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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.
Sassi America Inc. is recalling acrylic nail primer because it lacks required child-resistant packaging. A toddler sustained severe chemical burns after swallowing the liquid.
K'NEX is recalling about 14,000 Mud Boggers and Street Shredders Pump Up Racers because the air motor can burst, posing a risk of eye or laceration injuries.
Kearney-National is recalling 118 Internal Halyard Flagpoles because a defective sleeve can cause a seven-pound counterweight to fall, posing a risk of injury to people nearby.
Graco is recalling Bumble Bee toys with blue antennae because the parts can break off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Kindermusik International is recalling Lily Pad Clacker instruments because the green coating contains high levels of lead, posing a poisoning risk to young children.
Susan Bristol Inc. is recalling 1,100 Christmas sweaters with marabou feather trim because the feathers are dangerously flammable. No injuries have been reported.
Lang Candles is recalling 92,000 thematic candles because resin in the holders can ignite, posing fire and burn risks. No injuries have been reported, but property damage has occurred.
Ol' Man Treestands is recalling specific hunting tree stands because a serrated blade can bend, posing a risk of falls and serious injuries to hunters.
Mr. Christmas Inc. is recalling 2,300 CROWNZZ candleholders because they do not allow for the safe burning of candles, posing a fire hazard.
Avon is recalling 56,000 Jack-In-the-Box toys because a spring mechanism can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Wal-Mart is recalling 10,085 Painted Snowman candle gift sets because the exterior paint could sustain flame, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Deere & Company is recalling 1,700 John Deere 4000 Ten Series tractors because a transmission failure may prevent the vehicle from returning to neutral, posing an injury risk.
Family Dollar is recalling 60,000 Durex Procraft outdoor extension cords due to a risk of electric shock or electrocution. Consumers should return the cords for a refund.
Crate and Barrel is recalling 800 Hanukkah Menorahs because the acrylic base can ignite if candles burn completely, creating a fire hazard.
Guth Lighting is recalling Enviroguard 22-inch lighting fixtures because lamps can fall out of sockets and strike people, posing a laceration risk.
Emerson Tool Company is recalling Craftsman and RIDGID wet/dry vacuums because the exhaust blower ports allow children to reach spinning blades, posing a laceration risk.
Hill-Rom is recalling 2,900 wooden rocking chairs sold to hospitals and institutions because the support assembly can fail, causing the chair to collapse and posing a risk of injury.
Zutopia is recalling 15 styles of girl's loungewear because the garments failed to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of serious burn injuries.
First & Main Inc. is recalling Flutterby plush toys because decorative gem stones on the wings could detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Schylling Associates Inc. is recalling 'Cat in the Hat' and 'Olivia the Pig' Jack-In-the-Box toys because a bead on the crank can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Wal-Mart is recalling Home Trends Ice Holiday Collection candle gift sets because flammable paint on the exterior poses a fire risk. No injuries have been reported.
Arctic Cat is recalling 3,700 2003 Firecat snowmobiles because red plastic skis may crack from UV exposure, potentially causing loss of control.
Specialized is recalling 250 2004 Enduro mountain bikes because front brake tabs may break during heavy braking, risking loss of control.
QVC is recalling 38,000 Strategy 1500 PSI Mobile Pressure Washers because they may overheat, posing a risk of fire and personal injury.
MAAX Spas is recalling approximately 13,000 Infinity and Lifestyle spas sold in the U.S. and Canada because a motor capacitor can overheat and cause fires.