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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.
R.W. Beckett is recalling approximately 18,000 Firomatic fusible safety valves because the stem may fail to seal, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire hazard.
Pier 1 Imports is recalling Neely and Dahlia bistro chairs because loose bolts can cause the legs to collapse, posing a fall hazard.
RDG Global is recalling about 2,600 girls' hooded sweatshirts sold at Nordstrom because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Rexon is recalling about 46,000 Craftsman portable table saws sold at Sears because the stand can collapse, posing laceration and impact injury risks.
L.L. Bean is recalling Adventure Adjustable Snowshoes because the plastic deck can weaken and break, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Polaris is recalling about 13,500 RZR and GENERAL off-highway vehicles due to engine misfires and brake issues that can cause fires and burns.
Goodman is recalling approximately 210,000 air handler units because the pull-out disconnects may fail to disable power, posing an electrical shock hazard to individuals servicing the equipment.
Kids II is recalling Oball Rattles because the plastic disc can break, releasing small beads that pose a choking hazard to young children.
One World Technologies is recalling Ryobi 8amp Electric Jet Fan Blowers because the internal plastic fan can break, discharging blades that pose a laceration hazard.
Philips Lighting is expanding a recall of about 256,000 Metal Halide Lamps because the outer bulbs can shatter, posing fire and laceration risks.
Pier 1 Imports is recalling about 363,000 glass knobs sold in the U.S. because they can break and cause lacerations.
S.R. Smith is recalling Helix pool slides because children can fall off the side before reaching the pool, posing a risk of serious injury.
Dillard's is recalling about 1,800 baby faux-fur coats because metal snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
Little Tikes is recalling about 540,000 2-in-1 Snug 'n Secure Pink toddler swings because the plastic seat can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.
Carrier is expanding a recall for about 94,000 packaged terminal air conditioners and heat pumps because the power cord plug can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
STIHL is recalling about 100,000 gas-powered chain saws because a leaking fuel line can cause fire and burn hazards. Consumers should stop using the saws and return them for a free repair.
Calphalon is recalling approximately 2 million Contemporary Cutlery knives because blades can break during use, posing a laceration hazard.
Moose Toys is recalling Little Live Pets Lil Frog toys because the battery cap can become a projectile and chemicals can leak, causing eye irritation.
Yamaha Corporation of America is recalling about 900 piano benches sold with grand pianos because the interior paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards.
SodaStream is recalling about 51,000 one-liter carbonating bottles because they can burst under pressure, posing an injury hazard to users and bystanders.
Britax is recalling B-Agile and BOB Motion strollers because a damaged receiver mount can cause car seats to fall, posing a hazard to infants.
Target is recalling about 1,300 Threshold patio benches because they can collapse while in use, posing a fall hazard.
Restoration Hardware is recalling approximately 2,700 metal top dining tables because the zinc tops may contain lead, posing a health risk to children.
Feld Entertainment is recalling light-spinner toy wands sold at Disney shows because a top component can detach, exposing a metal rod that poses an injury risk to young children.
La-Z-Boy is recalling specific power supplies sold with lift chairs because the covers can crack and detach, exposing electrical components and posing a shock hazard.