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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.
Creative Consumer Concepts and Whataburger are recalling about 330,000 Whatagear compass toys because the clear plastic lens covers can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Dynacraft is recalling about 38,000 boys' mountain bicycles sold at Wal-Mart because the front-suspension forks can break, causing serious injury.
Kawasaki Motors is recalling about 3,000 ASTRON and TMC backpack blowers because engine exhaust flames pose fire and burn risks. No injuries have been reported.
ASICS TIGER Corp. is recalling approximately 60,000 wrestling ear guards because the plastic shells can break upon impact, causing head and ear injuries.
DFS Group is recalling about 65,000 souvenir cigarette lighters sold in Hawaii, Guam, Saipan, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Portland because they lack child-resistant mechanisms, posing fire and burn hazards.
The Disney Store is recalling about 54,000 Princess Ariel costumes because the fabric can ignite readily, posing a burn risk.
LG Electronics is recalling approximately 100,000 portable dehumidifiers sold under Goldstar, General Electric, and Sears Kenmore brands due to an internal electrical connection that can overheat and cause fire.
Atomic Aquatics is recalling about 3,000 Titanium scuba regulators because a broken spring can restrict airflow, posing a drowning hazard.
American Tack & Hardware is recalling Westek rope light switches that may remain energized, posing an electric shock risk. No injuries have been reported.
Light Tech is recalling on/off switches for cable lights due to a potential electric shock hazard. Consumers should stop using the switches and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement cord.
Gladstrong Investments USA is recalling about 13 million disposable lighters because their child-resistant mechanisms are ineffective, posing a fire hazard that resulted in one death.
Lithonia Lighting is recalling ELM and ELM2 emergency lights because an internal component can overheat on 277-volt systems, posing a fire risk.
Tony USA Inc. is recalling Easter egg garlands because the string can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Fleetwood EXIM Inc. is recalling about 950,000 disposable lighters because their child-resistant mechanisms do not work, posing fire and burn hazards to young children.
Midwest of Cannon Falls Inc. is recalling about 2,000 duck-shaped candles because pooling wax can ignite the paint, posing fire and burn risks.
Lakewood Engineering recalls about 107,000 electric heaters because loose internal connections can energize the metal frame, posing a shock risk.
Cosco and Safety 1st are recalling bungee baby jumpers and wipe warmers due to fall and electrical shock hazards.
Fisher-Price is recalling about 20,000 Intelli-Table activity tables because red knobs can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
White Consolidated Industries is recalling about 17,000 240-volt air conditioners because they can short circuit, posing a risk of fire, shock, and burn injuries.
Levi Strauss & Co. is recalling approximately 349,000 infant and toddler garments with metal inseam snaps because parts can detach, posing a choking risk to young children.
Gymboree is recalling about 125,000 children's fleece pants because the cord locks can break off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Remington is recalling about 3,000 Vortex Ultra hairdryers because they lack a safety plug that cuts power in water, posing an electrocution risk.
Arusa International is recalling children's bathrobes sold as Lollypop, Bath Magic, and Color Block because they fail flammability standards and pose a burn risk.
CPSC is recalling about 20,000 propane regulators that can leak gas, posing a fire or explosion hazard. No injuries or fires have been reported.
Jade Products Inc. is recalling Dynasty gas ranges because delayed gas ignition can cause flames to escape, posing burn and fire hazards.