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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.
CPSC urges consumers to stop using previously recalled portable cribs and play yards due to collapse and suffocation risks.
Durapro Systems is recalling about 1,955 scuba buoyancy compensator devices because low-pressure hoses may separate, posing a drowning risk.
Safety 1st is recalling 106,000 Bouncing Buggy toys because attached sign components can break off, creating sharp edges and a choking risk.
Specialized Bicycle Components is recalling about 2,500 1998 model year bicycles to replace chains that may break during use.
KB Toys is recalling Bubble Beauties floating balls because they contain a petroleum distillate similar to kerosene that could be harmful or fatal if ingested.
GapKids is recalling about 127,800 spring/summer anoraks because the zipper pulls contain unacceptable levels of lead. Consumers should stop using the jackets and return them for a refund.
RJS Inc. is recalling 1,222 Ralph Lauren Thoroughbred Candles because their flasks can overheat and burn with high flames, posing a fire hazard.
Electronic Resources Ltd. is recalling about 5,000 power strip surge protectors with undersized wires and poor grounding that present fire, shock, and electrocution hazards.
Oscar Mayer is recalling decals on approximately 16,000 Wienermobile pedal cars because they contain high levels of lead, posing a poisoning hazard to young children.
Conros is recalling about 30,000 Summer Lights fuel canisters for outdoor bamboo torches because the assembly can cause the bamboo pole to ignite.
S.C. Johnson is recalling approximately 1.7 million Glade Gel Candles because they may burn with flames up to 3 inches high, posing a potential fire hazard.
Performance Inc. is recalling 3,650 pairs of Campus bicycle pedals because the axle can break, causing riders to lose control and fall.
Payless ShoeSource is recalling about 6,000 child's novelty purses containing a petroleum distillate that could be harmful or fatal if ingested.
SRAM is recalling approximately 25,000 Sachs bicycle chains that can break, causing riders to lose control and fall. The chains were sold on 1998 model Giant, Schwinn, and Specialized bicycles.
Castrol North America is recalling 338,500 cans of Super Clean aerosol foam because defective seams may allow the cleaner to leak, posing a risk of skin and eye irritation.
Weil-McLain is recalling 8,500 gas boilers because high gas pressure settings can cause dangerous carbon monoxide leaks.
Arby's is recalling approximately 220,000 toy saxophones distributed with Adventure Meals because small parts could separate and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Amscan is recalling 6,000 floral candles because their containers can break, allowing hot wax to escape and cause burns.
Keanall Products is recalling approximately 4,200 packages of Deluxe Grill Rocks because the rocks can break when heated, ejecting pieces that may cause burns.
Conair and Sears are recalling 183,000 back massage cushions because the motors can overheat and burn through the material, posing a burn risk.
Sanrio is recalling about 29,000 stuffed animal toys because small bells can detach and pose an aspiration hazard to young children.
Schutt Manufacturing is recalling about 12,000 Baseball and Softball Striker training aids because the ball can detach from the cable during use, posing a risk of serious injury to users and bystanders.
Rand/Ross Bicycle Co. is recalling 11,000 mountain bikes because the front suspension fork can separate from the frame, causing riders to lose control and fall.
Black & Decker is recalling Spacemaker Optima Model T1000 toasters because food can catch fire and escape the unit, causing property damage and burns.
General Electric is recalling about 50,000 outlet converters with oversized ground connectors that can cause loose contacts and shock hazards.