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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.
Little Tikes is recalling about 21,400 Pop 'n Scoot ride-on toys because children can fall forward over the handlebars, causing facial injuries.
Brookdale International Systems is recalling EVAC-U8 smoke hoods because they are not designed to protect against tear gas or chemical warfare agents.
Island Soap & Candle Works is recalling about 29,000 coconut shell candles because wicks can fall off and re-ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Megatech is recalling about 3,000 NiMh battery packs for radio-controlled airplanes because internal connections may slip, causing arcing, overheating, and fire or burn hazards.
Luxo Corp. is recalling about 18,300 portable fluorescent lamps because the ballast can overheat and short-circuit, posing a skin burn hazard. No injuries have been reported.
D.A.M. Clothing Inc. is recalling about 9,200 Basic Editions 2-Piece Girls' Short Sets because loose buttons pose a choking hazard to young children.
Lands' End is recalling about 600 Soft Farm Sets because the legs of the chicken and duck figures may detach, posing a choking risk.
Southern Wood Products is recalling about 600 children's toy boxes because the middle lid support hinge can collapse, posing injury risks to children.
The Sportsman's Guide is recalling Big Red Wagons because the plastic wheel rims may break and explode under pressure, posing a risk of injury to nearby individuals.
CPSC warns about Red Devil gas grills that can cause severe burns and fires due to a design flaw allowing ignition at the air intake tube.
Spin Master Toys is recalling Firestormer and Skyblazer toy planes because the plastic air intake chamber can burst, throwing pieces that pose a laceration and bruise hazard.
Rose Art is recalling about 188,000 cotton candy machines because the motors can jam and overheat, posing a fire and burn risk.
Kolcraft is recalling toy steering wheels sold on Jeep Cherokee strollers because they can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Aqua-Leisure is recalling SunSmart baby floats because the seat leg holes can tear, causing children to fall into water. Consumers should stop using the floats and contact the company for a replacement.
Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling about 26,000 Safety 1st and Beatrix Potter "Designer 22" infant car seats/carriers because the plastic handle can release, posing a fall hazard.
QVC is recalling Red Devil gas grills because lighting them at the air intake tube can cause severe burns and fire.
Philips Electronics is recalling about 93,000 speaker power adapters sold with HP computers because the power cord connector is not grounded, posing a potential shock hazard.
Fitness Quest Inc. is recalling Total Gym 1000 and Pro exercise machines because handles can detach and cables can break, causing injuries.
Seismic Safety Products is recalling approximately 600 Northridge 2000 Earthquake Valves because they may stick open, posing a fire and explosion risk during earthquakes.
E-filliate Inc. is recalling Ziotek extension cords sold by Cyberguys because reversed polarity creates electric shock and electrocution risks.
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. is recalling about 18,000 Power Plus automotive chargers because they can overheat under low voltage conditions, posing a fire hazard.
Rocky Mountain Bicycles is recalling about 660 Slayer and Edge mountain bicycles because the chainstay can fail, causing the rear wheel to separate and potentially leading to a crash.
Ryobi is recalling about 6,000 HD501 hammer drills because the trigger or lock-on button can jam, posing a risk of physical injury. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a full refund.
Astra International is recalling glove compartment organizers because the flashlight can overheat and cause burns. Consumers should contact Consumers Union for a refund or replacement.
Baseline Design is recalling about 30,000 bean bag chairs sold at Walmart because unsealed zippers expose small beads, posing suffocation risks to young children.