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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.
Flat Rock Grill Co. is recalling Shoreline Series gas grills because the thermometer glass can shatter, posing a cut hazard. Consumers should remove the thermometers immediately.
Aroma Housewares is recalling ACJ-250 juice extractors because the filter and lid can break apart, projecting metal and plastic shards that cause injuries.
Hilton Hotels is recalling Vacation Station children's cooler chairs because the folding mechanism can crush or sever fingers. One injury involving a severed fingertip has been reported.
Jakks Pacific is recalling approximately 296,000 cans of Smatter spray foam because the pressurized containers can break apart in hot vehicles, posing an injury risk.
Johnson Outdoors Inc. is recalling SCUBAPRO/UWATEC dive computer consoles because the pressure gauges may display inaccurate readings, posing a decompression sickness risk.
Royal Outdoor Products is recalling Colonial Vinyl Deck Post Kits because cracks can develop near the base, potentially causing railing collapse.
Coleman is recalling Mosquito Deleto traps because propane leaks can cause fires. Consumers should stop using the traps and contact Coleman for a remedy.
Dynacraft is recalling about 4,700 Vertical XL2 mountain bicycles sold at Target because the forks can break, causing riders to lose control and suffer injuries.
Dollar Tree is recalling approximately 294,000 drip pans sold nationwide in 2002 because hot burners can ignite the pans, posing a fire hazard.
Snapper, Inc. is recalling about 2,200 walk-behind lawn mowers because a defective side discharge deflector accessory allows projectiles to fly out from under the mower deck.
PM International is recalling about 22,000 adapter plugs because they can expose live electrical conductors, posing an electric shock hazard.
L.A. Lighter Inc. is recalling about 1,800 disposable cigarette lighters because their child-resistant mechanisms may not meet federal safety standards, posing a fire hazard to young children.
Whirlpool is recalling about 17,000 combination washer and gas dryer units because the gas dryer can overheat, posing a fire hazard. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Holophane is recalling about 1,500 Enduralume and Low Profile Enduralume luminaires because the glass portion may crack, posing a laceration hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Bath & Body Works is recalling approximately 1,000 ice shavers sold in May 2002 because the stainless steel blade can cut consumers' hands and fingers.
In-Sink-Erator is recalling about 252,200 instant hot water dispensers because water leaks can cause electrical arcing and fire. Consumers should unplug units and check serial numbers.
Hammacher Schlemmer is recalling approximately 3,000 Butler Slim Torch lighters because they were not tested for child-resistance, posing a fire risk to children.
Mountain Safety Research is recalling about 9,700 cans of MSR White Premium Blend Stove Fuel because corrosion can cause leaks, posing a fire or injury hazard.
Candle-lite is recalling about 80,000 Martha Stewart Everyday ceramic potpourri simmering pots sold at Kmart because flames can flare out of ventilation holes, posing a burn risk.
CPSC recalls Next Ultra Shock bicycles with Ballistic 105 forks that can break, causing loss of control and injury.
UL United Inc. is recalling 'The Motion Picture' series electrical paintings because they can short circuit, posing a shock or fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Radio Flyer is recalling Little Wooden Push Cars because the horn can be pulled off, creating a choking hazard for young children.
Brinkmann is recalling outdoor tabletop propane heaters that can emit high levels of carbon monoxide, posing a poisoning risk. One death was reported.
Specialty Sales Co. Inc. is recalling about 6,000 novelty cigarette lighters sold in northern California because they lack required child-resistant mechanisms, posing fire and burn hazards.
Graco is recalling about 152,000 children's activity centers with toy tracks that can break, posing cut, pinch, and choking hazards to young children.