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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.
Charming Shoppes is recalling about 4,800 heart-shaped necklaces containing high levels of lead to prevent potential lead poisoning in young children.
Pier 1 Imports is recalling approximately 7,680 wok sets because the support ring stands have extremely sharp edges that pose a laceration hazard.
Levi Strauss is recalling approximately 57,000 fleece garments, including Levi's and Dockers brands, because the fabric fails federal flammability standards and poses a burn risk.
Six manufacturers are recalling over 122,000 go-karts with exposed rear axles to prevent serious injury or death from entanglement.
Kmart is recalling approximately 41,300 Basic Editions Lily Table Lamps because they can short circuit and ignite, creating a fire hazard.
Chamberlain Group and Sears are recalling approximately 6,000 Craftsman garage door openers in Puerto Rico because improper installation may prevent the safety reversal system from operating, posing an entrapment hazard.
The Mazel Co. is recalling about 835 Dandee Teddy Precious Indian stuffed bears because detachable beads pose a choking hazard to young children.
Lifetime Products is recalling over 29,800 ProCourt portable basketball systems because the base can leak water, causing the system to fall over.
Primo International is recalling about 1,600 futon mattresses in the U.S. because they fail federal flammability standards, posing a risk of fire and burn injuries.
Cosco is recalling about 355,500 Quiet Time infant swings because screws can loosen, causing the seat to fall and potentially injure infants.
Bass Pro Shops is recalling 2,140 Warren & Sweat Mag-Lock Plus tree stands because a sharp buckle edge can fray the securing strap, posing a fall risk.
Howard Berger Inc. is recalling about 30,000 Guard Security Hardware power strip surge protectors due to undersized wires and loose connections that pose fire, shock, and electrocution risks.
Schumacher Electric is recalling about 100,000 Sears DieHard battery chargers because a wiring defect could cause overheating and fire.
Division Sales Inc. is recalling about 8,000 Professional Styler hand-held hair dryers because they lack ground fault circuit interrupter plugs, posing a risk of electrocution if dropped in water.
Etna Products is recalling approximately 13,200 wooden toy cars because deteriorating glue causes parts to separate, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Division Sales Inc. is recalling about 6,300 wooden toy trucks sold nationwide from 1993 to 1996 because small parts in the cab pose a choking hazard to young children.
Century Products recalled 166,000 TraveLite Sport strollers because fold locks could break and buckles could unlatch, causing the stroller to fold unexpectedly.
Catton Brothers is recalling about 13,200 Disney Babies romper sets because improperly attached crotch snaps expose sharp prongs that could injure infants.
OddzOn Products is recalling about 5,000 Starfish children's swimming vests because the buckles can unlatch unexpectedly, potentially releasing a child into the water.
Husqvarna is recalling 277,000 chain saws because heat from the muffler can melt the front hand guard if the exhaust deflector is not attached properly, posing a risk of injury.
K-Tel International is recalling 75,000 Deluxe Dehydrator with Fan units because they can overheat and cause fires. Consumers should stop using the product immediately and destroy or discard it.
Five manufacturers are recalling approximately 3,100 wooden and metal bunk beds because openings on the top bunk present a potential entrapment hazard to young children.
Wagner is repairing about 44,000 Power Steamer wallpaper removers because steam and hot water can forcefully escape, causing burns.
MBR Industries is recalling about 55,000 Pomair hair dryers because thermostats may malfunction, causing overheating and fire, and they lack full immersion protection against electrocution.
MBR Industries is recalling approximately 40,000 Pomtrex electric irons because malfunctioning thermostats can cause overheating and fire. No injuries have been reported.