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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.
Excelex is recalling 3,608 bottles of Better Valu Clear Ammonia that actually contain bleach. Mixing the mislabeled bleach with ammonia or acid can produce toxic gases.
Chronicle Books is recalling Fuzz & Fur and Splish Splash children's books because plastic binder bolts may separate, posing a choking hazard to young children.
CPSC and importers are recalling 375,000 sheer rayon scarves made in India that burn faster than newspaper, posing a serious risk of burn injuries.
Wayne Industries is recalling over 40,000 portable electric advertising signs that lack ground fault circuit interrupters, posing a risk of electric shock or electrocution.
The Schwab Company is recalling approximately 5,000 Little Me infant garments because wooden buttons can detach, posing a choking and inhaling hazard to infants.
American Harvest is recalling 56,843 Snackmaster food dehydrators because the heating element can overheat, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Specialized Bicycle Components is recalling 1994 Rockhopper handlebars and 1995 Stumpjumper forks due to reports of component failures that could cause serious injury.
RC Products is recalling TQ8+ Professional Tire Formula cans that lack child-resistant closures. The product contains methyl salicylate, which is toxic to children.
Four Seasons General Merchandise is recalling pull toys, paper weights, and liquid timers due to choking and poisoning hazards.
Marshall Gas Controls recalled about 25,000 model 250 LP gas regulators because they may leak highly flammable propane gas, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Tefal is recalling 6,775 Hi-speed Thick 'n' Thin toasters because the heating unit may not turn off, posing a fire risk.
Bemis is recalling approximately 400,000 Waterwick whole house humidifiers because electrical switches can overheat and catch fire if cleaning solutions are misapplied.
IKEA is recalling about 1,700 Bonde TV Cabinets because the shelf may collapse under the weight of large televisions, posing a risk of serious or fatal injury.
CPSC and five manufacturers are recalling approximately 142,000 zippered bean bag chairs because they present a suffocation hazard to children.
Fisher-Price is recalling approximately 100,000 Baseball Training Centers because batteries may overheat and explode, posing a risk of serious injury.
Radio Flyer is voluntarily recalling 24,975 Tornado and Power Trike tricycles because a front fork weld may fail, causing a child to fall.
Black & Decker is recalling 1710 Type 1 miter saws because electrical cords may be damaged, posing a shock hazard.
Rock Shox is recalling 21,000 Mag 20 and Mag 30 mountain bike suspension forks because the crowns may crack, causing riders to lose control and fall.
Game Tracker is recalling approximately 92,500 hunting safety belts and climbing harnesses because a welded D-ring can cause the belt to fray and break, resulting in falls and serious injuries.
Meco is providing free fix kits for specific charcoal smoker models to prevent fires caused by hot coals falling through holes in the charcoal pan.
Angel-etts of California is recalling 170,000 pairs of Gerber-licensed infant and toddler sandals because buckles may separate, posing a choking risk.
Jomaps Inc. is recalling M-1 Deck and Roof Cleaner because it lacks required warning labels for high sodium hydroxide content, posing a burn risk.
The First Years is recalling 41,000 3-In-1 Booster Seats because defective belts may allow the seat to tip and fall, risking child injury.
Gainsborough Hardware is recalling 8,000 Empire Style Metaline porcelain door knob sets because they may crack or break, causing hand lacerations.
Dakin Inc. is recalling approximately 66,500 Big Top Playmates toys because small pom poms can detach, posing a choking or aspiration hazard to young children.