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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.
BRP is recalling Ski-Doo and Can-Am heated gloves and lithium-ion batteries because the battery packs can overheat and cause fires. No injuries were reported, but minor property damage occurred.
Genie is recalling specific screw drive garage door openers because the control board can overheat, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Polaris is recalling about 16,550 Ranger 500 EFI and Ranger Crew 500 EFI vehicles because the throttle cable can melt on the exhaust pipe, causing loss of control.
Rollerblade USA is recalling about 11,800 pairs of Tempest inline skates because misaligned mounting holes can cause the boot to separate from the frame, posing a fall hazard.
Infantino is recalling Go Gaga Squeeze & Teethe Coco the Monkey teething toys because the tail poses a choking hazard to young children.
Sterling Rope Company is recalling specific sewn cord products because they may break at lower weights than published, posing a fall hazard.
U.S. Polo Assn. is recalling girl's jackets because a neck band poses a strangulation hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
Eastman Footwear is recalling Coleman Runestone children's shoes because metal rivets may have sharp edges that can cause lacerations. Consumers should stop using the shoes and return them for a refund.
Lucent Ace Manufacturing is recalling about 3,000 LED flashlights sold at Academy Sports + Outdoors because the battery can short and cause the canister to rupture, posing a burn hazard.
Club Car is recalling about 1,800 Precedent I2 golf and transport vehicles because the passenger-side hip restraint can fracture, posing a fall hazard.
LEM Products is expanding a recall of 5-tray food dehydrators due to damaged wiring that poses a shock hazard. Consumers should stop using the units and contact the company for repair.
Kawasaki is recalling approximately 10,000 off-road motorcycles because fuel can leak from the tank, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Visonic Amber SelectX kits are recalled because base stations may fail to detect emergency signals after a reboot. No injuries have been reported.
MAT Industries is recalling HDX and Powermate two-gallon air compressors because pressure switch terminals can contact the motor housing, posing a shock hazard.
Pepe Ganga Corp. is recalling 100 Musical Christmas lights sold in Puerto Rico due to fire and shock hazards. No injuries have been reported.
BebeLove is recalling about 3,600 baby walkers due to fall and entrapment hazards. Consumers should stop using them immediately and contact the company for a free repair kit.
Lion Force is recalling boys' puffer coats sold at Burlington Coat Factory because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Runway Global is recalling Sugarfly-branded girls' hooded jackets sold at Burlington Coat Factory because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
3T Design is recalling Cervélo P5 bicycles with Aduro aero handlebars because the forward extension mounts can detach while riding, posing a risk of injury.
Britax is recalling B-Agile and BOB Motion strollers because the folding mechanism can amputate fingertips or break fingers.
Gree is expanding its recall to include GE-brand dehumidifiers that can overheat, smoke, and catch fire. Consumers should unplug the units and contact Gree for a refund.
Fred & Friends is recalling Chill Baby Artiste, Volume, and Panic pacifiers because parts can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
West Marine is recalling Jetty Express 2 and Port Runner 2 folding bicycles because the frames can break, posing a fall hazard to riders.
IKEA is expanding a recall of KRITTER and SNIGLAR junior beds because a metal rod can break, posing a laceration hazard to children.
System Sensor is recalling about 610 reflected beam smoke detectors that may fail to alert occupants of a fire when used with certain power supplies.