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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.
Times Tienda is recalling approximately 700 children's desks and chairs sold in Puerto Rico because the surface paint contains lead levels that exceed federal bans. Lead poisoning poses a serious health risk to young children.
Time-Cap Labs is recalling Kroger-brand aspirin and ibuprofen products because the bottles lack child-resistant packaging required by law, posing a poisoning risk to young children who may swallow the contents.
Sun Pharmaceutical is recalling Kroger brand acetaminophen 650 mg extended-release caplets because the packaging does not meet child-resistant requirements under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, posing a risk of poisoning if swallowed by young children.
Aurohealth recalled Walgreens brand acetaminophen 500 mg bottles (150 count) because the packaging does not meet child-resistant requirements under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, posing a poisoning risk to young children.
Kroger-brand acetaminophen tablets in 225-count bottles lack required child-resistant packaging, posing a poisoning risk to young children if ingested. About 25,660 units were sold nationwide from December 2021 through March 2022.
Loulou Lollipop children's pajamas fail to meet federal flammability standards for tight-fitting sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries. About 1,300 units were sold nationwide online and at children's boutiques from November 2021 through May 2022.
Schneider Electric is recalling about 1.4 million Square D QO Plug-on-Neutral Load Centers because they can overheat, creating thermal burn and fire hazards. The company is contacting purchasers and installers to arrange free inspections and repairs.
Primark is recalling about 450 wooden xylophone toys because the feet can loosen and fall off, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
Brompton is recalling about 2,230 electric folding bicycles because the mudguard is positioned too close to the front wheel, which can lock up and cause the bike to crash. The company has received 10 reports of crashes resulting in nine injury reports and two hospitalizations.
Hisense USA is recalling about 55,200 French door refrigerators because the door hinge can break and cause the door to detach, posing an impact injury hazard. The firm has received reports of five injuries including foot bruises and lacerations.
Spirit Halloween is recalling about 12,400 units of 48-inch black light fixtures sold from August to November 2021. The bulb can pop, flash, overheat, and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
Jungle Jumparoo children's toys sold online from November 2018 through March 2019 contain yellow poles with lead levels exceeding the federal ban. Lead is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects in young children.
About 16,000 Intimidator and Mahindra utility vehicles (UTVs) are being recalled because the throttle cable can freeze in cold temperatures, causing a stuck throttle and brake failure. Additionally, certain Model Year 2022 Intimidator GC1K vehicles lack speed-limiting software when the seatbelt is disengaged.
The Manhattan Toy Company is recalling its Activity Loops toys because tubes can detach from the base and release small plastic rings that pose a choking hazard to children. No injuries have been reported.
Nautilus is recalling about 7,300 treadmills because they can start on their own, creating a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported to date.
Backcountry Access Tracker4 Avalanche Transceivers are being recalled because the toggle switch can separate from the unit and prevent it from switching to search mode, which could prevent rescuers from locating a buried skier.
Communicorp is recalling about 600,000 six-inch Aflac plush promotional ducks distributed to Aflac employees and customers from February 2009 through March 2021. The ducks contain phthalates and lead levels that exceed federal standards and pose a risk if ingested by young children.
Target is recalling about 120,000 children's pajama sets because they fail to meet federal flammability standards for sleepwear, posing a burn injury risk to children. Consumers should return the pajamas to Target for a full refund.
Demdaco microwavable bowl holders can char and catch fire when microwaved for the recommended time. The company received three reports of charring incidents and is offering refunds.
Electrolux is recalling about 367,500 Frigidaire and Electrolux refrigerators because the ice level detector arm in the ice maker can break apart and fall into the ice bucket, creating a choking hazard.
Joey Clothing is recalling about 15,930 children's robes sold online because they fail to meet flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries.
Asweets is recalling about 13,300 Wonder & Wise baby activity walkers because rubber rings on the rear wheels can detach, posing a strangulation hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
Asweets is recalling about 2,000 Wonder & Wise Activity Tables because screws on the xylophone component can become loose or detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
Copper Pearl is recalling approximately 1,300 children's pajamas because they fail to meet federal flammability standards for tight-fitting sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
Free Birdees has recalled approximately 1,530 children's pajamas that fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a burn injury risk to children. No injuries have been reported.