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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.
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.
Double Insight is recalling Instant Pot Smart pressure cookers because the thermal probe can conduct electricity, posing a shock risk.
Cooper Lighting is recalling about 1.62 million fluorescent fixtures because the sockets can overheat, arc, and melt, posing a fire hazard.
Bexco is recalling DaVinci brand cribs because a metal bracket can break, creating gaps that pose entrapment, fall, and laceration risks to infants.
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.
Specialized Bicycle Components is recalling about 6,500 Pedal Axle Extenders because they can break, causing riders to lose control and fall.
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.
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.
Epoca International is recalling about 113,000 glass whistling kettles because the bottom can break when heated, posing laceration and burn risks.
Öhlins USA is recalling about 50 RXF 48 front forks for motocross bikes because they can break or detach, posing a crash hazard.
Black Diamond is recalling JetForce avalanche airbag packs because the motor may fail to deploy, increasing injury risk.
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.
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.
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.
Technosport is recalling Omersub Zero Cube scuba masks because non-conforming glass lenses can shatter during normal use, posing an injury hazard.
Northern Tool + Equipment is recalling Little Digger Toys because the red paint contains excessive lead levels prohibited by federal law.
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.
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.
School Specialty is recalling about 1,350 NeoRok stools because they can break during use, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.