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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.
IMSA International is recalling about 50,000 three-piece terra cotta candle sets sold at Dollar Tree because the clay pots may overheat and catch fire.
Pfizer is recalling PureSilk Shave Gel for women because the can liner may corrode and rupture, potentially propelling sharp components.
Stamina Products Inc. is recalling approximately 21,500 PR-6050 exercise machines because welds may crack, causing the seat to drop unexpectedly and injure users.
Hedstrom recalled approximately 9,400 My Pet Bear ride-on toys because children could choke on foam padding. No injuries were reported.
Irwin Sports is recalling about 8,400 Cooper baseball catchers' combination faceguards and helmets because the faceguard could be adjusted too low, allowing a ball to pass through and cause facial or head injuries.
Char-Broil is recalling 1.2 million tabletop LP gas grills because a defective regulator may allow gas to build up, creating a risk of explosion or fire.
Ruiz & Mele is recalling about 4,500 modified rubber hoses sold for propane seafood cookers because they could leak gas and create a fire hazard.
Bath & Body Works is recalling about 18,700 ceramic potpourri burners because hairline cracks can cause them to shatter, posing a burn hazard.
Gibson Greetings is recalling about 69,700 Keepsake Kritters stuffed bears and cats because their eyes may separate, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Visioneer, HP, and Compaq are correcting approximately 150,000 computer scanners where a power fluctuation can cause the motor to lock and overheat.
Thayer Coggin is recalling approximately 1,100 chairs, recliners, and couches that may break and injure users. The furniture was sold primarily for institutional use.
Lerma Import is recalling approximately 10,000 Jaloma pacifiers because they can break apart and release small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Little Tikes is recalling approximately 245,000 Cozy Highback Swings because they may tip forward and flip over while a child is using them.
Golden Chair and Allen Manufacturing are recalling approximately 142,000 recliner chairs because the gap between the seat and footrest can trap children's heads, posing a strangulation hazard.
Quality Craft is recalling 75,000 portable halogen work lights because water leaks can cause electric shock and overheating can cause fires.
Man's Trading Co. is recalling about 15,000 train-shaped Rolling Clock toys because they can break into small parts that pose a choking hazard to small children.
Kingston Technology is recalling 27,000 memory modules for IBM ThinkPad 760 computers because they may cause short circuits, overheating, and fire.
Whirlpool is recalling approximately 500,000 Whirlpool and Kenmore dishwashers because wiring in the door latch may overheat and catch fire.
Kmart is recalling 23,000 infant girls' rompers because the paint on the buttons contains excessive lead. Consumers should return the items for a full refund.
Ten manufacturers are recalling over 3 million light-weight net mini-hammocks without spreader bars because they can twist around children's necks, causing strangulation and death.
Fashionique II is recalling 40,000 flammable silk chiffon scarves that fail to comply with the Flammable Fabrics Act and present a serious risk of burn injuries.
Fiebing Co. is recalling approximately 8,000 bottles of Leather Dye Solvent because the product lacked required child-resistant packaging and safety warnings.
Jade Express is recalling Hello Baby Rattle Sets because they can break apart, releasing small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children.
Penguin USA is recalling approximately 24,000 Color 'N Contrast Crib Books because straight pins were left inside during manufacturing, posing a laceration risk to young children.
Performance Inc. is recalling about 5,000 bicycles with defective seat posts that can break, posing a risk of serious injury to riders.