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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.
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.
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.
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.
Far East Brokers is recalling glass beverage dispenser sets sold at Publix because the metal stand can break, posing an injury hazard.
Mayborn USA is recalling Tommee Tippee baby monitors with movement sensor pads because the cord poses a strangulation risk to infants.
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.
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.
Halco Lighting is recalling about 9,500 ProLED bulbs because they can overheat and fall, posing impact and burn risks.
Bollinger Fitness is recalling resistance bands with door anchors because the plastic ball can release and strike users. One injury has been reported.
GSK is recalling Panadol Advance pain relievers sold in Puerto Rico because the bottles do not meet child-resistant closure requirements.
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.
Master Cutlery is recalling MTech USA Karambit neck knives because the sheath does not hold the blade securely, posing a laceration risk.