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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.
Hecht's recalled Eros S.C. flokati rugs sold in the Washington, D.C., area because they failed flammability tests, posing a fire hazard.
S. Schwab is recalling a small number of boys' and girls' pajamas that failed to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear.
Apollo Carpets is recalling Mars, Uranius, and Moonwalk carpets sold before April 1972 because they failed mandatory flammability tests.
Kemp Shredder is offering free repair kits for specific compost and leaf shredder models to reduce the risk of hand injury.
Nearly 9,000 Kent and Sears medicine cabinets with built-in electrical outlets purchased since September 1974 are recalled because improper assembly may cause electric shock. No injuries have been reported.
CPSC warns that blue gas leak detector fluid from L.P. Gas Equipment can corrode brass fittings, leading to gas leaks, fires, and explosions.
Siber Hegner is recalling women's scarves that failed to meet federal flammability standards. The scarves are 100 percent nylon with metallic threads.
The CPSC is recalling Plymouth women's scarves because they failed to meet flammability standards and present a fire-related burn hazard.
CPSC warned consumers to stop using approximately 300,000 sets of Kresge and Noma miniature Christmas lights due to electric shock and fire risks.
Lady Lovely Apparel is recalling infant and toddler sleepwear that failed to meet federal flammability standards. The garments were sold in department stores in Idaho, Utah, and California.
Kemp Shredder Company issued safety instructions for home shredders and cornposting equipment manufactured before May 16, 1973, to prevent lacerations.
CPSC warns that 5,000 to 10,000 Alaskan Hair Saddle Pads may contain anthrax spores. Consumers should seal pads in double plastic bags and contact health departments.
CPSC warns that A. K. Electric trouble lights pose an imminent risk of fatal electric shock due to a design flaw in the handle.
CPSC and National Presto urge owners of pre-Sept 1973 electric fry pans to contact the company due to possible excessive current leakage.
The CPSC recalled Jackson Furniture toy chests because children's heads were caught between the front of the case and the top, causing one death and one serious injury.
The CPSC warned that approximately 200,000 Wel-Dex arc welders may contain defects capable of causing fatal electric shock. Consumers should immediately cease use of the product.
The CPSC issued a fourth warning for Mini Shadowy Stand Lamps due to defects that could cause fatal electric shock. Consumers should stop using the lamps and return them for a refund.
CPSC warns that approximately 3,000 gas and electric clothes dryers may have defective timers capable of causing fatal electric shock. Consumers are urged to unplug affected units immediately.
The CPSC issued a third warning for Mini Shadowy Stand Lamps due to defects that could cause fatal electric shock. Consumers are urged to stop using the lamps immediately.
The CPSC issued a second warning regarding Rainbow Lamps sold by Spencer Gifts and Greenland Studios due to a defect that could cause fatal electric shock.
The CPSC warned consumers to stop using Mini Shadowy Stand Lamps due to defects that could cause fatal electric shock. Approximately 35,000 units were sold in the U.S.
CPSC warns that Kelsey-Stuart 12-volt battery chargers (Model A-610) sold after December 1973 may cause fatal electric shock. Consumers should discontinue use immediately.
Consolidated Cigar is recalling Rogers Butane Fuel Refills because defective valves may leak butane, creating a fire and burn hazard.
The CPSC warns consumers to immediately stop using Rogers Disposable Adjustable Butane Lighters due to a fire and burn hazard. No injuries have been reported.
The CPSC warned owners of 1,600 Electric Heater Log decorative fireplaces to unplug them immediately to avoid a possible fire hazard.