Agency
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.
Pier 1 Imports is recalling hanging glass star lanterns because solder welds can melt from tea light heat, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Rocky Brands is recalling about 6,800 Georgia Boot steel-toed work shoes because the steel toe cap may fail to protect feet when compressed. No injuries have been reported.
The GunBox LLC is recalling about 1,000 gun storage boxes because the locking mechanism can open if dropped, allowing access to the gun inside.
Whalen is recalling approximately 20,000 stainless steel tool chests sold at Costco due to a sharp metal edge on the right door that poses a laceration hazard.
BedHead Pajamas Inc. is recalling about 800 children's two-piece pajama sets because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injuries.
J.P. Boden is recalling specific boys' pajama sets because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injury to children.
Hussong Manufacturing is recalling about 13,600 gas fireplaces and inserts in the U.S. because a control module defect can cause gas buildup and explosions.
K2 Sports is recalling Kwicker and Kwicker BC snowboard bindings because they can release unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to users.
Dyson is recalling about 338,000 portable electric heaters in the U.S. because they can short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Lenovo is recalling about 34,500 ThinkPad notebook computer battery packs in the U.S. because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard.
Excel Industries is recalling about 3,700 BigDog and Hustler riding mowers because the seat switch may fail to detect when the rider leaves, posing a risk of injury.
SATCO Products is recalling KolourOne LED light bulbs because the metal housing can separate and fall, posing a risk of injury to bystanders.
Centex Homes is recalling SolarSave roof panels installed on new homes due to a fire hazard. Two roof fires have been reported, with no injuries.
Wal-Mart is recalling My Sweet Love and My Sweet Baby Cuddle Care dolls because the internal circuit board can overheat, posing a burn risk to consumers.
Ace Hardware is recalling about 15,000 LED clamp-on work lights because a failing cord bushing can expose bare wire, creating a shock and fire hazard.
IKEA is recalling children's bed canopies because the mesh fabric poses a strangulation hazard to infants and young children.
Minga Fair Trade Imports is recalling wooden flipping acrobat toys because the paint contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law.
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.
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.