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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.
StyleCraft is recalling upholstered benches sold at HomeGoods because they can crack and break, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Nantucket Distributing is recalling felt Easter baskets because decorative beads can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
H&M is recalling approximately 65,000 girls' leggings because a metal part on the belt can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
BMC is recalling approximately 160 Alpenchallenge, Masschallenge, and Urbanchallenge bicycles because the carbon forks can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.
Dimension Industries is recalling Fairview 7-Piece Patio Woven Dining Sets sold at Costco because chair legs can bend and break, posing a fall hazard.
Cabela's is recalling Electronic Jerky Blasters because the battery charger adapter can overcharge, causing the battery and adapter to overheat.
Paramount is recalling Trident Series 2 UV pool sanitizers because electrical arcing can cause the units to catch fire. Consumers should unplug the units and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement.
Misty Mate is recalling about 9,000 hand-held personal misters sold at Hibbet Sports because the plastic cylinder can shatter, posing a laceration risk.
Avon is recalling Ergonomic Eyelash Curlers because they can break and expose a metal pin, posing an eye injury hazard.
Coleman is recalling Northstar liquid fuel lanterns because an incorrect gas feed tube can cause fuel leaks, posing fire and burn risks.
Classic Concepts is recalling Aman Trunks sold at Cost Plus World Market because the interior metal chains contain excessive lead, violating federal standards.
Discount School Supply is recalling magnetic color sorting boards because magnets can detach and metal balls can be exposed, posing choking and lead exposure risks.
Cycling Sports Group is recalling about 80 2014 Cannondale tandem bicycles because the fork can break, causing riders to lose control and potentially be injured.
RMP Athletic Locker is recalling boys' Ripzone Hooligan hooded jackets because the neck drawstrings pose a strangulation and entanglement risk to children.
J. Crew is recalling approximately 8,700 baby coveralls because snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Altria Group Distribution Company is recalling 365,000 Marlboro promotional flashlights because matches can ignite inside the device, posing burn and injury risks.
White-Rodgers is recalling about 740,000 digital thermostats in the U.S. and 403,000 in Canada because leaking batteries can cause a fire. Consumers should check for a battery icon on the screen to see if their unit is affected.
Horizon Hobby is recalling Blade 700 X Pro Series helicopter kits and spindle sets because a defective washer can cause rotor blades to detach, posing an injury risk.
IKEA is recalling approximately 3.5 million children's wall-mounted lamps in the U.S. because the electrical cords pose a strangulation risk to infants.
DGL Group is recalling Vibe USB Mobile Power Bars sold at Five Below because they can overheat and cause fires. No injuries have been reported, but minor property damage has occurred.
Midea is recalling GE brand dehumidifiers sold at Walmart because a compressor component can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
FXR Factory Racing is recalling 11 styles of children's jackets and hoodies because neck drawstrings pose a strangulation and entanglement hazard.
Kawasaki is recalling about 611 model year 2014 KLX110 and KLX110L off-road motorcycles because camshaft sprocket bolts can loosen, causing the engine to lock and creating a crash hazard.
Johnson Health Tech is recalling Magnum and Matrix Fitness 900 Pro Series strength training towers because plastic connectors can slide out or break, posing an injury risk.
Felt Bicycles is recalling 2008 and 2010 triathlon models because the steer tube can break, causing loss of control and injury.