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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.
CPSC recalls EVAC-U8 and EVAC+ smoke hoods because they may fail to filter carbon monoxide. Consumers should stop using and dispose of the devices.
CPSC recalls Eusonic hair dryers because the power cord lacks an immersion protection plug, creating a shock hazard if the unit falls into water.
CCH Inc. is recalling about 4,100 camming anchors because support cables can fail, causing climbers to fall. One cable failure incident has been reported.
Nordstrom is recalling egg-shaped tea light candle holders made of plastic that could ignite if exposed to flame, posing a fire hazard.
Trendset Originals is recalling about 1,700 girls' hooded sweaters because the drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Memcorp is recalling battery packs for Disney-brand personal DVD players because they can overheat and burst, posing a burn risk.
Crain Cutter Co. is recalling about 15,500 Toe-Kick Saws because the plastic handle can break, causing the user to lose control and potentially suffer lacerations.
Tap Enterprises is recalling approximately 11,300 mini air compressors because an undersized power cord can overheat, posing fire and electrocution risks.
Tropitone is recalling about 950 Impressions Side Chairs because a weld can separate, causing the chair to become unstable and collapse. No injuries have been reported.
Yamaha is recalling about 176 digital piano benches sold in the U.S. because faulty bolts may cause the bench to collapse, posing a risk of injury.
Polaris is recalling about 1,380 snowmobiles and 1,940 electric start kits because a loose starter motor bolt may interfere with steering components, causing loss of control.
Stamina is recalling about 668,000 InMotion mini-trampolines because the assembly process can cause the frame to snap back, resulting in serious injuries.
ClearOne Communications is recalling about 4,200 rechargeable battery packs sold with MAX Wireless Conference Phones because they can overheat and melt, posing a burn risk.
New Focus Marketing is recalling about 6,000 Computer Desk and Chair Sets sold at Office Depot because the chair seat can break and cause falls.
LandRoller Inc. is recalling Terra 9 roller skates because wheels can detach and brakes can fail, posing a risk of serious injury.
Tecumseh Power Co. is recalling about 170,000 engines used in various power equipment due to a fire hazard caused by loose or disconnected fuel lines.
InFocus is recalling specific portable projectors and replacement lamps due to improper wiring that poses shock and fire risks. No injuries have been reported.
Brookstone is recalling about 35,500 foldable massaging bed rests with heat due to fire and burn hazards. The electrical circuits can overheat, causing the product to melt and char.
Bombardier Recreational Products is recalling approximately 3,600 Ski-Doo snowmobiles because starter ring gears can crack and fragment, posing a projectile hazard to riders and bystanders.
Rose Art recalled Magnetix magnetic building sets because small magnets can be swallowed, causing fatal intestinal blockages. Consumers should stop using the sets and return them for a free replacement.
Speedway SuperAmerica LLC is recalling about 500,000 cigarette lighters because the flame can flare up or the lighter can catch fire, posing risks of unexpected fires and burn injuries.
Nautilus Inc. is recalling Bowflex Ultimate 2 home gyms because a leg extension cable can release and strike users. No injuries have been reported.
CPSC recalls about 6,600 Jura Impressa espresso machines because eroding electrical connectors pose a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
American Girl Inc. is recalling children's jewelry sold at select stores due to high lead levels that pose a poisoning risk to young children.
Kids Preferred LLC is recalling Primary Sounds Toy Vehicles because hubcaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.