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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.
Guild Industries is recalling mattresses manufactured since December 23, 1973, that do not meet federal flammability standards under a CPSC consent agreement.
La Cibeles is recalling approximately 38,000 Chupetes baby pacifiers because the plastic shield can catch in a child's throat, posing a choking hazard.
CPSC recalls 250,000 Midway Electric Arc Welders due to risks of electric shock and severe skin burns.
The CPSC is recalling 250,000 Midway electric arc welders made by Western Manufacturing and Supply Company due to risks of electric shock and severe skin burns.
May Department Stores is recalling G. Fox cotton sportswear tops that do not meet federal flammability standards and may be dangerously flammable.
Garb-Age is recalling cotton sportswear tops sold in 1974 that do not meet federal flammability standards and may be dangerously flammable.
Jerold Men's Shops is recalling specific cotton sportswear tops sold in the Boston area because they do not meet federal flammability standards and may be dangerously flammable.
Greensboro Manufacturing Company recalled girls' gowns, size 0-6X, because flammability labels were placed in inconspicuous locations, failing Flammable Fabrics Act standards.
Galaxy Carpet Mills is recalling Laredo and Polara carpets produced between late 1972 and early 1973 because they failed federal flammability tests.
CPSC approved a consent agreement for manufacturers to replace rubber grips on aluminum baseball bats that could separate and strike nearby people.
Wham-O is recalling approximately 15,000 Power-master rifle and pistol crossbows because a latch defect may cause the bow to fire prematurely. Consumers should discard or destroy these products.
Continental Industries is recalling Galveston Bay nylon pile carpets because they failed to meet federal flammability standards. Consumers should contact their retailer for return information.
Venture Industries is recalling specific wool and nylon shag pile carpets and rugs that failed federal flammability standards.
CPSC warns that imported wool yarn may contain anthrax spores, linked to a weaver's death. Consumers should seal the yarn and contact health officials.
Airflow Mattress is recalling mattresses manufactured between June and December 1973 that failed to meet federal flammability standards.
Tahki Imports recalled wool yarn imported from Pakistan due to potential anthrax spore contamination. Consumers should seal the yarn and contact health officials for disposal.
Jorges Carpet Mills is recalling Magic Affair carpets that failed to meet federal flammability standards. Consumers should contact their place of purchase to verify if their carpet is affected.
Colony Carpets is recalling 62 rolls of Shalimar shag carpeting because re-dying affected flame-retardant properties, posing a fire hazard.
India Malaysia Imports, Inc. agreed to stop selling and recall full-length gypsy-style skirts that failed federal flammability standards.
General Felt Industries is recalling approximately 183,000 yards of Falcon Fashion Right carpets that failed federal flammability standards. Consumers should contact their retailer to verify if their carpet is affected.
Woods Wire Products is recalling approximately 40,000 Industro R clamp-on lamps manufactured in 1970 and 1971 because a metal spring may become electrically live, posing a severe shock risk.
The CPSC issued a warning for over five million aluminum baseball and softball bats with rubber grips due to the risk of the bat detaching during a swing.
Keller Industries is recalling Caravan style carpets and rugs that fail to meet federal flammability standards. Consumers should contact the company to process or destroy the products.
Hartford Carpet Mills is recalling specific carpets and rugs that fail federal flammability standards. Consumers should contact the company to process or destroy the products.
CPSC recalls six styles of Miles/Sinclair unisex sportswear tops that fail federal flammability standards. Consumers should stop wearing the garments and contact the company for a refund.