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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.
BernzOmatic is recalling model TX-900A portable propane gas radiant heaters due to risks of asphyxiation and carbon monoxide poisoning. Consumers should stop using these units immediately.
Artsana of America is recalling Spinning Windmill Rattles because plastic pellets inside the balls could pose a choking hazard to children.
Calderon is recalling large stuffed animal mobiles because a 26-inch nylon cord poses a strangulation risk to infants. A fatal accident involving a 15-month-old was cited.
Morman Manufacturing and W. Bell & Company are recalling 325 glass bean pot table lamps due to a severe electric shock hazard caused by improper wiring.
CPSC banned C.M. Paula teddy bears due to small parts and sharp wire stems that pose choking and laceration risks to children.
Dynacraft is replacing plastic wheel rims on Magna sidewalk bicycles because they may shatter during inflation, posing a laceration hazard.
Lowe's is voluntarily recalling model BK-2000-7 electric bug killers because they can catch fire if not cleaned frequently in high humidity.
Associated Merchandising is recalling ceramic ice cream scoops because the handles may crack under pressure, posing a risk of severe cuts.
Mengo Industries is replacing plastic steps on Dotline pool ladders sold between 1976 and 1982 because they may break during use.
D&R Industries is recalling shoulder harnesses for Championship Deluxe Bicycle Child Carriers sold by Sears because the plastic buckle may disengage, posing a fall risk to children.
Sears is recalling specific Kenmore canister vacuum cleaners because improper wiring could cause a fire or electrical shock. Consumers should stop using the affected models immediately.
Woodcrafter Kits is recalling Model LP-205 Musical Mobiles because the red paint on the clear plastic rings contains excessive lead, posing a poisoning hazard to children.
Brister's Thunder Karts is recalling High Wheel Champ walk-behind lawn mowers because they lack required foot shields and fail blade stopping time standards.
Pay 'n Save is recalling six types of baby and toddler toys because they contain small parts that pose a choking hazard. No injuries have been reported.
McCrory is recalling 103,000 baby walkers due to seat and strap defects that could cause infants to fall and become injured.
Action Industries is recalling children's folding lawn chairs because fingers can become caught during collapse, causing lacerations or loss of fingertips.
Perego Products is repairing Walkie baby walkers from 1985-1986 because the plastic height adjustment mechanism can fracture, causing the walker to collapse.
Salton is recalling specific Three for All coffee makers because a white retaining ring may fail, causing the brewing basket to disengage and potentially shatter the glass carafe.
Elkay Industries issued a warning for Little Pro children's garments due to small plastic stars that pose a choking hazard to children under three.
Enesco is recalling wood toy trains and music boxes because the paint contains excess lead. Consumers should stop using and discard or return the items.
Service Merchandise is recalling 49,000 Hi-Back Kidde Kare baby walkers because a slipping seat strap could cause infant entrapment or injury.
General Housewares is recalling Magnalite Professional saucepans because tight-fitting covers may explode or be difficult to remove, posing a burn risk.
Antron Antenna Research & Electronics is recalling Model 99 CB base station antennas because they failed to meet safety standards, posing a risk of severe or fatal shock if they contact power lines.
Whirlpool is modifying Sears Kenmore canister vacuum cleaners to prevent severe lacerations or amputations caused by exposed moving motor parts.
Toys R Us is recalling Animal Voices Musical Toys because small metal parts detach when dropped, posing a choking hazard to young children.