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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.
Regency Seating is recalling Oakmont fabric stackable chairs because the weld connecting the legs to the seat can break, posing a fall hazard.
Briggs & Stratton is recalling Ariens Snow-Thro 24-inch snow blowers because the carburetor bowl nut can allow gas to escape, creating a fire hazard.
Tween Brands is recalling Style My Room by Justice Disco Lights because accessible wiring and overheating pose an electrical shock risk.
SlumberWorld is recalling approximately 810 mattresses sold in Hawaii from 2011 to 2012 because they fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard, posing a fire hazard.
Balsam Hill is recalling about 700 pre-lit artificial Christmas trees because the remote control receiver box can overheat and melt, posing burn and shock risks.
Jerdon Style is recalling about 6,000 one-cup coffeemakers because they can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. No injuries have been reported.
Liberty Mountain is recalling Singing Rock Easy Go XP Lock Via Ferrata Lanyards because the elastic webbing can break, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Dynacraft is recalling Hello Kitty City Motor Scooters because they can accelerate suddenly, causing riders to lose control and fall.
Dynacraft is recalling about 5,500 Monster High City Motor Scooters sold at Walmart because they can accelerate suddenly, causing riders to lose control and fall.
One World Technologies is recalling Ryobi Lithium 18 V 4Ah battery packs because they can overheat and burst while charging, posing fire and burn risks.
Homelite is recalling electric blower vacuums sold at Home Depot because objects can break through the housing, posing a laceration hazard.
OWT Industries is recalling about 131,500 Expert Gardener electric blower vacuums sold at Walmart because objects can break through the housing, posing a laceration hazard.
John Deere is recalling about 4,700 Gator RSX850i utility vehicles because oil filters may leak, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Cramer LLC is recalling Task*It 1-UP folding step stools because they can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to users.
MJC is recalling Beamerzzz stuffed animals with LED flashlights sold at Cabela's because exposed wires pose a laceration hazard. Consumers should remove the toys from children and contact the manufacturer for a replacement.
Bohning is recalling Middleton Siege Crossbows because they can fire unexpectedly or have limbs that crack. Consumers should stop using them and contact Bohning for a refund.
Samsonite is recalling Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits because they can overheat if used with loads exceeding 50 watts, posing fire and burn risks.
Prizer Painter Stove Works is recalling about 940 BlueStar gas wall ovens due to a fire hazard caused by improper installation or damaged gas connectors.
Bombardier Recreational Products is recalling about 10,200 Ski-Doo snowmobiles because a fuel pump fitting can break, causing a fuel leak and fire hazard.
Mutsy USA is recalling EVO strollers because an opening between the grab bar and seat can allow an infant's body to pass through, posing a strangulation hazard.
4moms recalled breeze Cotton Jersey Playard Sheets because they are too small for the play yards, posing an entrapment hazard that could lead to suffocation.
Progressive International is recalling about 22,700 canning jar lifters in the U.S. because the handle can detach, causing jars to fall and posing a laceration hazard.
Club Car is recalling about 1,450 Precedent gas-powered golf and transport vehicles because the fuel hose could separate from the tank, posing a fire hazard.
Barneys New York is recalling about 40 large scented candles because they can burn with a high flame, posing a fire and burn hazard.
SCS Direct is recalling Magnet Balls sets sold on Amazon.com because swallowed magnets can cause serious intestinal injuries.