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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.
Pier 1 Imports is recalling Capella Island Swivel Dining Chairs because the base can break, posing a fall hazard to users.
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.
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.
WWRD is recalling Wedgwood Peter Rabbit decorative baby rattles because ball bearings can release, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
i play is recalling green sprouts glass food storage cubes because the glass can break unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury.
Varaluz is recalling about 80 Longfellow lighting fixtures because improper wiring can cause melting, shorting, fire, and shock. Consumers should stop using the fixtures and contact the company for a replacement or refund.
H-E-B is recalling Connect by H-E-B stainless steel cookware because metal discs covering rivets can pop off and hit consumers.
LocknCharge is recalling iQ10 charging stations due to a defective USB hub that can cause electrical shock. Consumers should stop using the units and contact the company for a free replacement.
Lunera is recalling approximately 60,000 Helen GX23 LED lamps because they can overheat, posing fire, burn, and electric shock hazards. No injuries have been reported.
Britax is recalling about 71,000 B-Safe 35 infant car seats because the carry handle can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to infants.
Chillafish is recalling BMXie, Jack, and Josie balance bikes because overinflated tires can cause plastic rims to crack and send pieces flying, posing a laceration hazard.
Britax is recalling B-Ready strollers and replacement top seats because foam padding on the arm bar can break off, posing a choking hazard to children.
Cheryl & Co. is recalling Jingle Bell ornaments sold by QVC because sharp metal edges on the cutouts pose a laceration hazard.