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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.
Speed Queen is offering a free retrofit guard for Contempo Stack washer-dryers with casters to prevent hand or foot injuries from moving parts.
Siemens is offering free inspections for I-T-E circuit breaker boxes installed between September 1986 and May 1987 due to incorrect material components that could cause overheating.
Rubie's Costume is recalling about 12,000 children's vampire capes and witch brooms because they fail federal flammability standards and could cause burn injuries.
Fisher-Price is recalling various Power Wheels battery-powered ride-on vehicles due to risks of electrocution, electric shock, and fire.
Schweiss Distributing is recalling approximately 500 bottom-operated bi-fold doors to repair them due to a risk of entrapment.
Great American Toy is recalling about 18,700 stuffed crab toys with wire antennae due to a laceration hazard.
Playwell Toy recalled xylophone mallets because their small ends can block young children's airways. One infant suffered severe brain damage.
Central Sprinkler is recalling approximately 8.4 million Omega fire sprinklers because they may fail to activate during a fire, posing a risk of injury or death.
Deckers Outdoor Corp. is recalling about 65,000 children's Teva sandals because the straps can detach from the footbed, posing a fall hazard.
Kmart is recalling approximately 114,000 Splash Club Deluxe Baby Floats because the seat can tear, causing children to fall into water and potentially drown.
Royal Centurian/Sovereign is recalling about 39,300 Royal Sovereign model RST-1200 portable heaters because a worn mechanism can damage electrical wiring, posing a fire hazard.
Siemens is recalling 2-pole GFCI circuit breakers used with hot tubs and spas because they could overheat and fail to prevent electrocution.
Bargain Wholesale is recalling Onika Steam/Dry Spray Irons because inappropriate wiring and non-ignition-resistant housings create fire and scald hazards.
S-B Power Tool is recalling Skil model 6464 Hammer Drills because a wiring problem could cause electric shock or electrocution.
Philips is recalling 25,500 Magnavox Home Audio Theatre Systems because the speaker voice coil can overheat and cause a fire.
Atico International USA Inc. is recalling approximately 13,000 pacifiers sold at Bath & Body Works because the nipples could separate, posing a choking hazard to children.
TV Guard Inc. is recalling about 70,000 plastic television child-proofing kits because children can tip TVs over by pulling on the guard, causing injury.
Graco is recalling about 19,000 stationary Entertainers because a screw can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Limited Too is recalling about 390,000 children's satin pajama sets because they fail federal flammability standards, posing a risk of serious burn injuries.
First Choice Products is recalling about 194,200 power strip surge protectors due to wiring defects that pose fire, shock, and electrocution risks.
Tiger Industries is recalling approximately 1,800 go-karts because exposed rear axles pose a serious entrapment risk to riders.
Nikon is recalling approximately 29,900 Nikonos Speedlight Model SB-103 units because gas buildup can cause parts to shoot off, posing a laceration risk.
Evenflo is recalling approximately 22,000 Hike 'N Roll child carriers because small children can slip into leg openings, posing a strangulation hazard.
Century Products recalled about 50,000 Fold 'N Go Care Centers because loose fabric in the bassinet could allow infants to become entrapped and suffocate.
PJ Toys is recalling approximately 8,300 units of children's furniture sold at Target because some paint contains lead. Consumers should keep items away from children and return them for a refund.