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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.
Rubbermaid is voluntarily recalling two children's hampers because very small children can lodge their heads in the hollow parts of the designs.
Fay's Drug Store is recalling Spirit of Christmas 200 Super Brite Lights because the fuses in the plug could short circuit, possibly causing a fire.
Wild Goose Company is recalling about 5,100 Professor Wacko's Exothermic Exuberance chemistry kits due to a fire hazard caused by potential chemical mixing.
Krups is recalling 1.47 million espresso machines because the glass carafe can shatter if the filter holder is misaligned, causing cuts and burns.
Target is recalling about 48,000 inflatable Snoopy Christmas toys because the inflator plug can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Jade Express is recalling approximately 80,000 Hello Baby rattle sets because the toys separate into small parts that pose a choking hazard to babies and young children.
Just Toys is recalling about 168,000 Quick N' Easy Micro-Bake Cake Sets for Kids due to a potential fire hazard. The sets may overheat, burn, or melt in microwave ovens.
M. Pressner is recalling about 1,000 toy necklaces because small beads can detach and pose a choking risk to young children.
Amscan is recalling approximately 30,000 party favor bracelets and necklaces because beads can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Kidpower is recalling cars in Zap Zap Racetrack sets because misassembled wheels and small parts pose a choking hazard to young children.
Division Sales is recalling 10,332 Santa Claus Candle Holders because the flammable paint can ignite if exposed to flame, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Baseline Design is recalling 2.5 million bean bag chairs because toddlers can suffocate by inhaling foam pellets. Consumers should stop using the chairs and contact the manufacturer.
CPSC and four manufacturers are recalling about 21,000 mountain bike suspension forks that may crack, break, or separate, posing a risk of loss of control and injury.
CPSC and three manufacturers are recalling 186,700 mountain bike seat posts because clamp bolts may break, causing loss of control and injury.
Imaginarium is recalling about 500 Fun Music Center toys because small parts present a choking hazard to young children. Consumers should return the toys for a full refund.
Kid Dimension is recalling about 42,000 Littlest Pet Shop Tea Sets because small removable animal figures pose a choking hazard to young children.
Big Save International is recalling about 1,000 toy trucks sold in Indiana and Alabama due to small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children.
HarperCollins is recalling 46,500 copies of 'Christmas in the Manger' because plastic jewels may detach and pose a choking hazard to small children.
Waring Products is recalling approximately 2,700 Dualit-Plus electronic toasters because they may turn on by themselves, posing a fire and burn risk.
Tech Mart is recalling 30,000 Christmas lights sold in six states due to a fire hazard caused by inadequate wiring and lack of fuse protection.
The Berton Company is recalling about 14,000 Kidentails Roll-Back Toys because small parts present a choking hazard to young children.
Small World Toys is recalling two types of toy necklaces containing small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children.
Scentex is recalling about 97,000 Earth Scents Natural Potpourri Candles because a manufacturing error allows the potpourri to ignite and flare up, creating a fire hazard.
Black & Decker is recalling about 35,000 Surge reversible Shar-pei dog hand puppets because the eyes may detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
PriceCostco is recalling approximately 17,000 reindeer Christmas stockings because a small bead on the antlers can detach, posing a choking risk to young children.