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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Monogram International is recalling Disney Princess Bracelet Keyrings 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.
Ortovox USA is recalling M1 and M2 avalanche transceivers because batteries can become dislodged, potentially causing the device to fail during an emergency.
Bradshaw International is recalling about 500,000 Bottle Sippers because the pull-up valve can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Pier 1 Imports is recalling about 10,000 glass candle holders that can unexpectedly break, posing a laceration hazard. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Capresso Inc. is recalling about 15,000 H20 Classic cordless water kettles because the handle can detach, spilling hot water and causing burns.
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.
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.
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.