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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.
Brooklyn Lollipop Imports and Exports is recalling about 22,000 electric fans sold in the New York area due to risks of fire, electrocution, and finger entrapment.
Madrigal Audio Laboratories is recalling approximately 1,300 Revel B-15 subwoofers because a screw inside the unit can cause a high voltage short, posing a risk of electric shock.
Kmart is recalling about 50,000 wooden toy vehicles sold nationwide in late 2002 because the wheels may break off into small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Atico International is recalling about 60,000 Christmas candles because improperly set wicks may cause plastic holders to melt, posing a fire risk.
Elkton Sparkler Company is recalling about 1.7 million boxes of bamboo-stick sparklers because the handles can catch fire and emit burning fragments, posing a risk of burns.
Kohl's is recalling about 9,600 children's fleece pant sets because small fabric pieces can tear off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Lovee Doll and Toy Co. is recalling about 160,000 Talking Learn n' Play dolls because buttons on the outfits could detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Zutano Inc. is recalling approximately 3,000 stuffed bunny toys because buttons on the jackets can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Wear Me Apparel Corp. is recalling about 3,000 infant girl's garment sets sold at Kmart because the zipper-pull paint contains lead, posing a poisoning hazard.
Cracker Barrel is recalling about 27,000 Pumpkin and Snowman motion lamps because exposed wires near the socket pose a risk of electric shock or electrocution.
Montrose Wholesale Candies and Sundries Inc. is recalling about 247,000 disposable BIC cigarette lighters that lack required child-resistant mechanisms.
Philips is recalling 200 units of the 3-in-1 Waffle Maker/Sandwich Maker/Grill because the sandwich plate hinges can contact an internal wire, posing a risk of shock or electrocution.
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. is recalling approximately 24,000 electric grinders because the switch can stick in the 'on' position, posing an injury risk.
Makita is recalling about 180,000 7 1/4-inch circular saws because the lower blade guard can jam, posing a risk of serious injury from blade contact.
The Lakeside Collection is recalling approximately 1,500 Kid's Tent Sets because the wire frame on the connecting tunnel can become exposed, posing a laceration risk.
S.I.T. is recalling approximately 80,000 Cometa plastic stack chairs because they can collapse during use, posing a fall hazard.
Home Interiors is recalling about 211,000 sets of tea lights because the plastic bases can melt from heat, posing a fire hazard.
LTD Commodities is recalling approximately 11,540 Kid's Tent Sets because the exposed wire tip on the connecting tunnel can cause cuts.
Oceanic USA is recalling approximately 24,700 CDX scuba regulators because extreme vibration can cause air leakage underwater, potentially leading to drowning.
Good Lad Apparel is recalling about 52,000 infant girls' garments and sandals because decorative items can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Tecumseh Products Co. is recalling about 25,000 power equipment engines because a misrouted fuel line can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Cannondale is recalling about 1,100 ATVs because front shocks can break internally, causing suspension failure and loss of control.
abc Distributing, Inc. is recalling approximately 15,700 3-Piece Kid's Tent Sets because exposed wire tips can cause lacerations. Consumers should stop using the product and contact the company for a replacement.
American Honda is recalling about 6,000 2003 Rincon ATVs because a front suspension bolt may fall out, causing the suspension to collapse.
Baby Trend is recalling about 15,000 infant swings sold at Toys R Us because a support arm screw can loosen, causing the seat to drop and posing a fall hazard.