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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.
OTT-LITE Technology is recalling 226 '10,000 Lux Light Box' units sold by Natural Options due to overheating risks that can cause smoke, melted plastic, and potential fire or burn injuries.
PJ Sleep Shop is recalling 337 wooden bunk beds sold in Oregon and Washington due to gaps that pose entrapment or strangulation risks to children.
TOMY is recalling 7,845 Pokémon plush dolls, beanbags, and key chains because sewing needles were found in the stuffing, posing a puncture hazard.
HearthSong is recalling about 22,500 Peek-a-Boo Ball toys because wooden rings may crack, allowing small heads to fall out and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Determined Productions is recalling 90,000 plush frog stuffed animals sold at Kohl's because seams can tear, exposing plastic pellets that pose a choking hazard to young children.
The Holmes Group is recalling 1.8 million Rival Crock-Pot slow cookers because the base handles can break, causing hot contents to spill and burn consumers.
Select Brands is recalling Corningware 4-Quart Slow Cookers because the heating element can melt the plastic shell, posing fire and burn risks.
Osram Sylvania is recalling 5.6 million 60-watt B10 décor light bulbs because the glass can separate from the base and break, posing risks of cuts, burns, and electric shock.
Vornado is recalling 1 million portable electric heaters because a faulty electrical connection can cause overheating and fire. Consumers should stop using them immediately.
Matsushita Electric is recalling about 500,000 combination TV/VCRs because the cabinets can break when lifted by ventilation holes, causing the units to fall and injure hands and feet.
CPSC is recalling specific DBX and Geartec bicycle helmets because they may not meet safety regulations, posing a risk of serious head injury.
The W.E. Bassett Company is recalling 220,000 eyelash curlers because the plastic handles can detach, causing injuries to the eyes and face.
Friedrich Air Conditioning is recalling about 26,400 packaged terminal air conditioning units because a faulty switch can cause overheating and fires.
Classic Concepts and Pottery Barn are recalling specific Bailey Chenille Rugs because they violate federal flammability standards and could ignite, posing a burn risk.
Shivvers Manufacturing is recalling blower blades for Country Clipper Jazee mowers because the ends can break off and become projectiles.
Kmart is recalling about 38,600 Pool Pump Water Guns because the nozzle can detach and cause injury. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a refund.
Simplicity Manufacturing is recalling 5,900 lawn tractors and riding mowers because the seat safety switch may fail to stop the blade within five seconds of the operator leaving the seat.
CPSC and Jumpking Inc. are recalling about 1.2 million Reebok and NordicTrack chrome dumbbells because the weights can fall off the handles and strike users.
BSH Home Appliances is recalling about 43 Bosch range hoods and blowers because a screw might penetrate the motor housing, posing an electric shock hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Marshall Field's is recalling Sean Conway Fire Pit Spark Screens because they can catch fire when contacting flames, posing a burn and fire hazard.
Jo-Ann Stores is recalling about 36,000 bamboo torches because the plastic oil canister can melt during use, posing a fire hazard and causing one minor burn.
Target is recalling Summerville toy truck sets because components may detach, posing a choking and sharp point hazard to young children.
Tristar Products Inc. is recalling 1,000 Turbo Tiger electric pressure washers because they lack a ground fault circuit interrupter, posing an electrocution risk.
Snow Peak USA is recalling GS-010 camping stove pumps because plastic parts can crack or dislodge, potentially causing gas leaks. No injuries or fires have been reported.
Georgia Boot is recalling approximately 10,000 steel toe logger boots because they were incorrectly labeled as resistant to electrical current, posing a shock hazard.