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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.
Supreme Toys is recalling PLAYGO toy vehicles because small parts may break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Chick-fil-A is recalling Planet Discovery toys because the suction cup can detach, posing a choking risk to young children.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is recalling Project HomeSafe gun locks because they may open without a key, allowing unauthorized access to firearms.
Pottery Barn Kids is recalling wooden dog pull toys because wooden pegs can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
Alene Candles is recalling approximately 38,000 Snow Friends Christmas Candles because they can burn with a high flame, presenting a fire hazard.
Carrier is recalling about 460 duct-free high wall split air conditioners sold in Puerto Rico because condensation can cause short circuits and fires.
Kolcraft is recalling Tot Rider walkers because the music center cover can break off, creating a choking hazard for young children.
Carter's is recalling about 600,000 infant jumpsuits because a ribbon on the zipper pull can detach and pose a choking hazard to children.
Seattle Bike Supply is recalling 2001 Torker Blaster and Sunflower 16-inch bicycles because low pedals can cause children to lose control and fall.
Black & Decker is recalling 12-inch miter saws because loose bolts can cause the blade to detach, posing a laceration risk.
DEWALT is recalling 12-inch miter saws because bolts can loosen, causing the blade to detach and pose a laceration risk.
Trane is recalling 967 Voyager Series combination gas furnace and air conditioning units because a flue gas tube can separate, allowing carbon monoxide to enter the building.
CO2UCH is recalling about 27,300 rope lights because the controller can short circuit, posing shock, fire, and burn hazards.
Environmental Lighting Concepts is recalling OTT-LITE TrueColor floor lamps because an electronic component in the plug can overheat, posing a fire and burn risk.
The Tanglefoot Co. is recalling about 35,000 cans of Tree Wound and Grafting Compound because pressure can build inside the can and forcibly discharge the compound, causing temporary skin irritation.
Playskool is recalling about 12,500 Busy School Bus toys because a yellow awning piece can break loose, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Trends Clothing Corp. is recalling about 6,600 Ocean Pacific girls' hooded sweatshirts because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation risk to children.
CPSC advises consumers to install carbon monoxide alarms and inspect vent pipes on fuel-burning appliances to prevent carbon monoxide exposure.
Designer Classics LLC is recalling about 11,000 children's jeans and overalls because metal appliques can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Kenyon International is recalling about 3,500 portable butane stoves because the safety fuel shut-off system may fail, posing a fire hazard.
Central Sprinkler Company is voluntarily replacing 35 million fire sprinklers with O-ring seals that may fail to activate during a fire due to corrosion or mineral buildup.
CPSC and five manufacturers are recalling about 7,500 bicycles and 852 components because parts can break or fail, causing riders to lose control and suffer injuries.
Kole Imports is recalling about 90,000 tubes of Super Contact Adhesive because the packaging lacks required cautionary labeling for toluene, a fire and poisoning hazard.
Kawasaki is recalling approximately 18,000 2001 KX series motocross motorcycles because the rear brakes can fail, potentially causing crashes and injuries.
CPSC and BBC International are recalling Crayola toddler boots because small plastic toggles on the laces can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.