[CPSC] Overview of CPSC notifications on recalls in September 2015

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls 35 batches of products in September 2015. There are 24 batches of Chinese products, accounting for 68.57%, increased by 4.93%.

The Chinese product categories notified through the CPSC in September were as below:

Product category	Notifications (batches)	Percentage
Sports & recreational facilities	6	25.00%
Kitchenware	4	16.67%
Children’s products	4	16.67%
Household products	3	12.50%
Home appliances	2	8.33%
Other	1	4.17%
Personal care	1	4.17%
Electrical tools	1	4.17%
Household communication & recreation facilities	1	4.17%
Electrical tool	1	4.17%

 
The above products are notified for various hazards, namely: fire, laceration, injuries, choking, burns, falls, electric shock, fire and strangulation. Accompanying remedies (refund, replacement and repair) are taken for such notifications. As shown from figures, sports & recreational facilities are most frequently notified.
 
As notified on the CPSC website, some customers have already got injured due to the potential hazards.
 
So it is important to track the recalls of products to ensure consumers’ legitimate interests and rights. C&K Testing hereby reminds related enterprises to enhance the product quality by learning more about the potential hazards of their product categories.