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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.
ENVE is recalling about 600 carbon fiber bicycle forks because the left leg can crack, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
J. Crew is recalling specific girls' puffer coats because front buttons can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
Boa is recalling snowboard boots with M3v2 secondary reels because the mechanism can get stuck, loosening the fit and posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
BYA Sports is recalling Skyline backyard zipline kits because a cable crimp can fail, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop using the kits and contact the company for a free replacement.
Goodman Company is expanding a recall for specific air conditioning and heating units because their power cords can overheat, posing fire and burn risks.
Michaels is recalling Ashland holiday paper boxes because mold may be present, posing a risk of respiratory or other infections for consumers with compromised immune systems or mold allergies.
Michaels is recalling Ashland artificial poinsettia stems and bushes because mold may be present, posing a risk of respiratory or other infections.
Crescent Point Energy is recalling approximately 118 million gallons of propane gas in the U.S. because insufficient odorant levels may prevent consumers from detecting leaks, posing fire and burn risks.
Nuna Baby Essentials is recalling ZAAZ high chairs because the arm bar can bend or detach, posing a fall hazard to children.
Arctic Cat is recalling about 1,600 model year 2016 Turbo 9000 snowmobiles because the brakes can fail, posing a risk of injury or death.
Pier 1 Imports is recalling Capella Island Swivel Dining Chairs because the base can break, posing a fall hazard to users.
Classic Characters is recalling infant knit Elf Booties because the toe pompoms can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
IKEA is recalling HYBY and LOCK ceiling lamps because plastic clips can break, causing glass shades to fall and pose a laceration hazard.
CE North America is recalling KUL portable fan heaters sold at Bed Bath & Beyond because they can overheat and catch fire. Four fire incidents have been reported, with no injuries.
Head USA is recalling specific ski and snowboard helmets because they do not meet safety impact standards, posing a risk of head injury.
KHS America is recalling the Green Tones Monkey Glockenspiel because the pink metal bar may contain excessive lead in the paint, violating federal standards.
Dollar General is recalling about 27,000 remote-controlled toy trucks because the remote controls can short circuit and overheat, posing fire and burn risks.
WWRD is recalling Wedgwood Peter Rabbit decorative baby rattles because ball bearings can release, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Eastwood is recalling Rockwood power packs because their lithium-ion batteries can burst during charging, posing a fire hazard.
Lutron Electronics is recalling about 30,000 Serena and SIVOIA QS TRIATHLON roller shades because they can fall from brackets, posing an impact hazard.
Microsoft is recalling approximately 2.25 million AC power cords for Surface Pro devices because they can overheat, posing fire and electrical shock risks.
Scubapro is recalling about 1,500 Galileo Luna and Sol dive computers because a short circuit can cause the screen to freeze or display inaccurate information, posing a risk of serious injury.
Royal Appliance is recalling about 149,000 Dirt Devil Total Pet Cyclonic Upright vacuums in the U.S. because a cord prong can detach and remain in the outlet, posing an electrical shock risk.
RNG Group Inc. is recalling Renogy 100-watt bendable solar panels because they can overheat and cause fires. Consumers should stop using the panels and return them for free replacements.
Tristar Products is recalling AquaRug shower rugs because the suction cups can fail, causing slips and falls. Consumers should stop using the rugs and contact the company for a free replacement.