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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.
Roto Zip Tool Corporation is recalling approximately 1.9 million handheld saws because the handles can separate from the body, posing a cut hazard to operators.
Ingersoll-Rand is recalling about 458,000 portable air compressors sold between 1983 and 1991 because internal corrosion can cause the tank to rupture, posing a risk of injury.
CPSC and HSN are recalling Red Devil Gas Grills because lighting them at the air intake tube can cause the grill to collapse, leading to burns and fires.
Calphalon is recalling about 13,000 stainless steel kettles because the cover traps steam, causing hot water to escape through the spout and posing a burn risk.
Graco is recalling about 8,900 Snack and Activity Trays because improperly attached suction cups can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Cutco is recalling about 28,000 Space Saver Knife Block Sets because the longest knife can protrude through the bottom, posing a laceration risk.
Random House is recalling Monsters In The Closet board books because a snap could detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Unilever is recalling about 4 million plush Snuggle bears because their eyes and noses can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Alpha International is recalling about 75,000 metal pedal cars because the paint coating contains high lead levels, posing a lead poisoning hazard to young children.
Disney Press is recalling Zowie's 123 children's books because plastic beads on the cover can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
OshKosh B'Gosh is recalling newborn girls' garments because heat-sealed flowers can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Harry and David is recalling about 280 outdoor lanterns because the hanger may detach from heat, posing a fire risk. Consumers should stop using them and contact the company for a refund.
Applica is recalling about 2.1 million Black & Decker VersaToast toasters because the heating element can continue operating after use, posing a fire hazard.
Honeywell is recalling about 450,000 moveable baseboard heaters because the heating element can short-circuit and ignite material underneath. No injuries have been reported, but two fires damaged floors.
BSH Home Appliances is recalling specific Thermador gas ranges because hot air vents below the small oven, causing the door surface to overheat and posing a burn risk.
Whirlpool is recalling approximately 1.4 million dehumidifiers sold between 1997 and 2001 because they can overheat and cause fires.
Micro-Mark is recalling Rekrow Butane Micro Torch Lighters because they lack required child-resistant mechanisms, posing fire and burn risks to young children.
Vector Manufacturing is recalling 1,600 power inverters because their GFCI outlets may fail to protect against shock or electrocution.
Custom Buoyancy Inc. is recalling 7,700 scuba diving overpressure valves that can stick open, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
Lands' End is recalling about 15,000 Polartec Heat electric blankets because loose connections may cause short-circuits and fire. No injuries have been reported.
Value City and Schottenstein stores are recalling 2,300 Children's Gel Candle Kits because the plastic holders can melt and start fires.
Value City and Schottenstein stores are recalling 6,400 dried flower candles because the flowers can catch fire when burned. No injuries were reported.
MCM International is recalling about 50,000 Black Cat electric pressure washers sold at Target and Menard's because some units have counterfeit GFCI plugs that may fail to prevent electrocution.
Black & Decker is recalling 1,300 cordless electric lawn mowers because missing clips may cause the blade to keep running when it should stop.
Easy Gardener is recalling Ross Root Feeders because the mixing chamber caps can detach and strike users, causing injuries.