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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.
Rolf C. Hagen is recalling 42,000 Aqua Clear Power Head aquarium pumps because water may seep into the motor, creating a fatal shock hazard.
The CPSC is recalling 250,000 hand-held hair dryers from four manufacturers because they lack required immersion safeguards, posing an electrocution risk.
Mackie International is recalling Chilly Bang Bang Fruit Drink toy guns because a small part may pose a choking hazard to young children.
Larami Corporation is recalling Fire Company toys due to small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children.
Illco Toy Company is recalling Disney Babies Spin Around Playhouses because components may separate, creating a choking hazard for children.
Illco Toy Company is recalling Walt Disney Mickey Mouse In N' Out School Bus toys because small parts may separate and pose a choking risk.
JA-RU is replacing pacifiers in New Baby dolls because the small parts violate CPSC regulations, posing a choking risk.
Mangelsen's is voluntarily recalling twelve models of Cupie Dolls because their arms may detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Regal Appliances is recalling plastic bowl covers for specific Moulinex and J.C. Penney food processors due to a potential laceration hazard.
Liquidating Corp. is warning consumers to discard 6,800 wooden puzzle train toys because small parts pose a choking risk to children under three.
Hardee's is recalling Ghostbusters promotional toys because small parts may be swallowed by children. Consumers should return the items for a refund.
McCrory is recalling approximately 39,000 Aqua Hex Aquariums because the electric light cord assembly may short circuit and catch fire. No injuries have been reported.
Whirlpool is retrofitting specific below-counter dishwashers sold in Kentucky, Illinois, and Indiana to replace a pushbutton switch that may short-circuit and cause a fire.
Century Products is recalling approximately 100,000 Seamore the Action Seahorse bath rings because small parts on the neck can be removed and swallowed by young children.
Empire of Carolina is replacing the 'ON' switch on approximately 39,000 battery-operated ride-on toys sold nationwide from 1986 to 1988 because the switch can overheat or stick.
Playskool is voluntarily recalling 40,000 Color In Contrast Busy Boxes because the red logo may exceed federal lead limits. Consumers should stop using the toy and return it for a refund.
Kmart is voluntarily recalling approximately 37,280 baby rattles sold nationwide since 1987 due to potential choking and suffocation hazards for young children.
McCrory is recalling approximately 6,000 L'il Tots Baby's First Gift Sets because the Hanging Melody Bells toy presents a strangulation hazard to infants.
Orion International is voluntarily recalling rattle-style bottle caps for 'Para Mi Bebe' baby soap and cologne because they can shatter and pose a choking hazard to infants.
Associated Merchandising Corporation is recalling Creative Years magnetic blocks and a toy train because small parts may break off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
American International is voluntarily recalling toy baby dolls because removable arms and legs on the smaller doll pose a choking hazard to young children.
Toys R Us is recalling Primex Toot Toot Tug boats because wheels may detach, exposing a small metal rod that poses a choking risk to young children.
McCrory is voluntarily recalling three types of baby strollers sold between 1983 and 1988 because removable plastic plugs pose a choking risk to young children.
Coca-Cola Foods is voluntarily recalling Hi-C Cool Cuff wristbands because the plastic locking device poses a choking hazard to small children.
Artsana of America is recalling Chicco Spinning Bee toy tops because rubber feet can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.