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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.
CPSC recalls Le Roy pacifiers sold in the San Francisco Bay Area because they fail federal regulations and could fall apart, posing a fatal choking risk to infants.
CPSC is recalling approximately 83,000 electric worm probes sold by six retailers due to electrocution risks. Consumers should stop using the product and return it for a refund.
CPSC reissued a notice for approximately 1.5 million swing sets sold between 1973 and 1991 due to a strangulation risk from clothing strings. Consumers are advised to discard the products immediately as the manufacturers are out of business.
CPSC warns that Wham-O backyard water slides are designed for children only. Adult or teen use can cause severe neck injuries and paralysis.
Rio Plastics is replacing suction covers on five Aqua Swim 'N' Spa models sold between 1986 and 1990 to prevent hair entrapment and drowning.
Coyne's is recalling approximately 7,000 musical cordless toy telephones because the antenna can separate, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Kids II is recalling Graduate Booster Seats because the seat may slide out of the base, causing minor injuries.
Quaker Oats is recalling Cap'n Crunch, Crunchberries, and Peanut Butter Crunch cereals containing a 'Popper' toy after 36 reports of eye injuries in children.
Playskool is recalling Teddy Bear number 5149 because the eyes may separate, creating a choking hazard. No injuries have been reported.
R.H. Macy & Co. is recalling approximately 2,470 infant and toddler hooded sweatshirts, jackets, and windbreakers because the zipper slide can detach, posing a choking hazard.
Sears is recalling approximately 6,000 Plug-In Light Controls manufactured by Chamberlain Group because a miswired antenna presents a potential electric shock hazard.
Rainbow Mountain is recalling model 3210 toddler beds because a gap between the guard rail and mattress could entrap a child. No injuries were reported.
Taco Bell is voluntarily recalling Richard Scarry finger puppets and Rocky & Bullwinkle inflatable balls distributed in Kid's Meals due to complaints of items getting stuck on tongues and dizziness.
CPSC recalls Sportcraft and Wilson Batting Tees because a metal washer can fly out and strike a player. One child was blinded in one eye.
Palkar is recalling plastic building block sets sold at Toys R Us because small red roof top blocks pose a choking hazard to young children.
Jaclyn, Inc. is recalling approximately 650,000 children's carry-all bags, backpacks, and vinyl beach bags because some contain excess lead in surface coatings and inks.
Brik Toy is recalling approximately 50,000 3-in-1 Construction Tables because vinyl caps may detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Gerber is voluntarily recalling approximately 460,300 Gem Collection Decorator Pacifiers with Travel Cases because the pacifiers may separate into pieces, posing a choking hazard to young children.
CPSC warns that Flanders upholstered metal stacking chairs may collapse, causing fractures and back injuries. Consumers should inspect chairs for cracks.
Consolidated Stores is recalling 37,656 manual French fry cutters because insecurely attached blades can cause hand lacerations. Consumers should stop using the product and return it for a refund.
Kolcraft is recalling 11,638 Playskool Travel-Lite portable cribs because folding side rails can trap infants, causing suffocation. Three infant deaths have been reported.
McCrory Corporation is voluntarily recalling approximately 89,000 Sweet Family Blessings Baby dolls because their arms and legs could detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Kids II is recalling Graduate Booster Seats because the seat may slide out of the base, posing a fall risk to children.
Gampak Products is recalling portable outdoor flood lights because a defective extension cord poses a risk of electric shock or fire.
U.S. Toy is recalling approximately 10,000 children's puzzles because the red paint contains excessive levels of lead. Consumers should remove the puzzles from children's reach and return them for an exchange.