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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 GUNGGUNG children's swings because suspension fittings can break, causing children to fall. Consumers should remove the swing and return it for a refund.
Arctic Cat is recalling about 5,600 Wildcat Trail and Wildcat Trail XT side-by-side utility vehicles because oil can leak from the oil cooler lines, posing a fire hazard.
Kidde is recalling about 1.3 million hard-wired smoke and combination smoke/CO alarms because they may fail to alert users during a power outage. No injuries have been reported.
American Honda is recalling 2014 EU7000isN AT generators because the rear frame support can fail during lifting, posing an impact hazard. The owner's manual may also contain errors.
Benetton is recalling approximately 93 boys' hooded jackets because the waist drawstring poses an entanglement hazard. Consumers should remove the drawstring or contact the company for a refund.
Coleman is recalling approximately 20,500 Sevylor River Racer inflatable rubber tubes sold at Walmart because contact with the tubes can cause skin irritation.
Cabrinha is recalling 1X and Overdrive 1X kiteboarding control systems because the Recoil spring can jam, causing loss of control and injury risk.
Yamaha is recalling approximately 2,520 snowmobiles because a fuel hose joint can leak, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
FGX International is recalling about 215,000 children's sunglasses because the surface paint contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law.
AmTRAN Video is recalling JVC 42-inch flat panel televisions because the stand neck can crack, causing the TV to tip over and pose an impact injury risk.
Livie and Luca is recalling Carta and Cotton children's shoes because a metal thread inside the liner can poke through and cut a child's foot.
Great Innovations is recalling about 70,000 Ultrasonic Clean Mist Humidifiers sold by QVC because water can enter the base and cause a fire hazard.
Orbea is recalling 715 Avant bicycles because the front fork can crack, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
iDevices is recalling about 48,500 cooking thermometer probes in the U.S. and 510 in Canada because the internal plastic insulator can melt and fall into food.
Tray Vous is recalling snack and activity trays for strollers because the design poses a strangulation hazard to unharnessed children.
American Woodcrafters is recalling about 1,900 Cottage Retreat II bunk beds sold at Havertys because side support rails can break, posing a fall hazard.
Goodman Company is recalling approximately 233,500 packaged terminal air conditioners and heat pumps because power cords can overheat, posing fire and burn risks.
Swimwear Anywhere is recalling Little Marc Jacobs girls' hooded swimwear jackets because the neck drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Sunjoy is recalling about 2,000 multi-purpose outdoor shelters sold at BJ's Wholesale Club because the fabric canopy fails to comply with a voluntary flammability standard, posing a fire hazard.
NRS is recalling about 3,300 water sports helmets because rivets holding the chin strap can fail, posing a risk of head injury. No injuries have been reported.
Hewlett-Packard is recalling specific AC power cords for notebook computers because they can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Cree is recalling approximately 10,000 LED high-bay luminaires because the tempered glass lens can break, posing a laceration hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Ace Bayou is recalling about 2.2 million bean bag chairs because zippers can open, allowing children to crawl inside and suffocate or choke on foam beads.
WilliamsRDM is recalling StoveTop FireStop Microhood units because the front canister may fall off and fail to suppress fires. No injuries have been reported.
SolarWorld is recalling solar systems installed with bare-copper grounding lugs due to corrosion risks that could cause electric shock, electrocution, or fire.