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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.
Kawasaki is recalling about 7,000 Teryx4 recreational off-highway vehicles because the steering gear assembly and front brakes can fail, posing a risk of injury or death.
LG Electronics and Sears are recalling about 21,000 gas dryers because a faulty gas valve can cause the unit to overheat, posing a risk of fire and burns.
Kickboard USA is recalling about 5,600 Mini Micro scooters for children ages 3-5 because the front wheel cover can break and cause cuts.
World Class Inc. is recalling indoor pet heating mats sold on Amazon.com due to poor wiring that poses fire and electrical shock risks.
Emerson is recalling Corsair ceiling fans because the hanger bracket can spread apart, causing the fan to fall from the ceiling.
Gerber is recalling Bear Grylls Parang Machetes because a weakness in the handle-blade connection can cause breakage, posing a laceration risk.
PBteen is recalling Beadboard Bunk Beds because the front upper horizontal panel can crack or break, posing a risk of injury.
Babylicious is recalling cloth crib fringes because the narrow fabric strip presents a strangulation hazard to young children. Consumers should remove the product and contact the company for a refund.
Bumbo International is recalling Bumbo Baby Seats because babies can fall out, posing a risk of serious injury. Consumers should stop using the seats and order a free repair kit.
Toysmith is recalling Animal Snap Bracelets because the metal snap band can wear through the fabric, exposing sharp edges that pose a laceration hazard.
Canon is recalling EOS Rebel T4i digital cameras because a chemical in the rubber grips can cause skin irritation. Consumers should stop using the cameras and contact Canon for free replacement grips.
GE is recalling approximately 1.3 million dishwashers sold between 2006 and 2009 because an electrical failure in the heating element can cause fires.
My Clothes Inc. is recalling about 1,100 children's pajamas that fail federal flammability standards, posing a burn risk.
Sears is recalling Kenmore dehumidifiers because they can overheat, smoke, melt, and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
CPSC recalls patio bistro sets sold at Lowe's because chairs may not lock fully, posing a fall hazard. Thirteen injury reports were received.
Midwest Folding Products is recalling stage and riser caddies because unsecured stages can fall off, causing injury or death.
Liberty Mountain is recalling VAUDE Kenta and Kenta Plus child carriers because a side strap seam can unravel, posing a fall hazard to children.
Green Toys is recalling approximately 52,500 mini vehicles sold in the U.S. and Canada because wheels and hubcaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
HeathCo is recalling about 7,800 Motion Security Lights sold at Home Depot because internal wiring can be damaged, posing an electrical shock hazard.
Peg Perego is recalling Venezia and Pliko-P3 strollers because infants can become entrapped between the seat and tray, posing a strangulation hazard.
Kolcraft is recalling about 5,600 Contours Options LT tandem strollers because the front wheel assembly can break or nuts can detach, posing fall and choking risks.
Downeast Concepts is recalling about 15,400 children's folding beach chairs because exposed sharp metal rivets pose a laceration hazard. One injury involving stitches has been reported.
Burlington Coat Factory is recalling Lush Life power strips because undersized wiring poses a shock and fire risk. No injuries have been reported.
Club Car is recalling about 800 gas-powered golf and transport vehicles because the fuel hose can separate from the tank, posing a fire hazard.
Samuel Lawrence Furniture is expanding a recall of Bordeaux Collection sleigh beds because the headboard or footboard hardware can loosen or detach, posing a fall hazard.