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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.
Gerber is recalling Uppercut Fixed Blade Knife and Sheath Sets because the sheath does not hold the knife securely, posing a laceration 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.
Cannondale is recalling about 500 Slice RS bicycles and framesets because brake plates can loosen and break, posing a fall hazard.
Far East Brokers is recalling about 14,000 Leisure Ways kids' outdoor furniture items because the red paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards.
JP Boden is recalling Kensington Court women's high heel shoes because the heels can loosen and cause falls. No injuries have been reported.
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.
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.
Viking is expanding a recall for built-in refrigerators with bottom freezers because the doors can detach, posing an injury risk to consumers.
Johnson Health Tech is recalling about 2,200 Matrix Krankcycle exercise machines because the detachable seat can unexpectedly fall off, posing a fall hazard.
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.
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.
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.
Robin America is recalling Subaru SGX3500, SGX5000, and SGX7500 portable generators because fuel tank leaks can cause fires or burns.
Nan Far Woodworking is recalling Rockland Furniture round cribs because drop-side rails can fail, posing entrapment and suffocation risks to 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.
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.
5 Star Kids Apparel is recalling boy's hooded jackets because drawstrings in the neck and waist areas pose a strangulation risk to children.
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.
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.
Hollis is recalling DG03 dive computers because a malfunctioning pressure reading could cause divers to deplete their air supply and drown.
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.