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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.
BRK Electronics is recalling SS749 series smoke detectors manufactured before September 26, 1975, because defective resistors could cause internal fires or render units inoperable.
Master Lock is recalling approximately 32,000 smoke alarms that may fail to detect smoke due to manufacturing defects.
The CPSC issued a warning for specific automatic baseball pitching machines due to reports of severe brain damage and other serious injuries.
Under Sea Industries is recalling Scubapro and Pilot Mark VII scuba regulators due to a defective O-ring that could cause air flow reduction or suffocation.
Bristol Myers is substituting Excedrin analgesic tablets because packages failed to meet federal child-resistant regulations. The recall covers 225 and 375 tablet sizes distributed nationwide prior to April 1977.
King Athletic Goods is offering free repair kits for King Sport aluminum baseball bats where rubber grips may become loose or damaged, posing a risk of injury.
Air Comfort is recalling 6,002 console humidifiers and combination air cleaner/humidifiers because a fan speed control could short circuit, smoke, or burn.
CPSC announced the recall of three Marklin electric train transformer models due to improperly soldered connections that violate federal safety regulations.
Strombecker is recalling three electric toy road racing sets and a power pack transformer because they fail federal safety regulations and pose an electrical shock hazard.
North American Systems is voluntarily recalling 3.1 million Mr. Coffee coffeemakers manufactured in 1975 due to potential shock and fire risks.
Grand Prix Electronics is recalling Model 3200 stereo tape decks and record players sold before March 23, 1977, due to a defect in the electrical wiring that may present a shock hazard.
CPSC is recalling 435 Marklin electric toy train transformers due to non-compliance with federal safety regulations. Consumers should return the items to the place of purchase for a full refund.
RAPCO is recalling two models of electric rock polishers because they pose a risk of electric shock. Consumers should return the units for a full refund.
Chadwick-Miller is recalling electric refrigerator defrosters due to defects that can cause electric shock or cord ignition. One minor burn injury has been reported.
La Cibeles is recalling approximately 37,000 Chupete baby pacifiers because the plastic shield can catch in a child's throat, posing a choking risk.
Eltrinic Corporation is recalling approximately 20,000 fluorescent under-cabinet light fixtures imported from Taiwan due to a defect capable of causing electric shock.
Electronic Creations is recalling Teletone Model 54740 phonograph toys because the case can split open, exposing live electrical parts and posing a shock hazard.
Pride-Trimble is recalling tubular steel bed guard rails because paint tests revealed lead levels exceeding federal safety limits.
The CPSC issued a warning regarding candles with lead-core wicks, noting that while individual exposure is low, cumulative lead intake poses health risks, particularly for children.
Cotton City and JC Penney are recalling about 16,000 ponchos because the fringe may be flammable. Consumers should stop wearing them and return them for a refund.
Consumer Products Industries is recalling decorative night lights sold under CalComp, Cal Camp, and CPI labels because a defect exposes live electrical conductors, posing a shock risk.
Imperial Toy is recalling Blobo Plastic Bubb-A-Loon toys because they contain benzene, a banned hazardous substance. Consumers should stop using the product and return it for a refund.
CPSC ordered the recall of Wel-Dex electric arc welders sold between 1968 and 1975 due to risks of severe electrical shocks, burns, or fires.
Hamill and Huffman are recalling 25,000 Tote Along bicycle child carriers because they may separate from the bicycle if not installed correctly.
CPSC is recalling DOLAX and OLLA pacifiers imported from Spain because they pose a substantial suffocation hazard to infants. Consumers should remove the items from children's possession and return them for a refund.