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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.
Wham-O is recalling approximately 2.5 million Water Wiggle toys because the exposed aluminum nozzle can cause drowning if the bell-shaped head is removed.
Okla Homer Smith is recalling full-sized baby cribs because plastic teething rails may crack and pose a choking hazard to infants.
Nevco is recalling 217,000 electric ceramic hot pots because a damaged heating coil could cause severe electrical shock if the user stirs the liquid with a metal object.
Crosman Arms is repairing approximately 35,000 American Classic and Medalist pellet pistols because a loose screw may cause accidental discharge.
Bassett is modifying specific baby cribs to fix a design flaw that allowed infants to become entrapped and strangled.
CPSC recalls approximately 14,500 Nobility 10-cup coffeemakers due to a defect that may cause the unit to overheat and ignite.
Le Gran Imports is voluntarily withdrawing certain Christmas light replacement bulbs from sale because a protruding wire defect could create a fire or shock hazard.
CPSC and Parkway Fabricators are replacing intermediate air hoses on 2,000 Poseidon Cyklon 300 scuba regulators due to a defect that may cause air flow to stop.
New York Merchandise is recalling 15-bulb Renown Christmas tree light sets due to a potential fire hazard caused by incorrectly placed metal contacts.
Market Research Imports is recalling MRI Christmas light replacement bulbs made in Taiwan because a wire defect can cause them to shatter explosively when electrical current is applied.
Magic Chef is voluntarily modifying 2,607 refrigerators because an improperly placed heater wire could contact the cabinet, presenting a possible shock hazard.
Kelvinator is voluntarily modifying 1,508 refrigerators to fix a possible shock hazard caused by an improperly placed heater wire.
White-Westinghouse is voluntarily modifying 17,508 refrigerators because an improperly placed heater wire could present a possible shock hazard if the unit is not properly grounded.
Gerico Inc. is repairing 40,000 Gerry Carryfree and Sears Stroll 'N Fold strollers with defective locking devices that could cause the stroller to collapse forward.
U.S. Divers is recalling scuba regulators sold after December 1, 1976, because a defective clamp ring may cause the regulator to flood and cut off air flow.
M.W. Kasch is recalling 8,400 sets of wooden alphabet blocks because paint on some blocks exceeds the permissible lead level.
H-G Toys is recalling Par-Golf Toy Golf Clubs (models 721 and 723) because the metal rod may separate from the handle, posing a laceration hazard.
Crosman is recalling approximately 25,000 model 454 BB pistols because an improper dimension may allow the gun to discharge with the safety engaged.
The CPSC issued a warning for four models of Ambory portable immersible electric water heaters due to a serious shock hazard that reportedly caused a fatality.
The CPSC is recalling 12 educational models for blind children due to excessive lead content in their paint. No injuries or illnesses have been reported.
Ideal Toy Corporation is recalling 60,000 Snoopy toy banks because the paint contains lead levels exceeding CPSC limits. Consumers should return the banks for a full refund.
The CPSC issued a final rule banning lead-containing paint on consumer products like amusement rides to prevent lead poisoning in children.
Amana is repairing approximately 240,000 side-by-side refrigerators manufactured between 1969 and 1974 due to a risk of severe electrical shock.
Century Products is recalling non-folding 747 Command high chairs because a weld may break, causing the seat and child to fall.
Black & Decker is recalling approximately 40,000 No. 8209 Type 1 weed and grass trimmers because handle assembly can damage cord insulation, posing a risk of serious electrical shock.