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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.
He Shan Lide is recalling LED clip-on desk lamps sold at Lowe's because the power cord can detach, exposing wires and posing a shock and burn risk.
Chicago Century Furniture Corp. is recalling about 340 mattresses that fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard, posing a fire hazard.
Cooper Lighting is recalling about 21,000 commercial reflector assemblies because they can fall from fixtures, posing an injury risk. No injuries have been reported.
Ridley Bikes is recalling 4ZA threadless carbon bicycle handlebar stems because they can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.
Aqua-Leisure is recalling First Fitness trampolines because metal fatigue can cause handlebars to break, posing a risk of laceration or injury from a fall.
Meyer Corporation is recalling Circulon 13-Piece Cookware Sets sold at Costco because the glass lid can shatter, posing a laceration hazard.
Porter Athletic is recalling climbing ropes because they can slip through the top clamp, posing a fall hazard. Three reports of slipping were received, including one injury.
Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling Safety 1st toilet and cabinet locks because they can be disengaged by young children, posing risks of drowning and injury.
Bonded Apparel is recalling boys' zip-front hooded jackets sold at dd's Discounts because the neck drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
CPSC recalls Banzai inflatable pool slides after a death and severe neck injuries caused by deflation and instability.
Kennedy International is recalling 9-inch and 13-inch folding step stools because they can break or collapse, posing a fall hazard.
Salsa Cycles is recalling about 1,100 Minimalist bicycle racks because the mounting straps can break, causing the rack to fall and posing a fall hazard to riders.
Supreme Trading is recalling Class Club children's letterman jackets sold at Dillard's because snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Sportspower is recalling BouncePro 14-foot trampolines because the surrounding netting can break, allowing users to fall and be injured.
Kolcraft is recalling about 46,000 Tender Vibes and Light Vibes bassinets because latches may fail, causing the bassinet to fall and injure an infant.
La Jolla Sport recalls O'Neill Pluto hooded flannel shirts because neck drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children. No injuries have been reported.
LANY Group is recalling approximately 210 girls' hooded sweatshirts sold at dd's Discounts because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
LA Fashion Hub is recalling girls' hooded winter jackets sold at dd's Discounts due to a strangulation hazard from hood drawstrings.
Hot Chocolate is recalling M.M.M. boys' jogging suits because the waist drawstrings pose an entanglement hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Intercon is recalling Sonoma Valley bar stools sold at Havertys because loose bolts can cause the seat to dislodge, creating a fall hazard.
YMI Jeanswear is recalling girls' hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard. Consumers should remove the drawstrings or return the items for a refund.
Exmark is recalling about 2,200 Quest ZRT riding mowers because deck bearings can fail, causing the deck to interfere with controls and create a crash hazard.
Christmas Tree Shops is recalling Farm Glass & Metal Spiral Tea Light Holders due to a fire hazard. One consumer reported a burn injury from a high flame.
Target is recalling approximately 264,000 Bunny Sippy Cups because the plastic ear can poke children in the eye area, causing cuts and bruises.
Kawasaki is recalling about 2,000 Teryx recreational off-highway vehicles because they are incorrectly labeled with a higher occupant capacity than is safe, creating an injury or death hazard.