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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.
CPSC warns that certain fireplace-powered water heaters may explode if water flow stops and pressure builds. Consumers should have installations checked by a qualified plumber.
R. Dakin & Co. is renewing efforts to recall six models of stuffed mobile toys that pose a strangulation risk to infants due to elastic cords.
Electra-Plastics is recalling four Happy-Mates squeeze toys because their small size can lodge in a child's throat and obstruct the airway.
McDonald's voluntarily recalled Playmobil toys distributed in 1982 because they failed CPSC choking hazard regulations for children under three.
Grace Metal Products is repairing approximately 67,000 Swyngomatic Converta Cradles because the bottom board may collapse, allowing infants to fall out.
Continental Gourmet is recalling Pronto Caffe EM-l espresso makers because the coffee basket may detach, causing hot liquid and glass to fly.
CPSC warns that over 1,000 Stralighter non-full size baby cribs present a neck entrapment hazard that resulted in one infant death.
General Electric is recalling certain drip coffeemakers manufactured before June 1978 due to a potential fire hazard caused by a failing thermal fuse.
Pines of America is recalling 15,000 infant seat/carriers because the detachable leg rest may come off, causing the infant to fall.
Montgomery Schoolhouse and Schowanek are voluntarily recalling approximately 63,900 wooden baby rattles that violate federal safety bans due to choking risks.
Gerico recalled approximately 238,000 baby back carriers due to a hinge mechanism that can entrap infant fingers, causing injuries.
Brass Craft is recalling approximately 112,000 manually operated gas appliance connector valves because drying lubricant may cause gas leaks in the closed position.
Gimbel Brothers is recalling approximately 3,046 Party Fondue Sets sold in four cities because a fuel leak can cause flash fires and burns.
Hydro Air is recalling approximately 125,000 suction drain cover fittings for spas and hot tubs due to a danger of hair entrapment that has resulted in two deaths.
Reliance is recalling approximately 390,000 Protecto Hold Me Tite squeeze toys because the handle can lodge in an infant's throat, causing choking or suffocation.
Emerson Electric is recalling 11,500 roof-mounted powered attic ventilators sold by Sears because the motors may overheat and cause roof-top fires.
Sun Hill Industries is recalling Sun Vac wet/dry vacuum attachments because water could soak the motor, creating a potential electric shock hazard.
Mid-State is recalling approximately 8,000 metal utility clamp lamps due to a potential shock or electrocution hazard. One consumer reported a serious electric shock.
CPSC renewed efforts to replace Creative Playthings Indoor Gym House ladders after a two-year-old died from strangulation in California.
Black & Decker is recalling approximately 18,000 Model No. 8055 battery-powered lawn mowers sold nationwide from 1976 to 1982 due to a possible fire hazard.
Far East International is recalling approximately 23,000 stuffed teddy bears because noses and eyes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Honeywell is recalling over 200,000 liquid propane gas control valves used in heating appliances due to a risk of gas leaks and explosions.
A-Bee Syndicate, B & D Molded Products, and Injection Corporation are warning consumers that approximately four million plastic table lamps may pose an electrocution risk if the bulb socket dislodges.
Questor is recalling plastic spring-hanger brackets on approximately 98,000 Baby Line cribs because they may break or bend, causing the mattress to drop.
Questor Juvenile Furniture Company is recalling approximately 17,000 Kantwet Trav-L-Cribs because the bottom may separate from the sides, allowing infants to fall to the floor.