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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.
Bradford White is recalling 1,220 75-gallon gas water heaters because defective baffles may cause excessive carbon monoxide emissions.
Proctor-Silex is recalling approximately 970 steam irons because the internal circuit board can ignite, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Cavagna North America Inc. is recalling safety relief valves for large propane tanks due to sharp internal edges that can cause gas leaks, posing a risk of fire or burns.
Carrier Guam is recalling about 2,100 window air conditioners because salty sea spray can corrode internal parts, posing a fire hazard. No fires have been reported.
Square D is recalling about 40,000 MA/MH circuit breakers sold between October 2000 and March 2002 because incorrect torque on mounting screws could cause overheating and fire.
Briggs & Stratton is recalling approximately 160,000 engines used on fun-karts because fuel can spill if the vehicle overturns, posing fire and burn risks.
Motorola is recalling about 1 million DCT2000 digital cable set-top boxes because power cord pins could break, posing an electric shock hazard.
Crate & Barrel is recalling about 5,000 Elements Media Carts because the casters can break, causing items to fall. No injuries have been reported.
Pottery Barn Kids is recalling wooden Star Clacker and Ride-On Duck toys due to choking hazards from loose parts. No injuries have been reported.
Adams Manufacturing is recalling about 2,740 Quik Fold Chairs because mis-assembled legs can cause the chair to collapse during use.
National Sporting Goods is recalling Bullet Speed Skates because the wheel and axle assembly may break off during use, posing an injury risk to skaters.
Electrolux is recalling about 22,000 Sears Craftsman, Husqvarna, and Poulan Pro garden tractors because the rear wheel hub may crack or wear, causing loss of power and brake function.
MTD Products Inc. is recalling grass bag attachments for specific electric walk-behind lawn mowers because they do not seal properly, allowing debris to be thrown out.
Excel Industries is recalling about 1,500 Hustler FasTrak and Land Pride Accu-Z Razor riding mowers because a fuel line can rub against the transmission fan, posing a fire and burn risk.
Greenlee Textron is recalling CM-700 and CM-750 electrical meters because a defective grommet can cause inaccurate readings, creating a risk of electric shock or electrocution.
STK International is recalling about 190,000 Volt Master extension cords because undersized wires present a shock hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Remington is recalling about 3,000 Vortex Ultra hair dryers sold nationwide from July 2000 to January 2001 because they lack a safety plug that prevents electrocution if dropped in water.
Radio Flyer is recalling Model 8 Roadster steering wheels because the horn can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
Small World Toys is recalling Sort & See sorting box toys because plastic windows can break and release beads, posing a choking hazard to children.
Lauri Inc. is recalling Toddler Tote activity sets and Familiar Things puzzles because parts can tear into small pieces, posing a choking risk to small children.
BRIO Corporation is recalling about 3,000 pull-along snail toys because the eyes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Young's J.K. Inc. is recalling novelty lighters shaped like beverage cans because they lack required child-resistant mechanisms, posing fire and burn hazards.
Cane Creek is recalling about 7,700 THUDBUSTER suspension seat posts because the cradle can break, posing a risk of falls and serious injury.
Yamaha is recalling about 14,000 1997 and 1998 350 Electric ATVs because a rear hub weld can fail, causing brake loss and injury.
CPSC and Wal-Mart are recalling Red Devil gas grills because the design allows gas to ignite in the air intake tube, causing burns and fires.