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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dream On Me is recalling approximately 10,000 Incredible Play Yards because the rails can collapse, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
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.
Felt Bicycles is recalling 2015 F65X and F85X cyclocross models because the frames could break, causing riders to lose control and fall.
Eaton is recalling about 1,100 MBED 3042 series residential meter breakers because their electrical components can be easily accessed, posing a shock hazard.
Daikin is recalling Streamer air purifiers because the circuit board can overheat and cause a fire. No injuries have been reported.
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.
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.
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.
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.