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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.
PTX Performance Products is recalling about 4,900 Airwalk self-balancing scooters because the lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a risk of fire or explosion.
Boscov's is recalling Orbit brand self-balancing scooters because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a risk of fire or explosion.
Hype Wireless is recalling about 25,000 Roam brand self-balancing scooters because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a risk of smoking, fire, or explosion.
Keenford Limited is recalling about 84,000 iMoto self-balancing scooters because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat, smoke, catch fire, or explode.
Embrace Technologies is recalling Little Lotus baby swaddles and sleeping bags because shoulder snaps can break or detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Yuka Clothing is recalling about 800 self-balancing scooters sold nationwide and online because the lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing a risk of smoking, fire, or explosion.
Winco Fireworks is recalling Black Cat Cone Fountain Fireworks because they may burst and spread sparks outward, posing fire and burn risks.
Saro Trading is recalling about 7,800 children's nightgowns because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injuries.
IKEA is recalling 29 million chests and dressers in the U.S. due to a serious tip-over hazard that has caused three child deaths and 17 injuries.
Polaris is recalling approximately 43,000 Ranger 570 recreational off-road vehicles because they can overheat and catch fire. Consumers should stop using these vehicles and contact Polaris for a free repair.
HP is recalling approximately 41,000 lithium-ion batteries for HP and Compaq notebook computers because they can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
October Mountain Products is recalling OMP M-100 digital hanging bow scales because the mounting ring can break, posing impact and laceration hazards to users.
3M is recalling about 7,500 vented hard hats sold online because they do not provide the advertised protection against electric shock.
Ecovent is recalling about 600 room sensors because the cover can come off, exposing high-voltage components and posing an electrical shock hazard.
Mayborn USA is recalling about 255,000 Tommee Tippee electric bottle and food warmers due to a fire hazard. The units can overheat, melt, smoke, and catch fire.
The Land of Nod is recalling Octo-rattles because fabric discs on the tentacles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Sony is recalling Panasonic lithium-ion battery packs for VAIO laptops because they can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards. No injuries have been reported.
Direct Distributors is recalling 4-inch air angle grinders because a safety switch failure can cause the tool to turn on unexpectedly, posing a laceration risk.
Grand Rapids Chair is recalling Sadie chairs and barstools because loose parts can create pinch points, posing a risk of finger injury.
STIHL is recalling about 8,000 HSA 65 battery-powered hedge trimmers because they may operate unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.
Auldey Toys is recalling Sky Rover toys because the included yellow USB charging cords can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Far East Brokers is recalling about 6,000 children's chairs and swings because the screen-printing contains excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
360 Electrical is recalling three models of surge protectors because they can short circuit when non-grounded plugs are connected, posing a shock or fire hazard.
AR500 Armor is recalling Level III body armor that may fail to stop bullets, posing a risk of gunshot injury or death.
Rhino Metals is recalling Bighorn P-20 handgun security safes because they can be opened without a combination, posing a serious risk of injury to children and others.