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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.
Eaton is recalling about 1,100 MBED 3042 series residential meter breakers because their electrical components can be easily accessed, posing a shock hazard.
Goal Zero is recalling Sherpa 50 and 120 rechargeable battery packs because they can overheat and catch fire. Consumers should stop using the units and contact the company for a free replacement.
Pro Armor is recalling about 300 utility vehicle doors for Polaris RZR models because the latch pin can disengage, posing impact and laceration hazards.
Graco is recalling 11 stroller models because the folding hinge can pinch a child's finger, causing lacerations or amputations.
Bob-Cat is recalling about 4,900 zero turn riding mowers because the steering control arm can break, causing the driver to lose control and crash.
Tyco is recalling about 750 Simplex 4100ES fire alarm control panels because a defective chip can prevent the system from activating during an alarm, posing a risk of injury and property damage.
Leatherman is recalling the Leap multi-tool because the optional knife blade can inadvertently release, posing a laceration hazard. No injuries have been reported.
AP Specialties is recalling about 172,000 Two-Tone Power Bank Chargers because they can overheat and cause a fire. Consumers should stop using the units and contact the company for a replacement.
Mohawk Industries is recalling Altitude Gold shag rugs sold at The Home Depot because large sizes fail federal flammability standards, posing fire and burn risks.
Olympus is recalling DS-5500 digital audio recorders because they can overheat while charging, posing a burn hazard to consumers and property.
Hoppe's is recalling Semi-Auto Gun Bore Cleaner bottles because the child-resistant caps can become loose, posing a risk of chemical ingestion.
CoScentrix is recalling approximately 256,000 DD brand candles sold at Hobby Lobby because the high flame can ignite the wax surface, posing a fire hazard.
Black Diamond Inc. is recalling Whippet and Carbon Whippet ski poles because the stainless steel pick can break, posing a risk of injury to users on slopes.
Daesung Celtic Enersys is recalling Coaire and Quietside tankless gas water heaters because they can overheat and cause fires or property damage.
Venmar Ventilation is expanding a recall of air exchangers because the motors can overheat and cause fires. Consumers should stop using the units and contact the manufacturer for a free repair.
Ventamatic is recalling about 450 Cool Draft misting fans because improper wiring creates fire and electric shock hazards. Consumers should stop using the fans immediately.
Aqua Lung is recalling buoyancy compensators with SureLock II handles that may detach, posing a drowning risk. Consumers should stop using them and return them for free replacement.
McDonald's is recalling Hello Kitty Birthday Lollipop Whistles because internal components can detach, posing choking and aspiration risks to young children.
4Seasons is recalling folding lounge chairs sold at Ross Stores because they can tip or recline too quickly, posing a fall hazard.
Cost Plus World Market is recalling about 7,000 modular storage bars because screws can pull out, causing the bars to fall. No injuries have been reported.
Tectron International is recalling 3-in-1 USB phone chargers because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard. Two incidents of melting were reported, with no injuries or property damage.
Visonic is recalling Amber Pendants and Kits because battery drain may shorten the low-battery warning period. No injuries have been reported.
Waterway Plastics is recalling Designer Pro Series suction covers installed in select spas due to a risk of entrapment. No injuries have been reported.
Cane Creek is recalling DBINLINE rear shocks because incorrect graphics mislead riders on adjustment directions, posing a fall hazard.
Meijer is recalling Halloween projector flashlights because they can overheat and melt the plastic handle, posing a burn risk to users.