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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.
Big 5 Sporting Goods is recalling Captiva Designs bungee chairs because rivets can break, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a refund.
Huish Outdoors is recalling Zeagle Grace and Element BCDs because they may leak air, causing loss of flotation and posing a drowning risk to scuba divers.
BLACK+DECKER is recalling electric blower/vacuum/mulchers because the fan cover can unlatch unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Creative Sourcing is recalling HAUS ZapBulb mosquito zapper LED light bulbs because the base can separate from the connector, posing an electrical shock hazard.
Toys 'R' Us is recalling about 53,000 Babies 'R' Us pacifier clips because the spring mechanism can break and release small parts, posing a choking hazard.
John Deere is recalling about 50 model 485A backhoe attachments because mounting hardware could loosen, causing the frame to rotate and crush the operator.
Polaris is recalling approximately 13,000 RZR XP Turbo recreational off-highway vehicles because engine overheating and loose drain tubes can cause fires and severe burn injuries.
SAHN Designs is recalling SAHN Classic SH523 bicycle helmets because they do not meet federal impact safety standards, posing a risk of head injury.
KTM North America is recalling about 920 model year 2016 KTM and Husqvarna motocross motorcycles because a connecting rod can fracture, causing a crash.
Salewa North America is recalling Wild Country Syncro climbing harnesses because excess materials on the waist belt tab can cause the harness to loosen, posing a fall hazard.
Swarovski is recalling Octa Crystal Pendant light fixtures because the crystal can detach and fall if damaged during shipment, posing an impact hazard.
United Copper is recalling specific 12/2 metal clad aluminum armored cables due to fire and shock hazards caused by damaged conductor coating.
Dazzling Toys is recalling about 800 egg laying chicken toys because the small eggs and breakable plastic pieces pose a choking hazard to children.
Whirlpool is recalling about 15,200 microwave hood combinations because internal arcing can ignite plastic components, posing a fire hazard.
Mars Retail Group is recalling M&M's-branded jewelry due to high lead levels. Consumers should stop using the items and return them for a refund.
J.D. North America is recalling All Power portable gasoline generators because the fuel tank can leak, posing explosion, fire, and burn hazards.
Cree is recalling LED T8 replacement lamps that can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Dorel Juvenile is recalling Safety 1st Step and Go Travel Systems because the stroller tray can disengage, posing a fall hazard to infants.
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.
ALEX Toys is recalling three infant building sets because small parts can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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.
Crownplace Brands is recalling Aladdin MaxBrite kerosene lamp burners because the threads can disengage, posing burn and fire hazards.
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.