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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.
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.
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.
Fred & Friends is recalling Buff Baby baby rattles because the end caps can separate, creating a choking hazard for small children.
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.
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.
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.
Horizon Hobby is recalling Dynamite 7.4V LiPo batteries used in Losi Micro remote control vehicles because incorrect wiring can cause overheating and fire.
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.
Best Buy is recalling ATG replacement batteries for MacBook Pro computers because they can catch fire while charging, posing fire and burn risks.
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.
Easton is recalling specific batches of Axis archery arrows because they can break when fired, posing a risk of injury to users and bystanders.
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.
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.
Chelsea & Scott is recalling Idea Baby Bath Seats because they can tip over, posing a drowning hazard to infants.
BeBeLove is recalling about 5,600 E-Zee Bath Seats because they can tip over, posing a drowning risk to babies. No injuries have been reported.
Sam's Club is recalling Metro and Montero outdoor seating groups because swivel bases can break, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Hammacher Schlemmer is recalling 92 teak shower stools because the wood seat can break, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Texsport is recalling about 325 Cedar Lake Propane Heater/Cookers because a malfunctioning regulator can cause propane to flare, posing a fire hazard.
Stride Rite is recalling about 7,500 'Joanna' girl's sandals because the metal flower on top can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
Salsa Cycles is recalling specific Vaya and La Cruz bicycle forks because they can bend above the disc brake mount, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Adobe is recalling high-powered magnets distributed in a promotional package due to the risk of serious internal injury if swallowed by children.
Gerber is recalling Bear Grylls Parang Machetes with stitched sheaths because the blade can cut through the stitching, posing a laceration hazard.