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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.
IKEA is recalling VYSSA crib mattresses because they may create gaps larger than allowed by federal regulations, posing an entrapment risk to infants.
Pro Performance Sports is recalling SKLZ Recoil 360 Resistance Trainers because a weld can break, causing the cord to retract and injure users or partners.
CoScentrix is expanding its recall of DD brand candles sold at Hobby Lobby because the high flame can ignite the wax surface, posing a fire hazard.
Star Ride Kids is recalling about 7,000 girls' pajama sets because they fail federal flammability standards, posing a burn risk.
Olympic Mountain Products is recalling Tealight Wax Warmer sets sold at Costco due to fire and burn hazards caused by erratic or high flames.
Keurig is recalling MINI Plus Brewing Systems because water can overheat and spray out, causing burns. Consumers should contact Keurig for a free repair.
James Trading Group is recalling Croker Kids GAA Fleece Panel Hoodies because the neck drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
BRP is recalling Ski-Doo and Can-Am kids' hoodies because the neck drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Comfort Research is recalling about 125,000 vinyl bean bag chairs because zippers can be opened by children, posing a risk of entrapment and suffocation.
Yamaha is recalling about 875 model year 2015 YZ250FFL and YZ250FFW competition off-road motorcycles because the engine can lock up during operation, causing a crash.
Schneider Electric is recalling about 62,500 PowerPact J-frame circuit breakers because they may fail to trip during overloads, posing fire, burn, and shock risks.
Giggles International is recalling about 13,000 Animated Sing-Along Monkey toys sold at Cracker Barrel because the battery compartment can overheat and cause burns.
Kiddie Korral is recalling pink hooded sweatshirts for children because the drawstrings pose a strangulation risk. Consumers should remove the drawstrings or return the items for a refund.
Wegmans is recalling Gift Gallery Moody Face Stress Balls because they can break into pieces, posing a choking hazard to young children.
WindowTex is recalling about 6,800 custom roller shades because a steel pin can dislodge, causing the shade to fall and pose an injury risk.
UVEX Sports is recalling 46,800 bicycle helmets because the chinstrap anchor can fail, causing the helmet to slide off and posing a head injury hazard.
GCI Outdoor is recalling about 6,000 BleacherBack stadium seats because the backrest can fail, posing a risk of injury. Consumers should stop using the seats and contact the company for a repair kit.
Ethan Allen is recalling Harwood floor lamps because a defect in the line cord insulation poses a risk of electrical shock. One incident of electrical shock has been reported.
Dream On Me is recalling approximately 10,000 Incredible Play Yards because the rails can collapse, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
Lenovo is recalling LS-15 AC power cords for laptops due to overheating risks that can cause fires and burns. Consumers should stop using the cords and contact Lenovo for a free replacement.
Nordstrom is recalling Leith brand open vest sweaters because they fail federal flammability standards, posing a burn injury risk. No injuries have been reported.
Horizon Hobby is recalling HobbyZone Super Cub S power supplies and chargers because they can overcharge batteries, posing a fire and property damage risk.
Salsa Cycles is recalling approximately 2,500 Bearpaw bicycle forks because they may bend or break, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Daikin is recalling Streamer air purifiers because the circuit board can overheat and cause a fire. No injuries have been reported.
Felt Bicycles is recalling 2015 F65X and F85X cyclocross models because the frames could break, causing riders to lose control and fall.