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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.
Global Gift Industries is recalling Martha Stewart Everyday flowerpot candle sets sold at Kmart because high flames pose a burn risk.
California International Trading is recalling light-up pacifiers and two electronic toys because they break apart, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Carter's is recalling about 31,000 infant and children's overalls because the plastic centers of decorative snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard. No injuries have been reported.
American Honda is recalling approximately 200,000 2004-2005 FourTrax ATVs because steering rods can separate, causing loss of control and potential crashes.
Maytag Corp. is recalling about 636,000 Hoover self-propelled upright vacuum cleaners because defective switches can overheat and cause fires.
Zebco is recalling approximately 1.5 million children's fishing poles because the paint on the rods contains lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children.
Yamaha is recalling approximately 86,000 Raptor YFM660R ATVs because engine vibration can cause air bubbles to enter the rear brake system, potentially affecting performance.
Yamaha is recalling 2005 PW80, TT-R90, and Grizzly 125 models because rear brake shoe material may separate, affecting braking performance.
CPSC and Wal-Mart are recalling Nu-Tronix Karaoke Cassette Player/Recorders because the paint on the control buttons contains excessive lead, posing a poisoning hazard to young children.
Baja Products is recalling My First Crayon-Ball toys because small crayon balls can break loose, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Sears is recalling about 41,800 Craftsman table saw rip fence assemblies because the bracket can come loose, potentially causing kickback and injury.
Solar Inc. is recalling about 24,000 flashing toy pacifiers because the nipple can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
L.L. Bean is recalling approximately 3,500 director's chairs and replacement seats because wooden dowels, fabric, or frames can break, causing occupants to fall.
DESA Heating Products and Scheu Manufacturing are recalling approximately 88,000 propane heaters because a cracked regulator ring can cause gas leaks and fire hazards.
CPSC and Southern Living At HOME are recalling specific Fern Warm Comforts tea light candles because one production run may burn with a high flame. No injuries have been reported.
Hunter's View is recalling about 500,000 safety harnesses sold with tree stands because they could fail, causing falls and serious injuries or death.
TechnoBrands Inc. is recalling about 2,000 self-extinguishing rope candles because the clamp may fail to stop the flame, allowing the entire candle to ignite.
Mr. Heater is recalling about 55,000 Big Buddy and Tough Buddy propane heaters because the valve can leak, posing a fire hazard if an ignition source is present.
Bombardier is recalling 2,127 DS650 ATVs because insufficient grease on rear axle bearings may cause breakage and loss of control. No injuries have been reported.
Nature's Finest is recalling approximately 727,000 gel candles because the gel can catch fire, creating high flames that may cause burns or ignite nearby combustibles.
Reebok and Adjmi are recalling about 8,000 children's jacket and pant sets because zipper sliders can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Whirlpool is recalling about 40,000 KitchenAid ProLine toasters because power interruptions can cause heating elements to self-start and ignite items on top.
Arctic Cat is recalling 16,200 2005 FIS and TBX ATVs because a fuel tank defect could cause a leak, creating a fire hazard.
MGA Entertainment is recalling about 297,000 Bratz Stylin' Scooters because the wheels can break, causing users to fall and suffer injuries.
Thomson Inc. is recalling about 47,000 portable DVD player batteries that can overheat and explode, posing fire and burn risks.