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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.
Capresso Inc. is recalling about 15,000 H20 Classic cordless water kettles because the handle can detach, spilling hot water and causing burns.
Sony is recalling about 843,000 AC adaptors sold with slim PlayStation 2 systems because they can overheat and melt, posing fire, burn, and shock risks.
Brinkmann recalls about 130,000 gas grills because the gas regulator may leak propane, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Makita is recalling about 3,400 DCS6401 and DCS7901 chain saws because the flywheels can come apart during use, posing a serious injury risk.
DOLMAR is recalling about 1,300 PS6400 and PS7900 chain saws because the flywheels may come apart during use, posing a risk of serious personal injury.
Nexgrill is recalling about 86,000 Charmglow gas grills sold at Home Depot because a hose can overheat and leak gas, creating a fire hazard.
E-Z-GO is recalling approximately 60,000 gasoline-powered golf cars and personnel carriers from 2002-2005 because high engine temperatures can cause fuel to enter the air filter box, posing a fire risk.
Coleman is recalling approximately 130,200 gas grills and patio heaters because a faulty regulator can leak propane, posing a fire or explosion hazard.
Pottery Barn Kids is recalling Spindle Cribs because spindles on the front rail can loosen and detach, posing a risk of child fall or entrapment.
Continental Creations Inc. is recalling cat and dog menorahs because the candle cups are made of incorrect material that could ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Ultimate Chopper LLC is recalling about 1.5 million food processors because the interlocking lid can malfunction, allowing operation without the lid and causing lacerations or amputations.
World Wide Cycle Supply is recalling approximately 25,000 Harley-Davidson 16-inch BMX bicycles sold at Toys "R" Us because the front fork weld can break, causing falls and injuries.
Aqua Scout is recalling water scooters because hydrogen gas buildup can force the battery cover to eject, posing an injury risk.
Atico International is recalling Surf Club arm bands sold at CVS because seams can tear, posing a drowning hazard to young children.
American Greetings is recalling Sesame Street toy sunglasses because the lenses can separate from the frames, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Walt Disney World Co. is recalling about 12,900 children's red sunglasses and toddler cap sets because the paint contains high levels of lead.
Tile Perfect is recalling about 300,000 cans of Stand'n Seal Spray-On Grout Sealer sold at Home Depot in 2005 because fumes caused respiratory symptoms and medical attention.
Target is recalling about 494,000 Back Trails Jr. bicycle helmets because they do not meet CPSC safety standards, posing a risk of head injuries.
Hidden Hills Productions is recalling Maptangle World Edition floor mats because orange paint contains excess lead. Consumers should stop using the mats and contact the company for a replacement or refund.
Jenn-Air Model 720-0100 natural gas outdoor grills are recalled because a missing hose may allow gas to leak, creating a fire hazard.
Lamplight Farms is recalling Tiki Bamboo Torches and replacement fuel canisters because the flame guard coating can absorb fuel and ignite, posing fire and burn risks.
ZoloWear is recalling about 165 infant carriers and slings because stitching may break, posing a fall hazard to young children.
Kadant Composites is recalling GeoDeck decking and railing materials that may degrade prematurely in heat and sunlight, posing a fall hazard.
West Bend Housewares is recalling 10-cup coffeemaker carafes because the handles can break, causing the glass to fall and potentially resulting in burns or cuts.
Stork Craft is recalling about 3,000 toy boxes because the lid support can fail, posing a strangulation and impact injury risk to young children.