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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.
Focus Bicycles is recalling about 470 Izalco Max bicycles because the headset could crack the fork, posing a fall hazard.
Skip Hop is recalling Moonlight & Melodies projection crib mobiles because the strap attaching the product to the crib rail can break, posing an injury hazard if the product falls on an infant.
Kawasaki is expanding a recall for Teryx and Teryx4 recreational off-highway vehicles because debris can break through the floorboard, posing an injury risk to riders.
Lithonia Lighting is recalling JHBL LED fixtures because the mounting hub can break, causing the fixture to fall. No injuries have been reported.
Polaris is recalling about 4,700 model year 2015 snowmobiles because the steering pitman arm or drag link can crack, causing a loss of steering and posing a crash hazard.
Polaris is recalling about 2,230 RZR XP Turbo recreational off-highway vehicles because an oil drain line leak can cause a fire.
Dollar Tree is recalling Assured Burn Relief Gel because the packaging is not child-resistant, posing a poisoning risk if swallowed.
Craftsman recalls about 74,000 electric blower/vacs because the motor can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
Basler Electric is recalling about 11,900 Class 2 electric transformers because a circuit breaker may fail to trip, posing fire and electrical shock risks.
Kubota is recalling approximately 11,500 RTV-X1100C utility vehicles because combustible debris can contact the exhaust manifold and ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Limoss is recalling about 2,500 lithium ion battery power packs for power recliners and lift chairs because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard.
Technical Consumer Products is recalling specific 14-watt LED PAR38 lamps sold at Walmart and electrical distributors due to a risk of electric shock in wet locations.
Jofran is recalling about 300 Boulder Ridge dining tables because stress fractures in the cement tops can cause the table to break. No injuries have been reported.
Cost Plus World Market is recalling about 2,700 reading chairs because the front legs can bend or break, posing a fall hazard.
North Central Industries is recalling about 2,600 Great Grizzly brand fireworks fountains because the rear plug can dislodge while lit, causing burn injuries.
Felt Bicycles is recalling 645 model year 2015 mountain bikes because the carbon fiber seatposts can crack and break, posing injury and fall hazards.
Harbor Freight Tools is recalling about 1.7 million Drill Master 18-volt cordless drills because the internal switch can overheat, posing fire and burn risks.
SalesOne is recalling light-up ear plug jewelry sold at Spencer Gifts because battery acid can leak and cause burns. Consumers should stop wearing the product and contact SalesOne for a refund or replacement.
Toro is recalling about 8,600 2015 TimeCutter riding mowers because fuel filters can fracture and leak, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Mars Symbioscience is recalling about 5,000 CocoaVia brand frothers because the spring can detach, posing a choking hazard. No injuries have been reported.
BRP is recalling about 2,800 2016 Ski-Doo snowmobiles because internal fuel hose damage can cause leaks and fire. No injuries have been reported.
Lutron Electronics is recalling about 240 custom-made Roman shades sold in the U.S. because exposed tape creates a strangulation risk for children.
Exmark is recalling about 500 2015 Quest riding mowers because brittle fuel filters can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
MVP Group is recalling about 720,000 glass jar candles with lids because the glass lids can break when opened, posing a laceration hazard.
Amax is recalling Bostitch electric pencil sharpeners because internal components can energize the unit, posing a shock hazard. One consumer reported receiving a shock.