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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.
Midwest Trading Group is recalling 9,400 remote-controlled helicopters because the rechargeable battery can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards.
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.
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.
iCandy World is recalling Cherry strollers because the bumper bar gap can allow an infant's head to become entrapped, posing a strangulation risk.
Bugaboo is recalling about 9,200 Cameleon3 strollers in the U.S. because the carry handle can break and detach, posing a fall hazard.
WRSI is recalling about 2,200 whitewater kayaking and rafting helmets because the chinstrap buckle can fail, posing a head injury hazard.
West Music is recalling Basic Beat BB201 egg shakers because the end cap can detach, posing a choking or aspiration hazard to young children.
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.
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.
Magura USA is recalling MT 6 and MT 8 bicycle hydraulic disc brakes because they can fail in low temperatures, posing a collision hazard.
Aqua Lung is recalling about 110,000 buoyancy compensators because rubber weight pocket handles can detach, posing a drowning 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.
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.
Synclaire Brands is recalling Stuart Weitzman girls' Cha Cha boots because zipper pulls can entangle, posing a fall hazard.
UNIQLO is recalling about 700 one-piece children's pajamas because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a burn risk.
Bluworld/Nu-Flame is recalling about 260 wall-mounted fireplaces because fuel can spill or eject, posing fire and burn risks.
Toys R Us is recalling about 9,000 Imaginarium Activity Walkers because small parts can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Impo International is recalling specific White House | Black Market women's high-heeled shoes because the heels can become unstable, posing a fall hazard.
Soft Air USA is recalling Swiss Arms break-barrel air rifles sold at Sports Authority because they can discharge while the safety is engaged, posing a risk of injury.
U.S. Divers is recalling Martinique LX Jr. youth snorkeling mask sets sold at Costco because notches in the tempered glass lens can break, posing a laceration hazard.
U.S. Divers and Aqua Lung Sport recall Santa Cruz Jr. youth snorkeling masks because notches in the tempered glass can cause the lens to break, posing a laceration hazard.
The Pampered Chef is recalling garlic slicers because a blade can unexpectedly dislodge, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.