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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.
Arctic Cat is recalling approximately 40,000 model year 2008 and 2009 ATVs because front gear case components can fail, posing a crash hazard.
American Honda is recalling about 15,400 2014 Honda Pioneer 700 recreational off-highway vehicles because debris on the skid plate can ignite from the exhaust system.
Milestone AV Technologies is recalling Sanus Simplicity SLF5 wall mounts because a nut can loosen, causing the TV to detach and pose an impact hazard.
Briggs & Stratton is recalling about 8,500 Snapper rear engine riding mowers because a weld on the drive axle can fail, causing loss of brake control.
Toys R Us is recalling Just Like Home toy toaster sets because the plastic toast can break into sharp pieces, posing a choking hazard.
Michaels Stores is recalling approximately 8,400 folding tables because they can collapse under excessive weight, posing a risk of injury.
Louis Garneau is recalling about 1,180 P-09 aerodynamic bicycle helmets because they may fail to protect the wearer from impact injuries in cold temperatures.
Dimension Industries is recalling Sling Fabric Café Sets sold at Costco because missing metal washer plates can cause chairs to break, posing a fall hazard.
Rejuvenation is recalling about 85 Haleigh Wire Dome Pendant lamps because the cord system can fail, causing the lamp to fall and pose a risk of injury.
Fluid Handling is recalling McDonnell & Miller low water cut-off control units for hot water or steam boilers due to fire and explosion hazards.
PAB Two is recalling ThermalStrike Expedition bed bug heat treatment systems because a flexible electrical strip can break, posing a fire hazard.
Fiskars is recalling 32-inch bypass lopper shears sold at Home Depot because the handles can break, posing a risk of serious injury and laceration.
KYMCO is recalling approximately 540 MXU 700 ATVs from model years 2013 to 2015 because fuel tank pressure buildup can cause ruptures, fires, or burns.
Zazou Scarves is recalling about 3,800 women's silk scarves because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injury.
Toys R Us is recalling Koala children's sandals because the butterfly wings can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Active Apparel is recalling boys' Fission zipper hooded sweatshirts because neck drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Husqvarna is recalling about 700 Craftsman push mowers sold at Orchard Supply Hardware because the engine control lever can fail, posing an injury risk.
Franklin Fueling Systems is recalling about 6,700 Hardwall Fuel Curb Hoses because a loose crimp can cause fuel leaks, posing a fire and explosion hazard.
Trimfoot is recalling First Impressions high-top soft-soled sneakers for infants because metal eyelets can detach and pose a choking hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Chantique's Corp. is recalling Pure Baby Organics boy's hoodies because the neck drawstrings pose a strangulation risk to children.
Shivvers is recalling about 1,650 Country Clipper riding lawn mowers in the U.S. and 261 in Canada because the ignition module can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.
Bad Boy Buggies is recalling about 4,460 recreational off-road vehicles because brake issues can reduce braking ability, posing a crash hazard.
Ross Stores is recalling about 840 metal bistro chairs because the seat can fail to attach to the frame, posing a fall hazard.
Hearth & Home Technologies is recalling about 20,000 gas fireplaces, stoves, inserts, and log sets because the gas valve can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Siemens is recalling about 9,000 SBGA-34 audible fire alarm bases because they may fail to sound an alarm, posing a risk of personal injury and property damage.