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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.
American Honda Motor Co. is recalling about 112,000 Harmony II lawnmowers because fuel tank seams can split, creating a fire and burn hazard.
John Deere is recalling about 200,000 Homelite handheld power blowers/vacuums because a fuel line can wear and leak gasoline, creating a fire hazard.
Fisher-Price is recalling 3-in-1 Cradle Swings and Bounce 'n Play Activity Domes due to handle release and suffocation hazards.
Toymax is recalling Arcadia Electronic Skeet Shoot game cartridges because they can overheat, melt, and smoke, posing a burn risk.
Boston Warehouse Trading Corp. is recalling B.W. Home brand folding chairs because loose screws can cause the chairs to collapse, resulting in injury.
BISSELL is recalling about 207,000 PowerClean and PureAir upright vacuum cleaners because the power cord insulation can tear, posing a risk of shock and burns.
Coast Electronics Supply is recalling approximately 18,000 AC converters sold in seven states because the unplugged end of the cord becomes energized, posing an electrical shock risk.
The Standard Mattress Co. is recalling approximately 47,000 futons sold between May and October 1998 because uneven flame retardant distribution may cause them to catch fire.
CPSC and Advance Thermo Control are recalling Prince Lionheart Baby Wipe Warmers because cracked interior tubs can allow water to contact electrical components, posing an electric shock hazard.
Ace Hardware Corp. is recalling approximately 22,000 shingling hatchets because the heads can detach during use, posing a risk of serious injury to users or bystanders.
Russ Berrie is recalling Precious Keepsakes silver-plated New Baby rattles because the handle design poses a choking hazard to babies.
Maxim Enterprise Inc. and Zany Brainy Inc. are recalling about 4,900 Wooden Pull-Along Bead Coasters because wheels and beads can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
InSTEP LLC is recalling about 44,000 jogging strollers because the brakes can fail, causing the stroller to roll away. No injuries have been reported.
CPSC warns against four baby mattress products that falsely claim to reduce SIDS risk by encouraging stomach sleeping. Consumers should stop using these products immediately.
Michael's Stores Inc. is recalling about 213,000 Handy Home lighters because they can leak butane and cause excessive flame bursts, posing fire and burn hazards.
Tim Hortons is recalling approximately 31,000 black plastic coffeemakers because the glass pot handles can break, causing the pot to fall and resulting in burn injuries.
DEWALT is recalling 18-volt battery packs because clips can loosen, causing the packs to fall and potentially injure users.
Nintendo is providing protective gloves to consumers of the Mario Party video game to prevent hand injuries.
Dynacraft is recalling about 19,000 Vertical XL2 mountain bikes because front suspension forks may break during use, causing injury.
Frieder Inc. is recalling about 35,000 Champion Brand Tools 6-outlet power strips due to undersized wiring that poses shock, electrocution, and fire hazards.
Cadet Manufacturing is recalling over 1.9 million in-wall electric heaters because they can emit flames, sparks, or molten particles, posing risks of fire, burns, and electric shock.
TSI Prime Inc. is recalling about 126,000 ceiling light fixtures sold at Wal-Mart and Lowe's because they can short circuit and pose a fire hazard.
Mountain High Hosiery is recalling Tommy Hilfiger socks for infants and children because heat-sealed logos can detach, posing a choking hazard.
Nordstrom is recalling approximately 2,250 infant and toddler jackets because snaps on flap pockets could detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
New Cole Sewell Corp. is recalling about 23,000 storm doors because the upper windows lack retaining pins and can fall out, posing an injury risk.