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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Swimwear Anywhere is recalling Little Marc Jacobs girls' hooded swimwear jackets because the neck drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
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.
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.