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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.
Oeuf LLC is recalling about 14,000 Sparrow cribs because slats and top rails can detach, posing an entrapment hazard to children.
Popkiller is recalling USB car chargers, power adapters, and cables due to fire and electric shock risks. No injuries have been reported.
Cycling Sports Group is recalling 2014 GT Fury Expert and Team downhill mountain bicycles because wheel hubs can break, causing brake failure and crash hazards.
Nantucket Distributing is recalling resin wicker outdoor patio set chairs because the rear legs can break, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Bollinger Fitness is recalling resistance bands with door anchors because the plastic ball can release and strike users. One injury has been reported.
Halco Lighting is recalling about 9,500 ProLED bulbs because they can overheat and fall, posing impact and burn risks.
GSK is recalling Panadol Advance pain relievers sold in Puerto Rico because the bottles do not meet child-resistant closure requirements.
Master Cutlery is recalling MTech USA Karambit neck knives because the sheath does not hold the blade securely, posing a laceration risk.
Gemini is recalling about 31,000 promotional power adaptors/chargers because they can overheat and cause burns. Consumers should stop using and dispose of the units.
Lifeguard Press is recalling about 25,400 charging kits sold at Dillard's, Lilly Pulitzer, and Nordstrom's because the wall chargers can overheat, spark, or detach prongs, posing fire and shock risks.
Big Fireworks is recalling Big Sword Fountain Devices because they can unexpectedly explode, posing impact and burn hazards to users.
All Power America is recalling about 10,000 single stage snow throwers because a corroded carburetor needle can cause fuel leaks, posing a fire hazard.
Porter-Cable is recalling fixed-base production routers and bases because the handles lack insulation, posing an electrical shock risk. No injuries have been reported.
Sony is recalling about 680 VAIO Flip PC laptops because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Winco Fireworks is recalling Contraband 24 kits because narrow tubes can cause shells to explode, posing burn and impact risks.
Wolf Steel is recalling Napoleon GD3200-P and GD3200B-P propane gas fireplaces because the glass front can shatter, posing a laceration hazard.
Roland is recalling approximately 640 RD-800 digital pianos because the AC power cord can be connected to XLR output jacks, posing an electrical shock hazard.
Scott and Trek are recalling 2011-2013 bicycles with specific SR Suntour front forks that can break, posing a crash hazard.
Coravin is recalling about 65,000 Wine Access Systems in the U.S. because bottles can break during use, posing a laceration hazard.
Julie Vos is recalling about 324 women's scarves because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injury.
Stile Products is recalling specific Tern folding bicycles because the frame can crack at the hinge, posing a fall hazard. No U.S. injuries have been reported.
Trane recalls about 100,600 air conditioning units because defective ground screws may not provide sufficient grounding, posing a shock hazard.
Reebok is recalling specific goalie throat collars because skate blades could penetrate the material, posing a risk of throat laceration. No injuries have been reported.
Linear LLC is recalling about 175,000 Personal Emergency Reporting System (PERS) transmitters because the batteries may fail to emit a low battery warning, leaving users unaware the device is not functioning.
Nokia is recalling travel charger kits for the Lumia 2520 tablet because loose plastic covers can expose internal components, posing an electrocution risk.