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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.
Midland Consumer Radio is recalling 9,000 weather radios due to a programming error that may prevent the device from recognizing certain National Weather Service signals.
General Electric is recalling about 3.1 million GE and Hotpoint dishwashers because a slide switch can melt and ignite, posing a fire risk.
Shine International Trading Co. Inc. is recalling about 2.4 million cigarette lighters because their child-resistant mechanisms fail to meet safety requirements, posing fire and burn risks.
York International is recalling about 12,000 Diamond 80 furnaces because separating insulation can cause fires, resulting in property damage and potential injuries.
Universal Candle Co. is recalling Halloween pumpkin tealight candles sold at Bath & Body Works because they can burn with a high flame, posing fire and burn risks.
Gateway Inc. is recalling foam rubber toy cows because small pieces can tear off, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
Benckiser is recalling Scrub Free Daily Shower Cleaner and Spray because bottles may contain bacteria that could cause infections in vulnerable individuals.
Tecumseh Products is recalling about 118,000 engines for outdoor power equipment because fuel can leak from the fuel line, posing fire and explosion risks.
PPG Architectural Finishes is recalling Olympic Deck Cleaner because defective caps allow the product to seep or expel, posing a risk of eye damage or skin irritation.
Sonca Products is voluntarily recalling about 5,500 Playmobil toy flashlights because they may cause non-fire-related burns.
New Buffalo Corp. is recalling about 2,800 Buffalo Fluorescent Work Lights because they pose a risk of electric shock or electrocution.
Louisville Ladder is recalling about 10,700 RIDGID stepladders because some steps are too short and improperly attached, posing a fall hazard.
West Bend is recalling about 16,000 model W10120 water distillers because they can overheat and catch fire. Consumers should stop using the units immediately.
Three firms are recalling about 912,000 cans of 'Crazy Ribbon' and 'Crazy String' spray string because the propellant is extremely flammable and poses a serious burn risk.
Backyard Products is recalling 60,000 trapeze swings sold with backyard gym sets because exposed bolts caused severe lacerations in six children.
Enesco is recalling Precious Moments Tender Tails stuffed toys because detachable pom-poms pose a choking hazard to young children.
Amana is recalling about 5,000 gas-fueled down-draft ranges because the oven locking mechanism could unlock prematurely during self-cleaning, posing a burn risk.
GUESS is recalling approximately 78,000 girls' t-shirts with liquid-filled vinyl bubble patches because the petroleum distillate inside can be harmful if ingested.
Wilmar Corp. is voluntarily recalling more than 16,000 fluorescent work lights because they pose a risk of electrocution or electric shock.
Foremost Tool is voluntarily recalling over 1,300 fluorescent work lights because they pose an electrocution or electric shock hazard.
Graco is recalling about 100,000 activity trays and bath sets because suction cups can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Bentley Lingerie is recalling over 30,000 girls' Esleep Juniors robes because they fail federal flammability standards, posing a risk of serious burn injuries.
General Mills is recalling approximately 139,000 Bug's Life mini-projector flashlights distributed as cereal premiums due to a burn hazard.
GE Silicones is voluntarily recalling about 2,500 units of WeatherMate Exterior Wood Cleaner due to a laceration hazard.
Trane and American Standard are recalling 9,900 accessory electric heaters because incorrectly routed wires can cause excessive heat and fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.