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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.
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.
Rainbow Play Systems is recalling about 18,400 sling swing seats because they can break in half, causing users to fall to the ground.
Aqua-Leisure is recalling Simple Set Pool Ladders because plastic clips can be assembled incorrectly, causing steps to break. Six injuries have been reported.
Adventure Playsets is recalling about 26,000 wooden swing sets because defective bolts may cause the frame to detach, posing a fall hazard.
Hoshino USA is recalling about 700 Ibanez electric basses because improper battery installation can cause overheating and fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Liz Claiborne is recalling Juicy Couture children's jewelry containing high levels of lead. Consumers should remove the items from children and return them for a refund.
Masterfoods USA is recalling M&M's Brand Menorahs because the plastic holder could ignite if a candle burns down. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
American Innovations Corp. is recalling Walk-Through Railing Ladder Extensions that can detach and fall, posing a risk of serious head injuries to bystanders.
PTI Sports is recalling about 14,000 Schwinn Deluxe Bicycle Child Carriers because broken guide tabs can cause the seat to fall off, posing a risk of serious injury to children.
Running Press is recalling about 78,500 Fireplace in a Box Candle Kits because the plastic fireplace can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
CPSC recalls metal charms included with certain Shirley Temple DVDs due to high lead levels. Consumers should keep charms away from children and contact the firm for a free DVD.
Daisy Manufacturing is recalling The Natural Slingshot models ERG-100 and ERG-300 because the band can slip, causing serious eye and facial injuries.
Trek Bicycle is recalling approximately 4,500 Anthem C Elite and WSD model helmets because they failed to meet CPSC impact resistance standards.
Regal Lager is recalling about 425 Phil & Teds e3 Twin Buggies because the plastic hinge on the handlebar can crack or break, posing a risk of injury to young children.
Marvel Education Co. is recalling cordless push button toy telephones because the buttons can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
First Alert recalls ONELINK smoke and CO alarms because batteries drain rapidly, potentially preventing detection of fire or carbon monoxide.
The CPSC is recalling about 55,000 children's necklaces sold at Dollar General due to high lead levels that pose a risk of lead poisoning to young children.
Hoist Fitness Systems is recalling about 48,000 exercise benches because the front frame can fail to lock, posing a risk of finger entrapment, laceration, and amputation.
Apollo is recalling about 960 steel wide-body carts sold by Office Depot because they lack a safety belt, posing a risk of heavy equipment falling on consumers.
RedMax is recalling about 170,000 gas-powered backpack blowers because damaged mufflers can release hot exhaust gases that ignite fuel or debris, posing a fire hazard.
Arctic Cat is recalling about 41,000 snowmobiles because fuel tanks may crack and leak, posing a fire and burn hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Sycamore Kids Inc. is expanding a recall of Mountain Buggy jogging strollers because the handlebars can crack or break, posing an injury risk to children.
Rocky Shoes & Boots Inc. is recalling about 1,300 Men's Safety Toe Waterproof Hiker Boots because they may not meet safety standards for crush and impact resistance.
Shindaiwa is recalling about 87,000 backpack blowers because a broken muffler bracket can cause hot exhaust to ignite fuel or debris, posing a fire hazard.
HP is recalling specific notebook computer batteries that may overheat, melt, or catch fire. Consumers should stop using affected batteries and contact HP for a free replacement.