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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.
Allen Organ Company is recalling 1,757 wooden organ benches because insufficient glue may cause the legs to collapse. No injuries have been reported.
CPSC is recalling SMC brand oscillating floor fans because the power cord can be damaged by the fan's motion, posing a fire hazard.
First Samco, Inc. is recalling Fobus GLT gun holsters because a retention strap can catch the trigger, causing the gun to fire unintentionally.
Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc. is recalling Kiddie Car Cruisers sold at Big Y stores because the cars may continue running without accelerator input.
Targus is recalling 34,000 Universal All-in-One Plug Adapters due to an electrical wiring problem that poses a shock and fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Dynamic Cooking Systems is recalling about 1,400 DCS Wall Ovens because the exterior door can become dangerously hot during self-cleaning mode, posing a burn hazard.
Old Navy is recalling 666,000 children's zippered outerwear items because the zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Sportcraft is recalling 320 Tredex 10.0 treadmills because overheating circuitry can cause unexpected acceleration, leading to falls and injuries.
Electrolux is recalling 5,800 room air conditioning and heating units because a damaged heating coil can cause electrical shorts and overheating, posing a fire risk.
Marukyo USA is recalling 6,100 Kuru Kuru hair dryers because they lack an immersion protection device, posing an electrocution hazard if they fall into water.
Dream On Me Industries is recalling about 20,000 baby walkers because they can fit through doorways and fall down stairs, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Payless ShoeSource is recalling about 441,000 children's athletic shoes because a metal eyelet can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Coast Mountain Spas are being recalled because the motor in the circulating pump can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Three fires have been reported, with no injuries.
Front Porch Classics is recalling Old Century Dread Pirate coffee table games because the ships contain lead, posing a poisoning risk to young children.
Pier 1 Imports is recalling Beaded Fish tea light candleholders because the beads can catch fire. The company is out of business, so consumers should discard the product.
Turbo Power Inc. is recalling 395,000 electric hand-held hair dryers because they lack immersion protection devices, posing an electrocution hazard if they fall into water.
Backyard Products is recalling swings because chains can detach, causing children to fall. The company is out of business, so consumers should discard the product.
Oki Data is recalling specific fax machine models because a mechanical malfunction could pose a shock hazard to users. No injuries have been reported.
The Fondue Factory LLC is recalling specific fondue sets because the glass stand supporting the pot can shatter, posing burn and laceration hazards.
LB International is recalling about 1,500 Stow-Anywhere ladders sold by Hammacher Schlemmer because rungs can release or rails can bend, causing collapse.
Avon is recalling Snowman Nightlight Diffusers because scented oil can cause the base to crack, exposing electrical parts and creating a shock or cut risk.
Great Gifts Inc. is recalling 1,900 Snowmen Holiday Lamps sold in 2003 because undersized wiring and flammable plastic pose fire and electrocution risks.
CESSO, LLC is recalling 15,000 Tree Lounge Tree Stand Levelers because a cracked tube or bent bolt can cause users to lose balance and fall.
Genan Import Inc. is recalling 17,760 Kinetic Lighting Pictures because inadequate construction and incorrect wiring pose fire and electric shock risks.
Kmart is recalling 588 boxes of Martha Stewart Everyday Safety Matches because they may ignite upon impact, posing a fire hazard.