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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.
Porter-Cable is recalling about 25,000 cordless brad nailers because they can eject nails while the switch is off, posing a serious injury risk.
CPSC recalls about 500 electronic toy guitars sold at flea markets in January 2006 because they can break into small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
CFM Corp. is recalling about 1,300 Sequoia wood-burning fireplaces due to a fire hazard caused by insufficient insulation or missing welds. No injuries have been reported.
The Swiss Colony is recalling Money Bag Candles because decorations can ignite and wax pooling can cause burns. Four incidents of ignition were reported, including one with extensive property damage.
Adjmi Apparel Group is recalling Reebok children's windsuits because the zipper pull logo can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Specialized is recalling about 2,700 bicycles equipped with SW Carbon Stems because the magnesium faceplates can crack, causing the handlebar to break off and posing a fall hazard.
Oceanic is recalling Versa Pro 2A digital dive computers because a specific display mode may show incorrect elapsed dive time, potentially causing decompression sickness.
Suzuki is recalling about 6,300 2006 QuadRacer ATVs because a broken cushion lever mounting bracket can cause loss of control and crashes.
BJ Alan Co. is recalling Thunderstick Rocket Fireworks because they are overloaded with flash powder, posing a risk of unexpected explosions and burns.
Phil Vassil Rugs is recalling specific wool Flokati rugs because they fail federal flammability standards and could ignite, posing a burn risk.
ValueVision Media Inc. is recalling Dragonfly, Petunia, Iris, and Rose torchiere lamps because an electrical problem can cause them to spark, smoke, or burn.
Simon & Schuster is recalling Curious Buddies cloth books because felt parts can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Nine West Footwear is recalling Sam & Libby girls' thong sandals because metal tacks can detach, posing a laceration hazard. No injuries have been reported.
QVC is recalling Welbilt electronic pressure cookers because the lid can open prematurely, expelling hot contents and posing a burn hazard.
Lowe's is recalling Garden Treasures foldable steel hammock stands because welds can fail, causing the hammock to fall and injuring users.
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.
Lowe's is recalling Herrington Swivel Rockers because they can break or tip over, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a refund.
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.
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.
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.
Scubapro is recalling about 670 X650 second stage regulators because a manufacturing error could interrupt air flow, posing a drowning hazard.