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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.
Harbor Freight Tools is recalling approximately 1,020,000 14-inch electric chainsaws because the power switch can malfunction, allowing the saw to continue operating after being turned off.
ALDI is recalling Ambiano mini deep fryers because the heating element can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. Three fire incidents and minor property damage have been reported.
Tobi USA LLC is recalling Babynest crib bumpers sold online at babybay.us because the strings pose a strangulation hazard to babies.
illy is recalling about 65,000 8.8-ounce whole bean coffee cans because the lid can detach suddenly with force upon opening, posing an injury hazard.
Munchkin is recalling Waterpede bath toys because they can break apart and expose small beads, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Wrapables is recalling about 1,900 women's silk scarves because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injuries.
Specialized is recalling about 1,800 Fuse Comp and Fatboy SE bicycles with Stout cranks because the driveside crankarm can disengage, posing fall and injury hazards.
Hauck is recalling Nerf Battle Racer go-karts because the steering wheel can detach, break, or crack, posing laceration and collision risks to children.
Carter's is recalling 3-piece penguin cardigan sets because the toggle button can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Premier Kitchen Products is recalling Sharper Image and Frigidaire mandoline slicers because small blades can separate, posing a laceration hazard. No injuries have been reported.
HD Supply is recalling Seasons ceiling fans because brackets can break, causing blades to fall. No injuries have been reported, but one instance of minor property damage occurred.
Honeywell is recalling specific Fibre-Metal E2 and North Peak A79 hard hats because they may fail to protect users from impact, posing a risk of head injury.
Briggs & Stratton is recalling 3000 PSI pressure washer surface cleaners because the spray bar can break and detach, posing an injury hazard.
Base Brands is recalling Reduce Hydro Pro water bottles because the pink paint on the bear design exceeds federal lead paint standards.
Polaris is recalling about 5,600 Phoenix 200 ATVs because a damaged throttle limiter can fail, posing a crash hazard.
Polaris is recalling about 10,900 Ranger XP recreational off-highway vehicles because the center seat belt bracket can separate from the frame, posing an injury hazard to riders.
Wild & Wolf is recalling Petit Collage wooden toy xylophones because the beater stick ball can detach, posing a choking risk to young children.
Primark is recalling about 14,500 decorative cushions sold in the northeastern U.S. because they can catch fire if exposed to an ignition source.
Jo-Ann Stores is recalling battery-operated LED light sets because the glass jars can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard.
Schneider Electric is recalling Square D safety switches because power may remain on when the handle is in the OFF position, posing an electrical shock hazard.
Group Rossignol is recalling LOOK Pivot ski bindings because the heel piece can loosen, posing a fall hazard to skiers.
L.L.Bean is recalling Allagash fixed blade hunting knives because the blade can cut through the leather sheath, posing a laceration hazard.
BRP is recalling 2017 Can-Am Outlander and Outlander Max ATVs because the dynamic power steering shaft can break, causing a loss of steering control and crash hazard.
Spirit Halloween is recalling PAW Patrol Marshall hats with flashlights because the batteries can overheat, posing fire and burn risks. No injuries or fires have been reported.
Mizco International is recalling Re-fuel power bank charging stations sold at The Container Store because they can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.