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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.
Spin Master is recalling Air Hogs RC Skywinder radio-controlled airplanes sold at Toys R Us because the rechargeable battery pack can overheat and cause burns.
School Specialty Publishing is recalling Ideal and Brighter Child science kits because the battery case can overheat, posing a thermal burn hazard.
Kindermusik is recalling about 10,000 Cage Bell Musical Instruments for babies because a damaged bell can be pulled out, posing a choking hazard.
Target is recalling approximately 185,000 Firestreet scooters because handlebars, wheels, and brakes can break, causing riders to lose control and fall.
Fun Express is recalling bendable dog and cat toys given away at libraries because the paint contains excessive levels of lead.
Lands' End is recalling about 400 children's Cool Blue backpacks because the battery pack can overheat and melt, creating a burn hazard.
CPSC recalls 5-gallon Zep cleaners sold at Home Depot because pails may crack and leak corrosive liquids. No injuries reported.
Black & Decker is expanding a recall of cordless electric lawnmowers due to an electrical component that can overheat and cause fires.
Black Diamond Equipment is recalling Speed Buckle Harnesses because incorrectly threaded buckles can loosen, causing climbers to fall. No injuries have been reported.
Atico International USA is recalling about 209,000 folding picnic tables because the legs can buckle or break, causing the table to collapse.
Lutron Electronics is recalling Tu-Wire dimming ballasts used in compact fluorescent lights due to a risk of electric shock if not properly grounded.
Dell is recalling approximately 2.7 million lithium-ion notebook computer batteries made with Sony cells because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the batteries and contact Dell for a replacement.
Gotham 8-inch down lighting fixtures are being recalled because reflector parts may detach and fall from the ceiling. No injuries have been reported.
Ballard Designs is recalling Toulon potted candles because the packaging or holder can ignite, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corp. is recalling approximately 22,400 Frameworx table height chairs and bar stools because the seat assembly can fracture, causing occupants to fall.
ALEX is recalling Super Cooking Sets because the glass lids can break and cut children. One injury requiring stitches has been reported.
Dollar Tree is recalling counterfeit 6-foot Power Xtension extension cords due to a potential shock hazard from undersized wire and substandard insulation.
NRS and LL Bean are recalling about 700 inflatable water boards because they lack required safety warning labels. No injuries have been reported.
J.C. Penney is recalling approximately 3,600 Crazy Daisy 3-in-1 Electronic Motion Shade Lamps because the electrical circuit board can spark and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Quiksilver and Roxy are recalling about 48,000 children's lounge pants because they fail flammability standards, posing a burn risk.
Spencer Gifts is recalling Mars Lightning ElectroPlasma Lamps because arcing between an object and the cover can cause a fire. Two store fires have already occurred.
The Toro Company is expanding a recall for specific 2001 and 2002 Snow Commander and CCR snowthrowers because the plastic fuel tank can crack and leak gasoline, posing a fire risk.
Robertshaw Controls is recalling FS Flame Switches and FM Automatic Safety Valves installed in commercial cooking equipment due to a risk of gas explosion and fire.
Quiksilver is recalling about 9,700 girls' hooded sweatshirts because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
MTD Southwest is recalling Troy-Bilt 4-cycle gasoline string trimmers sold at Lowe's because the trimmer blade can detach and cause lacerations.