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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.
Breezer is recalling about 1,700 Downtown bicycles because pedals can separate from the spindle, posing a crash hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Viking Range is expanding a recall for about 17,300 dishwashers manufactured before April 2011 because an electrical component can overheat and cause fires.
Precious Cargo is recalling infant one-piece garments because the snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
The Children's Place is recalling boys' varsity jackets because metal snaps could detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Disney Store is recalling about 300 Gadget Pencil Cases because the magnets on the lids can detach and be swallowed, posing a serious internal injury risk to children.
MZB is recalling about 1.9 million children's watches because the case-back can detach, exposing the interior to water and causing skin irritation or chemical burns.
John Deere is recalling specific riding lawn tractors because a brake arm can fail, posing a crash hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
Manhattan Group is recalling My Snuggly Ellie Activity Toys because the wooden ring can break into small pieces, posing a choking hazard to young children.
NVIDIA is recalling approximately 83,000 SHIELD tablet computers because the lithium-ion batteries can overheat and pose a fire hazard.
Stork Craft is recalling about 18,500 foam crib mattresses because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard.
Nipponflex is recalling about 400 Smart Flex and Smart Care mattresses because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard.
ACCO Brands is recalling about 3.3 million Quartet magnetic and dry erase boards because sharp metal edges on the back can cause lacerations when removing the boards.
Whirlpool is recalling Jenn-Air wall ovens because the extendable roller rack can unexpectedly disengage, posing a burn risk. Consumers should stop using the rack and contact Whirlpool for a free repair.
Arctic Cat is recalling about 2,700 Prowler 500 HDX utility vehicles because fuel can leak from the throttle body, posing a fire hazard.
Diamond Sports is recalling about 10,000 umpire and catcher face masks because harness stitching can fail, posing a risk of impact injury.
Kyber Outerwear is recalling about 3,100 children's animal-themed sweaters because the neck drawstrings pose a strangulation and entanglement hazard.
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.
UPPAbaby is recalling 2015 CRUZ and VISTA strollers and RumbleSeats because the foam bumper bar can break off, posing a choking hazard to children.
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.
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.
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.
Teavana is recalling Tristan glass pitchers because they can break or leak, posing laceration and burn risks when filled with hot tea.
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.