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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.
Mirka Abrasives is recalling specific 5-inch and 6-inch compact electric random orbital sanders because they can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Mission Archery is recalling about 9,500 MXB crossbows because they can fire unexpectedly without the trigger being pulled, posing an injury risk.
Trident is recalling Series 2 ultraviolet pool sanitation systems because electrical arcing can cause them to catch fire. Consumers should unplug the units and contact Trident for a free repair kit.
Sunbeam is recalling about 151,600 Holmes ceramic heaters because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the units and contact Sunbeam for a refund.
Lithonia Lighting is recalling Quantum ELM and ELM2 emergency lights because the circuit board can overheat and cause a fire. Consumers should contact the company for a free repair kit.
Hamilton Beach is recalling bébé brand baby food makers because a stainless steel pin can loosen and fall into food. No injuries have been reported.
Precision Shooting Equipment is recalling TAC Elite, TAC Ordnance, and Enigma crossbows because they can fire an arrow without the trigger being pulled, posing an injury hazard.
Empress Arts is recalling about 1,400 children's pajama sets because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injuries.
Office Depot is recalling Gibson Leather Task Chairs because the seat plate weld can break, posing a fall hazard. About 1.4 million chairs were sold.
Cordelia Lighting is recalling Commercial Electric two-lamp fluorescent shop lights sold at Home Depot because loose lamp socket connections can cause electrical arcs and fires.
Lakeshore Learning Materials is recalling Bristle Builders for Toddlers play sets because animal figure bases can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Nest Labs is recalling Nest Protect Smoke + CO alarms because the Nest Wave feature can prevent the alarm from sounding during a fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Bed Handles Inc. is recalling about 113,000 portable bed handles sold without safety retention straps. Three deaths were reported after users became entrapped between the mattress and the shifting handles.
Gree is recalling approximately 2.5 million dehumidifiers in the U.S. and 55,000 in Canada due to fire and burn hazards. Consumers should unplug the units and contact Gree for a refund.
Exmark is recalling 2009 and 2010 Quest ZRT riding mowers because the steering assembly can fail, causing loss of control and crash hazards.
Legrand Wiremold is recalling under-cabinet power strips because substandard internal electrical connections pose a risk of overheating and fire.
Nantucket Distributing is recalling felt Easter baskets because decorative beads can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
StyleCraft is recalling upholstered benches sold at HomeGoods because they can crack and break, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
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.
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.
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.