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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Harvest Company is recalling Cork Stacker block sets because small cork pieces can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.