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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.
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 fuel filters and tune-up kits for lawn mowers and utility vehicles because the filters can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pramac America is recalling Powermate Sx 5500 portable generators because a defective fuel filter allows gasoline to leak, posing a fire hazard.
Sierra Trading Post is recalling Joss rock climbing cams because they can fail unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to users.
CPSC recalls about 40 2013 Diamondback Steilacoom RCX bicycles because incorrect headset parts could cause the steerer tube to fail, leading to a crash.
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.
LG Electronics is recalling about 161,000 electric ranges because burners may fail to turn off or heat unexpectedly, posing burn and fire risks.
Innovative Scuba Concepts, Trident Diving, and A-Plus Marine are recalling high-pressure scuba air hoses that can rupture, posing a drowning hazard.
Sauder Woodworking is recalling about 70,000 Gruga office chairs because the seat plates can break, posing a fall hazard to users.
CPSC recalls about 37,000 Master Forge gas grills sold at Lowe's due to a hose defect that can cause fire and burns.
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.
Rivers Edge is recalling about 14,000 hunter tree stands because snap-hook assemblies can fail, causing the stand and user to fall.
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.