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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.
Federated Department Stores is recalling about 50,000 children's cotton robes sold between 1995 and 2000 because they fail federal flammability standards, posing a burn risk.
The Promotional Resources Group is recalling Bug Zapper toys sold with children's meals because the balloon tongue can detach, posing a choking and aspiration hazard.
Associated Merchandising Corp. is recalling about 9,500 infant girls' cargo skirts because snaps on the attached panty can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Jordache Ltd. is recalling FUBU brand sweatshirts that fail federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injuries.
S-B Power Tool is recalling about 920 BOSCH Angle Grinders because some were shipped without the side handle, which can cause loss of control and injury.
Mervyn's is recalling about 1,200 children's picnic sets because the packaging bags contain high levels of lead paint, posing a risk of lead poisoning.
Kids II is recalling about 99,000 bouncer seats because the removable toy bars can suddenly release, causing injuries to babies.
Warner Bros. Store is recalling Tweety rattles and sandals because small parts can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Universal Security Instruments is recalling about 34,000 smoke alarms because a capacitor can burn out, causing the alarm to fail and release smoke.
CPSC and 99 Cents Only Stores are recalling Firestopper fire extinguishers that may explode, causing property damage and potential injury.
IBM is recalling approximately 220,000 AC adapters for specific ThinkPad and WorkPad models because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard.
Filter Tech Inc. is recalling Aqua Mist windshield washer fluid because the bottles lack required child-resistant closures. The fluid contains toxic methyl alcohol.
Jack Rabbit Creations is recalling Stacking King wooden stacking toys because a wooden peg can detach, creating a choking hazard for young children.
Hangouts is recalling about 350 baby hammocks sold from 1990 to 1999 because they can twist around a child's neck or cause suffocation.
ATICO International is recalling lighthouse-shaped candle holders because the wooden top can ignite, posing fire and burn risks.
By Us International is recalling Ballistic front suspension forks installed on Mongoose S-20 and MGX S-20 bicycles because they can break, causing riders to lose control and fall.
Answer Products Inc. is recalling about 17,500 Answer and Manitou brand bicycle forks because the attachment tube can fail, causing riders to lose control.
Weed Wizard Acquisition Corp. is recalling trimmer heads with metal chains that can detach and cause injury or death. Consumers should stop using and discard the product.
Baby Trend is recalling about 1,500 Road Runner jogging strollers because seat straps were not attached, allowing children to fall out.
BOB Trailers is recalling about 3,700 jogging strollers because the front wheel connector can crack, causing the wheel to separate and potentially injuring a child.
Healthtex and Little Impressions baby garments are being recalled because snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to babies. No injuries have been reported.
Sta-Rite Industries is recalling about 29,000 battery chargers for Flotec and Sears sump pumps because they can overheat and ignite.
Kmart is recalling Little Ones wooden accent lamps because they can short circuit and catch fire. Consumers should unplug and return the lamps for a refund.
Graco is recalling approximately 7 million infant swings sold before November 1997 because the restraint systems can fail, posing risks of strangulation and falls.
Proctor-Silex is recalling about 95,000 toasters because heating elements may stay on after toast pops up, posing a fire risk.