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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.
Polaris is recalling about 2,100 Gravely Atlas JSV 3000 and 6000 utility vehicles because a cracked exhaust header pipe poses fire and burn risks.
Bobcat is recalling approximately 2,700 model year 2015-2018 3400 and 3400XL utility vehicles because the exhaust header pipe can crack, posing burn and fire hazards.
NEMO Equipment is recalling about 7,500 Stargaze recliner chairs because plastic joint supports can break, posing a fall hazard.
Rena Ware is recalling about 700 Nutrex pressure cookers because they can discharge steam at lower pressures than intended, posing a burn hazard.
Zebra Technologies is expanding a recall of power supply units for thermal printers due to a fire hazard. The units can overheat and catch fire when exposed to moisture.
Textron Specialized Vehicles is recalling about 255 Arctic Cat snowmobiles because the handgrip can break, posing an injury hazard to the rider.
Miller Fireworks is recalling specific rocket and cracker fireworks that violate federal standards due to explosion and burn hazards.
CPSC recalls Hill Topper electric bike motor controllers that may accelerate on their own, posing crash and injury risks to riders.
BMC is recalling about 430 Timemachine 01 bicycles because insufficient space between the front wheel and downtube poses a fall hazard. Four fall incidents were reported, including one broken finger.
Johnson Health Tech is reannouncing a recall of Matrix fitness machines due to a fire hazard caused by moisture buildup in the power socket.
Hirsch Gift is recalling about 21,000 CloudCharge Qi Wireless Charging Pads because they can overheat and cause burns. Consumers should stop using the pads and contact the company for a free replacement.
Trek is recalling Bontrager Line Pro flat bicycle pedals because the spindle can break, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Jimmy Hack Golf is recalling Orange Whip swing trainers because the weighted orange ball can detach during use, posing an injury risk to users and bystanders.
Ross Stores is recalling Bronze Hammered bistro chairs because the frames can break, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop using the chairs and return them for a full refund.
JCPenney is recalling Okie Dokie Denim Patches Shortie shorts because the patches can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Crate and Barrel is recalling Josephine floor mirrors because the glass can separate from the wooden backing, posing a laceration hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Allura Imports is recalling about 64,000 children's pajamas and onesies because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a burn risk.
Burton is recalling about 4,800 Step On snowboard boots because they can unexpectedly release from bindings, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Ortovox is recalling about 20,000 avalanche transceivers because a software error may prevent them from transmitting survivor location data, delaying rescue efforts.
Camso is recalling 2018 DTS 129 and Yeti Snow MX conversion kits because brake bolts can loosen, posing a crash or impact hazard.
Sandoz and Novartis are recalling about 470,000 blister packages of prescription drugs because the packaging failed to meet child-resistant closure requirements, posing a poisoning risk to children.
BRP is recalling about 13,300 2018 Can-Am Outlander and Renegade ATVs because fuel can spray from the tank when opening the gas cap, posing a fire hazard.
Helmets R Us is recalling about 9,700 Rollerblade helmets sold to schools because they fail to meet federal safety standards, posing a risk of head injury.
Huish Outdoors is recalling Oceanic and Hollis scuba diving regulators because they can restrict airflow at low tank pressures, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
Baccus Global is recalling Stanley workbench LED light and power stations due to incorrect wiring that poses shock and electrocution hazards.