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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.
Deb Shops is recalling about 48,000 decorative candleholders because the metal hook can overheat and break, causing the candle to fall and start a fire.
H & M is recalling girls' cardigan sweaters with faux fur trim because the trim is dangerously flammable. No injuries have been reported.
Once Upon a Family is recalling about 1,600 Memory Trunks because the lid can fall or close, posing strangulation and suffocation hazards to children.
Country Home Products is recalling 1,071 DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuums because a plastic component can crack, allowing debris to fly toward users.
Rossignol and Dynastar are recalling about 11,000 pairs of 2003/2004 model year snowboard bindings because the baseplate can break, causing loss of control and possible injury.
Leiner Health Products is recalling Long's Central-Vite Multivitamins because the bottles lack required child-resistant packaging, posing a risk to children.
Lakewood is recalling 70,000 Model 5101 oil-filled electric heaters because welds can rupture and expel hot oil, causing burns.
Polk Audio is recalling LSiW Powered Subwoofers because electrical components can overheat, arc, and produce smoke. Consumers should stop using the units and contact the company for a replacement or refund.
Commend Co. Ltd. is recalling HD Designs 5-piece dining sets because the wooden chairs can break, posing a fall hazard. One report of a fall and minor injury has been received.
CPSC and Jumpking Inc. are recalling trampolines and enclosures due to frame welds breaking and sharp edges on brackets causing injuries.
Research Products Corp. is recalling about 67,000 Aprilaire Model 5000 Electronic Air Cleaners because the plastic housing and filter are not flame-resistant, posing a fire and burn risk.
Pottery Barn Kids is recalling about 92,000 chamois blankets because loose decorative stitching poses a strangulation hazard to young children.
Carlton Cards is recalling about 5,000 Roasting Marshmallow Tealight Candle Holders because decorative parts may catch fire during normal use.
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia is recalling Full Moon Lantern sets because they can overheat, melt, or ignite, posing a burn hazard.
Kids Station Inc. is recalling the Fun Years Music Big Drum Musical Set sold at Toys "R" Us because small parts can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Philips PC Peripherals is recalling HP L2035 monitors because a ground clip may be incorrectly installed, posing an electrical shock risk.
Selle Royal/fi'zi:k is recalling about 257 bicycle seats sold on REI Novara Express bikes because the plastic scuff guard may crack, causing falls.
CPSC and Wal-Mart are recalling GE Oval and Double Dish slow cookers because the handles can break, causing hot food to spill and burn consumers.
Flow International is recalling 2004 MK Series snowboard bindings because a securing pin can bend or break. No injuries have been reported.
Sauder Woodworking is recalling specific furniture hutch models sold at Office Depot because the included mini spot-light bulbs may shatter when first used.
Emerson Tool Co. is recalling about 6,500 Ridgid 16-Gallon 2-in-1 Blower Vacs because a missing air intake shield can cause lacerations.
Club Car is recalling 19,663 vehicles due to brake equalizer rods that may crack and fail, potentially causing a loss of braking ability.
Climb High Inc. is recalling about 137 Mammut Barryvox avalanche transceivers because water entry could crack the casing, causing the device to fail and potentially preventing the location of buried victims.
Poundex Associates Corp. is recalling approximately 32,000 residential dining chairs because welds on the rear legs can crack and break, posing a fall hazard.
SHURflo is recalling about 6,100 ProPack rechargeable electric backpack sprayers because the power plug can corrode, posing a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the units and contact the manufacturer for a free repair kit.