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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.
Raymond Geddes & Co. is recalling about 55,000 children's Velcro wallets because the zipper pull contains lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning to young children.
Peg Perego is recalling about 325,000 high chairs because a gap between the armrest and backrest can entrap a child's head or arm, posing a risk of injury.
DSI Toys is recalling about 238,000 Kitty Kitty Kittens stuffed toys because the water inside them is contaminated and could cause illness if contacted.
CPSC is recalling gas-fired horizontal furnaces manufactured by Consolidated Industries due to a substantial risk of fire. No injuries have been reported, but 50 fires have been associated with the units.
Apple is recalling approximately 570,000 Macintosh PowerBook 45W AC adapters because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using them and contact Apple for a free replacement.
Cans Unlimited is recalling Fujika kerosene heaters/cookers because indoor use can cause carbon monoxide poisoning and the units lack safety features.
Neiman Marcus is recalling approximately 49 plantation furniture items and antique tin mirrors because they may be painted with lead-containing paint.
Chicco USA Inc. is recalling Build-A-Ball toys because large ball halves can stick to a child's face, covering the nose and mouth.
The Flood Co. is recalling gallon bottles of Flood StainStrip and FloodPro Stripper/Cleaner because the caps can leak, posing a risk of skin and eye burns.
Hallmark Creations is recalling tea light lamps because the plastic shade can melt, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Five manufacturers are recalling about 50,500 backpack blowers because fuel tanks can leak, posing a fire and burn hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Stihl is recalling about 1,000 chain saws due to a potential chain brake failure, and Inglesina is recalling 780 child table seats sold without seat belts.
CPSC and firms recall remote-controlled toy cars and Galileo thermometers due to fire and burn hazards. Consumers should stop using these items immediately.
Fluke Corp. is recalling T-2 hand-held electrical testers that may stop working without warning, posing a risk of shock or electrocution.
Century Products is recalling about 650,000 multi-use strollers because they can unexpectedly collapse or detach car seats, posing a risk of serious injury to children.
KB Toys is recalling Electronic Light N' Learn activity gyms because small pegs on hanging rattles can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Gymboree is recalling about 5,500 baby boy bodysuits because the zipper pull can twist off and become a choking hazard to young children.
Battat is recalling about 1,500 Parents magazine-brand Soft Landing Beanbag cushions sold at Target due to suffocation and strangulation hazards to infants.
BRIO is recalling 6,450 toy baking sets because a hand mixer knob can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Hedstrom Corp. is recalling Star Cruiser and Rocket Rider swings on backyard gym sets because screws can fall out, causing the seat to drop and injure children.
Saks Incorporated is recalling about 14,500 boys' vests because elastic toggles on zipper pulls can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Garden Way Inc. is recalling about 2,800 Troy-Bilt and Garden Way trimmers/mowers because the trimmer heads can split and detach, posing a serious injury risk.
Giant Bicycle, Inc. is recalling about 2,400 carbon fiber front forks sold on 2001-model bicycles and framesets because they can break during use, causing loss of control and injury.
CPSC is recalling terracotta ceramic candles sold at Schottenstein and Value City because the flame can ignite the silver paint coating, posing a fire hazard.
Raymond Geddes & Co. is recalling Tropical Fish and Rockin' Reptile Push'n Pop toys because detachable parts pose a choking hazard to young children.