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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.
International Comfort Products is recalling about 28,700 packaged gas electric heating and cooling units because the control board can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Child Craft Industries is recalling 155 cribs because a wooden strip may detach, creating an entrapment space and laceration risk.
Target is recalling about 176,000 jumbo pencils with sharpeners because the exposed razor blade and large sharpener hole pose a laceration hazard to children and adults.
Stihl is recalling approximately 6,230 BR 500 and BR 550 backpack blowers because the fan wheel could break, causing plastic pieces to fly out and pose a risk of injury.
Polaris is recalling approximately 16,640 snowmobiles because the fuel tank filler neck can crack, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Hewlett-Packard is recalling about 135,000 notebook computer battery packs worldwide because an internal short can cause overheating, posing a burn and fire hazard.
Kelty is recalling 230 Speedster jogging strollers because the handle-locking clips can unlock during use, causing the stroller to collapse. No injuries have been reported.
Design Ideas Ltd. is recalling Lily Chair and Ottoman bean bag sets because they lack locking zippers and warning labels, posing a suffocation risk to children.
Bombardier is recalling about 275 model year 2006 Outlander 800 H.O. XT ATVs because a drive pulley flange could break and become a projectile.
CPSC and Wal-Mart are recalling Holiday Time candle gift sets because the decorative covering can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Adjmi Apparel Group is recalling Reebok children's fleece pullover/pant sets because zipper sliders can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
A.O. Smith is recalling about 5,000 75-gallon propane gas water heaters because soot accumulation on burners poses a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Panasonic is recalling 21 PT-D5500U and PT-D5500UL DLP projectors because a lamp drive circuit defect could cause electric shock. No injuries have been reported.
Greenheck Fan Corp. is recalling approximately 4,200 ventilation units because improperly heat-treated bolts may break, posing a falling object risk.
Maytag is recalling about 5,000 front-loading washing machines because the spinner could break apart if operated at maximum capacity, posing a safety risk.
W.C. Wood Company is recalling about 112,000 upright freezers and refrigerators because exposed defrost heater coils pose a shock hazard and can burn interior liners.
Monogram International is recalling Disney Princess Bracelet Keyrings because they contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children.
Dollar General is recalling about 455,000 necklace and earring sets because they contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children.
Arctic Cat is recalling about 700 Prowler XT off-highway utility vehicles because the brakes can fail. No injuries have been reported.
PMI is recalling about 45,000 Stanley thermos bottles because the handles can break, releasing non-toxic charcoal powder that causes breathing and vision issues.
Douglas Company is recalling Sparkle Horse plush toys because beads of glitter glue on the ribbons could detach and pose an aspiration hazard to young children.
Robertshaw Controls is recalling about 178,000 R110 Series gas control valves installed on water heaters. Screws on the valves could break, causing gas leaks that pose a risk of fire or explosion.
Bradshaw International is recalling about 500,000 Bottle Sippers because the pull-up valve can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Ortovox USA is recalling M1 and M2 avalanche transceivers because batteries can become dislodged, potentially causing the device to fail during an emergency.
Pier 1 Imports is recalling about 10,000 glass candle holders that can unexpectedly break, posing a laceration hazard. No injuries have been reported.