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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.
Jimco is recalling about 16,000 outdoor folding bistro chairs because the seats can break, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop using the chairs and contact the company for a refund.
John Deere is recalling about 4,700 Gator utility vehicles because powertrain hardware can come loose, causing the throttle to stick and preventing the operator from stopping the vehicle.
Cost Plus World Market is recalling Hartley flip daybeds because the bottom cushion fails federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard.
Prizer-Painter Stove Works is recalling BlueStar and Big Chill gas ranges and wall ovens because the convection fan can cause gas ignition and burns.
Lester Electrical is recalling about 19,000 Links Series golf cart chargers because the control board can fail and overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
TJX is recalling swivel barstools sold at HomeGoods, Marshalls, and T.J. Maxx because wood joints can break, posing a fall hazard. Three minor injuries have been reported.
Polaris is recalling about 1,000 model year 2018 Ranger 500, 570, EV, and EV LI-ION vehicles because front lower control arms can separate, posing a crash hazard.
Hawthorne Hydroponics is recalling Ideal-Air 175-pint industrial grade humidifiers because they can overheat, posing fire and shock hazards. No injuries have been reported.
Rust-Oleum is recalling about 1,800 cans of black satin countertop coating because they contain lead levels that exceed the federal lead paint ban.
PetSmart is recalling 20-inch and 30-inch reptile strip light fixtures because the bulbs can overheat and ignite the hood, posing a fire hazard.
Core Health & Fitness is recalling StairMaster 8G Gauntlet Stepmill machines because the steps can accelerate rapidly without user input, posing a fall hazard.
Cybex is recalling Smith Press models 5340 and 5341 because the weight bar can fall, posing serious injury hazards. Consumers should stop using the equipment and contact Cybex for a repair or refund.
BSN Sports is recalling rubber critter toys because the orange and yellow paint contains lead levels exceeding federal bans. No injuries have been reported.
Polaris is recalling about 1,300 model year 2018 RZR XP Turbo S recreational off-highway vehicles because the rollover protection structure can fracture during high-speed rollovers.
Manhattan Toy is recalling Pull-Back Speedy Jets because rubber tires can separate, posing a choking hazard for young children.
American Landmaster is recalling about 1,500 off-road utility vehicles because gas can leak from the tank, posing fire and burn hazards.
Vornado Air is recalling VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters because they can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. One death and 19 fire reports have been linked to the units.
Yamaha is recalling about 120 SRVenture DX snowmobiles because loose passenger handgrips could cause falls and severe injury.
Confer Plastics is recalling Curve in-pool step systems because children's limbs can become entrapped in side openings, posing a drowning risk.
Polaris is recalling about 5,900 ACE 150 and Ranger 150 recreational off-highway vehicles because the front suspension lower ball joint can separate, posing a crash hazard.
American Honda is recalling 2018 CRF250R off-road motorcycles because the clutch outer can break, posing crash and injury hazards.
Xtava is recalling approximately 235,000 Allure and Allure Pro hair dryers because the units and power cords can overheat, catch fire, or cause electrical shock.
Koehler-Bright Star is recalling about 7,500 WorkSafe 3-D cell flashlights because a missing circuit board component poses an explosion hazard.
Harbor Freight Tools is recalling about 25,000 electronic handgun safes because they can open upon impact, posing a serious injury risk to children.
Vitamix is recalling Ascent and Venturist series blending containers because they can separate from the blade base, exposing blades and posing a laceration hazard.