Agency
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.
Roylco is recalling about 1,400 Educational Light Cubes because the lithium polymer battery can overheat and catch fire.
Samsung is expanding its recall of Galaxy Note7 smartphones due to battery overheating, fire, and burn risks. Consumers should stop using the devices immediately.
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.
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.
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.
Wildhorn Outfitters is recalling about 9,700 Outpost camping hammocks and suspension kits because cinch buckles can fail, posing a fall hazard.
Gleason is recalling about 120,000 Milwaukee hand trucks because plastic wheel rims can break, posing a laceration hazard.
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.
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.
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.
Walmart is recalling Mahco Inc. tripod stools because the plastic collar connecting the legs can break, posing a fall hazard.
Great Trango Holdings is recalling Trango Raptor ice tools because the head can detach from the shaft, posing a fall hazard to climbers.
Advanced Sports International is recalling about 3,000 Breezer and Fuji bicycles because the seat post clamp can crack, posing a fall hazard.
SmartPool is recalling PE12 PoolEye pool alarms because a reversed switch may prevent the alarm from sounding if a child enters the water. No injuries have been reported.
Lenny Lamb is recalling Buckle Onbu infant carriers because missing internal stitching creates a fall hazard for children. No injuries have been reported.
Denon is recalling HEOS 1 Go Pack rechargeable battery packs because they can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. No injuries have been reported.
Polaris is recalling about 42,500 model year 2014 Ranger 900 vehicles because a heat shield can fall off, creating fire and burn risks.
GE Appliances is recalling about 222,000 Profile top-loading clothes washers because an electrical component can overheat and cause a fire.
Samsung is recalling Galaxy Note7 smartphones sold before September 15, 2016, because the lithium-ion battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn hazard.