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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.
IKEA is recalling KRITTER and SNIGLAR junior beds because a metal rod can break, posing a laceration hazard. No injuries have been reported.
John Deere is recalling about 7,000 compact utility tractors because spring locking pins in the rollover protective system can break, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
LTD Commodities is recalling microwave crisper pans because a metal washer can spark, posing a fire hazard. The firm reported 16 incidents involving sparks, flames, or shattered glass.
Husqvarna is recalling about 260 2013 closed-course and competition off-road motorcycles because a malfunctioning throttle cable can cause the rider to lose speed control, posing a crash hazard.
Big Lots is recalling approximately 30,000 citronella tabletop torches sold nationwide from March to June 2013 because they can flare up and emit burning fuel, posing fire and burn risks.
Giant is recalling 2013 XtC Advanced SL 29er bicycles and carbon seatposts because the seatposts can crack, posing a fall hazard.
Holgate Toys is recalling Wegmans Playmat Sets because wooden vehicle wheels can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
Load Systems International is recalling LSI model GS025 wind speed sensors because they may fail to display accurate data, posing a risk of injury from impact.
Toysmith is recalling light-up toy frogs and ducks sold at Cost Plus World Market because a metal pin can detach, posing a choking hazard.
Glideaway is recalling pink Sleepharmony metal youth beds because the surface paint contains lead levels that exceed legal limits. No injuries have been reported.
Gerber is recalling Uppercut Fixed Blade Knife and Sheath Sets because the sheath does not hold the knife securely, posing a laceration hazard.
Cannondale is recalling about 500 Slice RS bicycles and framesets because brake plates can loosen and break, posing a fall hazard.
Be Amazing! Toys is recalling Monster Science and Super Star Science Colossal Water Balls because the marble-sized toys can expand inside a child's body if ingested, causing intestinal obstructions.
JP Boden is recalling Kensington Court women's high heel shoes because the heels can loosen and cause falls. No injuries have been reported.
Far East Brokers is recalling about 14,000 Leisure Ways kids' outdoor furniture items because the red paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards.
Midwest-CBK is recalling about 550 bistro chairs because the metal frames can bend or break, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Johnson Health Tech is recalling about 2,200 Matrix Krankcycle exercise machines because the detachable seat can unexpectedly fall off, posing a fall hazard.
Viking is expanding a recall for built-in refrigerators with bottom freezers because the doors can detach, posing an injury risk to consumers.
Home Depot is recalling Soleil portable fan heaters because the plastic housing can melt and catch fire. Consumers should stop using the units and return them for a refund.
Lennox Hearth Products is recalling about 11,500 gas fireplaces because defective connectors can leak gas, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Big Lots is recalling about 29,500 Holiday Light Bulb Sets because the non-flame-retardant components pose a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the lights and return them for a refund.
Kids II is recalling Baby Einstein Musical Motion Activity Jumpers because the sun toy attachment can snap backward and injure infants.
Renaissance Imports is recalling Autumn Run Girls Gemma II Boots sold at Academy Sports + Outdoors because an exposed staple in the sole presents a laceration hazard.
Nan Far Woodworking is recalling Rockland Furniture round cribs because drop-side rails can fail, posing entrapment and suffocation risks to infants.
Robin America is recalling Subaru SGX3500, SGX5000, and SGX7500 portable generators because fuel tank leaks can cause fires or burns.