Several federal agencies routinely monitor the quality of consumer products purchased in America. From time to time, these agencies - in cooperation with private industry - issue both mandatory and voluntary recalls on items that might pose a risk to U.S. citizens.

The web site - www.recalls.gov - provides a comprehensive listing of products recalled by the participating agencies.

Recalls of Note:

• Aqua Dots Recall
• Curious George Plush Doll Recall: Lead Poisoning Hazard
• Series of Toy Recalls November 7, 2007: Lead Poisoning Hazard
• Dollar General Key Chains Recall: Lead poisoning hazard
• Kids II Baby Einstein Color Blocks: Lead poisoning hazard
• KB Toys Wooden Toys Recall: Lead poisoning hazard
• Eveready Battery Company Recall Toy Flashlights: Lead poisoning hazard
• Dollar General Tumblers Recall: Lead poisoning hazard
• CKI Children's Decorating Sets Recall: Lead poisoning hazard
• Antioch Publishing Bookmarks and Journals Recall: Lead poisoning hazard
• Sports Authority Aluminum Water Bottles Recall: Lead poisoning hazard
• Fisher-Price toy recall: Lead poisoning hazard
• Thomas the Train toy recall: Lead poisoning hazard
• Toothpaste recall
• Mattel toy recall:  Products affected by magnet recall