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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.
Patagonia is recalling 3,000 Penguino stuffed penguin toys because plastic eyes may detach, posing a choking risk to young children.
Welsh Juvenile Products is recalling 5,000 to 7,000 Jenny Lind crib side rails with missing or loose spindles that pose an entrapment risk to infants.
Coville Incorporated is recalling approximately 160,000 fleece garments from various brands due to a fire hazard. The fabric is dangerously flammable.
Makita is recalling 130,000 5-inch Random Orbit Finishing Sanders because the internal metal fan can fracture and break through the motor cover, posing a laceration risk to operators.
Mattel is recalling 200,000 Disney Play 'N Pop Activity Toys made in China because a small key can break off and pose a choking risk to young children.
Michael Simon is recalling 907 faux fur sweaters because the fabric fails flammability standards and burns rapidly.
Spencer Gifts and Dapy are recalling approximately 510 Neon Art Prints due to faulty wiring that presents a fire hazard.
Revco is recalling approximately 7,000 bottles of Revco Brand Pain Reliever because they were not packaged in child-resistant containers as required by law.
Okla Homer Smith is recalling crib drop side rails with missing or loose slats that pose an entrapment hazard to children.
Dan Brechner is recalling 60,000 toy bracelets and 3,000 wooden dump trucks because small parts can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Wompkee Inc. is recalling 2,400 plush toys because wires in the ears can protrude, creating a sharp point hazard for young children.
Hewlett-Packard is recalling 10,000 Officejet printer-fax-copiers because a manufacturing defect in the power supply could cause electrical shock.
Rival is replacing heating elements on 1.1 million indoor electric crock grills because unsealed components can expose users to electric shock.
Morrone is providing free kits to fix holes in the charcoal pans of SG-1 smokers to reduce fire risk when used on flammable surfaces.
Turtle Wax is recalling specific protectant sprays due to bacterial contamination that may cause minor skin rashes. No injuries have been reported.
Kenner is recalling 176,000 Colorblaster 3-D spray art toys because the pump handle and cap can fly off and injure children.
Doreau Designs is recalling mercury necklaces because broken vials can release vapor causing long-term health problems.
Farrar, Straus & Giroux is recalling 52,000 copies of the children's book "Hey Diddle Diddle" because rattle caps can detach, creating a choking hazard.
IBM is voluntarily recalling 32,000 AC adapters for Thinkpad laptops in the U.S. due to an internal fault that poses an electrical shock hazard.
Baby Trend is recalling Baby Express and Home and Roam crib playpens because they can collapse if not fully locked, posing a strangulation risk.
Singer is recalling about 767,000 Juice Giant Electric Juicers because strainer baskets can break and explode, causing injuries.
Dollar Tree is recalling about 178,000 wooden toy trucks because small parts can break off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Hills Department Stores is recalling 6,500 Beacon Hill wooden children's lamps due to an assembly defect that creates a fire or electric shock hazard.
CPSC and seven manufacturers are urging the removal of heavy animal swings from playgrounds due to reports of head injuries and two deaths.
Target is recalling about 15,500 decorated Christmas pacifiers because the nipple can separate from the shield, creating a choking hazard for young children.