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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.
Action Performance Companies recalled four illuminated race car collectibles because the fluorescent light base can become extremely hot and melt, presenting a fire hazard.
The CPSC is recalling FIRE CAP fire and smoke suppressant cans because they do not suppress fires and could intensify them. No injuries have been reported.
Manhattan Group LLC is recalling three pull toys because wooden parts may detach, posing a choking risk to young children.
Prometheus International is recalling about 4,000 novelty lighters because they lack required child-resistant mechanisms, posing a fire hazard to young children.
Thornwood Furniture is recalling about 400 oak toy chests because the lids could fall onto a child's head or neck. No injuries have been reported.
Briggs & Stratton is recalling Vanguard V-twin gasoline engines and plastic fuel filters because they can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard.
HANRO USA is recalling approximately 2,100 ladies' robes because they fail federal flammability standards and can ignite readily, posing a burn risk.
Shopko is recalling approximately 9,800 Peek-A-Babe baby garments because rose-shaped buttons can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Eddie Bauer is recalling about 2,000 men's sweatshirts because they fail federal flammability standards and could ignite readily, posing a burn risk.
CPSC and Burger King urge consumers to discard Pokémon balls from kids meals after two infant suffocation deaths and one near-suffocation incident.
Ariens Co. is recalling about 27,000 Ariens and Lesco snowblowers because fuel can leak from the fuel-line connection, posing a fire hazard.
K2 Corp. is recalling about 12,000 FLIGHT ALX in-line skates because the plastic brake mount could crack and fail, posing a risk of serious injury.
Sauder Woodworking is recalling Monarch Computer Armoires because upper doors or components can fall off, posing an injury risk to nearby consumers.
Sherwin-Williams is recalling Formby's Conditioning Furniture Refinisher because the product can leak, posing a risk of fire and chemical injuries.
Vermont Teddy Bear Co. and Zany Brainy are recalling Z.Z. Jamboarder teddy bears with miniature skateboard keychains because the wheels can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Reckitt & Colman is recalling about 50,000 cans of EASY-OFF Heavy Duty Oven Cleaner because an improperly attached valve can cause the contents to spew, posing a risk of chemical burns.
L.L. Bean is recalling about 7,700 children's overalls because snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Nordstrom is recalling about 5,300 infant and girls' sweatshirts because the zipper pulls can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
DeVilbiss Air Power Company is recalling about 295,000 portable generators because fuel tanks may crack, posing a fire hazard. Consumers should limit fuel to three gallons until evaluated.
Burger King is recalling Pokemon Balls distributed in kids meals because the plastic halves can cover a child's face, posing a suffocation risk to children under three.
Neiman Marcus is recalling about 5,600 CerArte candles because painted surfaces can ignite and drip hot wax. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a refund.
Hanna's Candle Co. is recalling Millennium Martini Scented Candles sold at SAM'S CLUB because the glass holder can crack, posing a laceration risk.
Fashion Bug is recalling gold-colored Christmas tree and cherub candles because the coating can ignite. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a refund.
Kelty is recalling approximately 26,000 K.I.D.S. backpack child carriers because the seat height adjustment strap can slip out of the buckle, posing a risk of a child sliding down or falling.
Rich Pacific Ltd. is recalling approximately 100,000 miniature and icicle-style Christmas lights sold at Pergament Home Center in New York due to undersized wires that pose shock and fire risks.