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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.
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.
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.
Swingline is recalling about 11,100 rechargeable staplers because the spring-loaded magazine may strike a consumer's face if released improperly.
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.
Lida Bicycle Co. is recalling approximately 2,400 men's bicycles because the frames can break, causing riders to fall and suffer injuries.
Fanimation is recalling about 60,000 ceiling fans because the hanger bracket can break, causing the fan to fall. No injuries have been reported.
Pottery Barn is recalling Halloween Tree Tea-Light Candleholders because candles may flare up, posing a fire and burn risk. About 11,500 units were sold nationwide.
Target is recalling approximately 26,000 decorative ceramic Jack-O-Lanterns because the straw ribbon on the stem can ignite if a candle is placed inside, posing fire and burn risks.
Snapper, Inc. is recalling about 3,000 riding lawn mowers because the side discharge chute is defective and may allow projectiles to fly out, posing an injury risk.
BSH Home Appliances is recalling about 330 Thermador 45-inch electric cook tops because miswired controls pose a shock hazard. Consumers should stop using them and contact BSH for a free repair.
Oriental International Trading Company is recalling about 3,500 Honey model baby walkers because they can fit through doorways and do not stop at steps, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
BRIO is recalling about 1,000 Caterpillar Pull Toys because the antenna can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
Dollar Tree is recalling about 310,000 stuffed pool animals because seams can separate, exposing foam beads that pose a choking hazard to young children.
Dollar Tree is recalling 280,000 toy sponge animals because their eyes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Bikepro, Inc. is recalling about 50,000 baby walkers because they can fit through doorways and do not stop at step edges, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Viking Sewing Machines Inc. is recalling about 11,800 Designer 1 sewing machines because solder connections in the power supply can overheat and cause fires.
CPSC and Value City are recalling Red Devil gas grills because the design allows gas to ignite in the air intake tube, causing burns.
CPSC and Thrifty Paper Co. are recalling about 26,000 Top Choice electric fans sold in the New York area due to risks of electrocution, fire, and finger entrapment.
Invensys is recalling Siebe actuators used in fire and smoke dampers because they can jam and prevent dampers from closing during a fire.
Invensys is recalling Siebe actuators used in building fire and smoke dampers because they can jam and prevent dampers from closing during a fire.
Performance Inc. is recalling about 900 sets of Forte Pro Stix Bar Ends because they can crack and come loose, potentially causing riders to lose control.
Manco Products is recalling approximately 950 2002 model year ATVs because fuel leaks could cause fires and a suspension flaw could cause loss of control.
Pier 1 Imports is recalling about 9,200 glass candleholders that may shatter unexpectedly. No injuries have been reported, but consumers should discard the product.
Black & Decker and Craftsman cordless electric lawn mowers are being recalled because an electrical component can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Nikon is recalling approximately 9,100 Coolpix 2000 digital cameras because a short circuit in the battery compartment can cause thermal burns. Consumers should remove batteries and contact Nikon for a free replacement.