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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.
Kwik Tek is recalling Hammerhead sleds because the front handle bar assembly can break, posing a crash hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Focus Bicycles is recalling about 80 Spine mountain bicycles because incorrectly sized seatstay or linkage parts can cause the frame to collapse, posing a fall hazard.
Square Grove is recalling about 750 Sit-Stand Desk Converters because the pneumatic lifting mechanism can pinch or break fingers during assembly or use.
Hillsdale Furniture is recalling about 20,000 children's bunk beds sold at Bob's Discount Furniture because support rails can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.
Debco Bag is recalling Tonal Thirst ceramic mugs because the handles can break, posing burn and laceration risks to consumers.
LaRose Industries is recalling Cra-Z-Jewelz jewelry kits because the slider bracelet component contains high levels of lead, posing a health risk to young children.
Traxxas is recalling X-Maxx Monster Trucks and VXL-6 electronic speed controls because a short circuit can cause a fire. The company reported 40 fires and one injury.
Southwire is recalling approximately 1.2 million non-contact voltage detectors because they may provide false readings, posing shock and burn risks.
Mohu is recalling about 1,700 BeBox smart boomboxes because they can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards. One incident of a unit catching fire was reported, with no injuries.
Broan-NuTone is recalling L500 series ventilation fans because the motor can overheat and cause a fire. No injuries have been reported.
Mirka is recalling approximately 2,500 electric random orbital sanders sold in the U.S. because they can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Mayborn USA is recalling 3.1 million Tommee Tippee Sippee cups because mold can grow in the white valve, posing a risk of gastrointestinal symptoms.
Rheem is recalling about 54,000 Performance Platinum electric water heaters sold at Home Depot because the control panel can overheat, posing fire and burn risks.
Currey & Company is recalling crystal chandeliers sold at Ethan Allen because the top loop can break, causing the fixture to fall.
Osprey is recalling about 31,000 child backpack carriers because a cut in the plastic buckle can cause the shoulder strap to release, posing a fall hazard to the child.
Box Components is recalling about 4,100 carbon fiber BMX bicycle forks because the steer tube can become loose, posing a fall hazard.
Hollander Sleep Products is recalling Wamsutta Dream Zone mattress pads because they fail federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard.
Noble House is recalling Louigi and Tate counter stools because sharp kick plate edges can cause cuts and scratches.
Honda is recalling about 219,000 mini tillers because a pinched throttle cable can cause the tines to rotate unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury.
Hed Cycling is recalling specific black bicycle rims because they can cause brake pads to wear out unexpectedly, posing a crash hazard to riders.
TJX is recalling about 5,200 foldable lounge chairs sold at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls because they can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall and injury hazard.
Rixson is recalling Exterior Gate Closers Model 1350 because the mechanism can break and eject metal pieces or spray oil, posing a risk of injury.
Water Heating Technologies is recalling about 14,400 American Standard gas water heaters because a design flaw poses a risk of fire or explosion.
Philips Lighting is recalling about 87,000 Metal Halide Lamps because the outer bulbs can shatter, posing burn and laceration risks.
Bestar is recalling juvenile dressers sold in the US and Canada because they are unstable and pose a tip-over hazard to children.