Agency
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.
Panasonic is recalling specific cordless metal cutter saw kits because the lower blade guard can get stuck, exposing the blade and posing a laceration hazard.
Kenwood is recalling Blend-X PRO blenders because the lower blade can break during use, posing a laceration hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Bosch Security Systems is recalling approximately 950 Radion wireless smoke alarms because they may fail to alert consumers to a fire.
Baja Motorsports is recalling about 4,600 gas-powered mini bikes because the front fork can separate from the wheel, posing fall and crash hazards.
IKEA is recalling VYSSA SPELEVINK crib mattresses because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Technical Consumer Products is recalling Connected brand LED downlights because internal wiring can contact metal trim, posing an electrical shock risk.
Nestlé Waters North America is recalling about 190 water dispensers because screws holding the heat band can break, causing the unit to overheat and posing a fire hazard.
Rejuvenation is recalling about 780 Shaker chairs and bar stools because the legs and back can break, causing the user to fall.
The James Trading Group is recalling Croker Kids Ireland hoodies because the neck drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Prestone is recalling about 4.1 million bottles of windshield de-icer and frost shield because the trigger sprays can be removed, allowing children access to toxic chemicals.
Cycling Sports Group is recalling about 23,000 Cannondale mountain bicycles because the OPI stem/steering tube can fail, posing a risk of injury from a fall.
Sleeping Partners is recalling Tadpoles Moses baskets and stands because the basket can slide off inclined surfaces and the stand can tip, posing a fall hazard to infants.
Imagine Nation Books is recalling Pink Giraffe Animal Purses because the red zipper paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards.
MiWorld Accessories is recalling iPhone 5/5S wall chargers sold at Charlotte Russe because they can overheat and catch fire. One fire incident was reported.
Huffy is recalling about 460 model year 2014 TR 745 and TR-S 740 bicycles because an open quick release lever can contact the front disc brake, causing a crash.
Tippmann Sports is recalling about 6,500 rental paintball markers because the trigger safety can fail, allowing paintballs to fire unexpectedly. No injuries have been reported.
CAMP USA is recalling Cassin Blade Runner and Alpine crampons because the front part can break, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Trek is recalling about 330 Superfly bicycles because the carbon seatpost can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Robert Bosch Tool is recalling Dremel MICRO Model 8050 rotary tools because the circuit board can overheat, melt the enclosure, and cause burns.
CAMP USA is recalling Tour Nanotech Automatic and Semi-Automatic crampons because the heel bail can detach, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Cybex International is recalling about 4,400 arm curl machines because swivel handles can break off, posing an impact injury hazard to users.
Osram Sylvania is recalling about 46,300 T8 LED lamps in the U.S. because they can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Scag Power Equipment is recalling about 4,400 Liberty-Z zero-turn lawn mowers because the gas tank can leak, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Madewell is recalling about 50,600 Sightseer sandals because the metal shank can dislodge and break through the outsole, posing a fall hazard.
Grizzly Industrial is recalling 10-inch hybrid table saws because a loose motor pulley can strike the blade, causing metal fragments to fly and injure users.