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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.
Polaris is recalling about 11,560 2005 model year snowmobiles because a wiring harness defect could disable the engine stop and throttle safety switches, posing a crash hazard.
Lithonia Lighting is recalling about 120,000 indoor HID light fixtures because plasticizer fluid from the cord can degrade acrylic reflectors, causing them to crack and fall.
CPSC and Bernat Yarn are recalling approximately 730,000 balls of "Fur Out" yarn because garments made with it are dangerously flammable and pose a burn risk.
Applica Consumer Products Inc. is recalling about 500,000 Black & Decker ProBlend blenders because blades can break during use, posing a risk of injury if swallowed.
CF Roark is recalling 422 custom titanium bicycle frames that may crack during use. No injuries have been reported, but consumers should inspect their frames.
Montrail Inc. is recalling specific crampons used for ice climbing and mountaineering because the vertical rails can break, posing a risk of falls and injuries.
JVC is recalling 26,500 rear-projection televisions because an internal electrical connection can cause arcing, charring, or smoking, posing a fire risk.
Delta Enterprise Corp. is recalling about 10,000 portable cribs because slats can separate from the headboard, posing entrapment and fall risks to young children.
Shaw Industries is recalling Southern Breezes wall-to-wall carpet sold at Menards because it fails federal flammability standards, posing a burn risk.
Lithonia Lighting is recalling about 93,200 indoor HID light fixtures because leaking fluid can cause acrylic lenses to crack and fall, posing an injury risk.
Honeywell is recalling about 113,500 Snap Action thermal switches that may fail to operate in fire dampers or heat detectors, posing a fire safety risk.
J.C. Penney is recalling Arizona Boys' Zip-Up Cardigan Sweaters because the zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants and toddlers.
The Elegant Kids 2000 Inc. is recalling about 34,500 Soother Baby Pacifiers because the nipples separated from the base during safety tests, posing a choking hazard to infants.
Hirschberg Schutz & Co. is recalling metal charms containing high levels of lead, which pose a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children.
QSP, Inc. is recalling 555 battery-powered flying saucer toys sold in school fundraises because they can overheat and melt, posing a burn risk.
Ocean Desert Sales Inc. is recalling about 18,500 stuffed yarn bunnies because detachable eyes and buttons pose choking and aspiration risks to young children.
Lands' End is recalling infant and toddler outer wear because rubber zipper tabs can be bitten off, posing a choking risk to young children.
Ginger is recalling Kubic, K2, and Surface bathroom light fixtures because the glass shades can fall and break, posing a cut hazard.
Kawasaki is recalling about 9,500 Brute Force 750 ATVs because a front suspension nut may loosen, causing loss of steering control and potential crashes.
Whirlpool is recalling about 162,000 Whirlpool and Kenmore dishwashers because an electrical defect in the wash motor wiring poses a fire risk.
Tiffany and Company is recalling Farm Teether Rattles because metal bars can break, releasing small parts that pose aspiration and laceration risks to young children.
Dollar Tree is recalling about 147,600 Toy Tunes electronic musical toys because the drumstick ball can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Cressi-sub is recalling about 1,000 SCUBA buoyancy compensators because a slow leak could impair a diver's ability to control buoyancy.
Kmart is recalling Martha Stewart Everyday Brand Birch Candle Sets because the birch bark may ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard. One report of a hand burn has been received.
Playtex is recalling about 32,000 Hip Hammock infant carriers because the shoulder strap support can detach, posing a fall hazard to babies.