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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.
Sprint International is recalling approximately 1,160 Compact Pro hair dryers sold in the New York area due to electrocution and fire hazards.
Dan-Dee International is recalling approximately 11,600 'Teddy Precious Indian Girl' stuffed bears because beads on the clothing can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Sprint International is recalling 20,196 extension cords sold in New York and New Jersey because undersized wires create fire and shock hazards.
Polaris is recalling 19,327 snowmobiles because handlebars may not be fully welded to steering posts, posing a risk of loss of control.
Answer Products is recalling 69,000 Manitou Mach 5 mountain bike suspension forks because they can crack and break, causing the front wheel to separate and riders to fall.
Comet World is recalling approximately 1,600 Jackrabbitpack DC-DC voltage converters because incorrectly inserting the connecting cord can cause electric shock.
Polaris is recalling about 19,320 snowmobiles because the engine coolant tank may expand and interfere with brake operation.
Hedstrom recalled 180,000 backyard gym sets with Star Cruiser swings due to a flip-over hazard. Consumers should discard the product as the manufacturer is out of business.
Anam Industrial is recalling TWI LITE illuminated wall switches because the wiring diagram on the package is incorrect, creating a potential fire hazard if installed as printed.
Playskool is offering free inflation gauges for 142,000 Moon Bouncers to prevent injuries from improper inflation or use on hard surfaces.
3M is recalling approximately 15,000 Series 4400 overhead projectors because a dislocated reflector can damage the power cord, creating an electric shock hazard.
Cambridge SoundWorks is recalling 6,450 Powered Subwoofer loudspeakers that may overheat and cause internal ignition. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Bandwagon is recalling 25,450 remote control switches that can expose wires, causing electrical burns or shock.
Consolidated Stores is recalling 125,000 six-outlet power strips sold at Odd Lots, Big Lots, and All For One due to fire and electrocution risks.
Square D and Nelco are recalling approximately 80,000 electric in-wall heaters sold between 1970 and 1986 because a deteriorating rubber grommet can cause the fan to stop, leading to overheating and potential fire.
Square D is recalling about 920,000 electric baseboard heaters sold between 1970 and 1986 due to potential fire and electric shock risks from deteriorating wire insulation.
Toy-O-Rama is recalling about 33,000 stuffed animals because plastic eyes can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Keller Industries recalled 29,691 industrial fiberglass extension ladders sold as Keller and Columbia brands because a support brace could interfere with rung locks, creating a risk of collapse and serious injury.
Meri-Jon Artist Colony is repairing 150,000 zippered bean bag chairs to prevent children from accessing foam pellets, which pose a suffocation risk.
Black & Decker is recalling about 2,000 hedge trimmers because the lock-off switch may fail, allowing the tool to start unexpectedly.
The Americas Company is recalling approximately 42,000 wooden armadillos and turtles because their painted surfaces contain lead levels that violate federal law.
Bucky Products is recalling over 3,800 Baby Bucky baby pillows because they pose a potential suffocation hazard to infants.
Shindaiwa is recalling approximately 18,500 backpack blowers and 4,970 chain saws because their fuel tanks could leak, posing a fire or chemical burn hazard.
Ryobi and Sears are recalling approximately 150,000 10-inch table saws because the power switch lock-off mechanism may fail, posing a laceration risk.
National Media Corporation is recalling 77,000 Juice Tiger electric juicers because the plastic cover and grater basket may shatter, causing lacerations and eye injuries.