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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.
Danara International is recalling approximately 55,000 plastic night lights sold by Sears and other retailers because the front cover may detach, exposing electrical wiring.
Top Flite Models is repairing approximately 20,000 heat guns used by model airplane hobbyists because the asbestos heat shields emit fibers during use.
Wham-O is correcting over 100,000 Fun Fountain water toys to prevent serious eye injuries caused by high-pressure water streams.
Bassett Furniture is recalling Candlelite and Mandalay cribs because infants can trap their heads between posts and strangle. Consumers should contact Bassett for a free repair kit.
Titan Sales Corporation is recalling approximately 1,000 model 267C portable electric heaters because improper wiring may cause the metal casing to become electrified.
Davis-Grabowski is repairing approximately 35,000 Fun Ride Trolley toys because the cable may break, causing injury. Consumers can request a replacement cable and clamps.
F.A.O. Schwarz is recalling approximately 1,000 infant crib exerciser toys because the 17-inch elastic cord poses a strangulation hazard to infants.
Bassett Candlelite and Mandalay cribs are recalled because infants can trap their heads between corner posts and headboards, causing strangulation.
R. Dakin is recalling approximately 422,000 stuffed toy mobiles because the elastic cords pose a strangulation hazard to infants.
Chim-A-Lator is modifying approximately 15,000 air damper systems for fireplaces and wood-burning stoves to prevent smoke or flames from entering rooms.
The CPSC approved voluntary corrective plans for 26 manufacturers of hand-held hair dryers containing asbestos in their heat shields. Consumers can repair, refund, or exchange these units.
Western Publishing is recalling approximately 180,000 Soft Shot Star Launcher blow-gun toys due to a choking hazard where the mouthpiece may separate and lodge in a child's throat.
CPSC warned consumers to stop using Fuel Sentry and Fuel Gard thermostat controls due to fire hazards from overheating carbon resistors.
CBS Toys is voluntarily recalling four million Giggle Stick toys because small internal reeds can fall out and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Durham Industries is recalling detachable cords for Holly Hobbie toy telephones because the plugs resemble electrical plugs, posing a shock and burn hazard.
Under Sea Industries is recalling specific Scubapro second-stage scuba regulators because a defective valve may dislodge, causing the regulator to flood and posing a drowning hazard to divers.
King Seeley Thermos is recalling 23,383 portable gas grills sold as Structo brand because defective valves may leak propane, posing a fire hazard.
Sunbeam is modifying approximately 8,900 electric lawnmowers (models 3227 and 3228) to prevent power cord abrasion that could expose electrical wires and cause shock.
AMF is recalling over 1,800 underwater spear guns due to a defect that can cause accidental firing. No injuries have been reported.
Bonat is voluntarily removing asbestos heat shields from Rocket Blower commercial hair dryers used in beauty salons.
Corning voluntarily removed Corning Ware coffee percolators from use because handles may separate, posing a burn hazard.
Sears is repairing 21,000 portable color televisions sold from 1973 to 1975 due to a potential fire hazard caused by an overheating electrical resistor.
Edgewood Chenille is recalling thousands of highly flammable women's garments, including bathrobes, jackets, shorts, and tube tops, after three women were burned.
American Electric is recalling over 20,000 Brite Bar fluorescent light fixtures because a defective power cord poses a fire risk if damaged or coiled.
Intermatic is recalling approximately 53,000 Temperature Tender heating units because an internal carbon resistor may overheat and start fires.