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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.
Head USA Inc. is recalling 181 Dacor Darwin Air and Console SCUBA diving computers because improper calibration could provide inaccurate safety data, posing a risk of decompression sickness.
GE is recalling about 74,300 built-in dishwashers because a connector can short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire risk. Consumers should stop using the units and contact GE for a free repair.
Gardener's Supply is recalling Beeswax Rope Candles because the safety clamp may fail to extinguish the flame, posing a fire hazard.
Target is recalling Merona Women's Sidezip "ENA" Style Boots because the heel can detach from the sole, causing falls. Consumers should stop wearing them and return them for a refund.
Kolpin Powersports is recalling 50cc and 90cc Youth ATVs because metal-flange locking nuts on the steering system can come loose, creating an unstable steering condition.
Cannondale is recalling approximately 1,480 1-X bicycle suspension seat posts because improper manufacturing could cause the post to fail, potentially leading to a rider crash.
Charles Products is recalling Maui Ocean Center toddler drinking cups because an internal container may leak petroleum distillates, posing a poisoning risk to children.
GSI Commerce Solutions is recalling Spartan Sports electric scooters because a knob can loosen or a lock can break, causing the handlebars to detach and the rider to fall.
Dollar General is recalling about 180,000 packages of pre-weighted dive sticks sold nationwide from April to September 2004. The hard plastic toys pose an impalement hazard if children fall on them in shallow water.
CPSC and Wal-Mart are recalling Reef Rocker infant toys because seams may separate, releasing small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children.
Brave Products Inc. is recalling about 4,000 log splitters because defective hydraulic cylinders can cause rods to detach, posing a serious injury risk to operators.
Sea Gull Lighting is recalling about 2,700 ceiling light fixtures because a manufacturing defect could cause them to fall and strike a person.
HIS International is recalling about 6,700 denim jumper sets sold at Kmart because the buttons contain excessive lead levels, posing a poisoning hazard to young children.
Big Save International is recalling about 12,000 baby walkers because they can tip over or fit through doorways, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
BISSELL is recalling about 750,000 upright carpet deep cleaners because the metal upper handle can cause electric shocks. Consumers should stop using the units and contact BISSELL for a free repair.
Stihl is recalling about 45,000 KombiSystem Multi-Task Tools because an internal clip may dislodge, causing clutch shoes to be projected and strike consumers.
Trane and American Standard are recalling about 18,200 outdoor gas-electric heating and cooling units due to a potential gas leak hazard from cracked valve bodies.
Giftco is recalling Winnie the Pooh baby plate sets because the plastic fork prongs can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Arett Sales Corporation is recalling about 2 million multi-purpose barbecue lighters sold at dollar stores because they lack required child-resistant mechanisms, posing a fire hazard.
New Star Toys and Gifts Inc. is recalling two styles of toy cars because small parts can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Shimano American Corp. is recalling approximately 13,630 road racing bicycle brake inner cables because they may detach during braking, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
Vernier Software & Technology is recalling Go! Temp sensors because static discharge can cause overheating and burns. About 4,300 units are affected.
Bits and Pieces is recalling about 2,100 Metallic Motion Lamps because the glass may shatter during use, posing a risk of injury.
Todo Dollar Wholesale is recalling flashing pacifier necklaces because the nipple can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Bombardier Recreational Products is recalling 2005 Ski-Doo Mach Z 995 and Summit 995 snowmobiles because an inappropriate clutch ring gear may fragment at high speeds.