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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.
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.
Nantucket Distributing is recalling Mason Jar Night Lights because the plastic base can melt, posing a burn hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Great States Corporation is recalling about 1,200 Earthwise cordless electric lawn mowers because they can start unexpectedly, posing an injury risk.
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.
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.
Gerber is recalling Cohort folding knives because the locking mechanism can fail, posing a laceration hazard. Six injuries have been reported.
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.
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.
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.
Valor Athletics is recalling 100 Olympic weight benches because a weld can break, posing an injury risk. No injuries have been reported.
Hewitt is recalling about 1,700 chain-driven marine winches because the roller chains can break, posing an injury risk to users and bystanders.
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.