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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.
Hedstrom is recalling approximately 625,000 Li'l Steeler strollers because the side hinges can collapse, causing finger amputations and other serious injuries to children.
Granada Electronics is recalling Model M400 CB antennas that failed safety standards and pose a shock hazard if they contact power lines.
Associated Merchandising is recalling soft foam bath blocks sold since August 1985 because they pose a choking hazard to small children.
C.K. Enterprises is recalling approximately 6,200 children's jogging suits because they fail to meet federal flammability requirements for general wearing apparel.
The CPSC announced the seizure of nearly 4,600 'Ker-Bangers' clacker ball toys in Phoenix. The toys are recalled because the plastic balls shatter or crack and handles break during use.
Toastmaster is recalling approximately 13,000 Edison Compact Tabletop Humidifiers because a defective motor may overheat and cause a fire.
Danara is recalling two styles of baby crib exercisers because the paint contains 2% lead, exceeding CPSC limits. Consumers should stop using and discard or return the products.
F.J. Strauss is recalling three styles of baby toys because small parts can lodge in an infant's throat and cause choking or suffocation.
ABC Disposal repaired seven large, unstable metal refuse bins in Florida to comply with federal safety standards after they failed tip-over tests.
Cannondale is voluntarily recalling approximately 5,000 bicycle forks for specific models to prevent injuries from loss of control.
Tappan is repairing gas cooktops made between 1971 and 1982 because corroded metal clamps may break, causing gas leaks and fire.
Toro is recalling 17,000 IC series irrigation controllers because a capacitor may burst, scattering debris that could cause eye injury.
Franzus is recalling 188,000 Wrinkles Away Electric Clothes Steamers because the base assembly may separate, spilling boiling water and causing serious burns.
The CPSC supervised the destruction of Baby Desire baby cribs that failed safety standards. The cribs posed strangulation risks due to wide slat spacing and low sides.
The CPSC issued a warning for dropside mesh-sided cribs and playpens from nine manufacturers due to suffocation risks when the side is lowered.
Aviva Hasbro is recalling Sesame Street Honkers plush dolls because the eyes can detach, creating a choking hazard for children.
Pines of America is recalling Trailblazer battery-operated toy ATVs because a short circuit in the wiring harness can cause overheating and fire.
Baby Line Furniture is replacing slotted mattress hangers and plastic brackets for Questor cribs due to suffocation hazards.
Century Products and Product Source are recalling Crib Cuddle infant hammocks due to a risk of infant suffocation or strangulation.
Sassy Inc. is repairing approximately 40,000 portable high chairs due to plastic cracks that could cause lacerations, pinching, or falling hazards.
Singer is recalling specific Sears Craftsman 22-inch hedge trimmers due to a manufacturing defect in the plug assembly that could cause electric shock.
Hysan is voluntarily recalling 47,000 cans of Revco spray windshield de-icer because some aerosol cans have holes that allow contents to leak or spray out.
Glenco Infants Items is recalling Squeak Pacifiers because the nipple and handle may separate from the shield, posing a choking and suffocation risk.
Bernard Chaus is recalling approximately 16,000 ladies active sweatshirts because they fail to meet federal flammability requirements for general wearing apparel.
Perfection Model 770 and 770-l portable kerosene heaters are recalled because they lack a flame extinguishing device and pose a fire hazard if used indoors.