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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.
Toys R Us is recalling Buckyballs high-powered magnet sets because swallowing multiple magnets can cause severe internal injuries, including intestinal obstructions and death.
Six retailers are recalling Buckyballs and Buckycubes magnet sets because small magnets pose a risk of injury and death if swallowed by children or teens.
Carter's is recalling about 218,000 one-piece footed infant garments because the zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Trumpette is recalling Aubree's and Hearts baby socks because flowers and bows can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Battenfeld Technologies is recalling Compact and Large handgun security vaults because the combination locks can fail, allowing unintended access to the contents.
Home Depot is recalling CE Tech 1,000 ft. Riser Cables because they do not meet fire resistance standards, posing a fire hazard.
Manchester Tank & Equipment Company is recalling about 7,500 100-pound propane cylinders because fuel may leak from the thread connection, posing a fire hazard.
Dynacraft is recalling Urban Shredder ride-on toys because they can unexpectedly accelerate, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Midwest Trading Group is recalling 9,400 remote-controlled helicopters because the rechargeable battery can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards.
Haier America is expanding a recall of specific chest freezer models due to a capacitor that can overheat and cause fires. Consumers should unplug the units and contact the company for a free repair.
iCandy World is recalling Cherry strollers because the bumper bar gap can allow an infant's head to become entrapped, posing a strangulation risk.
BabyHome USA is recalling about 1,100 high chairs because the front opening can allow a child's body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck.
Bell Sports is recalling about 2,500 Full Throttle BMX helmets because the safety strap buckle can release in an accident, posing a risk of head injury.
Definitive Technology is recalling SuperCube 2000 subwoofers because an internal failure in the level input jack creates a shock hazard. Two consumers reported being shocked.
Bugaboo is recalling about 9,200 Cameleon3 strollers in the U.S. because the carry handle can break and detach, posing a fall hazard.
3M is recalling about 10,000 Filtrete room air purifiers because the ion generator can overheat and cause a fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
West Music is recalling Basic Beat BB201 egg shakers because the end cap can detach, posing a choking or aspiration hazard to young children.
PT Domusindo Perdana is recalling about 73,000 drop-side cribs sold at JCPenney because the drop sides can malfunction, posing entrapment and suffocation risks to infants.
WRSI is recalling about 2,200 whitewater kayaking and rafting helmets because the chinstrap buckle can fail, posing a head injury hazard.
tc electronic is recalling 250 W bass guitar amplifiers because a loose nut can cause an electrical shock hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Aqua Lung is recalling about 110,000 buoyancy compensators because rubber weight pocket handles can detach, posing a drowning hazard.
Magura USA is recalling MT 6 and MT 8 bicycle hydraulic disc brakes because they can fail in low temperatures, posing a collision hazard.
Yuba Bicycles is recalling about 1,000 Mundo V4 cargo bikes because passengers' feet can get caught in the rear wheel. Consumers should stop using the bikes and contact the company for free wheel covers.
Lighting Science Group is recalling approximately 554,000 LED light bulbs sold under Definity, EcoSmart, Sylvania, and Westinghouse brands because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard.
IdeaVillage is recalling about 5,200 battery-powered BrightLight blankets because the batteries can overheat, posing a burn hazard.