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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.
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.
Kids II Inc. is recalling Pop Links toys because the tips can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Baby Buzz'r International is recalling about 8,800 Baby Buzz'r toys because button covers can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
Kid Cool LLC is recalling girls' jackets and vests sold at Sears because the zipper pull and metal ring can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Cub Cadet is recalling about 6,000 garden tractors because the rear wheel can loosen and spin free on its axle, posing a risk of injury.
Lawn-Boy is recalling SilverPro and GoldPro mowers because stress cracks in the fuel tank can cause gasoline leaks, posing a fire and burn risk.
Little Tikes is recalling a lobster toy attached to the Ocean Friends Stationary Entertainer because the antennae can break and pose a choking hazard to young children.
BRIO Corp. is recalling Curious George plush toys because the detachable fabric-filled mobile phones pose a choking hazard to young children.
Honda is recalling about 14,400 2002 Foreman and Recon ATVs because improperly welded wheels could collapse while riding, posing a risk of serious injury.
Arctic Cat is recalling approximately 550 500 ATVs sold nationwide from June to November 2001 because a defective weld could cause the front bracket to separate, leading to loss of control.
Alco Industries is recalling 75,000 water fountains with candle holders because the tea candles can flare up, posing fire and burn hazards.
Profile-Design LLC is recalling approximately 8,400 Carbon X and Carbon Stryke bicycle aero bars because brackets can loosen, causing loss of control and crashes.
Darice Inc. is recalling 60,000 unfinished wooden candle holders because they can catch fire when candles burn down. Consumers should stop using them and contact Darice for a refund.
Aqua-Leisure is recalling SunSmart baby floats because leg holes can tear, causing children to fall into water. No injuries were reported, but four submersion incidents occurred.
Stride Rite is recalling Munchkin T-Strap girls' shoes because the metal buckle can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.
CPSC is recalling Cozy Coupe Computer Mouse sets because the mouse ball can separate and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Manley Toy Direct is recalling about 15,800 Zapper Toys because balloon tongues can detach, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
HandsOnToys is recalling Wiggly Giggler Rattles because they can break and expose internal parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Ceraflame Inc. is recalling about 3,000 ceramic stove top tea kettles because they can break or burst, spilling hot water and posing a burn risk.
Gevalia is recalling Model DL 10 coffeemakers because they can overflow, posing a burn risk. Consumers should stop using them and contact Gevalia for a free replacement.
Polaris is recalling approximately 12,000 Xpedition 425 ATVs because transmission screws can loosen, causing rear wheels to lock and potentially leading to crashes.
Raleigh America is recalling 2001 Diamondback XSL-Race and XSL-Pro mountain bicycles because the bottom bracket spindle can break, causing loss of control.
Yamaha is recalling 1996-2001 YZ125 and YZ250 motocross motorcycles because the throttle can stick, causing loss of control and crashes.
The Grasshopper Co. is recalling 174 riding lawn mowers because the fuel tank could leak gasoline, posing a fire and burn hazard.
WCI Outdoor Products is recalling about 35,000 lawn tractors sold under Poulan Pro, WEED EATER, Husqvarna, and Jonsered brands because fuel tanks can crack and leak, posing a fire hazard.