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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.
Metro International is recalling approximately 2,000 bottles of Beef-Iron and Wine liquid dietary supplement because the bottles lack required child-resistant packaging, posing a risk of accidental iron ingestion by children.
L. Powell Company is recalling approximately 23,400 C-shaped metal bunk beds because the upper bunk may collapse, posing an injury risk to occupants.
Pier 1 Imports is recalling three wooden pull toys because wooden beads and chips can break off, posing a choking risk to young children.
M.J. Harris and Associates is voluntarily recalling 340 Dubby pacifier thermometers because the nipples separated during testing, posing a choking hazard to infants.
Enzymatic Therapy is recalling approximately 4,435 bottles of Fem-Plus nutritional supplements because they lack required child-resistant packaging, posing a poisoning risk to children.
Little Tikes is offering free seat belts for High Back Toddler Swings sold before September 1993 to prevent falls and injuries.
Reeves International is recalling 18,400 Kouvalias Musical Toys because wooden balls and gears can separate, posing a choking risk to young children.
Dillon Importing is voluntarily recalling toy charm necklaces and bracelets because small parts can separate, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Kmart and Builders Square are recalling 300,000 single-light holiday Candolier candles due to improper wiring and untrimmed plastic that pose electric shock and fire hazards.
Loomco International is recalling Holiday Brass Candle Lamps because conductor wires may pull out, posing an electrocution risk. Consumers should return the lamps for a refund.
Graco is offering a free retrofit kit for certain Carrier and Convert-a-Cradle Swings to prevent infants from falling out of the fully reclined seat position.
Target is recalling approximately 1,500 Greatland 7' Lighted Aleutian Pine Christmas trees and extension cords because the cords may overheat or melt, posing a fire hazard.
Midwest Importers is recalling children's wooden necklaces and bracelets because the paint contains lead levels exceeding government standards.
Telebrands is recalling Sweda Juice Factory electric juicers sold at Jamesway and Caldor because the plastic upper body may shatter during use, causing injury.
Casablanca Fan Company is recalling 3.26 million ceiling fans because they may fall from the ceiling, posing injury and electric shock risks.
Southern Enterprises is recalling approximately 6,000 children's tubular metal bunk beds because the upper level may unexpectedly collapse, posing a risk of injury to occupants.
Coaster Company of America is recalling specific tubular metal children's bunk beds because the upper level may fall, causing the bed to collapse and potentially injuring occupants.
New York Lighter Company is recalling about 23,750 Good Time Troll cigarette lighters because they are attractive to children and may cause fire or burn injuries.
Rosalco is recalling approximately 175,000 children's tubular metal bunk beds because the upper level may unexpectedly collapse, posing a risk of injury to occupants.
Kmart is recalling Candoliers holiday electric candle decorations sold in 1992 due to improper wiring and contact tabs that pose shock, burn, and fire risks.
NEC Technologies is recalling PC-17-01 and PC-17-02 laptop batteries because they can explode and catch fire. Consumers should disconnect the AC adapter and call NEC for a free replacement.
Sunbeam-Oster is recalling approximately 4,500 1,000-watt electric indoor grills with gray Nu-Stone bases because they can cause grease fires if used improperly.
International Vitamin Corp. is recalling Synergy Plus Vitabots iron supplements because they lack required child-resistant packaging, posing a poisoning risk to children.
York International is replacing approximately 4,000 Heatpipe furnaces because vent failures could allow carbon monoxide to leak into homes.
World Bazaars is recalling ceramic Halloween pumpkin candle holders because they may catch fire and shatter. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a refund.