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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.
LTD Commodities Inc. is recalling approximately 5,300 glass oil lamps sold nationwide in 2001 because the top glass could shatter if wicks are not properly secured.
World Industries is recalling 10,000 skateboard helmets because they failed required impact testing. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a full refund.
STK International is recalling four children's toys because they can break and release small balls, posing a choking hazard to young children.
XL Machine Ltd. is recalling Little Tree dollhouse bathroom sets sold at Target because yellow paint contains lead, posing a poisoning risk to children.
REI is recalling about 1,600 Kids Super Caps because a plastic pull on the adjustment cord could detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Kids R Us and Babies R Us are recalling about 7,000 children's cargo pants because pocket toggles can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Cannondale is recalling approximately 630 FX 400 and Cannibal ATVs because ball joints and tie-rod assemblies can break, causing loss of control.
BikeE is recalling 1,400 FX and RX recumbent bicycles because suspension fork link pins can fall out, causing loss of control. Two minor injuries have been reported.
Kolcraft is recalling about 115,000 LiteSport strollers because lock mechanisms can break, causing the stroller to collapse and potentially injure children.
Safety 1st is recalling approximately 1.7 million cabinet and drawer spring latches because broken springs can pose a choking hazard to young children.
Burger King and Alcone are recalling 2.6 million toddler toys because they can break and release small beads, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Fisher-Price is recalling about 569,000 portable bassinets because the folding mechanism can pinch or cut fingers. Consumers should stop using them and order a free repair kit.
Acetrike Bicycle Co. is recalling about 38,800 children's sidewalk bicycles because the frames can break, causing riders to fall and suffer injuries.
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. is recalling about 6,000 electric wrenches because power cords can release from the handle, posing an injury or electrocution risk.
Warn Industries is recalling 50,000 ATV winch kits because a solenoid component poses a fire hazard. Consumers should disconnect the solenoid and contact the company for a free replacement.
Basic Comfort Inc. is recalling about 16,000 infant seat pads because the shoulder straps create a v-shaped opening that poses a strangulation risk to young children.
NIKE is recalling approximately 425,000 Jordan Trunner cross-training shoes because a metal strip on the heel can protrude and cut consumers.
Inca Imports is recalling approximately 2,600 stuffed bears because detachable parts pose choking and sharp point hazards to young children.
The Toro Company is recalling approximately 39,000 commercial riding mowers because spilled fuel can ignite during refueling, causing fires and minor burns.
UnionTools is recalling P-Handle hand trucks and baby walkers because over-inflated tires can cause rims to separate and walkers can roll down stairs.
JT USA is recalling Proteus paintball masks because the plastic facemask could crack around the ear cover, potentially exposing consumers to eye injuries.
Atico International USA Inc. is recalling approximately 198,000 electric percolators because a thermostat failure can cause the plastic housing to overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.
Krups North America is recalling about 218,000 automatic coffeemakers because an electrical connection can overheat and ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Advantage Publishers Group is recalling 'Let's Start Numbers' and 'Optical Illusions Lab' kits because specific components contain lead paint.
Imperial Toy Corp. is recalling Cuddles Feeding Sets because the bottle nipple could detach, posing a choking risk to small children.