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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.
W.C. Bradley is recalling approximately 1.8 million LP gas grills manufactured between 1983 and 1985 because the gas hose connection may loosen, posing a fire hazard.
Le-Roi infant socks are being recalled because plastic ornaments may detach and pose a choking hazard to children under three.
General Electric is recalling 45,000 GE and RCA surge suppressors sold from 1986 to 1987 because defective units may present a severe electric shock hazard.
Rand International is replacing approximately 40,000 BMX-12 inch bicycle wheels sold by Otasco and other retailers. The plastic rims may shatter if tires are over-inflated.
Baby Buddies Inc. is recalling early models of Baby Buddy Clip-On pacifier holders because the bear figure can separate and pose a choking hazard to infants.
Tyrolia is recalling 450,000 ski bindings from 1982-1986 because toe and heel lugs may break, posing a risk of serious injury to skiers.
Arkla and Preway are correcting 60,000 high efficiency gas furnaces nationwide due to internal corrosion that may release carbon monoxide.
The CPSC issued an administrative complaint against Miracle Recreation Equipment for approximately 12,000 Flying Animal Swings due to a defect causing serious head injuries and one fatality.
General Power Equipment is recalling 350 True Value portable electric heaters because a fan motor failure could cause electric shock.
Hedstrom recalled approximately 30,000 Probe VI battery-powered riding toys manufactured before June 1985 due to a wiring harness defect that can cause fires.
Little Headworks is recalling children's wooden puzzles with paint containing up to 12.84% lead, exceeding CPSC limits, due to lead poisoning hazards.
HBLA Imports is recalling non-full size baby cribs imported in January 1985 because they fail to meet federal safety requirements for hardware and spindle spacing.
Black and Decker is recalling 500,000 string trimmers because improper assembly may cut wiring, creating an electric shock hazard.
Fisher-Price is offering free modification kits for Model 9110 strollers manufactured before July 1986 to prevent infants from falling through an opening in the reclined seat.
United Furniture is providing free modification kits for bunk beds where the mattress support may collapse, posing a risk of injury or death.
Polaris is recalling 9,268 1986 Indy Trail and Indy 400 snowmobiles because brake caliper bridge bolt nuts may loosen, causing loss of brakes.
Roof Manufacturing issued a warning for Lariat II riding lawn mowers due to a potential braking failure that could cause loss of control.
Hedstrom recalled approximately 34,200 Twin Totliner strollers because children's feet could get caught between footrests, causing broken legs.
Shelcore is recalling Crib Soft Playgrounds sold by Sears and other retailers due to a strangulation hazard involving loose strings.
Blueray Systems is alerting owners of Blue Flame furnaces and boilers to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning due to improper maintenance.
Universal Match Corporation is recalling Feudor metal-sleeved disposable lighters sold in special three-packs because a manufacturing flaw may cause excessively high flames, posing a burn risk.
Campari USA is recalling disposable butane cigarette lighters that may shoot excessively high flames or spew butane without lighting.
CBS is recalling Wonder ride-on horse toys because the plastic bodies may break, causing riders to fall and sustain injuries.
North States is replacing floorboards in Sears portable cribs because a dislodged board caused an infant to fall and fracture her skull.
General Mills is recalling Cheerios boxes containing a Powerball premium after a reported choking death of a one-year-old. Parents should keep the ball away from children under three.