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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.
Schylling Associates Inc. is recalling 300 Bear Jack-In-the-Box toys because a red bead on the crank can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Fisher-Price is recalling Lightning PAC Scooters and MX3 Mini Bikes because motor control circuits can malfunction, causing the vehicles to continue running after the power button is released.
Target is recalling 'Double Dipp'n Fun' multicolored sidewalk chalk because it contains high levels of lead, posing a poisoning risk to young children.
Polardreams International Ltd. is recalling 50,600 candle gift sets sold at BJ's Wholesale Clubs because the tealight candles can produce a larger-than-normal flame, posing a fire hazard.
Polaris is recalling 14,000 ATVs because a damaged fuel tank grommet can cause a fuel leak, posing a serious fire hazard.
Advantage Publishers Group is recalling approximately 5,300 'Amazing Baby Listen and Play' activity books because a plastic dial hub can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The Metal Ware Corp. is recalling NESCO stainless steel deep fryers because the mesh filter allows moisture to build up, causing oil to boil over and posing a burn hazard.
BRIO Corp. is recalling 2,100 Plan Toys Solid Drums because rubber feet may detach, posing a choking risk to young children.
Notifier is recalling approximately 6,000 fire alarm control panels because a component may enter a sleep mode, preventing audible evacuation signals from operating during an emergency.
Michaels Stores is recalling about 165,000 Halloween tealight candleholders because they can flare up and cause burns. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a refund.
Fire Control Instruments is recalling 276 Audio Evacuation Units that may enter a sleep mode, preventing audible evacuation signals from operating during emergencies.
Walgreens is recalling Beaded Pumpkin Tea Light Holders because the beads can ignite, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Neurosmith is recalling Pet Me Platypus plush toys because plastic button covers can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The Sarut Group is recalling 3,100 fish-shaped cigarette lighters because they lack required child-resistant mechanisms, posing a fire hazard to children.
Russound is recalling 1,200 CAV6.6 Audio Video Controller/Amplifiers because they can short circuit and overheat, posing a risk of injury.
Style Asia is recalling 8,000 wristwatch and cigarette-shaped lighters because they lack child-resistant mechanisms, posing a fire hazard to children.
Shindaiwa Inc. is recalling 59,200 professional hedge trimmers because the fuel cap can leak, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Wahl Clipper Corp. is recalling 6,000 Duet 2-in-1 Hair Styler curling irons because electrical insulation may break down, posing a risk of electric shock.
Pier 1 Imports is recalling Footed Glass Floater Bowl candleholders because the base can fall off, causing the glass to break and cut consumers.
Husqvarna is recalling 9,900 walk-behind lawn mowers because a loose blade bolt could cause the blade to fall off, posing an injury risk.
Koyker Manufacturing is recalling 350 Raptor 1000M utility vehicles because a brass gear in the steering sector can break, causing loss of steering control.
Innova Inc. is recalling 244,000 Ultrex Thermal/Double Wall Frying Pans because the non-stick coating can separate and propel hot oil, causing burns.
Buck Knives Inc. is recalling 2,000 MiniBuck Black Pocket Knives because the plastic handles can crack, posing a risk of injury from the blade.
John Wiley & Sons is recalling 5,400 copies of the Candle and Soap Making For Dummies book because incorrect lye instructions pose a burn risk.
Honda is recalling 30,000 Harmony walk-behind lawnmowers because a bent crankshaft can cause the blade brake to fail, allowing the blade to keep spinning.