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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.
Toro is recalling 2012 Z Master Commercial 2000 Series riding mowers because a worn traction drive belt can puncture the fuel tank, causing a leak and fire hazard.
Step2 is recalling about 15,500 X-Rider Car toys because children can fall over the handlebar. The company is offering free replacements.
Harbor Freight Tools is recalling about 108,000 cordless drills because the trigger switch can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Hunter Douglas is recalling about 4,400 custom cellular and pleated window coverings because a knot in the cord stop may prevent it from breaking away, creating a strangulation risk for children.
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft is recalling Foam Pumpkin Turkey Craft Kits because loose magnets pose an ingestion hazard to young children.
Boden is recalling about 1,130 children's pajamas because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injuries.
Elephantito is recalling about 180 girl's pajama sets because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injuries.
KidCo is recalling approximately 220,000 PeaPod and PeaPod Plus Travel Beds because infants can roll off the mattress and suffocate or become entrapped.
American Honda is recalling about 150,600 EU2000i portable generators because a fuel hose can leak, posing fire and burn hazards. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Kawasaki Motors is recalling fuel filters and tune-up kits for lawn mowers and utility vehicles because the filters can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
John Deere is recalling about 4,340 Gator utility vehicles with Kawasaki engines because the fuel filter can leak, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Kawasaki Motors is recalling about 210,000 lawn mower engines because the fuel filter can leak, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Dolan Northwest is recalling about 8,000 ceiling-mounted light fixtures due to fire and electric shock hazards. Consumers should stop using the fixtures and contact the company for a replacement or repair.
Bike Friday is recalling Tikit folding bicycles because the handlebar stem can break, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
Nielsen-Kellerman is recalling R2 microphones because the metal boom can conduct electricity, posing a risk of electric shock or burns to users.
Pramac America is recalling Powermate Sx 5500 portable generators because a defective fuel filter allows gasoline to leak, posing a fire hazard.
Rec-Out is recalling Columbus folding camping chairs sold at Big 5 Sporting Goods because they contain mold that could cause infections in vulnerable individuals.
Sierra Trading Post is recalling Joss rock climbing cams because they can fail unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to users.
Monessen Hearth Systems is recalling about 15,000 gas fireplaces and inserts because a control component may prevent lighting while gas continues to flow, posing a fire hazard.
LaJobi is recalling Graco-branded Avalon and CNS Box 2 glider rockers because the base can crack or break, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop using the products and contact LaJobi for a free replacement base.
CPSC recalls about 40 2013 Diamondback Steilacoom RCX bicycles because incorrect headset parts could cause the steerer tube to fail, leading to a crash.
LG Electronics is recalling about 161,000 electric ranges because burners may fail to turn off or heat unexpectedly, posing burn and fire risks.
Sauder Woodworking is recalling about 70,000 Gruga office chairs because the seat plates can break, posing a fall hazard to users.
Innovative Scuba Concepts, Trident Diving, and A-Plus Marine are recalling high-pressure scuba air hoses that can rupture, posing a drowning hazard.
CPSC recalls about 37,000 Master Forge gas grills sold at Lowe's due to a hose defect that can cause fire and burns.