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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.
CFM Corporation is recalling Legacy propane infrared plaque heaters because a defective gasket may allow carbon monoxide to leak into the room. No injuries have been reported.
Family Dollar is recalling about 13,000 Spinning Star Christmas Tree Toppers because they can melt or smoke near the switch, posing a fire hazard.
Dell is recalling approximately 22,000 notebook computer batteries sold in the U.S. because they can overheat and pose a fire risk. Consumers should stop using affected batteries and contact Dell for a free replacement.
CPSC and Black Diamond Equipment are recalling Scarpa T2X Telemark Ski Boots because the plastic boot cuff can crack, causing discomfort.
GE is recalling Monogram gas ranges due to a design flaw that can cause electrical arcs and fires. Consumers should stop using specific burners until a free repair is completed.
Advantage Publishers Group is recalling about 41,000 children's activity and board books because clear plastic containers may break, allowing young children to access beads and pose a choking hazard.
Maxim Enterprise Inc. is recalling Little Tree Mini Learning Cubes sold at Target because small wooden pegs can come loose, posing a choking hazard to young children.
American Honda Motor Corp. is recalling about 24,000 Honda 2005 and 2006 TRX400EX ATVs because a transmission defect could allow unintended reverse engagement, causing loss of control.
Celebrate Express is recalling approximately 46,600 plastic party favors and costume shields due to a laceration hazard from sharp points.
Kids II is recalling Bounce Bounce Baby! Door Jumpers because the plastic clamp can break, causing the child to fall. Nine breakage reports and three injuries have been received.
Kawasaki is recalling about 21,900 2005 Brute Force ATVs because a tie rod can separate, causing loss of control and potential serious injury or death.
J & F Design is recalling Bobby Jack pajama sets sold at J.C. Penney because they fail federal flammability standards, posing a burn risk to children.
Chuck E. Cheese's is recalling about 144,000 plastic siren whistles because internal pieces can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
Toshiba is recalling about 4,100 5-Disk DVD Home Theater Systems because a circuit board problem could cause a fire. No injuries have been reported.
Ideal Distributors Inc. is recalling about 1,000 Cachito pacifiers because the nipples can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
King of Fans Inc. is recalling Maxi-Heat electric oil-filled radiator heaters because welds can break, causing oil leaks that pose burn and fall hazards.
Stravina Operating Co. is recalling about 6 million children's metal necklaces and zipper pulls because they contain high levels of accessible lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning.
Porter-Cable is recalling approximately 196,000 circular saws because the lower guard may stick open, posing a risk of severe lacerations.
Yamaha is recalling about 1,100 S90 ES Synthesizers because they may emit loud white noise that could damage hearing. No injuries have been reported.
Sanus Systems is recalling VisionMount VMSA swing-arm TV wall mounts because an undersized shaft can cause the unit to fall, posing an injury risk.
Starbucks is recalling about 257 ceramic teapots because the handles can overheat in microwaves, posing a burn risk.
Louisville Ladder Inc. is recalling about 3,000 industrial ladders because rungs could break near the side rail, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Haier is recalling about 150,000 oscillating electric tower fans because internal electrical arcing can cause fires. Consumers should stop using the fans and contact Haier for a coupon.
International Playthings Inc. is recalling Flexitoys Monster-Size Vehicles because small parts can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Wal-Mart is recalling approximately 7,200 Kid Connection 10-in-1 Activity Trunks because small parts pose a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.