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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.
Chase Laboratories is recalling Geneva Generics Prenatal Vitamins with Folic Acid because the bottles lack child-resistant closures, posing a risk of iron toxicity to children.
Alston Quality Industries is voluntarily replacing Mobilsedia folding metal chairs that may collapse due to hinge or seat defects, causing reported injuries.
M. Grumbacher, Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 332,761 artists' paint brushes because the paint on the wooden handles contains excess lead.
NuTone is replacing defective ceiling fan brackets on approximately 310,000 paddle fans to prevent them from falling. Consumers should stop using the fans and contact NuTone for a free repair.
Graco is recalling the cradle portion of Converta-Cradle R swings after reports of infant suffocation. Consumers should stop using the cradle immediately.
Lawrence Jewelry and K & M Associates are recalling L.J. Kids kaleidoscope necklaces because the tubes can break into small parts, posing a choking risk to children.
Devan Designs is providing free modification kits for Lexington Furniture Industries collections to prevent tip-overs that caused a child's death.
Rawlings Sporting Goods is recalling the Batting Tee children's sports toy because the metal stake may pull out and strike players.
Hanover House is recalling Pull-Up Exercisers and Maxi Rowers because springs may break or frames may tip, causing injuries.
General Electric is intensifying the recall of GE and Universal drip coffeemakers manufactured before April 28, 1984, due to a thermal fuse failure that poses a significant fire hazard.
Century Products is recalling 1991 Whisper-Wind infant swings because the internal spring can cause serious lacerations if the motor housing is removed.
Hyman Products is recalling 750 Jingle Bell Cat and Dog plush toys because zipper clasps can separate, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Hamilton Beach is replacing model 230 and 232 hand-held mixers because internal fan blades broke and contaminated food, causing minor injuries.
North American Bear Company is recalling 'Cats Pajamas' and 'Slugger Bear' stuffed animals because small parts can detach and pose a choking risk to young children.
The CPSC is recalling Micro-Dome Food Preservers because the plastic containers may explode, causing burns, and may fail to preserve food safely, posing a botulism risk.
Value Merchants, Inc. is recalling approximately 3,850 battery-operated Symphony Loco toy trains because they may break and produce small parts that pose a fatal choking hazard to young children.
Tara Toy is recalling Sesame Street Nursery Sets because the bathtub faucet and handles can break off, creating small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children.
McCrory Corporation is recalling approximately 10,000 sets of Play Cars because the tires can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Jak Pak is recalling 6,939 Rain or Shine Dolls because movable arms can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Graco recalled walker play trays for model 45537 because a removable music button poses a choking hazard. Consumers should discard affected units.
Woods Wire Products is recalling 6,000 remote control receivers sold in 1991 because an internal wiring defect could cause a short circuit and fire.
Sail Harbor is recalling 2,000 Wind-Up Row n Row Boat toys because they may break into small, sharp parts that pose a choking or puncture risk to young children.
Kmart is recalling Suncraft white plastic resin patio chairs that may collapse under aggressive use or heavier weight, causing injuries.
Aprica is recalling about 400 Rockin Rollin Rider toys because children have fallen from them. Consumers should stop using the toys and return them for a refund.
Yazoo is modifying commercial walk-behind mowers sold to consumers that lack a blade control device required by CPSC standards.