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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.
Bell Sports is recalling about 5,800 BMX and mountain bike helmets because chin strap rivets may fail, causing the helmet to come off during a crash.
Toro Co. is recalling approximately 78,000 Lawn-Boy power mowers because interference with the mulching fan can cause the blade to crack and break off, potentially injuring users.
Candles International Inc. is recalling about 20,500 Old Virginia Candle scented candles because they can burn with a high flame, presenting a potential fire hazard.
Square D is recalling Combination Service Entrance Devices because electrical arcing can occur when installed, posing a risk of shock, electrocution, and electric burns.
Primerica Enterprise is recalling Heavy Duty Trouble Lights because undersized wires and internal defects create fire, shock, and electrocution risks.
Kingsland Tools is voluntarily recalling about 3,900 power strip surge protectors because they pose a risk of electric shock and fire.
L.L. Bean is recalling approximately 13,000 backpack child carriers because small children can escape the harness and fall, posing a risk of injury.
ICON Health & Fitness is recalling approximately 75,000 Weider and Weslo exercise gliders because a seat support arm can disconnect, causing users to fall.
Calvin Klein Cosmetics is recalling approximately 35,000 fragranced candles in tin containers because they can burn with a higher than normal flame, posing a potential fire hazard.
Kikkerland Designs is recalling about 20,000 novelty lighters because they lack required child-resistant mechanisms, posing a fire hazard to young children.
Interstate Engineering is recalling about 40,000 heat detectors that may fail to alarm or alarm too briefly during a fire. Consumers should stop using them and contact Tri Star Enterprises for a free replacement.
Lakewood Engineering recalled about 23,000 low-profile oil-filled electric heaters because the heating element could contact the metal frame, posing an electrical shock and electrocution hazard.
Spiegel is recalling certain Elements Baby velvet garments sold in 1998 and 1999 because they present a choking hazard.
Sunbeam is recalling about 8,000 Oster HD120 hand-held electric hair dryers due to a risk of electrocution or electric shock.
Wal-Mart is recalling Ozark Trail butane utility lighters because cracked fuel cylinders can leak and ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Newco is recalling Bed-N-Loft bunk bed assembly kits because missing or incorrect guardrail instructions could allow children to fall or become entrapped.
Colorbök is recalling 3.8 million Blue's Clues toy notebooks because coil ends can break off, posing a choking hazard to children.
Peg Perego is recalling about 274,000 battery-powered children's riding vehicles because pedals can stick and electrical components can overheat, posing fire and injury hazards.
Kidde Safety is recalling approximately 1 million Nighthawk and Lifesaver carbon monoxide alarms that may fail to detect hazardous gas levels.
Reverchon is offering inspection procedures and secondary restraints for Himalaya amusement rides following reports of deaths and injuries.
Safari Ltd. is recalling over 10,200 'Peek Inside' toy puzzles because small parts pose a choking hazard to young children.
Dah Ken Industrial and RST USA are recalling about 3,300 bicycle front suspension forks that can break apart, causing riders to lose control and suffer serious injuries.
Big Roc Tools is recalling about 38,170 Power Craft outdoor extension cords due to risks of electrocution and fire.
Big Roc Tools is voluntarily recalling about 18,600 trouble lights manufactured by Power Craft in China.
Iomega is recalling about 60,000 power supply units for external Jaz disk drives because the plastic housing can separate, exposing internal electronics and posing an electrical shock hazard.