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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.
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.
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.
Toys R Us is recalling Koala children's sandals because the butterfly wings can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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.
Active Apparel is recalling boys' Fission zipper hooded sweatshirts because neck drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Chantique's Corp. is recalling Pure Baby Organics boy's hoodies because the neck drawstrings pose a strangulation risk to children.
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.
Husqvarna is recalling about 700 Craftsman push mowers sold at Orchard Supply Hardware because the engine control lever can fail, posing an injury risk.
Ross Stores is recalling about 840 metal bistro chairs because the seat can fail to attach to the frame, posing a fall hazard.
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.
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.
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.
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.