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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.
World Trading is recalling Orbit self-balancing scooters sold by Evine because the lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a risk of fire or explosion.
Masterbuilt is recalling about 41,000 7-in-1 gas smokers because the PVC gas hose can disconnect, posing a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the units and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement hose.
Yankee Candle is recalling Luminous Collection candles because the glass jars can crack when lit, posing a laceration hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Barnett Outdoors is recalling about 3,300 crossbows because a sensor malfunction can cause them to fire unexpectedly, posing an injury hazard.
Playworld is recalling about 1,300 stainless steel playground slides because a weld can crack, creating a space where a child's fingers can be caught and amputated.
Schurman Retail Group is recalling VIVID Red Wine Crush Gift Boxes because mold may be present on the boxes, posing a risk of respiratory irritation.
Atrium is recalling about 580 SafeHarbor vinyl impact windows because the glass can separate from the frame during hurricanes, posing an impact injury hazard.
Target is recalling clear acrylic Hanukkah menorahs that can melt when candles are burning, posing a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the products and return them for a refund.
CPSC recalls about 7,000 Lexibook baby bath seats and chairs because they can tip over, posing a drowning hazard to babies.
Technical Consumer Products is recalling about 39,000 LED lamps sold at Habitat for Humanity in California due to an electrical shock hazard.
Valspar is recalling Cabot wood cleaner and brightener products because faulty cap seals may cause leaks, posing a chemical hazard.
BioLite is recalling BaseLanterns and BaseLantern XLs because the lithium-ion batteries can overheat and catch fire. One report of minor property damage has been received.
IMUSA is recalling about 17,500 espresso makers because the filler cap can crack or pop off, posing burn and impact risks.
Summit Treestands is recalling about 270 Explorer SD closed front climbing treestands because a weld in the frame can break, posing a fall hazard.
Gree Electric Appliances is recalling approximately 2.5 million dehumidifiers sold under various brands because they can overheat and catch fire, posing serious fire and burn hazards.
Stanley is recalling about 70,000 commercial door locksets because the latches can fail, preventing doors from being unlocked from the inside during an emergency.
Johnson Health Tech is recalling Matrix ClimbMills because the stop/pause controls can malfunction, posing a fall hazard to users.
Work 'N Leisure is recalling Practi-VALVE training valves because the end-cap can detach in a user's mouth, posing a choking hazard.
Human Touch is recalling about 1,100 Perfect power recliner chairs because the joystick mechanism can malfunction, posing a fall hazard.
Milliken & Company is recalling six brands of dry carpet cleaning powder because the product may contain harmful bacteria. Consumers should stop using the product and contact the company for a free replacement.
BRP is recalling about 2,380 model year 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3 side-by-side off-road vehicles because a steering defect can cause loss of control and crashes.
Skidders Footwear is recalling about 5,500 children's canvas tennis shoes because sharp rivets pose a laceration hazard. Consumers should take shoes away from children and contact the company for a refund.
LTD Commodities and The Lakeside Collection are recalling about 39,000 projection night lights because they can short circuit, posing fire and shock risks.
Gates is recalling about 500 aftermarket G-Force CVT clutches for ATVs and UTVs because they can break during operation, posing laceration and impact injury hazards.
Hammerhead Off-Road is recalling about 9,900 fun-karts because the fuel tank can crack and leak, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.