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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.
Little Tikes is recalling Glowin' Dino and Doggy flashlights sold at Target because the paint may contain excess lead, posing a health risk to young children.
Big Lots is recalling Harvest brand tea light candles because they can burn with high flames and melt plastic holders, posing fire and burn risks.
SSC Inc. is recalling about 4,000 Safe-Seat Plus infant seats for shopping carts because a chalky residue may cause skin irritation. No injuries have been reported.
International Playthings is recalling iPlay My First Mobile Phones because the yellow antenna can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Unilever is recalling Dove SkinVitalizer Facial Cleansing Massagers because the cleansing pillows can loosen and cause minor scratches.
QVC is recalling Pro Flying Saucers because the battery charger cord can overheat and cause fires. Consumers should stop using the product and contact QVC for a replacement cord.
Next Marketing Inc. is recalling youth hooded fleece garments with drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Milton Bradley is recalling Chicken Limbo electronic party games because unstable poles can cause the toy to collapse and injure children.
Provo Craft is recalling Art Accentz Changlz Metal Charms because they contain high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning to young children.
Barbeques Galore is recalling Turbo Sport Portable Infrared LP Gas Grills because faulty regulators can cause excessive flames, gas leaks, fires, and explosions.
Victoria's Secret Direct is recalling Silk Kimono Tops because the fabric fails federal flammability standards, posing a burn risk.
Polycom is recalling lithium-ion batteries for SoundStation2W conference phones due to a risk of overheating, fire, and burns. No injuries have been reported.
abc distributing LLC is recalling about 8,300 Pilates balls because plastic clips and rubber tubing can separate, posing a fall and impact hazard.
Brass Eagle is recalling Blade Turbo paintball markers because CO2 cartridges can eject and hit users. Seven injuries have been reported.
CPSC recalls about 2,100 Krups Orchestro espresso makers because eroding electrical connectors pose a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
The Black Dog Tavern Company is recalling children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Lasko is recalling approximately 5.6 million box and pivoting floor fans due to a motor failure that poses a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the fans immediately and contact Lasko for a free protection cord adaptor.
CPSC and VSM Sewing Inc. are recalling Husqvarna Viking Designer I sewing machines due to electrical arcing that poses a fire risk.
SFC America is recalling about 50,900 Strike First dry chemical fire extinguishers because they may fail to discharge when activated, posing a fire risk.
Four Seasons and Cardinal IG are recalling about 6,000 sunrooms to repair roof glass that reflects sunlight onto cedar shingles, posing a fire risk.
DESA Heating Products is recalling about 54,500 portable propane convection heaters because the burners can flashback, causing fire or property damage.
Bike Pro, Inc. is reannouncing a recall of about 50,000 baby walkers because they can fit through doorways and do not stop at step edges, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Weil-McLain is recalling 1,131 GV Series Boilers because a blower assembly defect may allow gas to leak, posing a fire or explosion risk.
SunTome Trading Corp. is recalling about 600 baby walkers because they can fit through doorways and do not stop at steps, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
CPSC recalls about 2,500 Ace Han baby walkers because they can fit through doorways and do not stop at step edges, posing a fall risk.