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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.
Libbey Glass is recalling Bristol Valley cocktail glasses because they can break unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard. One minor injury was reported.
Fox Factory is recalling 2013 Evolution mountain bike suspension forks because the damper cylinder can separate, causing the front wheel to detach and posing a fall hazard.
Google and HP are recalling HP Chromebook 11 chargers because they can overheat and melt, posing fire and burn risks.
Wahl is recalling Total Care aerosol cleaner because vapors can ignite near hair clippers, posing a burn hazard. Three incidents were reported, including one minor burn.
Seasonal Specialties is recalling pre-lit artificial Christmas trees sold at Menards because the light strings can overheat, posing fire, burn, and shock risks.
Mirage Fashions is recalling Yoki Girl's Faux Leather Jackets because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Thirteen retailers are recalling about 8,900 Coby 32-inch flat screen televisions because an electronic component can fail, catch fire, and ignite nearby items.
Doodlebutt is recalling Jelly BeadZ and Magic Growing Fruity Fun toys because they can be mistaken for candy and cause intestinal obstructions if swallowed.
Trek is recalling 6,800 model year 2013 Madone bicycles because the front brake can fail, posing a crash hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Shaw Industries is recalling Aristocrat II carpet sold at Lowe's because it fails federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard.
Hobby Lobby is recalling about 1,400 black accent chairs because the front legs can loosen and detach, posing a fall hazard.
IKEA is recalling children's wall-mounted lamps because the cord can be pulled into cribs, creating a strangulation hazard. One child death and one near-strangulation incident were reported.
Ram's Imports is recalling IQ Girls' Hooded Pink Leopard Jackets because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Solowave is recalling Tornado brand home playground tube slides because plastic port holes can break and cut children. About 20,700 units were sold in the U.S. and Canada.
Exmark is recalling 2013 Commercial 30-inch Walk-Behind Mowers because the blade can break and injure users. Consumers should stop using the mowers and contact Exmark for a free repair.
Emak USA is recalling efco gas trimmers because the engine muffler can break and cause a fire. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a free repair.
Toro is recalling about 34,500 TimeMaster and TurfMaster lawn mowers in the U.S. and 1,600 in Canada because the blade can break and injure users.
PackTite is recalling approximately 9,000 bed bug heating units because they can overheat, melt, and cause fires. No injuries have been reported.
Linear is recalling about 48,000 Personal Emergency Reporting System transmitters because battery clips can corrode, causing the devices to fail without warning.
Academy Sports + Outdoors is recalling approximately 6,600 Girls BCG Hooded Windsuits because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Denver Global Products is recalling about 11,000 Raven multi-purpose yard vehicles sold at Lowe's due to laceration and fire hazards.
Manhattan Group is recalling Quixel baby rattles because the arches can break, creating small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children.
David's Place is recalling Wearever Girl's hooded jacket and pant sets because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
K2 Sports is recalling K2 Revo Kick kickboards/scooters because the front assembly can break, causing the handle to detach and posing a fall hazard to riders.
SRAM is recalling specific RED WiFLi rear derailleurs because a pivot pin can loosen, causing the derailleur to jam and posing a fall hazard.