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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.
King of Fans is recalling Maxi-Heat Dream Tower Heaters sold at Wal-Mart due to a fire hazard caused by short-circuiting wires.
Steve & Barry's is recalling about 334,000 children's jackets, coats, sweatshirts, and sweaters with hood drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard.
Bradley Technologies is recalling about 560 electric smokers due to an electric shock hazard. Consumers should stop using the units and contact the company for a free replacement.
Homelite is recalling about 1,550 Vac Attack II blowers sold at Home Depot because missing covers expose fan blades, posing a laceration risk.
L.L. Bean is recalling safety kits because the flashlight's magnet can disrupt compasses and implantable cardiac defibrillators.
Porter-Cable is recalling about 70,000 890 Series Routers because worn motor coil insulation could cause an electrical shock. Consumers should stop using the tools and contact the manufacturer for a free inspection and repair.
Country Home Products is recalling 2005 NEUTON cordless electric lawnmowers because the motor may continue running after the handle is released, causing excessive heat.
Mizuno USA is recalling about 12,800 Gamer baseball gloves because they may contain aspergillus mold, which poses an infection risk to individuals with chronic health problems or impaired immune systems.
Syntace USA is recalling about 2,300 F99 bicycle handlebar stems because they can crack or break, causing riders to fall and suffer serious injury.
Fisher-Price is recalling about 614,000 Laugh & Learn Musical Learning Chairs because children can get their necks lodged between the seat back and side table, posing a strangulation risk.
Target is recalling approximately 861,000 mini and chasing holiday light sets due to undersized and exposed wires that pose electric shock and fire risks.
Hurley International is recalling about 330 boy's hooded windbreaker jackets because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
American Biophysics is recalling L-shaped valve adapters for Mosquito Magnet traps because they can break or leak, posing injury risks.
Neptune Systems is recalling about 300 Direct Connect 8 power strips because the metal enclosure is not properly grounded, creating a risk of electrical shock.
Kawasaki is recalling approximately 15,200 Mule 600 utility vehicles because the steering knuckle can break, causing loss of steering control.
Stihl is recalling about 23,500 MS 192 T chain saws sold nationwide from January to July 2005 due to fuel leaks, ignition sparks, and clutch spring ejection risks.
Generac Power Systems is recalling 12-inch braided flex fuel hoses sold with certain Guardian Home Standby Air-Cooled Generators because they can leak if bent, posing a fire or explosion hazard.
LTD Commodities and The Lakeside Collection are recalling about 34,600 Pilates balls because components can separate, posing a risk of falls and injury.
Bombardier is recalling about 4,050 Model Year 2006 Ski-Doo snowmobiles because cracks in the starter ring gears could cause gear fragmentation and serious injury.
C & A Scientific is recalling about 3,000 metal alcohol burners because defective soldering can cause alcohol leaks, posing a fire and burn risk.
Bombardier is recalling about 10,400 Model Year 2006 Ski-Doo snowmobiles because a missing weld on the steering column could cause loss of control.
Petters Consumer Brands LLC is recalling about 165,000 battery packs for Polaroid portable DVD players because they can overheat and melt, posing fire and burn risks.
REI is recalling about 2,800 Novara Dirt Rider 20-inch children's bicycles because the alloy frames can fail, causing crashes and potential injury.
Simplicity Inc. is recalling about 104,000 Graco Aspen cribs because loose screws can cause the mattress support to fail, posing a suffocation hazard to infants.
Meco Corp. is recalling about 98,000 Aussie gas grills because the regulator can leak propane when the grill is not in use.