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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.
Intermatic is recalling 156,000 electroluminescent night lights because they can short-circuit, posing shock and burn hazards. No injuries have been reported.
Eddie Bauer is recalling 4,000 stainless steel lunch bottles because a weak seal allows hot liquids to leak, posing a burn risk. No injuries have been reported.
Reed & Barton is recalling Powerscourt Sterling Teething Rings because solder flux may irritate skin or mouths. No injuries have been reported.
Deere & Company is recalling about 8,000 John Deere LT series lawn tractors because the fuel tank can crack and leak, posing a fire and burn risk.
Kent International is recalling 28,000 Midget Racer mini-bicycles because the front fork assembly can loosen or break, causing loss of control.
Lite Machines is recalling Fusion 35 speed controllers shipped with Corona electric helicopter kits because a defective chip can cause the motor to turn on unexpectedly, potentially damaging the toy or injuring users.
Kawasaki is recalling about 360 2002 Bayou ATVs because axle nuts may not have been tightened to proper torque, creating a risk of wheel detachment.
Suzuki is recalling approximately 4,700 Eiger ATVs because a manufacturing flaw could cause the crankshaft to break, interrupting power transfer and stranding the driver.
Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman are recalling Pine Tree Candles because they can collapse and spread flame, posing a fire risk.
L.A. Baby is recalling about 2,000 Folding Little Wood Cribs because the headboard can separate, creating a space where a child's head or neck could become trapped.
LTD Commodities is recalling Snowman Holiday Porcelain Lanterns because excessive heat from tealight candles can cause the porcelain to crack or catch fire, posing a burn risk.
Kohler is recalling about 41,000 Helios and Sterling Freestyle shower doors because the hinges can fail, causing the door to fall and injure consumers.
Dillard's is recalling Pine Tree Candles because they can collapse and ignite decorative materials, posing a fire risk. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Walgreens is recalling Candele glitter candles because the glitter can ignite. Consumers should stop using them and contact Walgreens for a refund.
Flora-Lite Co. is recalling about 7,500 Rice Lights Christmas light sets because wires can pull out of plugs, posing electrocution, shock, and fire risks.
Game Tracker is recalling climbing sticks and tree steps because buckles can fail, posing a risk of serious injury to hunters.
Diving Unlimited International is recalling about 3,500 overpressure valves used with buoyancy control systems because they can stick open, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
Sandberg Manufacturer Co. is recalling about 8,200 children's dressers because they can tip over, posing a serious injury hazard.
LaJobi Industries is recalling about 400 Molly and Betsy style wooden cribs because end panel cut-outs allow young children to get their heads entrapped, posing a strangulation risk.
Kawasaki is recalling about 790 2002 KV650 Prairie ATVs because the rear axle may break, causing loss of control and injury.
Next Level Communications is recalling PowDec power supplies for computer modems because an internal component can overheat and melt the plastic housing, posing a thermal burn hazard.
TruHeat Corp. is recalling approximately 142,000 No-Fault 6000 model spa heaters sold with Hot Spring and Tiger River spas because an internal electrical connection can overheat and ignite the unit.
DeVilbiss Air Power Co. is recalling about 600 Porter-Cable portable generators because a hole in the fuel tank can leak fuel and pose a fire hazard.
Winstar International is recalling about 9,000 miniature Christmas light sets sold in New York and New Jersey due to electrocution, shock, and fire risks.
Homemaster Inc. is recalling about 50,000 Outdoor Lighting Timers sold at Menards because reversed polarity wiring poses a shock hazard. No injuries have been reported.