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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.
Toshiba is recalling Panasonic lithium-ion battery packs for specific laptops due to overheating risks that can cause burns and fires. No injuries have been reported.
Black Diamond is recalling 1.16 million climbing carabiners because they may unexpectedly open, posing a risk of injury or death from a fall.
CPSC reannounced the recall of Fiskars 32-inch bypass lopper shears after additional injuries were reported. Consumers should stop using the product and contact Fiskars for a free replacement.
Specialized is recalling Flux and Stix bicycle lights due to overheating risks. Consumers should stop using them and seek a free repair or replacement.
Panasonic is recalling specific lithium-ion battery packs for CF-S10 Series laptops because a manufacturing defect poses a fire risk. No injuries have been reported.
RacerMate is recalling approximately 25,000 CompuTrainer Blue Flywheels because they can shatter during use, posing a risk of injury to riders and bystanders.
IKEA is recalling about 30,600 Gothem floor and table lamps because damaged cables can contact the metal body, posing a shock hazard. Consumers should stop using the lamps and return them for a full refund.
SRAM is recalling Zipp bicycle quick releases because they may fail to engage, posing crash and injury hazards to riders.
GE Lighting is recalling high-intensity LED lamps because they can separate from their base and fall, posing an impact hazard. No injuries have been reported.
SRAM is recalling Zipp 88 aluminum front hubs because the flanges can fail, posing a crash and injury hazard. Consumers should stop using the hubs and contact SRAM for a free replacement.
Franklin Fueling Systems is recalling gas station hose and swivel fitting sets because the fitting can separate, causing fuel leaks and fire hazards.
Room & Board is recalling Doyle arm and side chairs because the backrest can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard.
Anchor Industries is recalling specific safety pool covers because brass-plated snap hooks can break, posing a drowning risk. No injuries have been reported.
Carlin is recalling about 110 Williamson and Thermoflo furnaces and boilers equipped with Carlin oil burners because a wiring malfunction can cause the burners to fail to shut off, posing a fire hazard.
KYMCO is recalling about 1,700 utility vehicles because the throttle can fail to return to idle, posing crash and injury hazards. No injuries have been reported.
Z Gallerie is recalling Golda wall clocks because defective battery springs can cause batteries to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Liberty Hardware is recalling about 374,000 decorative metal wall plates because they can dislodge and short circuit outlets, posing electrical shock and fire hazards.
Pelican Products is recalling specific 9410L flashlights and replacement battery packs because the lithium-ion batteries can overheat and cause fires. No injuries have been reported.
Illume is recalling about 12,300 'Love Today' ceramic mugs sold at Target because the metallic print can spark in the microwave, posing a fire hazard.
Ambient Weather is recalling about 57,000 radios that can overheat when plugged into AC power, posing a fire hazard.
United Pet Group is recalling Top Fin power filters for aquariums because a conductor can expose consumers to electric shock. No injuries have been reported.
Viessmann is recalling Vitodens 200-W gas boilers because they can overheat and leak carbon monoxide, posing fire and health risks.
England's Stove Works is recalling about 2,300 Smartstove freestanding pellet stoves because ash accumulation can cause the door glass to break, posing a laceration hazard.
Apple is recalling approximately 814,000 travel adapter kits and plug adapters because the two-prong adapters can break and expose metal, posing an electric shock risk.
Raynor Marketing is recalling about 1,200 Eurotech Lume office chairs because the seat can detach, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.