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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.
Valley Dynamo is recalling approximately 15,000 air hockey tables because an opening under the table poses a laceration hazard to children.
Babies "R" Us is recalling about 900 Snail Push Toys because a screw could detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.
Kingfisher Publications is recalling about 5,000 copies of 'My Easter Basket Book' because a sponge item inside can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Lithonia Lighting is recalling about 52,600 indoor HID light fixtures because leaking fluid can cause acrylic lenses to crack and fall, posing an injury risk.
Fedders is recalling about 13,500 window air conditioners with electric heat because a blocked fan blade could cause a fire. Consumers should discard the units as the manufacturer is out of business.
Stanley Furniture is recalling 318 Isabella model cribs because an incorrect screw may prevent the movable gate from holding securely, posing a fall or entrapment risk.
Murray, Inc. is recalling 93,500 lawn tractors with remote fuel tanks that can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire risk. Two fires have been reported.
Murray, Inc. is recalling about 8,000 lawn mowers and tractors because plastic parts can crack and eject objects. Consumers should stop using and destroy the products.
Bath & Body Works is recalling 733,000 Real Essence votive candles because they may burn with a high or irregular flame, posing a fire hazard.
Brass Light Gallery is recalling 1,400 Alabaster Wall Sconce Lights because loose wire tie-downs may cause a fire. No injuries have been reported.
Salton, Inc. is recalling 16,700 Timex Outdoor Appliance Timers because reverse polarity wiring allows current to flow when the timer is off, posing an electric shock risk.
APA Marketing is recalling approximately 400 Encore! Home Entertainment Wall Units because the touch dimmer lighting control box can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Lakewood Engineering is recalling 150,000 Sun-Sational electric heaters because loose internal connections can cause the metal housing to become energized, posing a shock risk.
Palliser Furniture Ltd. is recalling Poof Chairs and Table Sets because a metal rod can protrude through the fabric, posing a risk of scratches or cuts.
Char-Broil is recalling 108,000 gas grills because moisture can cause the temperature gauge glass to break, posing a risk of injury.
Harbor Freight Tools is recalling 9,390 cord reels because the internal grounding conductor may not be properly secured, posing a risk of electric shock or fire.
Tristar Products Inc. is recalling 5,000 Steam Buggy Deluxe steam cleaners because hot water and steam can escape from the handle and hose, posing a burn risk.
Light Distribution Inc. is recalling 500 Turbo 1650 and 2650 hair dryers sold in Florida due to a serious electrocution hazard if dropped in water.
Lado Co. of America is recalling 600 electric hand-held hair dryers sold in New York due to a serious electrocution hazard if dropped in water.
Lasko is recalling 186,000 space heaters because the power cord connection can overheat and separate, posing fire, burn, and shock risks.
FAO Schwarz is recalling 323 wooden fire engine pull-along toys because small parts can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.
Wagner Spray Tech is recalling 180,000 cordless drill charger bases because a defective battery can cause the base to overheat, melt, and burn nearby objects.
Brand Imports LLC is recalling approximately 1 million children's rings sold nationwide because they contain high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning.
Bloomingdale's By Mail is recalling 300 tree-shaped candleholders because they can tip over, posing a fire and burn hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Honeywell is recalling ADEMCO Rapid/Dome security cameras because the mounting assembly can crack, causing the camera to fall and potentially injure someone.