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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.
Target is recalling about 168,000 hand-held Air Misters because the plastic cylinders can shatter during use, posing a laceration risk.
Target is recalling about 560,000 children's two-piece pajama sets because they do not meet federal flammability standards, posing a burn hazard.
Bugaboo is recalling Cameleon and Donkey strollers because a button on the carry handle can disengage, causing the handle to detach and posing fall and choking hazards to young children.
Target is recalling Circo girls' fleece pajamas because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
KTM North America is recalling about 1,300 Enduro motorcycles because a fuel hose defect can cause leaks, posing fire and crash risks.
John Deere is recalling about 4,650 Gator utility vehicles because a fuel line can separate, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
BRP is recalling about 3,400 Can-Am Commander side-by-side vehicles because improper steering assembly can cause loss of control, posing a risk of serious injury.
A-Plus Marine is recalling high-pressure scuba diving air hoses because they can separate from the regulator, reducing air supply and posing a drowning hazard.
Columbia Sportswear is recalling Omni-Heat lithium-polymer batteries sold with electric jackets due to a cell defect that poses a fire hazard.
Polaris is recalling 2013 Ranger 400 recreational off-highway vehicles because a throttle failure can cause loss of control and crashes.
Fisher-Price is recalling about 800,000 Rock 'n Play infant sleepers because mold can develop between the cushion and frame, posing a respiratory risk to infants.
HEICO lighting is recalling specific neon sign power supply transformers because they do not meet UL standards and pose a fire risk. No injuries have been reported.
Goodman Company is recalling Amana packaged heating and cooling units because inaccurate serial plates could lead to undersized wiring and fire.
Brower is recalling about 2,500 Top Hatch egg incubators because the base can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard. Three fires with property damage have been reported.
Academy Sports + Outdoors is recalling Game Winner crossbow cocking ropes because the hooks can break and recoil, posing a laceration hazard.
Baby Matters is recalling Nap Nanny infant recliners due to design defects that pose a risk of injury and death. CPSC reports five infant deaths and numerous incidents of infants hanging or falling out.
Meijer is recalling Falls Creek Kids infant and toddler denim jeans because a snap may detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
American Honda is recalling approximately 19,500 2012 FourTrax Rancher ATVs because suspension arm welds can separate, causing loss of control and crash risk.
Bethlehem Lights is recalling approximately 15,500 artificially lit Christmas trees sold by QVC because the base can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Sassy and Carter's Hug N' Tug baby toys are recalled because beads inside the clear plastic sphere can be released, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Papyrus is recalling red 17-inch decorative trees because Aspergillus mold spores were found on the products, posing a risk to individuals with chronic health problems or impaired immune systems.
CPSC recalls 2012 Papyrus holiday ornaments due to Aspergillus mold spores. Consumers should return the items to Papyrus or Carlton Cards stores for a refund.
CPSC recalls 2012 Papyrus Signature Collection picture frames due to Aspergillus mold spores. Consumers should return the frames to Papyrus stores for a refund.
Muddy Outdoors is recalling tree climbing sticks because they can break, posing a risk of serious injury or death. Consumers should stop using them and seek a refund or replacement.
Arctic Cat is recalling about 3,900 model year 2013 Bearcat snowmobiles because the fuel tank can leak, posing a fire hazard.