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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 Disney Store is recalling Monsters, Inc. plush dolls because small hair accessories on the Boo doll could detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Kolcraft is recalling about 410,000 baby walkers because flower toys on the tray can detach, exposing sharp edges that pose a laceration hazard to young children.
Meijer is recalling approximately 1,200 three-tier tealight candle holders sold in five states because the design can cause candles to overheat and flare, posing a fire hazard.
Evercel is recalling approximately 460 nickel zinc battery chargers sold by Cabella's because internal components can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.
Bear Archery is recalling about 2,250 junior-sized compound bows because the limbs can break during use, causing impact injuries.
Estyle, Inc. is recalling approximately 160 children's jackets that do not meet federal flammability standards. No injuries have been reported.
Target is recalling approximately 6,000 Physical Science-brand men's hooded sweatshirts because the fleece lining fails federal flammability standards, posing a burn risk.
Halo Burger is recalling flashlights and batteries sold in kids meals in Michigan due to battery leaks causing skin irritation and small parts posing a choking hazard.
Stihl is recalling about 3,000 MS 170 and MS 180 C chain saws because fuel can leak from the tank, posing a fire or injury hazard.
Eveready Battery Co. is recalling approximately 24,000 Kidz Club Flashlights because they can overheat and leak batteries, posing a burn risk to children.
Damo Plus Corp. is recalling about 26,000 children's school supply sets sold in four states because they contain razor knives that pose a laceration hazard.
Miracle Recreation Equipment Company is recalling about 22,000 public playground swing seats because metal inserts can wear through and cause lacerations.
Gen-X Sports is recalling approximately 88,000 skateboard ramps because they can crack, causing users to fall and suffer injuries.
Sunrise Medical is recalling about 70 three-wheel hand cycles because the rear wheel axles may not lock correctly, posing a risk of wheel detachment and injury.
The Carlisle Co. is recalling about 5,000 Snake Lights sold at Chuck E. Cheese's because the circuit board can overheat and melt the plastic housing, posing a fire or thermal burn risk.
Kohl's is recalling about 8,000 Halloween candleholders because the acrylic material can ignite, posing fire and burn risks.
API Outdoors is recalling about 9,000 hunting treestands because a securing cable can break, posing a risk of falls and serious injuries.
Jason International is recalling about 800 AirMasseur and Air Whirlpool Baths because a heating element can fail to shut off, posing a fire hazard.
Suzuki is recalling approximately 300 Eiger ATVs because a wire harness defect could cause the engine to stop running, potentially stranding the rider.
Cannondale is recalling approximately 800 Gemini bicycles because improperly manufactured frames may break during use, posing a risk of falls and serious injury.
Brother International is recalling approximately 100,000 laser printers because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the units and seek free repairs.
W.C. Wood Company is recalling approximately 2,500 dehumidifiers because internal wiring can abrade, posing an electric shock risk. No injuries have been reported.
Swingline is recalling about 11,100 rechargeable staplers because the spring-loaded magazine may strike a consumer's face if released improperly.
Lida Bicycle Co. is recalling approximately 2,400 men's bicycles because the frames can break, causing riders to fall and suffer injuries.
IKEA is recalling about 7,000 stuffed teddy bears because plastic beads inside could come out of the seams, posing an aspiration hazard to young children.