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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.
Attwood is recalling kayak and watersports storage hangers because the length adjustment buckles may release unexpectedly, causing stored items to fall and injure people nearby.
Bexco is recalling Franklin & Ben Mason 4-in-1 Convertible Cribs because the front panel can separate from the side panels, creating a gap that poses fall and entrapment risks to children.
Brita is recalling about 242,500 children's water filter bottles because the lids can break into sharp pieces, posing a laceration hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Golden Artist Colors is recalling QoR Synthetic Ox Gall because it may cause skin rashes or blistering. No injuries have been reported.
Vornado Air is recalling about 79,000 VH110 electric space heaters because they can overheat, melt, and catch fire, posing fire and burn risks.
Arctic Cat is recalling about 3,260 model year 2014 and 2015 XF 7000 and ZR 7000 snowmobiles because the fuel line assembly can leak, posing a fire hazard.
CPSC recalls about 141,000 ESL and Interlogix smoke detectors in the U.S. because radio frequency interference may prevent them from alerting users to fires.
JPC Equestrian is recalling about 1,200 HDR stirrup leathers because they can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to riders.
CoScentrix is recalling DD Brand tin candles sold at Hobby Lobby because the high flame can ignite the wax and container, posing a fire hazard.
L.L. Bean is recalling specific children's sweaters because a spare button can detach and pose a choking hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Lea Industries is recalling about 520 lighted night stands sold in the U.S. and Canada because the under-lighting can overheat and scorch carpets, posing a burn hazard.
Vizio is recalling about 245,000 39- and 42-inch E-Series televisions because the stand assembly can fail, causing the TV to tip over and pose an impact injury risk.
Samson International is recalling Spencer Bar Stools sold at Costco because the footrest can crack, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Johnson Outdoors Diving is recalling Scubapro Aladin2 dive computers because they may leak and stop working, posing a risk of injury from decompression sickness.
PetSmart is recalling Top Fin plastic aquarium heaters because they are insufficiently grounded, posing a risk of electrical shock. No injuries have been reported.
Dynacraft is recalling Avigo 20-inch youth bicycles because the front wheel can detach, posing a fall hazard. One injury involving scrapes and abrasions has been reported.
Harris Products Group is recalling about 13,000 welding torch handles in the U.S. and 350 in Canada because they can leak oxygen or fuel, posing a fire hazard.
Kawasaki is recalling about 11,000 Teryx4 recreational off-highway vehicles because floor boards can allow debris to break through, posing an injury hazard.
Philips Lighting is recalling Lightolier AF4SY decorative glass lenses because they can shatter and cause cuts. Consumers should remove the lenses and contact Philips for a free replacement.
Metabo is recalling about 4,300 Ergo series 6-inch angle grinders because the on/off switch can stick in the "On" position, posing a laceration hazard.
Mayborn USA is recalling Tommee Tippee baby monitors with movement sensor pads because the cord poses a strangulation risk to infants.
Far East Brokers is recalling glass beverage dispenser sets sold at Publix because the metal stand can break, posing an injury hazard.
East Coast Cycle Supply is recalling Trayl TRN mountain bikes because the brakes may fail to stop riders within federal safety distances.
Pottery Barn is recalling about 1,000 Donovan Bar Stools because the footrest can break, posing a fall hazard to users. No injuries have been reported.
Dream On Me is recalling about 2,800 Dinah high chairs because the leg or side opening can allow a child to become entrapped at the neck or fall.