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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.
Crate & Barrel is recalling about 4,300 children's tables because a hole in the center allows children to get their heads stuck.
Restoration Hardware is recalling approximately 12,000 stuffed sock monkeys because sewing needles or pins were found in the stuffing, posing a laceration risk.
Creative Designs International is voluntarily recalling about 7,000 Magic Doll Feeding Sets manufactured by Binky due to a choking hazard.
ZNY Enterprises is recalling approximately 10,600 novelty and disposable cigarette lighters because they pose a fire and burn hazard.
Harbor Freight Tools is recalling over 48,500 magnetic base work lights due to electric shock and fire hazards. No injuries have been reported.
Raport is recalling about 4,800 extension cords sold in Puerto Rico due to risks of electrocution and fire.
Eskay Imports is recalling approximately 900 Memo six-outlet power strips due to a risk of fire and electric shock.
Franco Manufacturing is recalling beanbags sold with Barney Hopscotch Game Towels because the seams can separate, releasing plastic pellets that pose an aspiration hazard to young children.
Isaac Morris is voluntarily recalling about 3,300 Tonka toy trucks because they present a choking hazard.
C & H Trading is voluntarily recalling about 40,000 disposable and novelty cigarette lighters because they pose a fire and burn hazard.
North States Industries is recalling about 3,200 white plastic stairway gates due to a fall hazard.
Polk Audio is recalling mounting brackets for M1, M2, AW/M2, RM5300, and RM5400 speakers due to a laceration hazard.
Tommy Hilfiger is recalling about 3,800 infant cardigans because they present a choking hazard.
E and I Inc. is recalling about 4,000 Bungee Baby Bouncers because knots in the support rope can unravel, causing babies to fall.
Sauder Woodworking is recalling about 2 million television carts that can tip over and injure people. Consumers should remove electronics and contact the company for a free repair kit.
GE is recalling about 9,100 Ultra Thin Line undercabinet fluorescent light fixtures because improper assembly creates a serious electrical shock hazard.
Rawlings is recalling 45,000 slow-pitch softball bats because the tops can shear off during use, posing an injury hazard.
Dynacraft Industries is recalling about 500 Coleman mountain bicycles for repair due to risks of falls and vehicle accidents.
Tie Rack is voluntarily recalling about 1,170 sheer silk scarves because they pose a fire and burn hazard.
IKEA is voluntarily replacing the red top ball on MULA wooden stacking ring toys because it poses a choking hazard to young children.
Kmart is recalling approximately 40,000 Tru-Burn portable LP gas grills because the burner manifold connection can separate, causing flames outside the grill.
Generation 2 Worldwide is recalling about 6,600 Pisces Baby Cribs because loose slats can create openings large enough for infant entrapment.
Zany Brainy is recalling approximately 220 Miffy Wooden Shape Sorter toys because they pose a choking hazard.
Homier Distributing is recalling about 2,500 Pistol Grip Soldering Guns, model #PGSI30, due to risks of electrocution and fire.
Walgreen is recalling approximately 40,000 Kid's Sipper Bottles because the caps can be pulled off, creating a potential choking hazard for children.