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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.
Sachs Bicycle Components is recalling approximately 16,500 Diamondback mountain bikes because the chains can break, causing riders to lose control and be injured.
BRIO is replacing hats on 79,000 wooden clown toys because they pose a choking hazard to young children.
STK International is recalling over 20,400 Clock Tambourine toys because small pieces may break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Kmart is recalling approximately 205,000 Sling Garden Chairs because they can unexpectedly collapse, causing injuries such as finger amputations and back pain.
Magic Creations is recalling about 30,300 Bleeding Hand candles because high flames can cause burns. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a refund.
Novi Kids is recalling Halloween Bounce Balls sold at Target due to a choking hazard for young children.
Safety 1st is recalling about 25,000 nursery monitor batteries that can rupture and irritate skin. Consumers should stop using the monitors and contact the company for replacements.
Cadet Manufacturing is recalling approximately 190,000 electric in-wall heaters because limit switches can spark and cause fires. Consumers should stop using affected units immediately.
Halcyon WaterSpring is recalling approximately 536,000 Dex Wipe Warmers because they can overheat and melt, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Dell is recalling approximately 233,000 AC adapters for Latitude LM computers and port replicators because connector pins can break off, posing an electric shock hazard.
In-Mar Trading is recalling 115,300 extension cords with undersized wires and poor strain relief due to fire and electrocution risks.
Mares America is recalling approximately 1,200 Guardian dive computers because water leaks can cause malfunctions that may lead to decompression sickness.
Nadel & Sons Toy Corp. is recalling about 8,000 stuffed bears because their eyes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Chiquita Brands is recalling Sports Blast drink bottles because the plastic tops can detach, posing a choking risk to young children.
Husqvarna is recalling approximately 1,800 gasoline hedge trimmers because screws can loosen, exposing the clutch and allowing parts to fly out.
Al-Dan Trading Inc. is recalling over 5,800 wooden vehicle toys sold in Florida discount stores because small parts could separate and pose a choking hazard to young children.
CPSC and retailers are recalling about 780,000 Envirotech electric fans because their plastic enclosures are flammable and power cords can expose live parts.
Three firms are recalling nearly 42,000 sets of children's toy jewelry because the necklaces and bracelets can break, releasing small beads that pose a choking hazard to young children.
United Tradeline is recalling about 4,400 Hot Pet Car toys because small pieces could break off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
BRK is recalling approximately 18,000 First Alert True Fit Safety Gates because plastic parts can break off into small pieces, posing a choking hazard to young children.
J.C. Penney is recalling about 6,000 Francisca full-size wooden baby cribs because side rail spindles can loosen, creating a gap where a baby's head could become entrapped.
Five manufacturers are recalling about 16,500 bunk beds because openings on the top bunk can entrap young children's heads.
Walgreens is recalling Smoke Tote cigarette lighters because the child-resistant mechanisms may fail to reset, posing a fire hazard to young children.
King of Fans is recalling Maxi-Heat Supreme portable electric heaters because the cover can separate, exposing live electrical parts and creating shock hazards.
Tema Dis Ticaret is recalling about 3,000 Teba multifunction ovens because moisture accumulation in heating elements could cause electrical current leaks and shock hazards.