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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.
Manhattan Toy is recalling Winkel Colorburst activity toys because plastic tubes can break into small pieces, posing a choking hazard to infants.
Polaris is recalling about 25,600 model year 2014 Sportsman 570 ATVs because fuel can leak into the headlight pod, posing fire hazards.
Corbeau USA is recalling 5-Point Camlock Harness Belts because one belt can unlock during use, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Polaris is recalling about 1,160 RZR 570 and RZR S 570 vehicles because the front brake can detach, posing crash and injury hazards.
TJX is recalling glass beer mugs sold at HomeGoods because they can break when heated or used with hot liquids, posing burn and laceration risks.
TOMY is recalling Lamaze Munching Max chipmunk stuffed toys because internal parts can break and create sharp points that pose a laceration hazard.
YSN Imports is recalling approximately 24,000 refillable propane cylinders sold under Flame King, Little Kamper, and U-Haul brands because the connecting valve can unscrew, posing fire and explosion risks.
Core Health & Fitness is recalling about 3,600 exercise machines because the height-adjusting carriage assembly can loosen and fall, posing an impact hazard.
TriggerTech is recalling about 2,000 carbide crossbow and rifle triggers because rollers can crack, causing the weapon to discharge without trigger activation.
Superpedestrian is recalling about 230 Copenhagen electric bicycle conversion wheels because the rear axle can fail, posing fall and crash hazards to riders.
Cub Cadet is recalling approximately 4,000 2016 Challenger utility vehicles because air in the brake system can cause brake failure, posing a crash hazard.
Home Depot is recalling Hampton Bay and Home Decorators Collection crystal chandeliers because halogen bulbs can melt parts, posing fire and burn risks.
Design Solutions International is recalling Home Decorators Collection Comotti vanity fixtures because glass shades can detach and fall, posing laceration and burn risks.
Burt's Bees Baby is recalling about 8,500 infant coveralls because the crotch snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.
South Shore Industries is recalling about 68,300 Summer Breeze style 5-drawer chests because they are unstable and can tip over if not anchored to the wall. Consumers should stop using the chests until they are secured or contact the company for a refund or free restraint kit.
Homestar North America is recalling about 1,470 Stockholm three-drawer TV chests sold at Target.com because they pose serious tip-over and entrapment hazards to children if not anchored to the wall.
American Promotional Events is recalling TNT Red, White, & Blue Smoke fireworks because they can explode unexpectedly, causing burn injuries.
Staples is recalling Hazen Mesh Task chairs because the legs can break, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop using the chairs and contact Staples for a free replacement base.
Kawasaki is recalling approximately 6,600 utility, recreational off-highway, and all-terrain vehicles because a fuel gauge retainer can collapse and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
Advanced Composites is recalling about 40 Wound Up Tandem Duo Disc bicycle forks because the fork leg can crack, posing a fall hazard.
iFashioning is recalling about 2,000 women's scarves sold on Amazon.com because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injuries.
Little Giraffe is recalling about 2,000 Luxe Satin children's robes because they fail federal flammability standards, posing a burn risk.
Trango is recalling about 2,600 Vergo belay devices because the handle can loosen, causing the braking system to malfunction and posing fall hazards to climbers.
Noble House is recalling about 3,300 dining chairs because the legs can break, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop using the chairs and contact the company for a free repair kit.
Cycling Sports Group is recalling about 1,000 GT mountain bicycles because the handlebars can crack, posing a fall hazard to consumers.