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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.
H&M is recalling about 1,900 girls' water shoes because they become extremely slippery when wet, posing a risk of slipping and falling on smooth surfaces.
Vision Fitness is recalling 2006 Premier Consoles because a programming defect can cause treadmills to unexpectedly increase speed and elevation, posing a fall risk.
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. is recalling Vermont American 13-inch masonry drill bits because they lack required safety warning labels, posing a risk of lacerations.
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. is recalling Vermont American abrasive cut-off wheels because they lack required safety warning labels, posing a risk of injury.
Extreme Engineering is recalling about 400 wall climbing cable assemblies because a fracture in the cable eye could cause a climber to free-fall. No injuries have been reported.
Ruby's Diner is recalling approximately 200,000 light-up yo-yo toys given away with kids' meals because they can separate and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Petters Consumer Brands is recalling Sunbeam gas ranges because they lack adequate heat shields, which can scorch flooring materials.
CPSC recalls about 106,000 full-body safety harnesses sold with hunting tree stands because they could fail, causing falls and serious injuries.
Endurance is recalling about 700 treadmills because they may unexpectedly change speed, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Fitness Quest is recalling Gazelle Freestyle Crosstrainers and Pro Gliders because resistance pistons can detach, posing a fall risk to users.
Etón Corp. is recalling about 1,700 E1XM-model radios because the battery can overheat and rupture, posing a fire and burn hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Scubapro is recalling about 670 X650 second stage regulators because a manufacturing error could interrupt air flow, posing a drowning hazard.
Hewlett-Packard is recalling HP Photosmart R707 digital cameras because they can cause non-rechargeable batteries to overheat and catch fire. Consumers should stop using the cameras and download a firmware update.
Applica Consumer Products Inc. is recalling about 420,000 Black & Decker Thermal Coffeemakers because they may overheat, melt, and cause fire or burn injuries.
LTD Commodities is recalling about 2,500 pre-lit ficus trees sold in 2005 because the attached lights have exposed wires that pose fire and electric shock risks.
Nexgrill is recalling about 16,000 gas grills because a hose may detach from the burner manifold, causing a gas leak and fire.
Masterbuilt is recalling about 10,700 electric smokers because smoldering wood chips can ignite into flames when the door is opened, posing a burn and fire risk.
Yamaha is recalling about 4,300 in-ceiling and in-wall speakers because mounting clamps can break, causing units to fall. No injuries have been reported.
Wal-Mart is recalling about 110,000 Simply Basic Lighted Mirrors sold nationwide from August 2005 to April 2006 because exposed wires pose an electrical shock hazard.
KI is recalling Baby 2 Pack Pacifiers because the nipple can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Arctic Cat is recalling about 2,120 Prowler XT off-highway utility vehicles because a rear brake caliper defect could cause reduced braking ability.
Lithonia Lighting is recalling about 1,100 Low Bay TG Series fixtures because mounting nuts were not attached, allowing units to fall. No injuries have been reported.
Tyco Fire & Security is recalling about 128,000 commercial smoke detectors because they may fail to detect smoke in high humidity and temperature conditions.
Tyco Fire & Security is recalling about 128,000 fire detection systems because sensors may have reduced sensitivity to smoke in high humidity and temperature.
Primal Vantage Company is recalling Ameristep Patriot and Outfitter hang-on tree stands because the j-hook attachment can fail, posing a risk of serious injury or death from falls.