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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.
Kubota is recalling about 970 RTV500 off-road utility vehicles because carbon monoxide can accumulate in the cab, posing a poisoning risk.
Dillon Importing is recalling Captain Cutlass Toy Pirate Pistols because the surface paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
Atomic Aquatics is recalling Cobalt dive computers because the lens can blow off, causing impact injuries or gas leaks that pose a drowning risk.
Cabot is recalling Wood Cleaner and Wood Brightener products with spray pumps because the seal can fail, causing chemical leaks that may burn skin or eyes.
ADS is recalling Cyclone Swing Seats because the plastic can break during use, posing a fall hazard to children. No injuries have been reported.
Big Lots is recalling Wilson & Fisher garden swings because the wooden bench seats can break, posing a fall hazard.
Specialized Bicycle Components is recalling approximately 12,000 2008 and 2009 Globe model bicycles because the front fork can break, posing fall and injury hazards to riders.
Hayneedle is recalling Shorea Wooden Arc Hammock Stands because the wood layers can separate, causing the stand to break and posing a fall hazard.
ThyssenKrupp Access Manufacturing is recalling LEV II, Volant, and Rise residential elevators because the door can open without the car present, posing a fall risk.
Club Car is recalling about 4,000 golf cars and utility vehicles because the fuel tank filler neck can crack, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire hazard.
H&M is recalling about 2,900 children's water bottles sold in the U.S. because the spout can break off, posing a choking hazard.
True Innovations is recalling about 8,400 Prestigio office chairs because the seat plate can break, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop using the chairs and contact the company for a repair kit.
Bluestem Brands is recalling about 4,700 Range Rider ride-on toy cars because the batteries can overheat, smoke, melt, and catch fire.
Blind Xpress is recalling custom vertical and horizontal window blinds because unsecured cords pose a strangulation risk to children. A 2009 child death prompted this safety action.
Legrand Wiremold is recalling approximately 14,200 under-cabinet power strips because reversed electrical wires pose a risk of electric shock. Consumers should unplug the units and return them for a replacement or refund.
BatteriesPlus is expanding a recall of Rayovac cordless tool battery packs that can explode unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury.
Meijer is recalling approximately 68,000 bicycles from multiple brands because pedals may loosen or detach, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Shimano is recalling about 67 PRO VIBE Carbon bicycle handlebars because they can break during riding, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Snowpulse is recalling avalanche airbags because a cartridge leak may prevent deployment, posing a risk of death or injury during an avalanche.
JCS is recalling Mr. Coffee Single Cup Brewing Systems because steam pressure can force the brewing chamber open, expelling hot water and grounds.
Tractor Supply is recalling Traveller Recreational Tubes because contact with the rubber can cause severe skin irritation or burns. Consumers should stop using the tubes and return them for a refund.
DeVilbiss Air Power Co. is recalling about 460,000 air compressors sold under Craftsman, EX-CELL, Porter-Cable, and Pro-Air II brands because the motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Specialized is expanding a recall of Tektro TL-83 brake levers on 2012 S-Works Shiv modules because the brakes may fail, causing crashes.
Cost Plus World Market is recalling about 17,000 recycled silk floor mats because they may contain tacks or staples that can cut consumers.
Summer Infant is recalling approximately 2 million baby bathers in the U.S. and 65,000 in Canada because the folding wire frame can disengage, causing infants to fall and suffer head injuries.