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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.
Yamaha is recalling about 7,000 model year 2016 YXZ1000R utility vehicles because water in the throttle cable can freeze, preventing the throttle from returning to idle and causing loss of control.
Rollerblade USA is recalling about 500 Maxxum inline skating helmets because the plastic shell can crack, causing the helmet to shift and potentially result in head injuries.
Coleman is recalling about 8,500 CTAC lithium-ion flashlights sold in the U.S. because the batteries can overheat and catch fire.
Deca International is recalling GolfBuddy BB5 GPS bands because charging ports can produce an electrical charge that burns exposed skin. Two consumer burn reports have been received.
Rainbow Play Systems is reannouncing a recall of plastic yellow trapeze rings that can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to children.
IKEA is recalling children's LATTJO bat cape costumes because the neck fastener can fail to detach, posing a strangulation hazard.
Nipoamerican is recalling specific Elegance and Evolution mattresses because they fail to meet federal open flame standards. Consumers should contact the company for free protective covers.
GBG Accessories Group is recalling Ivanka Trump-branded scarves because they do not meet federal flammability standards, posing a burn risk.
Givenchy is recalling about 60 men's silk T-shirts because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injury.
Eleanor Rose is recalling about 5,900 children's loungewear items because they fail federal flammability standards, posing a burn risk.
Gamewell-FCI is recalling approximately 1,000 fire alarm panels because specific configurations may cause the system to fail to detect and respond to fire, smoke, or carbon monoxide alarms.
Creating X is recalling about 5,400 children's footed pajamas because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injuries.
The Manhattan Toy Company is recalling Busy Loops table top toys because plastic beads can break off, posing a choking hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Grosfillex is recalling Havana commercial side chairs and armless bar stools because the backrest can crack and detach, posing a fall hazard.
CE North America is expanding a recall of KUL fan heaters sold at H-E-B in Texas due to a fire hazard. One overheating incident was reported, with no injuries or property damage.
Black Diamond is recalling 1.16 million climbing carabiners because they may unexpectedly open, posing a risk of injury or death from a fall.
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 nylon runners with tape splices that may fail during use, posing a risk of death or injury 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 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.
SRAM is recalling Zipp bicycle quick releases because they may fail to engage, posing crash and injury hazards to riders.