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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.
Coldwater Creek is recalling two snow globe models because light refraction can singe or melt nearby items, posing a fire hazard.
Skip Hop is recalling Tuo convertible high chairs because the front legs can detach, posing a fall hazard to children.
HP is recalling about 50,000 lithium-ion batteries for notebook computers and mobile workstations because they can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
SureFit is recalling about 900 riding lawn mower blade spindle shafts and assemblies because they can break and become projectiles, posing an impact injury risk.
Comfort Research is recalling about 1,200 Ultra Lounge bean bag chair covers due to risks of entrapment and suffocation to children.
Land of Nod is recalling Nook toddler beds because the headboard can disconnect and fall, posing an entrapment risk to children.
Western Gas is recalling under-odorized propane gas due to fire, explosion, and burn hazards. Consumers should contact their supplier for a free inspection.
HealthPostures is recalling IntimateRider chairs and RiderMate benches because loose stitching on the cloth covers can cause falls and injuries.
Rocky Mountain Bicycles is recalling 2018 Altitude, Instinct, and Pipeline models because improperly secured brake cable housing can cause brake failure and crashes.
Vilo Home is recalling Marseille dining benches because the foam seat cushion and base can crack, causing the bench to collapse and posing a fall hazard.
Shoes for Crews is recalling ACE work boots that lack the advertised puncture-resistant plate, posing an injury hazard to users.
Melville Direct is recalling Bits and Pieces Fiber Optic Christmas Trees because the AC power adapter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Polaris is recalling about 560 RZR XP 4 Turbo vehicles because an improperly secured fuel line can leak and cause a fire.
Brompton is recalling about 8,400 folding bicycles because the bottom bracket can break during use, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
American Honda is recalling about 34,000 portable generators because a leaking carburetor poses fire and burn risks. No injuries have been reported.
Wohali Outdoors is recalling about 26,800 children's three-piece pajama sets sold at Bass Pro Shops because they fail federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injuries.
John Deere is recalling about 68,300 Crossover Gator utility vehicles because the steering shaft can separate, causing a loss of steering control and posing a crash hazard.
Matrix Fireworks is recalling Jumbo Fireworks "Surprise Fountain" units because they are overloaded with pyrotechnics, posing explosion and burn hazards.
Squatty Potty is recalling about 2,400 children's toilet step stools because the top step can detach, causing children to fall and get injured.
Superior Importers is recalling Home Life mattresses sold on Amazon.com because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard.
Monte Carlo is recalling about 3,400 Cyclone ceiling fans because brackets can break, causing blades to fall. No injuries have been reported.
Crate and Barrel is recalling Dakota wooden benches because they can tip over, posing a fall hazard. The company has received reports of injuries including broken bones and an amputation.
Pier 1 Imports is recalling decorative glass pumpkins because the wooden stems can detach, causing the glass to break and cut consumers.
Todd Snyder is recalling approximately 2,100 men's sweatshirts in the U.S. because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a burn risk to users.
Hunter Fan Company is recalling Contempo ceiling fans because incorrect installation instructions may cause the light globe to fall, posing an impact injury hazard.