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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.
Carrier and Bryant are recalling about 23,300 heat pumps because capacitors can fail, causing the units to overheat and pose a fire hazard.
AM Conservation Group is recalling about 37,000 luminescent night lights because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the products and contact the firm for a free replacement.
Profile Design is recalling Cobra S bicycle handlebar stems because they can corrode and break, causing riders to lose control and crash.
Polaris is recalling about 6,000 model year 2017 RMK and SKS snowmobiles because a steering post weld can separate, causing loss of control.
American Honda is recalling about 2,200 2017 Pioneer 700 recreational off-highway vehicles because a manufacturing defect may cause the front passenger seat belt buckle to fail.
Segway is recalling specific off-board chargers for Personal Transporters because a wire can detach and cause a shock hazard. No injuries have been reported.
DGFA is recalling about 200 women's scarves sold on Amazon because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a burn risk.
Springs Window Fashions is recalling motorized window coverings sold with Zeus brand lithium batteries due to fire and burn hazards.
Combi USA is recalling about 1,000 Shuttle Travel Systems because the car seat can disengage from the stroller frame, posing a fall hazard to infants.
HoMedics is recalling about 400,000 handheld massagers because the power cord can break and expose wires, posing electric shock and burn risks.
Goodman is recalling about 4,100 gas-fired furnaces because the blower motor is not grounded, posing an electrical shock hazard to individuals servicing the units.
Osprey is recalling about 82,000 Poco child backpack carriers because children can slip through the leg openings, posing a fall hazard.
Riser Holdings is recalling Chromag bicycle stems because clamping bolts may break, posing fall and injury hazards to riders.
FatFace is recalling about 400 women's sweaters that fail federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injuries.
Zutano is recalling about 38,000 infant Cozie booties because the rubber grips on the bottom can detach and pose a choking hazard.
Horizon Hobby is recalling specific ECX model vehicles because the electronic speed control can short circuit and catch fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Greenfield World Trade is recalling about 14,000 EZDRY food dehydrators because they can overheat and melt, posing fire and burn hazards.
Razor is recalling about 158,000 RipStik electric motorized caster boards because the rear wheel can lock up, posing a fall hazard.
Cost Plus World Market is recalling about 4,700 Stafford Windsor-style dining chairs because the legs can break, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Bosch Solar Services is recalling about 28,000 roof-mounted solar panels because they can overheat and pose a fire risk. No injuries have been reported.
Polaris is recalling about 3,800 model year 2017 Sportsman and Scrambler ATVs because the electronic power steering unit can malfunction, posing a crash hazard.
Target is recalling water-absorbing Easter and dinosaur toys because they can expand if swallowed, causing intestinal obstructions. No injuries have been reported.
Polaris is recalling about 51,000 Ranger 900 recreational off-highway vehicles because a heat shield can fall off, posing fire and burn hazards.
Customatic Beds is recalling about 50,000 adjustable bed bases because side-mounted AC outlets may be incorrectly wired, posing an electric shock hazard.
Starbucks is recalling Teavana Flip Tumblers because they can leak hot liquid, posing a burn risk. Consumers should stop using them and contact Starbucks for a refund.