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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.
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.
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.
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.
American Biophysics is recalling L-shaped valve adapters for Mosquito Magnet traps because they can break or leak, posing injury 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.
Kawasaki is recalling approximately 15,200 Mule 600 utility vehicles because the steering knuckle can break, causing loss of steering control.
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.
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.
C & A Scientific is recalling about 3,000 metal alcohol burners because defective soldering can cause alcohol leaks, posing a fire and burn risk.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.