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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.
Samsung is recalling 2.8 million top-load washing machines because the top can detach during use, posing an impact injury risk.
KTM North America is recalling about 1,200 model year 2017 KTM and Husqvarna off-road motorcycles because the front brake master cylinder can malfunction, posing a crash hazard.
GD Midea is recalling approximately 3.4 million dehumidifiers sold in the U.S. because they can overheat, smoke, and catch fire, posing serious fire and burn hazards.
Trek Bicycle Corp. is recalling 2014 and 2015 Farley bicycles and framesets because the fork can separate from the steer tube, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Pier 1 Imports is recalling approximately 140,000 glass knobs sold in the U.S. because they can break during use, posing a risk of laceration.
Running Trainer is recalling 240 Bionic Runner bicycles because the pedals can detach, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Fox Factory is recalling about 6,100 mountain bike rear shock absorbers because the outer sleeve can rupture, posing a fall and injury hazard.
Kikkerland Design is recalling teapots with bamboo stands because the stands can catch fire. No injuries have been reported.
Peg Perego is recalling about 3,000 850 Polaris Sportsman ride-on vehicles because a circuit board defect can cause overheating, fire, and burns.
H-E-B is recalling Brazos Embossed Star Chairs because weld defects may cause armrests to detach, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Hearth & Home Technologies is recalling about 650 Quadra Fire Explorer III wood stoves because the top lid handle can disengage, causing the lid to slam shut on fingers.
Fiddle Diddles is recalling LullaBelay car seat strap systems because carabiner parts can dislodge, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Cabela's is recalling commercial food dehydrators because defective wiring can cause heat build-up and fire. No injuries have been reported.
Summer Classics is recalling about 800 swivel rocking lounge chairs because the seat bucket can break away from the base, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Makita is recalling about 450 5057KB circular saws because the lower blade guard can malfunction and expose the blade, posing a laceration risk.
Target is recalling Halloween LED gel clings because they can separate and expose button batteries, posing choking and ingestion risks to children.
Sherwood Marketing is recalling 3 Squares rice and slow cookers because improperly installed wiring can cause electrical shorting, posing fire and electric shock risks.
TUSA is recalling about 175 DC Solar Link IQ1204 diving computers because they may malfunction and display incorrect readings, posing a drowning and injury hazard.
Husqvarna is recalling about 235,000 walk-behind gas-powered lawn mowers because the operator presence control bar can malfunction, causing the engine and blades to continue running and posing a laceration hazard.
Salewa North America is recalling Khion ski boots because they may switch modes, separate, or crack, posing a fall hazard.
Samsung is expanding its recall of Galaxy Note7 smartphones due to battery overheating, fire, and burn risks. Consumers should stop using the devices immediately.
Roylco is recalling about 1,400 Educational Light Cubes because the lithium polymer battery can overheat and catch fire.
LF Products is recalling Sawyer barstools because screws can loosen, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should check hardware and reassemble if needed.
Chimparoo Trek baby carriers are being recalled because the side strap can loosen from the buckle, posing a fall hazard to the child.
Mamas & Papas is recalling Armadillo Flip and Flip XT strollers because a loose latch can cause the seat to tip back, posing a fall hazard to infants.