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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.
Emson is recalling UComfy Neck and Shoulder Heat Wraps because they can overheat and cause burns. Consumers should stop using the product and contact Emson for a free replacement.
Smocked Threads by Cecil & Lou is recalling about 65 children's nightgowns because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injuries.
Electrolux is recalling about 1,000 Frigidaire and Kenmore electric wall ovens because a malfunctioning thermal switch poses a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Inovonics is recalling about 5,500 emergency transmitters and receivers because they may fail to send or receive help signals. No injuries have been reported.
Nu Skin is recalling Epoch mist diffusers because mold can develop on the product, posing a health risk to individuals with compromised immune systems or mold allergies.
Crosman is recalling rope cocking devices for Centerpoint Sniper 370 crossbows because broken hooks can cause the rope to recoil, posing a laceration risk.
Cycling Sports Group is recalling 2010-2012 Cannondale Bad Boy and Bad Girl commuter bicycles because the fork axle can crack, posing a fall hazard.
Lorex is recalling Care 'N' Share video baby monitors because the lithium polymer batteries can overheat and swell, posing a burn risk.
Things Remembered is recalling silver bracelets and charm necklaces for children because the clear surface coating contains lead in excess of allowable limits.
GSI Outdoors is recalling about 6,700 children's insulated water bottles sold at L.L.Bean because lead solder at the base violates safety standards.
Nestlé Waters North America is recalling AccuPure countertop water dispensers because they can overheat, melt, and smoke, posing fire and burn risks.
Flushmate is recalling about 453,000 Flushmate III Pressure-Assist Flushing Systems in the U.S. because the units can burst, posing impact and laceration hazards.
IKEA is recalling PATRULL safety gates and extensions because the locking mechanism can open unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to children.
Home Source is recalling about 2,700 floor lamps sold in the New York area and online because defective sockets can cause fires and electric shocks.
The Clorox Company is recalling three Liquid Plumr clog remover products because the bottles lack required child-resistant closures, posing a risk of chemical burns.
Bernhardt Furniture is recalling about 1,700 Marquesa dressers and nightstands because they can tip over if not anchored, posing a risk of death or injury.
Pacific Cycle is recalling approximately 217,600 Instep and Schwinn jogging strollers because the front wheel can detach, posing crash and fall hazards.
Kawasaki is recalling about 25,000 Mule Pro side-by-side vehicles because the front floor cover can be punctured by foreign objects, posing an injury hazard to riders.
URBAN626 is recalling about 1,200 URB-E electric scooters because a bolt below the seat can crack, posing a fall hazard.
Ten companies are recalling about 501,000 self-balancing scooters because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat, catch fire, or explode. Consumers should stop using these products immediately.
Swagway is recalling X1 hoverboards because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat, smoke, catch fire, or explode. Consumers should stop using the units and contact Swagway for a repair or credit.
Razor USA is recalling about 28,000 Hovertrax hoverboards because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat, smoke, catch fire, or explode.
Hoverboard LLC is recalling Powerboard self-balancing scooters because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat, smoke, catch fire, or explode. No injuries have been reported, but one instance of property damage occurred.
Digital Gadgets is recalling Hover-Way self-balancing scooters because the lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a risk of fire or explosion.
Overstock.com is recalling about 4,300 self-balancing scooters sold online from September to December 2015 because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat and catch fire.