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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.
Dennis East International is recalling whiskey glass and stone sets because the glass can break during use, posing a laceration risk.
Shocker Paintball is recalling RSX markers with blue main chambers because the part can unexpectedly eject from the rear, posing a risk of impact injury.
Flos Inc. is recalling Skygarden pendant light fixtures because the dome can detach and fall, posing a risk of injury from impact.
Kohler Power Systems is recalling specific portable generator models due to a wiring error that creates an electrical shock risk. Consumers should stop using these units and contact Kohler for a free repair.
Brown Jordan Services is recalling Hampton Bay swivel patio chairs because the base can break, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop using the chairs and contact the company for a free repair kit.
Cinmar is recalling World Magnetic Travel Maps sold at Frontgate because the included magnets pose a serious ingestion hazard to children.
John Deere is recalling specific lawn and garden tractors because a safety system failure can cause laceration injuries to bystanders.
Signal Communications is recalling National Time fire alarm pull stations because the pull handle can break and fail to activate the alarm system.
Porta Inc. is recalling about 60,000 residential elevators because plastic door locks may fail, allowing doors to open before the car arrives and posing a fall hazard.
Starbucks is recalling approximately 2.5 million stainless steel straws sold in the U.S. because the rigid design poses a risk of mouth lacerations to young children.
BYA Sports is recalling approximately 760 double hammocks because a weld on the metal ring can fail, causing the hammock to fall and posing a fall hazard to users.
Lekker LLC is recalling Patriot Power 1500-watt generators because the battery can catch fire. Consumers should stop using the units and contact 4Patriots for a free replacement.
Loot Crate is recalling Marvel Thanos Infinity Gauntlet oven mitts because they lack thermal protection and have caused burn injuries.
STUBAI is recalling Tour Lite Telescope ice axes because the knife in the handle can detach, posing a laceration or impact hazard.
John Deere is recalling about 240 High-Performance Gator utility vehicles because a fuel hose could leak or separate, posing a fire hazard.
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.
Novel Laboratories is recalling Zolpidem Tartrate sublingual tablets because the packaging fails to meet child-resistant closure requirements, posing a risk of poisoning to children.
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.
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.
Lorex is recalling Care 'N' Share video baby monitors because the lithium polymer batteries can overheat and swell, posing a burn 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.
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.
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.