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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.
Briggs & Stratton is recalling about 2,800 Simplicity riding mowers and garden tractors because the chute deflector can fail, posing a risk of injury from projectiles.
UPPAbaby is recalling 2015 CRUZ and VISTA strollers and RumbleSeats because the foam bumper bar can break off, posing a choking hazard to children.
Husqvarna is recalling approximately 24,000 Ariens, Husqvarna, Jonsered, and Poulan Pro tillers because the transmission shift rod can cause the machine to move unintentionally, posing a risk of injury.
Polaris is recalling about 4,300 Youth RZR 170 EFI vehicles because a fuel pump retaining ring can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Sunrise Global Marketing is recalling GreenWorks 12-amp electric blower/vacs because the motor can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
Teavana is recalling Tristan glass pitchers because they can break or leak, posing laceration and burn risks when filled with hot tea.
Cost Plus World Market is recalling Ronan Bistro Chairs because the rear metal legs can bend, causing the chair to become unbalanced and posing a fall hazard.
Acorn Stairlifts is recalling about 34,500 motorized stair lifts because the seat post can separate from the main support, posing a fall hazard.
Target is recalling about 143,000 Circo Night Lights because the battery can overheat and cause the light to melt, posing a fire hazard.
EKO is recalling motion sensor trash cans sold at Costco because a protective collar can dislodge, exposing a sharp edge that poses a laceration risk.
Reliance Worldwide is recalling Cash Acme Heatguard TAFR devices because a thermal failure could cause scalding injuries. About 26,000 units are affected.
Cooper Lighting is recalling about 1.62 million fluorescent fixtures because the sockets can overheat, arc, and melt, posing a fire hazard.
Double Insight is recalling Instant Pot Smart pressure cookers because the thermal probe can conduct electricity, posing a shock risk.
Avon is recalling approximately 27,000 nut choppers because the grinding mechanism's tines can break and fall into food, posing a risk of injury.
Specialized Bicycle Components is recalling about 6,500 Pedal Axle Extenders because they can break, causing riders to lose control and fall.
Olympus is recalling about 1,200 VG 170 digital cameras sold at HHGregg because an improperly installed part poses an electric shock risk. No injuries have been reported.
Bexco is recalling DaVinci brand cribs because a metal bracket can break, creating gaps that pose entrapment, fall, and laceration risks to infants.
Jake's Fireworks is recalling YoYo Sparklers because they burn rapidly down the stick, posing a burn hazard to users' hands.
Hearth & Home Technologies is recalling about 2,500 indoor gas fireplaces because the back of the firebox can bow out, posing a fire hazard.
Hearth & Home Technologies is recalling about 2,000 Quadra-Fire Mt. Vernon E2 pellet stoves and inserts because fuel backup can cause glass to break, posing a laceration hazard.
Black Diamond is recalling JetForce avalanche airbag packs because the motor may fail to deploy, increasing injury risk.
Öhlins USA is recalling about 50 RXF 48 front forks for motocross bikes because they can break or detach, posing a crash hazard.
Epoca International is recalling about 113,000 glass whistling kettles because the bottom can break when heated, posing laceration and burn risks.
Barnett Outdoors is recalling Black Widow slingshots because the wrist strap can slip off, causing the slingshot to snap back and strike the user.
Otteroo is recalling about 3,000 inflatable baby floats because seams can leak air and deflate, posing a drowning risk. No injuries have been reported.