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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.
Canon is recalling WFT-E7A wireless file transmitters because a chemical in the rubber top cover may cause skin irritation. Consumers should stop using the unit and contact Canon for a free repair.
Wilier Triestina is recalling Izoard XP bicycles because the fork's steerer tube can break, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
LG is recalling about 457,000 top-loading washing machines because an unbalanced load can cause the drum to come loose, posing a risk of injury and property damage.
Norco is recalling 2011 Havoc 24-inch and 26-inch bicycles because the frame can crack at the top and down tube joint, posing a risk of injury or death.
Polaris is recalling about 82 Pro-RMK snowmobiles because a front shock bolt can fail, causing loss of control and potential injury or death.
Christmas Tree Shops is recalling Catalina Outdoor Fireplaces because the glass components can break when a fire is lit, posing a burn and laceration hazard.
Dunecraft is recalling Water Balz, Growing Skulls, H2O Orbs, and Fabulous Flowers toys because they can expand inside the body if swallowed, causing intestinal blockages.
Enesco is recalling Shelly's Diner collectibles because the power adapter can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
American Mattress Manufacturing is recalling about 1,500 renovated mattresses and foundations that fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard.
Easy-Rest is recalling about 3,800 Classic 5 Foam Core mattresses because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard.
Baby Jogger is recalling City Versa strollers because the frame can fail to lock and collapse, posing a fall hazard to children.
Wing Enterprises is recalling Switch-it stepladders sold at Home Depot because the inner rails can separate, causing users to fall and sustain injuries.
Fu San Machinery is recalling approximately 163,000 low lead ball valves installed in flammable gas lines because they can crack and leak gas, posing fire and explosion risks.
Reiss Innovations is recalling high-powered magnet desk toys sold on Amazon.com due to a risk of serious internal injury if swallowed.
Dream On Me is recalling approximately 50,000 baby bath seats because they can tip over, posing a drowning risk to infants.
Cybex International is recalling about 430 commercial leg presses because the locking mechanism can fail, posing a risk of injury.
Dream On Me is recalling approximately 900 children's bed rails because they can separate from the mattress, creating suffocation and strangulation risks for young children.
One World Technologies is recalling Ridgid pneumatic nailers sold at Home Depot because the trigger assembly can malfunction and discharge fasteners, posing an injury risk.
Grandin Road is recalling about 2,200 metal chairs because the back legs can bend when a person leans back, posing a fall and injury hazard.
Jotul North America is recalling specific gas fireplace inserts because electrical wiring can contact a metal plate, posing shock and burn risks.
Home Depot is recalling approximately 3,700 Homer's All-Purpose Bucket Mugs because the silver handle can spark in a microwave, posing a fire hazard.
Sportspower is recalling Parkside trampolines because metal legs can move and puncture the jumping surface, posing a risk of injury.
G-U Hardware is recalling approximately 5,000 window fittings because they can break, causing windows to fall and posing an injury hazard.
Meyer Marketing is recalling Kirkland Signature six-quart sauté pans sold at Costco because the tempered glass lids can crack or shatter, posing a laceration hazard.
Sportspower is recalling Liquid Motion waterslides sold at Menards because inadequate warning labels pose a risk of serious neck injuries.