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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.
Endurance is recalling about 700 treadmills because they may unexpectedly change speed, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Fitness Quest is recalling Gazelle Freestyle Crosstrainers and Pro Gliders because resistance pistons can detach, posing a fall risk to users.
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.
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.
Arctic Cat is recalling about 2,120 Prowler XT off-highway utility vehicles because a rear brake caliper defect could cause reduced braking ability.
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.
IKEA is recalling about 133,000 packages of outdoor candles because the wax can catch fire, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Rainbow Play Systems is recalling about 18,400 sling swing seats because they can break in half, causing users to fall to the ground.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.