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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.
The First Years is recalling 120,000 2-in-1 baby tubs and step stools because the footrest can pinch babies if not fully extended.
The Betesh Group is recalling Busy Bug plush toys because the antennae can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Random House is recalling approximately 360,000 children's board book sets because plastic snaps on the packaging can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
BRIO Corp. is recalling about 4,000 Ambi Bird Trumpet toys because a small knob can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Fireworks of Alabama is recalling about 72,000 bamboo stick sparklers because the handles can catch fire, burn, and emit fragments, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Playnation Play Systems is recalling Fun Buckets for backyard play sets because the attached rope can entangle around a child's neck, posing a strangulation hazard.
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. is recalling about 2 million Skil Warrior drill battery chargers because the internal transformer can overheat, melt, and ignite nearby materials.
Young's J.K. Inc. is recalling about 500 dolphin-shaped cigarette lighters sold in Oregon and Southwest Washington because they lack required child-resistant mechanisms, posing fire and burn risks.
Exmark is recalling about 1,500 Lazer HP riding mowers because fuel lines may droop and contact moving parts, causing leaks.
The Toro Company is recalling about 400 Z-100 riding mowers because fuel lines may be too long and contact moving parts, causing leaks.
Kawasaki is recalling 732 units of the 2003 KFX50 ATV because a weld on the steering column may fail, causing loss of steering control. No injuries have been reported.
UWATEC is recalling 1995 Aladin Air X NitrOx dive computers because software errors may cause decompression sickness. Consumers should stop using them and contact UWATEC for a free replacement.
Thomas & Betts is recalling about 31,000 emergency exit signs sold under Lightalarms, Emergi-Lite, and Dynaray brands because internal components may overheat and cause a fire.
Eton America is recalling about 1,400 Viper Jr youth ATVs because the remote shutoff switch may fail to stop the vehicle if the receiver is off.
Trak Inc. is recalling Karhu Meta and Morph Sweeper snowshoe bindings because short screws may cause them to separate, posing a fall hazard.
Zenith is recalling about 80,000 large-screen analog projection televisions because a gasket tear can cause coolant leaks, leading to smoking, charring, and electrical arcing.
Cooper Lighting is recalling nearly 600,000 Regent 500-watt halogen bulbs because they lack a required warning label about fire risks in indoor fixtures.
CPSC recalls about 17,000 Xerox, Hitachi, and GCC network laser printers because arcing can cause the fuser assembly to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Baseline Design is recalling about 30,000 beanbag chairs because zippers can open, allowing young children to access and inhale polystyrene beads.
Tim Hortons is recalling 15-ounce stainless steel travel mugs because the lids can detach, allowing hot liquid to leak and cause burns.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is recalling about 40,000 Woody dolls because buttons on the clothing can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
CPSC is recalling about 364,000 Gerry and Evenflo portable wooden cribs because loose hardware can cause the mattress platform to fall, posing an injury risk to children.
Magic Cabin is recalling 107 wooden teething rings sold in 2002 because they pose a potential choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
Polaris is recalling about 2,400 2003 Predator ATVs because front brake caliper bolts were not tightened correctly, which could cause brake failure.
Build-A-Bear Workshop is recalling about 80,000 Founding Bear stuffed bears because the nose can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.