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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.
J.D. North America is recalling All Power portable gasoline generators because the fuel tank can leak, posing explosion, fire, and burn hazards.
Dorel Juvenile is recalling Safety 1st Step and Go Travel Systems because the stroller tray can disengage, posing a fall hazard to infants.
McDonald's is recalling Step-iT activity wristbands because they can cause skin irritation or burns. Consumers should remove the bands from children and return them for a free replacement.
Arctic Cat is recalling about 4,500 side-by-side utility vehicles because a stuck throttle cable can prevent the vehicle from returning to idle, posing a crash hazard.
Crownplace Brands is recalling Aladdin MaxBrite kerosene lamp burners because the threads can disengage, posing burn and fire hazards.
ALEX Toys is recalling three infant building sets because small parts can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Xenith is recalling specific football helmets because the shells can crack, posing a risk of head injuries. No injuries have been reported.
Sauder Woodworking is recalling about 8,000 Storybook four-drawer chests sold at Walmart.com due to a serious tip-over hazard that could injure children.
SpeeCo is recalling fence wire stretchers because a recoiling wire can strike bystanders, causing cuts and abrasions.
Shocker Paintball is recalling RSX markers with blue main chambers because the part can unexpectedly eject from the rear, posing a risk of impact injury.
Dennis East International is recalling whiskey glass and stone sets because the glass can break during use, posing a laceration risk.
Brown Jordan Services is recalling Hampton Bay swivel patio chairs because the base can break, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop using the chairs and contact the company for a free repair kit.
Kohler Power Systems is recalling specific portable generator models due to a wiring error that creates an electrical shock risk. Consumers should stop using these units and contact Kohler for a free repair.
Flos Inc. is recalling Skygarden pendant light fixtures because the dome can detach and fall, posing a risk of injury from impact.
Cinmar is recalling World Magnetic Travel Maps sold at Frontgate because the included magnets pose a serious ingestion hazard to children.
John Deere is recalling specific lawn and garden tractors because a safety system failure can cause laceration injuries to bystanders.
Signal Communications is recalling National Time fire alarm pull stations because the pull handle can break and fail to activate the alarm system.
Porta Inc. is recalling about 60,000 residential elevators because plastic door locks may fail, allowing doors to open before the car arrives and posing a fall hazard.
BYA Sports is recalling approximately 760 double hammocks because a weld on the metal ring can fail, causing the hammock to fall and posing a fall hazard to users.
Starbucks is recalling approximately 2.5 million stainless steel straws sold in the U.S. because the rigid design poses a risk of mouth lacerations to young children.
Loot Crate is recalling Marvel Thanos Infinity Gauntlet oven mitts because they lack thermal protection and have caused burn injuries.
Lekker LLC is recalling Patriot Power 1500-watt generators because the battery can catch fire. Consumers should stop using the units and contact 4Patriots for a free replacement.
STUBAI is recalling Tour Lite Telescope ice axes because the knife in the handle can detach, posing a laceration or impact hazard.
John Deere is recalling about 240 High-Performance Gator utility vehicles because a fuel hose could leak or separate, posing a fire hazard.
Novel Laboratories is recalling Zolpidem Tartrate sublingual tablets because the packaging fails to meet child-resistant closure requirements, posing a risk of poisoning to children.