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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.
Lisa Frank, Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 200,000 packages of colorful Halloween erasers due to a choking hazard for small children.
Graco recalled specific stroller models sold before June 1989 due to exposed recline brackets that caused fingertip injuries. Owners should check if brackets are covered and discard uncovered units.
Woolworth is recalling 34,000 Pom Pom Pet Assortments because small feet and eye parts can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
E. Fomil & Sons is voluntarily recalling eight toy lines manufactured in Hong Kong because small parts detach easily, posing a fatal choking hazard to young children.
McCrory Stores is recalling approximately 3,800 Spring N' Bounce toy cars because small parts may detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Sunbeam is recalling approximately 1,400 Mixmaster stand mixers because internal components may shift and contact the housing, creating a risk of severe electric shock.
Proctor-Silex is recalling specific 1985-86 automatic drip coffeemakers sold under Proctor-Silex, Sears, and J.C. Penney brands due to a potential fire hazard caused by malfunctioning thermostats.
Virco is recalling 890 Series upholstered stack chairs manufactured between June 1989 and May 1990 because structural flaws may cause the legs to collapse.
Delta Enterprise is recalling Delta Luv Pop-Corn Baby Walkers because plastic decals can detach and pose a choking hazard to children.
Coaster Company of America is recalling approximately 1,900 brass floor lamps because a defect could cause electrocution, even when the switch is off.
Bianchi is recalling approximately 1,600 Randonneur bicycles sold nationwide from 1982 to 1984 because the front forks may crack and break, causing riders to fall.
JSNY is recalling 'Funny Clown' and 'Dress-Me Clown' dolls because small parts pose a choking risk to children under three.
Kolcraft is repairing plastic clips on Dial-A-Fit, Perfect Fit, and Rock 'n' Ride car seats that may break and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Builders Square is recalling 10,200 Bay Breeze ceiling fans because rotating blades may separate from the motor assembly, posing a laceration hazard.
LEWCO Corp. is replacing Oscar the Grouch cymbals in Sesame Street Rhythm Band Sets because the heads can detach and pose a choking risk to young children.
Coleman is recalling propane hoses for Cookin' Machines manufactured between November 1987 and March 1989 because they may loosen and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
Kolcraft is recalling 43,000 Giggle-See crib bumper pads because plastic ties may tear off, posing a choking risk to infants and toddlers.
Harrison-Hoge Industries is recalling approximately 700,000 Stomach Eliminator exercisers because a spring or clip may break during use, posing a risk of facial or body injuries.
Artsana of America is recalling approximately 54,062 Chicco Decoy Duck Pull Toys because small parts and sharp points could pose a fatal choking hazard to young children.
Harrison-Hoge Industries is recalling New Gym Stomach Eliminator exercisers because springs and clips may break and strike users, causing serious injury.
Dynamic Classics is offering free retrofit kits for early Rowing Action Exercisers to prevent spring breakage and footbar separation.
Acme Premium Supply is recalling 340,500 Siren Whistle toys because the internal noisemaker may separate, posing a choking risk to young children.
Tai Tung International is recalling Musical Ice Cream Vans and Lovely Dolls because small parts can break off, posing fatal choking and laceration risks to young children.
Protecto Enterprises is recalling 2,500 Zenith Data Systems Model ZVM122-T monochrome computer monitors due to electric shock and fire risks.
Taco Bell is recalling 300,000 sports water bottles because the mouthpiece can be pulled apart and swallowed by children, posing a choking risk.