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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.
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.
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.
Target is recalling Giada De Laurentiis ceramic lasagna pans because they can break, creating sharp edges that pose a laceration hazard.
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.
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.
Trident Diving Equipment is recalling high-pressure scuba air hoses that may leak, posing a drowning hazard to users. No injuries have been reported.
Huffy is recalling 2012 20-Inch Slider Tricycles because the handlebar can loosen, causing loss of control and crash hazards.
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.
Small World Toys is recalling Spin-A-Mals Farm and Safari puzzles because loose pegs pose a choking hazard to young children.
Toys R Us is recalling Buckyballs high-powered magnet sets because swallowing multiple magnets can cause severe internal injuries, including intestinal obstructions and death.
Overstock.com is recalling Buckyballs high-powered magnet sets because swallowed magnets can link inside intestines, causing serious injury or 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.
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.