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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.
John Deere is recalling about 8,500 Gator Utility Vehicles because a loose dust boot on the throttle cable can prevent the vehicle from stopping, posing a crash hazard.
Anaheim Manufacturing and Moen are recalling about 146,000 garbage disposals because a metal component can break off and exit the unit, posing an impact hazard.
Vanguard Furniture is recalling Bow Front chests of drawers due to serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children.
Marin Mountain Bikes is recalling 2016 and 2017 Pine Mountain bicycles because the front forks can bend or break, posing fall and crash hazards.
Xootr is recalling about 3,000 adult kick scooters because the steer support can break during normal use, posing a fall hazard.
Safavieh is recalling about 500 Audrey lingerie chests because they can tip over and entrap children if not anchored to the wall.
Fred Meyer is recalling approximately 48,000 children's hooded sweatshirts and girls bomber jackets because the zipper pull can detach, posing choking and laceration hazards.
Rexon is recalling Black+Decker portable table saws sold at Walmart because the stand can collapse, posing laceration and impact injury risks.
Sock and Accessory Brands is recalling John Deere infant caps because the top button can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
humangear is recalling capCAP bottle caps because they may leak or dislodge, posing a burn hazard when used with hot liquids. No injuries have been reported.
BlenderBottle is recalling Whiskware glass dressing shaker bottles because the glass bottom can break when struck by the metal agitator, posing a laceration hazard.
Target is recalling about 19,000 magnetic tic tac toe games because the magnets can detach, posing choking and serious internal injury risks.
Juratoys is recalling four models of Bricolo by Janod push toy trolleys because they can tip backwards, posing an impact injury hazard to children.
Look Cycle is recalling about 800 road bikes and Aerostems because a stainless steel clamp can corrode and break, posing a fall and crash hazard.
SolarWorld is recalling about 97,000 solar panel connectors sold in the U.S. because microscopic cracks can allow moisture to leak in, posing an electrical shock hazard.
OPW is recalling approximately 824,000 gas station hose swivel connectors because they can separate from the hose or nozzle, causing fuel spillage and posing fire and explosion risks.
Haibike is recalling specific XDURO electric bicycles because the front fork can rupture or break, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Wing Enterprises is recalling Little Giant ladders because locking pins can fail, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
ASTI is recalling power adapters sold with LectroFan sound machines because the casing can break, exposing metal prongs and posing an electrical shock hazard.
Vecaro LifeStyle is recalling about 500 self-balancing scooters because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat, smoke, catch fire, or explode.
Discount School Supply is recalling Environments-brand children's waterproof bibs because the plastic backing can separate, creating a suffocation hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Polaris is recalling about 19,200 Sportsman 850 and 1000 ATVs because heat shields can melt and exhaust springs can stretch, posing burn and fire risks.
Advanced Sports International is recalling about 650 2017 Fuji bicycles because the rear wheel freehub can slip while pedaling, posing a fall hazard.
LIVLY is recalling children's robes and pajama sets because they fail federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injuries.
Performance Designed Products is recalling Energizer XBOX ONE 2X Smart Chargers because they can overheat and damage controllers, posing a burn risk.