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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.
Hamilton Beach is recalling 2.4 million juice extractors because the strainer basket and lid can break apart, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
JA-RU Inc. is recalling Blast Balls toys because striking them together creates sparks that can cause burns. Consumers should stop using the toys and contact the company for a refund.
Suzuki is recalling approximately 4,000 2002 Eiger ATVs because a clutch nut may loosen, causing engine damage or loss of power.
BikeE is recalling 700 recumbent tandem bicycles because the front fork steerer tube can separate, causing loss of control and potential serious injuries.
Performance Inc. is recalling 1,150 2001 Road bicycle rims because they can crack, causing riders to lose control and fall. No injuries have been reported.
Pacific Cycle is recalling about 2,500 Moongoose Ally Cat tandem bicycle accessories because the hitch can fail, posing a risk of injury to riders.
CPSC is recalling about 13,000 notebook computer batteries that can overheat, smoke, or catch fire. Consumers should stop using them and call for a free replacement.
Sears is recalling specific Craftsman electric chainsaws and grass edgers because exposed copper wires in the power cord plug may present an electrocution hazard.
Progress Lighting is recalling about 10,600 fluorescent ceiling and bathroom lights sold nationwide from 1998 to 1999 due to improper wiring that poses a fire hazard.
Candlewick Press is recalling Bunny My Honey board books because the plastic lamination may peel off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Lillian Vernon is recalling Sugar Plum Fairy costumes because the fabric can ignite readily, posing a burn risk.
Emess Lighting and SLI Lighting Solutions are recalling about 480,000 Twister portable lamps because the bulbs can overheat, posing risks of burns and fire.
Sassy Inc. is recalling about 455,000 soft rattles because sewn-on eyes can detach and pose a choking hazard to small children.
Discovery Toys is recalling Hello Baby toy phones because the blue antenna ball can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
Norcold Inc. is recalling 360 combination gas and electric refrigerators because cooling unit tubing can crack and leak flammable gas, posing a fire and burn risk.
Wolf Range Co. and Wolf Appliance Co. are recalling about 15,000 residential gas ranges because delayed ignition in ovens and broilers can cause burns and fires.
American Water Heater Co. is recalling about 16,000 natural gas water heaters because the burners could produce excess carbon monoxide, posing a poisoning risk.
Presto is recalling CoolDaddy electric deep fryer basket handles because they can detach, causing hot oil to spatter users and bystanders.
Whirlpool is recalling 1.8 million microwave-hood combinations sold under Whirlpool, KitchenAid, and Kenmore brands because they can overheat and catch fire.
Cisco is recalling approximately 95,000 power adapters for specific ADSL routers because they can overheat, melt, and pose fire and shock hazards.
Oriental Trading Company is recalling approximately 1,180 Coconut Bamboo Torches because oil may spill and cause burns if the product is moved or used improperly.
Endar Corp. is recalling 74,000 Ambria brand candle sets sold at Wal-Mart because the wax can drip and ignite potpourri, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Palliser Furniture Ltd. is recalling about 4,500 toy boxes because the lids can fall suddenly, posing entrapment and strangulation risks to young children.
CPSC and Dorel Juvenile Group recall Cosco playpens because collapsing sides can entrap infants. One infant death and 421 reports of rail failure have been documented.
Safety 1st is recalling 1.5 million fold-up booster seats because the seat inserts can separate, causing children to fall and be injured.