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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.
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.
3M is recalling about 7,500 vented hard hats sold online because they do not provide the advertised protection against electric shock.
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.
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.
STIHL is recalling about 8,000 HSA 65 battery-powered hedge trimmers because they may operate unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.
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.
Auldey Toys is recalling Sky Rover toys because the included yellow USB charging cords can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
AR500 Armor is recalling Level III body armor that may fail to stop bullets, posing a risk of gunshot injury or death.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Square Grove is recalling about 750 Sit-Stand Desk Converters because the pneumatic lifting mechanism can pinch or break fingers during assembly or use.
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.
Debco Bag is recalling Tonal Thirst ceramic mugs because the handles can break, posing burn and laceration risks to consumers.
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.
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.