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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.
Nantucket Distributing is recalling Mason Jar Night Lights because the plastic base can melt, posing a burn hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Gerber is recalling Cohort folding knives because the locking mechanism can fail, posing a laceration hazard. Six injuries have been reported.
Bombardier Recreational Products is recalling about 12,500 youth Can-Am ATVs because they fail to meet federal speed and parking brake requirements, posing a crash hazard.
Viking Range is recalling approximately 52,000 gas ranges in the U.S. because the ovens can turn on by themselves, posing a burn hazard.
Vivint is recalling Remotec ZDS-100US dimming switch modules because incorrect wiring poses a shock hazard. Consumers should destroy the product as the recall remedy is no longer available.
OXO is recalling Nest Booster Seats because stitching on the restraint straps can loosen, allowing the straps to separate from the seat and posing a fall hazard to children.
Electrolux is recalling Kenmore Elite slide-in ranges sold at Sears because a sharp edge on the stainless steel trim below the control panel can cause cuts.
Electrolux is recalling about 250 Kenmore Elite dual fuel ranges sold at Sears because the burner flame can go out while gas is on, posing fire and burn risks.
Hewitt is recalling about 1,700 chain-driven marine winches because the roller chains can break, posing an injury risk to users and bystanders.
Valor Athletics is recalling 100 Olympic weight benches because a weld can break, posing an injury risk. No injuries have been reported.
Precision Trading is recalling about 4,700 PREMIUM Espresso Makers because the filler cap can crack or pop off, releasing steam and posing a burn risk.
Rocky Brands is recalling approximately 1,800 rubber hunting boots because the snake guard can fail to protect the wearer's feet from a snake bite.
Kaldi's Coffee Roasting is recalling about 700,000 disposable paper cup sleeves because they can ignite in microwaves. Two fire incidents were reported, with no injuries.
TenPoint Crossbow Technologies is recalling about 127,000 crossbows because they may fire unexpectedly after the safety is re-engaged, posing an injury risk.
IKEA is recalling PATRULL KLÄMMA and PATRULL SMIDIG safety gates because they may fail to hold in place, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop using the gates and return them for a refund.
Mountain Safety Research is recalling specific avalanche rescue snow shovels because the lower lock button can fail, causing the blade to detach from the shaft during use.
Cost Plus World Market is recalling Twist Swivel Stools because the weld joint can break, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Schylling is recalling Police Press and Go toy vehicles because the police hat can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
La-Z-Boy is recalling about 2,600 PowerReclineXRw recliners and loveseats because they can tip forward when reclined, posing a fall hazard.
Baby's Dream is recalling approximately 4,600 cribs, furniture pieces, and accessories with vintage gray paint because the paint exceeds federal lead limits.
Franklin Corporation is recalling about 81,000 power reclining furniture units because the operating switch can overheat and cause a fire.
Snow Peak is recalling about 220 Japanese Axe M units because the handle can crack, allowing the axe head to come loose and posing a laceration or impact hazard.
Felt Bicycles is recalling Deep Six and El Guapo cruiser models because the brakes can fail, posing a crash hazard. No injuries have been reported.
IKEA is expanding a recall of SULTAN and VYSSA crib mattresses because gaps between the mattress and crib ends could entrap infants.
Branded LLC is recalling H-E-Buddy kaleidoscope toys sold at H-E-B stores in Texas because removable end caps expose small parts and internal components that pose choking and laceration risks.