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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.
Yamaha is recalling about 200 SRViper snowmobiles because the brake line can contact the clutch, causing brake failure and posing a risk of injury or death.
Technosport is recalling Omersub Zero Cube scuba masks because non-conforming glass lenses can shatter during normal use, posing an injury hazard.
Yamaha is recalling about 2,000 golf cars and personal transportation vehicles because front wheel hubs can crack, causing wheels to detach and posing a crash hazard.
E-Z-GO is recalling about 8,200 gas-powered golf, shuttle, and utility vehicles because the gas tank can leak, posing a fire hazard.
lululemon athletica is recalling about 133,000 women's tops in the U.S. because elastic draw cords can snap back and injure the face or eyes.
Northern Tool + Equipment is recalling Little Digger Toys because the red paint contains excessive lead levels prohibited by federal law.
School Specialty is recalling about 1,350 NeoRok stools because they can break during use, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
SR Suntour is recalling bicycles with specific fork models because a bolt can break, causing the front wheel to detach. This poses a crash hazard to riders.
Positec Tool Corp. is recalling Worx electric blower/vacs because reversed wiring poses a shock hazard. No injuries have been reported.
PetSmart is recalling Top Fin plastic aquarium heaters due to an electrical problem that poses a risk of fire or electrical shock. Consumers should stop using the heaters and return them for a full refund.
Colnago America is recalling CF10 and V1-r racing bicycles and frame kits because the front brakes can detach from the fork, posing a crash hazard.
Bunnies by the Bay is recalling Bud and Skipit Wheely Cute Pull Toys because wheel hub caps can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Coulter Ventures is recalling about 875 Rogue Fitness MobilityWOD Door Anchors because the nylon strap can pull out of the plastic anchor, posing a risk of falls or being struck by recoiling hardware.
International Vitamin Corporation is recalling 'Well at Walgreens' Multivitamin Women 50+ tablets because the bottles lack required child-resistant closures.
Tri-Vista Designs is recalling about 10,000 metallic monogram beverage mugs sold at Kirkland's because they can spark in the microwave, posing a fire hazard.
Ramart is recalling apple and teardrop-shaped swing chairs sold at HomeGoods because they can tip over, posing a fall hazard.
Pali Design is recalling approximately 18,000 children's furniture units in the U.S. because a plastic restraint strap can break, allowing the furniture to tip over and cause injury or death.
Bariatric Fusion is recalling cherry-flavored iron soft chews because the packaging fails to meet child-resistant closure requirements, posing a risk to young children.
Cree Inc. is recalling approximately 700,000 LED T8 replacement lamps sold in the U.S. because electrical arcing can cause the lamps to overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard.
Big Lots is recalling about 16,000 hanging chairs because they can tip over and cause falls. Consumers should stop using them and return the base for a refund.
Apple is recalling Beats Pill XL speakers because the battery can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the product and contact Apple for a credit.
CPSC recalls about 3,000 ORTOVOX S1+ avalanche transceivers because they may fail to transmit a signal during emergencies. Consumers should stop using them and return them for repair.
A.O. Smith is recalling John Wood oil-fired water heaters because a misaligned combustion chamber can cause fires and burns.
Cycling Sports Group is recalling 2015 GT Fury Elite and Expert downhill mountain bicycles because the front wheel hub can break, causing disc brake failure and crash hazards.
Great States Corporation is recalling about 1,200 Earthwise cordless electric lawn mowers because they can start unexpectedly, posing an injury risk.