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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.
Champion Power Equipment is recalling about 8,600 portable generators sold at Costco due to a fuel leak that poses a fire hazard.
Bose is recalling approximately 20,500 dual-voltage CineMate II home theater speaker systems because a component in the bass module can fail and ignite when used in 220-volt outlets.
Atico International USA is recalling Halloween Mini Projection Lights sold at Five Below because they can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard.
Excel Industries is recalling about 18,000 Hustler and BigDog lawn mowers because a fuel tank vent valve fitting can fail to seal, causing a fuel leak and fire hazard.
Imagine Nation Books is recalling Double Dazzler Light Show toys because the batteries can overheat and pose a burn hazard. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Tricam Industries is recalling approximately 84,000 Easy Reach step stools sold at The Home Depot because the top step can break, posing a fall hazard.
FLO Cycling is recalling about 800 units of yellow plastic rim tape sold with specific wheels because the tape can fail, causing inner tubes to burst and posing a fall hazard.
HatsanUSA is recalling Striker air rifles because they can fire unexpectedly during cocking. Consumers should stop using them and contact the company for a free replacement.
Rivers Edge is recalling about 14,000 hunter tree stands because snap-hook assemblies can fail, causing the stand and user to fall.
Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling approximately 97,000 Eddie Bauer Rocking Wood Bassinets because a locking mechanism failure can cause the bassinet to tip, posing a suffocation risk to infants.
ValcoBaby is recalling about 975 Joey booster toddler seats because the attachment mechanism can disengage, allowing a child to fall from the stroller.
JELD-WEN is recalling about 170,800 interior bifold doors because the lower pivot pin can break, causing the door to fall and pose an impact hazard.
Summit Treestands is recalling about 2,900 Crush Series Perch, Stoop, and Ledge tree stands because the hanging strap assembly could fail, posing a fall hazard.
Dream On Me is recalling Bistro high chairs because openings in the seat and tray can allow a child's neck to become entrapped, posing a strangulation risk.
Taphandles is recalling about 24,000 ceramic beer tap handles because they can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Trend Lab is recalling about 16,850 children's upholstered toddler chairs because loose staples in the binding may pose laceration or choking hazards.
Dream On Me is recalling Happy Swing II infant swings because the opening between the tray or grab bar and the seat can allow a child's body to pass through, posing a strangulation hazard.
Children's Apparel Network is recalling fleece hoodie and t-shirt sets sold at Target because the zipper coating contains excessive lead, violating federal standards.
ElliptiGO is recalling 11R outdoor elliptical cycles because the drive arm can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to users.
Atomi is recalling Sharper Image USB wall chargers because they can overheat and smoke, posing fire and burn risks to consumers.
Graco is recalling Classic Wood Highchairs because the seat can detach from the base, posing a fall hazard to children.
Buy Buy Baby is recalling Pink Angel embroidered girls' denim shorts because decorative studs can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
GE is recalling about 62,000 Profile front load washers because the basket can separate and break the top panel, posing an injury hazard.
Fitness Anywhere is recalling early model TRX Suspension Trainer devices because the strap buckles can break, posing a fall hazard.
Haier America is recalling 42-inch LED TVs because the stand's neck support can break, causing the TV to tip over. No injuries have been reported.