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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.
Fiddle Diddles is recalling LullaBelay car seat strap systems because carabiner parts can dislodge, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Target is recalling Halloween LED gel clings because they can separate and expose button batteries, posing choking and ingestion risks to children.
Makita is recalling about 450 5057KB circular saws because the lower blade guard can malfunction and expose the blade, posing a laceration risk.
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.
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.
Chimparoo Trek baby carriers are being recalled because the side strap can loosen from the buckle, posing a fall hazard to the child.
LF Products is recalling Sawyer barstools because screws can loosen, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should check hardware and reassemble if needed.
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.
Specialized is recalling about 1,000 road bicycles because the rear wheel can detach, causing frame fractures and potential rider injury.
Summer Infant is recalling Lil' Luxuries infant bath tubs because the fabric slings can detach, posing risks of impact injury and drowning.
Gleason is recalling about 120,000 Milwaukee hand trucks because plastic wheel rims can break, posing a laceration hazard.
Wildhorn Outfitters is recalling about 9,700 Outpost camping hammocks and suspension kits because cinch buckles can fail, posing a fall hazard.
Aqua Lung is recalling about 53,000 Powerline inflators because the inflation button can remain depressed, causing uncontrolled ascent and posing injury and drowning hazards.
Sargent Art is recalling 13 types of tempera and finger paints due to potential harmful bacteria. Consumers should stop using the products and contact the company for a refund.
Office Depot is recalling Winsley Mid-Back Chairs because they can tip over when users lean back, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
FULLBEAUTY Brands is recalling approximately 31,500 children's nightgowns because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injuries.
Interlogix is recalling about 67,000 wireless personal panic devices because they may fail to operate during an emergency. Consumers should contact their security installer for a free inspection and replacement.
Hallee is recalling about 1,000 Starlit Nights Mosquito Net Bed Canopies sold on Amazon.com due to entanglement and strangulation hazards.
Probity Cell is recalling about 230 Glion SmartScooter Model 100 units because the frame can break at the folding point, posing a fall hazard.