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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.
Shimano is recalling PRO Atherton mountain bike handlebar stems because bolts may pull out, causing riders to lose control and fall.
Advanced Sports Inc. is recalling approximately 10,500 Fuji Saratoga women's cruiser bicycles because the frame can break during use, causing falls and injuries.
Pro Armor is recalling about 5,200 utility vehicle door latches because the latch pin can disengage, posing ejection and laceration hazards.
American Honda is recalling approximately 2,900 2012 FourTrax Rancher ATVs because a front suspension weld can separate, causing loss of control and crash risk.
Landscape Structures is recalling about 900 Slalom Glider playground slides due to a fall hazard that has caused 16 injuries to children.
Ganz is recalling Dancing Teapots because the handle can become extremely hot, posing a burn risk. Consumers should stop using the product and contact the company for a refund.
International Playthings is recalling Tumblekins wooden toy vehicles and playsets because they can break into small pieces with sharp points, posing choking and laceration hazards to children.
Improvements Catalog is recalling about 800 adjustable ottoman beds because they can collapse when used as beds, posing a fall hazard.
Bosch Security Systems is recalling about 330 fire alarm control panels because they may fail to sound an alarm during a fire, posing a safety risk.
STIHL is recalling about 3,000 MS 391 chain saws because the flywheel can crack and separate, posing a risk of injury to users or bystanders.
Kraft Foods is recalling Tassimo espresso T Discs because they can clog and spray hot liquid, posing a burn risk.
BSH Home Appliances is recalling Tassimo single-cup brewers because the plastic T Discs can burst, spraying hot liquid and grounds onto users and bystanders.
Spectrum Home Furnishings is recalling about 165 crystal chandeliers because a mounting loop can fail, causing the fixture to fall from the ceiling.
Designs Direct is recalling Living Traditions 21-inch rooster lamps sold at Fred's Inc. because fraying electrical cords pose fire and shock hazards.
York International is reannouncing a recall of approximately 226,000 gas furnaces for manufactured homes due to fire and smoke hazards caused by overheating.
Bumbleride is recalling Indie and Indie Twin strollers because the front wheel can break, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard.
Weeplay Kids is recalling Carter's infant bodysuits and sleep 'n play garments because snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children.
Hewlett-Packard is recalling HP Fax 1040 and 1050 machines because an internal electrical component failure can cause overheating, posing fire and burn hazards.
LTD Commodities is recalling fold-out sleeper ottomans because welding joints on the legs can break, posing a fall hazard. The firm reported four instances of broken legs, including two minor injuries.
West Elm is recalling about 5,750 Overarching Floor Lamps because a short circuit in the wiring can cause electric shock, minor burns, or property damage.
Konica Minolta is recalling four laser printer models because they can short circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Christmas Tree Shops is recalling Hurricane Style Lights because an electrical short circuit can cause smoke and pose a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the product and return it for a refund.
Christmas Tree Shops is recalling holiday-themed tea light candle warmers because the warming bowl is positioned too close to the candle, posing fire and burn hazards.
The Container Store is recalling Lush Life power strips because undersized wiring and non-compliant materials pose a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Specialized is expanding a recall for 2012 Tricross Sport and Comp bicycles because a carbon fork brake component can disengage, posing a fall hazard.