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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.
Vornado Air is recalling about 350,000 VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters because they can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
3M is recalling about 395,000 Scotch thermal laminators because the plastic enclosure can overheat, posing a burn hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Polaris is recalling about 107,000 RZR XP 1000 vehicles because a cracked exhaust silencer can cause a fire. No injuries have been reported.
Octane Fitness is recalling about 570 XT-One elliptical cross trainers because the incline lead screw can shear off, causing foot pedals to drop unexpectedly and creating a fall hazard.
Primo is recalling hTrio beverage dispensers because hot water may leak at high altitudes, posing a burn risk.
H-E-B is recalling GTC halogen light bulbs because they can shatter while in use, posing laceration and fire hazards.
Residential Elevators Inc. is recalling about 3,700 traction elevators installed in homes between January 2015 and April 2017 because the cab can rise unexpectedly to the top of the shaft, posing an impact hazard.
Shop LC is recalling electric heated throw blankets because the heating coils can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
SpeeCo and Woods are recalling 4-way wedge accessories for hydraulic log splitters because they can detach and strike users, causing injury.
Kidde is recalling about 452,000 dual-sensor smoke alarms in the U.S. because a manufacturing defect may prevent them from detecting smoke.
Briggs & Stratton is recalling Snapper, Simplicity, and Massey Ferguson riding mowers because a malfunctioning switch may allow the mower to mow while reversing, posing a risk of injury.
Carrier is recalling about 530 commercial rooftop HVAC units because a humidifier fan may fail to shut off, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Beanworthy is recalling Human Creations EnergyFlux battery chargers and hand warmers sold on Amazon due to a fire and burn hazard.
Louis Garneau is recalling specific Course bicycle helmets because they do not meet federal impact safety standards, posing a risk of head injury.
Handi-Craft is recalling Dr. Brown's Lovey pacifier and teether holders because the snap can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
eheat is recalling about 35,000 Envi wall heaters sold in the U.S. and Canada due to a defect that can cause overheating, smoke, or melting, posing a burn hazard.
Southwire is recalling WiOn Indoor In-wall Wi-Fi Switches because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Radio Flyer is recalling about 5,000 eWagons because improper wiring can cause the motor to activate unintentionally, posing an injury hazard.
Cameron Company is recalling Playtime Pals Pop-Up Hideaway Hut children's tents because the fiberglass support rods can break and splinter, posing a laceration hazard.
Amazon is recalling about 260,000 portable power banks because the batteries can overheat and ignite, posing fire and chemical burn risks.
Helvetia Sports is recalling SwissStop EXOTherm cycling disc brake pads because they can separate from the backplate, posing a fall hazard to users.
MAAX Spas is recalling about 550 hot tubs and swim spas in the U.S. because the internal UV generator can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
BDA is recalling Golden State Warriors Menorahs because the glue holding the candleholders can melt, causing lit candles to fall and posing fire and burn risks.
Husqvarna is recalling approximately 160 FS 450 closed course competition motorcycles from model years 2016 to 2018 because a cracked front brake piston can cause brake failure and crashes.
Topson Downs is recalling Cat & Jack Girls' Star Studded Skinny Jeans because metal stars can detach and cause lacerations. Consumers should stop wearing them and return them to Target for a refund.