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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.
Black Diamond is recalling approximately 45,500 Camalot and Camalot Ultralight climbing devices because they can come apart during use, posing a fall hazard.
SCOTT is recalling about 1,400 bicycles because the seat post can break, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Black Diamond is recalling about 100 via ferrata climbing sets because missing safety stitching may allow lanyard ends to detach, posing a risk of injury or death.
Klein Tools is recalling about 114,000 digital clamp meters because they may fail to give accurate voltage readings, posing shock, electrocution, and burn hazards.
Rocky Mountain is recalling bicycles with front disc brakes because the quick-release lever may contact the brake rotor, causing a crash. No injuries have been reported.
Black Diamond is recalling Index Ascenders because a rivet may release, causing the device to detach from the rope and posing a risk of injury or death.
phil&teds is recalling about 630 Dash v5 strollers in the U.S. because the folding hinge can become damaged, posing a pinch hazard to consumers.
Pacific Cycle is recalling about 129,000 infant bicycle helmets sold at Target because loose magnetic buckle parts pose choking and ingestion risks to young children.
Target is recalling clear acrylic Hanukkah menorahs because they can melt when candles are burning, posing a fire hazard. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Kubota is recalling about 23,400 RTV400 and RTV500 utility vehicles because the steering shaft can break, causing loss of control and collision risks.
Hobby Lobby is recalling Little Wishes Chenille Stuffed Rattles because seams can separate, exposing stuffing and posing a choking hazard to infants.
Hobby Lobby is recalling Little Wishes plush pacifier holders because parts can detach and pose a choking hazard to infants.
TwinGo is recalling about 4,000 baby carriers because the waist buckle can break, posing a fall hazard to children. No injuries have been reported.
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. is recalling about 91,000 Bosch 1380 Slim small angle grinders because they can overheat, melt brush covers, and expose hot components, posing a burn risk.
Bednest is recalling bedside infant sleepers manufactured after July 2014 because they fail to meet federal safety requirements, posing a fall hazard to babies.
Cybex International is recalling approximately 400 decline free weight benches because the frame can collapse forward, posing an impact injury hazard.
American Honda is recalling about 3,300 model year 2016 Honda Pioneer 1000 recreational off-highway vehicles because the front door can open unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury.
BRP is recalling about 10,600 model year 2013 Can-Am Commander side-by-side vehicles because a steering defect can cause loss of control and crashes.
Munchkin is recalling Latch lightweight pacifiers and clips because the clip cover can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Walmart is recalling about 1.2 million Rival electric water kettles because the heating element can fail and rupture, posing burn and shock hazards.
Cascade Designs is recalling Striker 320 and 240 avalanche rescue probes because a lock button failure may prevent the probe from extending, posing a suffocation hazard.
Cub Cadet is recalling about 1,300 Challenger CX500 and CX700 utility vehicles because a parking brake cable failure poses a crash hazard.
One World Technologies is recalling Ryobi 40-Volt Brushless Snow Blowers sold at Home Depot due to overheating risks that can cause fires and burns.
Alltrade Tools is recalling Snap-on ratcheting tie downs sold at Sam's Club because the ratchet handle can fail, releasing secured loads.
Stile Products is expanding a recall of specific Tern folding bicycles because the frame hinge can crack, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop riding these bikes and contact the company for a free frame replacement.