can cause the pump to fail during use.
York Barbell is recalling about 3,300 Olympic weightlifting bars because the sleeve mechanism can cause them to break under significant weight.