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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.
Chandur Hasso Inc. is recalling Somito extension cords and power strip surge protectors due to fire, shock, and electrocution hazards.
Eastern America Trio Products Inc. is recalling over 70,000 Trisonic extension cords and power strip surge protectors due to fire and shock hazards.
Keysheen is recalling about 38,300 children's folding chaise lounge chairs because a support leg can trap fingers, causing amputation.
Gold Bug is recalling over 5,400 Carter's infant carriers because the shoulder strap can unfasten, posing a fall risk to infants.
T-Fal is recalling about 29,000 deep fryers with fixed pots because their heating elements can overheat, posing a risk of burn injuries.
Target is recalling about 106,000 Utility brand fleece sweatshirts for men and boys because the fabric fails federal flammability standards and may ignite readily.
Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman are recalling over 6,500 Egeria bathrobes because the fabric fails federal flammability standards and poses a burn risk.
Melcon Design LLC is recalling over 1,900 Relais brand long-haired chenille sweaters because the fabric fails federal flammability standards and poses a burn risk.
Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Ltd. is recalling 9.6 volt battery packs for cordless drills because they may overheat and melt during recharging, posing a burn risk.
Wear Me Apparel is recalling about 30,000 Little Miracles infant rompers sold at Kmart because the paint on the cap snaps presents a potential lead poisoning hazard.
Wendy's is recalling about 800,000 Felix the Cat roller fun balls because the glued seam may separate, releasing small plastic fish that pose a choking hazard to young children.
Health o meter is recalling 50,000 Mr. Coffee ECM9 espresso makers because the filter holder can dislodge, breaking the glass carafe and causing cuts or burns.
Price Master Corp. is recalling about 6,000 surge protectors sold in the Northeast due to defects that create fire, shock, and electrocution risks.
Supreme Premium Products Inc. is recalling about 7,500 surge protectors sold nationwide from August 1995 to October 1996 due to fire, shock, and electrocution hazards.
Ecodyne is recalling about 14,000 Sears water filter cartridges because they may contain nickel chloride, which can be harmful if ingested.
Raleigh USA is recalling about 1,400 Ballistic LE300A suspension forks on 1996 Raleigh M55 bicycles because loose bolts may cause the fork to separate, leading to loss of control and injury.
Bayco Products recalled over 11,400 RiteLite and SmartLite fluorescent work lights because a metal screw can contact a live wire, causing electric shock.
Petroleum Packers is recalling about 4,000 bottles of XCEL windshield washer fluid because they lack required safety warnings for methyl alcohol content.
Regent International and Tomen America are recalling over 138,000 fleece garments that fail federal flammability standards. The fabric may ignite readily, posing a risk of burn injuries.
Stihl is recalling over 256,000 model 029 and 039 chain saws because the gas cap can loosen and leak fuel, creating a fire hazard.
Atico International is recalling Lighted Magic Faucet and Fountain mugs because their motors can overheat, creating a fire hazard.
Dollar Tree Stores Inc. is recalling about 60,000 adapter plug packs sold in 1996 due to improper construction that creates fire and shock hazards.
Leon Korol Company is recalling over 5,000 NNE electric irons because a missing thermostat safety device can cause overheating and fire.
Hydro-Air is recalling about 206,000 main drain covers installed in spas, hot tubs, and swimming pools from 1980 to 1995 due to a drowning hazard.
Tonka is recalling about 1 million Soft Walkin' Wheels toy vehicles because small wheel hubs can separate, creating a choking hazard.