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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.
Sanapac is recalling approximately 140,000 bottles of dietary supplements containing elemental iron because they lack required child-resistant packaging, posing a poisoning risk to children.
Chariot Victor Publishing is recalling VeggieTales playsets because small plastic plugs and one figurine pose a choking hazard to young children.
NIKE is recalling about 110,000 pairs of Little Air Jordan XIV infant shoes because the red trim paint contains lead exceeding federal standards.
Disney is recalling over 1,300 Vitantonio Premier Mickey's Waffler electric waffle irons due to improper wiring that poses fire and electrocution hazards.
Schwinn is recalling approximately 2,800 Pro Stock BMX bicycles because the frame tubes can crack and break, potentially causing the rider to lose control.
The Body Shop U.S. is recalling approximately 25,000 scented Jewel candles because the glass pots can explode or break, posing fire and cut hazards.
Tools Exchange is recalling about 2,760 outdoor extension cords because they pose a risk of electrocution or electric shock.
Wellmax is recalling nearly 1 million extension cords sold in five states due to fire and electrocution hazards.
Spectrum Fitness is recalling 350 Multi-Purpose Weight Benches because they may cause falls. Consumers should stop using the product immediately.
Trojan Battery Co. is recalling approximately 11,000 marine-type batteries with cracked terminals that could spark and explode, causing burns or lacerations.
Cosco is recalling approximately 62,000 tubular metal crib mattresses because they can compress and allow babies to become entrapped between the crib bars.
Cosco is recalling about 57,000 Geoby Two Ways tandem strollers because plastic locks can break, causing the stroller to collapse and injure babies.
Rheem is recalling 135,000 electric furnaces and air handlers because heating elements can disintegrate and expel molten metal, creating a fire risk.
Kodak is recalling 120,000 ELPAC AC adapters for digital cameras because they can cause batteries to overheat, leak acid, or explode, posing burn and laceration risks.
Ace Hardware is recalling approximately 403,000 butane lighters that can leak gas, causing flashbacks, burns, and fires.
Arctic Cat is recalling about 11,500 1999-model snowmobiles because faulty drive clutches could break and cause lacerations or bruises.
Woods Industries is recalling about 14,000 voltage testers that could short circuit, causing shock, electrocution, or burns. Consumers should stop using them immediately and return them for a refund.
Thomson Consumer Electronics is recalling GE Spacemaker radio cassette players because the appliance outlet can overheat and catch fire.
Baby Swede, LLC is recalling 240,000 Baby Bjorn infant carriers because small infants can slip through leg openings and fall.
KMC USA is recalling Party Time Happy String spray because the flammable propellant poses a burn hazard near open flames.
Limited Too is recalling approximately 17,600 girls' fleece robes because they fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of serious burn injuries.
Elegant Headwear is recalling 150,000 infant and toddler hats because the one-piece chin straps can cause strangulation if caught on objects.
Emerson Electric is recalling about 20,000 Air Comfort ceiling fan installation kits because the mounting bracket can fail, causing the fan to fall or expose electrical wires.
Toro is recalling approximately 78,000 Lawn-Boy power mowers because the mulching fan can interfere with the blade, causing it to crack and break off.
BRK is recalling First Alert True Fit safety gates because plastic parts can break off, posing a choking risk to young children.