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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.
Masterbuilt is recalling about 11,000 electric smokehouse smokers because a wood chip tray defect can cause fires and doors to blow open.
Macy's is recalling about 8,700 infants' First Impressions Varsity Jackets because the snaps can come off, posing a choking hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Sears is reannouncing a recall of Kenmore dehumidifiers due to reports of fires, burns, and property damage. Consumers should unplug the units and contact the recall center for a refund.
SCS Direct is recalling Thermobaby Aquababy Bath Ring Seats sold at Amazon.com because they can tip over, posing a drowning risk to babies.
Industrial Revolution is recalling UCO Arka LED lanterns sold at REI because the wall charger plug can fail and cause a fire.
5 Star Kids Apparel is recalling boy's hooded jackets because drawstrings in the neck and waist areas pose a strangulation risk to children.
Hollis is recalling DG03 dive computers because a malfunctioning pressure reading could cause divers to deplete their air supply and drown.
Staples is recalling Bermond Fabric Manager's Chairs because the base can break, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop using the chairs and contact Staples for a refund.
H-E-B is recalling Outdoor Solutions Hammocks with Sunshades because the seam can tear, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop using the product and contact H-E-B for a refund.
Toys R Us is recalling Fast Lane FA-005 remote-controlled helicopters because the rechargeable battery can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Angel’s Touch Collections is recalling Butterfly and Shell Clip Lights sold at Cracker Barrel due to exposed wiring that poses shock and fire hazards.
Yamaha is recalling about 100 Big Bear 400 ATVs because the front shock absorber can break, causing a crash hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Stile Products is recalling approximately 175 Tern folding bicycles because the frame hinge can crack, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop riding and contact the company for a free frame replacement.
Swan Creek Candle Co. is recalling about 715,000 loose votive candles because they can burn with high or erratic flames, posing a fire and burn risk.
Fred & Friends is recalling Buff Baby baby rattles because the end caps can separate, creating a choking hazard for small children.
Bel Air Lighting is recalling about 20,500 nine-light chandeliers because the mounting loop can break, causing the fixture to fall and pose an impact injury hazard.
Horizon Hobby is recalling Dynamite 7.4V LiPo batteries used in Losi Micro remote control vehicles because incorrect wiring can cause overheating and fire.
Genlyte is recalling about 80,300 Capri track lighting fixtures because they can fall off the track rail, posing an impact injury hazard to bystanders.
Kichler Lighting is recalling Aztec chandeliers sold at Lowe's because the fixture loop can fail, causing the light to fall from the ceiling.
Paddywax is recalling about 2,100 fragrance diffusers because their labels omit petroleum distillates, a substance that poses an aspiration hazard if swallowed.
Kolcraft is recalling Jeep Liberty strollers because tire inner tubes can rupture, causing wheel rims to fly off as projectiles. The defect has resulted in 18 reported injuries.
Best Buy is recalling ATG replacement batteries for MacBook Pro computers because they can catch fire while charging, posing fire and burn risks.
Polaris is recalling about 4,500 2011 Ranger RZR XP 900 off-highway vehicles because the firewall can overheat and melt, posing a burn risk.
Easton is recalling specific batches of Axis archery arrows because they can break when fired, posing a risk of injury to users and bystanders.
Buy Buy Baby is recalling Idea Baby bath seats because they can tip over, posing a drowning risk to infants. No injuries have been reported.