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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.
Tommy Bahama is recalling Hula Girl Cocktail Shaker and Glass Sets because the glass shaker can break or shatter unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.
Hayneedle is recalling about 220 fiber optic lighted Christmas trees because the motor can overheat and cause a fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Scott USA is recalling 2015 Vanish Evo bicycle helmets because they do not meet CPSC impact safety standards. Consumers should stop using them and seek a refund.
SRAM is recalling Zipp 88 aluminum bicycle wheel hubs because the front hub flange ring can fail, posing a crash and injury hazard.
Jackco Transnational is recalling ZETA Pocket Jump Starters because the battery packs can overheat and catch fire. Consumers should stop using the product and contact the company for a refund.
Kidde is recalling 4.6 million disposable fire extinguishers in the U.S. because a faulty plastic valve may prevent them from fully discharging during a fire.
KTM North America is recalling 2015 KTM and Husqvarna Enduro motorcycles because front fork pistons can stick, causing loss of control and crashes.
System Sensor is recalling i4 Series combination CO/smoke detectors because they may fail to detect carbon monoxide, posing a poisoning risk.
Marin Mountain Bikes is recalling 2014 MBX 50 and Tiny Trail children's bicycles because handlebars can loosen or separate, posing a crash and injury risk.
LS Import is recalling about 660 airplane and butterfly push toys because detachable parts pose a choking hazard to young children.
Sea Gull Lighting is recalling about 8,800 chandeliers in the U.S. and 800 in Canada because the screw collar can break, causing the fixture to fall.
Mima is recalling Moon 3-in-1 high chairs because the seat can loosen and dislodge, posing a fall and impact hazard to children.
Family Dollar is recalling Tough Treadz Auto Carrier toy sets because the die-cast metal cars have sharp edges that pose a laceration hazard.
Lifesmart is recalling Lifepro portable mini space heaters because the back plate can detach, posing an electrical shock hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Lazy One is recalling about 8,400 children's pajamas and robes because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a burn hazard.
Performance Packaging is recalling PouchPop toppers because the tube can separate from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Gibbs Sports Amphibians is recalling about 320 Quadski and Quadski XL amphibious vehicles because the handlebar can fail, causing loss of control and injury risk.
Sunbeam is recalling Holmes oil-filled heaters because they can spray heated oil, posing a scald hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Vosges Haut-Chocolat is recalling Festival of Lights Chanukkah Gift Box Sets because the plastic menorah can catch fire if candles burn to the base.
Mirka Abrasives is recalling specific 5-inch and 6-inch compact electric random orbital sanders because they can short circuit, posing a fire hazard. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Johnson Health Tech is recalling Matrix Fitness Varsity series strength training machines because the handle attachment can detach, posing impact, laceration, and fall risks.
Primal Vantage is recalling about 1,000 Ameristep Hyde tree stands because the aluminum platform can break, posing a fall risk to hunters.
CR Brands is recalling Mean Green cleaner and degreaser products because they may contain ammonia despite labels stating otherwise, posing a chemical hazard.
La-Z-Boy is recalling control wands sold with Silver Luxury Lift Chairs because they can overheat and cause burns. Consumers should unplug the chair and contact a dealer for a free replacement.
NPD Furniture is recalling about 250 Abby Dining Chairs because the legs can break unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.