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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.
Small Small World is recalling approximately 75,000 Egg Dippers Easter plush toys because seams can separate and release small beads, posing an aspiration hazard to young children.
Franzus Company LLC is recalling about 29,000 international adapter plugs because they can separate and expose live electrical conductors, posing an electrocution and shock hazard.
GSW water heaters with S.I.T. gas temperature controls are recalled due to a potential burn hazard from ignition flashback or increased water temperature.
Kawasaki is recalling 3,000 KFX700 V-Force ATVs because a loose throttle cable adjuster can cause the throttle to stick, leading to loss of control and crashes.
Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling 1.2 million Cosco Arriva and Turnabout infant car seats because the plastic handle locks can break, causing infants to fall.
Ontel Products is recalling 32,900 Little Red Chef Food Slicers because the exposed top blade can cut fingers. Consumers should stop using the product and contact the company for a free protective cover.
QVC is recalling about 7,300 Little Red Chef Food Choppers because consumers can cut their fingers and hands while using the product.
Bombardier is recalling 548 Ski-Doo snowmobiles because defective start switches may cause the vehicle to start unexpectedly or restart in reverse.
Homier Distributing Co. is recalling extension cords and lights with defective wiring and grounding that pose fire and shock risks.
Fisher-Price is recalling Sparkling Symphony crib mobile toys because leaking batteries can cause chemical burns to babies.
Weather Works is recalling 2,400 Ventilaire electric heaters because internal components can overheat, posing a fire and electrocution risk.
Trisonic is recalling 12,000 nightlights sold at dollar stores in the eastern U.S. due to risks of electrocution, shock, burns, and fire.
Trivett Industries is recalling 590 Pancake Express pancake makers because the plastic handles can melt or break under heat, posing a burn risk.
Creative Kids Inc. is recalling 1,400 children's art supply sets because they contain mini-cutters with razor blades that pose a laceration hazard to young children.
Babi Italia recalled Tiffany and Josephine cribs because drop-side rail slats can detach, posing entrapment and fall risks to children.
Bombardier is recalling 2000 model year DS 650 ATVs because a balljoint circlip issue could cause wheel instability and serious injury.
Conceptual Marketing & Development Inc. is recalling approximately 1.1 million Model 4650 weed cutting blades because they can break off and cause severe injuries.
Stihl is recalling 13,000 chain saws because a fuel tank vent could become dislodged, causing a fuel leak and potential fire. No injuries have been reported.
Starbucks is recalling 30,000 Bearista Bear tumbler cups because flexible straws can break off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Central Sprinkler Company is replacing 35 million fire sprinklers with O-ring seals that may fail to activate in a fire due to corrosion or water contaminants.
International Playthings is recalling Viking Mini Chubbies toy vehicles because small parts can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Lane Furniture Industries is recalling 620,000 high-leg recliner chairs because a footrest mechanism can create a pinch point that causes injury.
The Step2 Company is recalling 800 toy drumsticks sold with Toddle Tunes Big Band Drum sets because the tips can break off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
CPSC is recalling 2,250 Catlike Kompact bike helmets because they failed required impact testing. No injuries have been reported.
Sea Gull Lighting is recalling 7,100 ceiling light fixtures because the wiring can short, posing a fire hazard. No fires or injuries have been reported.