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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.
Bedz King is recalling specific bunk bed models with side ladders because a protruding corner post creates an entrapment hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Minga Fair Trade Imports is recalling wooden flipping acrobat toys because the paint contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law.
Ganz is recalling three styles of Grumpy Cat plush toys because their eyes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Vera Bradley is recalling about 98,000 Bear Ring Rattles and Bunny stuffed toys because the pom-pom tail can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Arctic Cat is recalling about 2,300 Prowler 500 HDX utility vehicles because a fuel leak from the throttle body poses a fire hazard.
Schneider Electric is recalling specific Square D F and K frame circuit breakers because they may fail to trip during overloads, posing fire, burn, and shock risks.
MobilePower is recalling about 9,800 Instant Boost 500 power packs sold by QVC because they can overheat and cause fires. No injuries have been reported.
BMC is recalling Stromer ST1 electric bicycles because the front fork can break, posing a crash and injury hazard to riders.
TJX is recalling Gardeners Eden light-up autumn decorations sold at T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods due to a fire hazard from exposed wiring.
The Conran Shop is recalling 28 Pondicherry dining tables because the lacquer paint may contain excessive lead levels, violating federal standards.
Fitbit is recalling Force activity-tracking wristbands because the materials can cause skin irritation, rashes, or blistering. Consumers should contact Fitbit for a full refund.
Therapedic twin and full-size mattresses are being recalled because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard.
ZLP Manufacturing is recalling about 2,000 Hornet zip line trolleys because a retaining pin can release, causing the trolley to fall off the line.
Packaging Tape is recalling about 2,800 air movers sold from 2008 to 2010 because a thermal switch failure can cause the motor to overheat and start a fire.
Tektro USA and TRP are recalling Spyre and Spyre SLC mechanical disc brake calipers because the actuator arm can over-rotate, causing brake failure and a crash hazard.
Design Ideas is recalling approximately 26,900 miniature magnets in the shapes of ducks, blowfish, and splats because the small magnets can detach and be swallowed by children.
Canon is recalling about 14,000 PowerShot SX50 HS digital cameras because a chemical in the viewfinder rubber can cause skin or eye irritation. Consumers should stop using the cameras and contact Canon for a free repair.
Twin-Star is recalling about 31,000 Duraflame electric space heaters because they can overheat, melt, and catch fire. Consumers should unplug the units and contact the company for a refund.
Fitness Anywhere is recalling TRX Dip and Hammer Bars because welds can crack or break, causing users to fall and potentially get injured.
Hitachi Koki is recalling about 115,000 grass trimmers in the U.S. because they can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Mammut is recalling RescYou crevasse rescue devices because the pull cord lock cam can fail, posing a risk of death and injury during a rescue.
Rowe Fine Furniture is recalling Dalton Ottomans with storage compartments because young children can become entrapped inside, posing a risk of suffocation.
Yamaha is recalling about 1,300 2014 competition off-road motorcycles because the drive chain can detach, causing the rider to lose control and crash.
STX is recalling about 4,000 Shield throat protectors because the device can crack or break when struck by a lacrosse ball, posing a laceration hazard to the user's neck.
A Harvest Company is recalling Cork Stacker block sets because small cork pieces can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.