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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.
West Elm is recalling Saddle bar and counter stools because the legs can break, posing a fall hazard. The firm received six reports of breaking, including one injury.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is recalling about 10,000 infant bodysuits because the snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Seasonal Specialties is recalling about 2,000 synchronized music and lighting systems sold at Menards because the control box can overheat and pose a fire hazard.
KTM North America is recalling about 3,700 model year 2016 Husqvarna and KTM motocross motorcycles because the front wheel spoke assembly can fail, causing crashes.
IKEA is recalling LATTJO tongue drums and drumstick sets because rubber balls can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
Steelcase is recalling about 17,000 Rocky model swivel chairs because screws can detach, posing a fall hazard. One injury was reported.
School Specialty is expanding a recall of NeoRok stools that can break during use, posing a fall hazard to children.
Altar'd State is recalling monogrammed coffee mugs because metallic paint accents can spark in the microwave, posing a fire hazard.
QBP is recalling Stolen series BMX bicycles because the front wheel can detach due to improperly fitting retention washers, posing a fall hazard.
Cost Plus World Market is recalling Tovin chairs because the legs can bend or break, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Walmart is recalling Rival brand electric griddles because the heating element can crack, allowing water to enter and posing a shock hazard.
Pier 1 Imports is recalling Swingasan chairs and stands because the suspension hardware can break or the stand can tip over, posing a fall hazard.
Office Depot is recalling Crawley II executive chairs because the seat plate weld can break, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Zulily is recalling about 450 children's pajamas that do not meet federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injuries.
KTM North America is recalling about 1,800 competition off-road motorcycles because molded fuel hoses could leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Origin8 is recalling F1, F3, and F7 folding bicycles because the frame welds can crack or fail, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop using the bikes and return them for a free replacement.
KTM North America is recalling about 550 model year 2015 and 2016 Freeride 250R off-road motorcycles because fuel can escape from the tank breather assembly, posing a fire and injury risk.
Macy's is recalling Martha Stewart Collection 10-piece cookware sets because metal discs on the frying pans can pop off and injure users.
Carrier is recalling about 285,000 packaged terminal air conditioners and heat pumps because the power cord plug can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Breville is recalling about 35,600 Fast Slow Cookers because an incorrectly inserted gasket can cause pressure release and burns.
Victorian Trading Company is recalling John Snowball, Esq. Tealight Holders because heat buildup can crack the surface, posing a fire hazard.
John Deere is recalling about 150 zero-turn lawn mowers because a fuel hose could have been cut during manufacturing, posing a fire hazard.
Ace Bayou is reannouncing a recall of about 2.2 million bean bag chairs because children can open zippers and access foam beads, leading to two reported deaths.
Casablanca is recalling about 30,000 ceiling fans because the motor and blades can fall off during reverse operation, posing an injury risk.
S.R. Smith is recalling Splash! and PAL pool lifts because welds can break, causing the lift to fall. Consumers should stop using the lifts and contact the company for a free replacement.