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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.
Zulily is recalling Deezo children's zip-up hoodies because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Powell Company is recalling about 6,300 Anywhere Lounger bean bag chairs because young children can unzip them and ingest or inhale the beads inside, posing a suffocation and strangulation hazard.
Avon is recalling microwave popcorn makers because they can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn risks. No injuries have been reported.
Optimus is recalling about 355,000 portable electric heaters because they can ignite nearby combustible materials, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Meijer is recalling Touch Point portable baseboard convection heaters because they can overheat and cause fires. Consumers should stop using the units and return them for a refund.
Toro is recalling specific 2012 and 2013 Z Master Commercial riding mowers because the idler pulley can rub against the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
Family Dollar is recalling about 19,640 Optimus Tower Quartz Heaters because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard. No injuries or fires have been reported.
Surly Bikes is recalling Pugsley bicycle forks that can bend above the disc brake mount, posing a fall hazard to riders.
LEM Products Distribution is recalling 5-Tray Food Dehydrators because a fan failure can cause the unit to overheat and start a fire. Consumers should stop using the product and contact the company for repair.
Hillerich & Bradsby is recalling approximately 13,000 Louisville Slugger OneX Fastpitch softball bats because the barrel can separate from the handle during use, posing a risk of injury to nearby people.
MTD Products is recalling about 2,100 Cub Cadet 2011 commercial zero turn mowers because fuel can leak from the tank, posing a fire risk.
The Land of Nod is recalling about 2,500 plush handmade baby dolls because their hands can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
3T Design is recalling specific Cervélo bicycles because the handlebar clamps can detach, causing the rider to lose control and potentially be injured.
Currey & Company is recalling specific chandeliers because defective wiring can conduct electricity to metal parts, posing an electric shock hazard.
Reed and Barton is recalling Gingham Bunny baby flatware because the pink coloring on the bunny ears can come off, posing choking and ingestion hazards.
Target is recalling Giada De Laurentiis ceramic lasagna pans because they can break, creating sharp edges that pose a laceration hazard.
Children's Apparel Network is recalling Young Hearts girl's clothing sets because the vest's waist belt poses an entrapment hazard. No injuries have been reported.
West Elm is recalling about 900 Industrial Overarching floor lamps because joint failures can cause the lamp to collapse or the cord to spark, posing injury and shock risks.
Classic Characters is recalling infant froggy socks sold at Cracker Barrel because the stitched frog parts can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.
Trident Diving Equipment is recalling high-pressure scuba air hoses that may leak, posing a drowning hazard to users. No injuries have been reported.
J.P. Boden is recalling about 1,900 Mini Boden Chunky Cord Dungarees because studs and clasps can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants and small children.
Gerbings is recalling about 9,900 12-volt heated jacket liners sold at Harley-Davidson dealerships and other stores because a defective wire connector can cause overheating and minor burns.
Huffy is recalling 2012 20-Inch Slider Tricycles because the handlebar can loosen, causing loss of control and crash hazards.
Small World Toys is recalling Spin-A-Mals Farm and Safari puzzles because loose pegs pose a choking hazard to young children.
Overstock.com is recalling Buckyballs high-powered magnet sets because swallowed magnets can link inside intestines, causing serious injury or death.