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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.
Air Venturi is recalling Evanix Speed and Conquest air rifles because the safety switch can be overcome, allowing the rifle to fire and causing serious injury or death.
One World Technologies is recalling STOK Island and Quattro gas grills because the regulator can leak propane gas, posing fire and burn hazards.
Specialized Bicycle Components is recalling Tektro TL-83 brake levers because the adjuster cap and cable can slide out, causing brake failure and potential crashes.
Nan Far Woodworking is recalling Rockland Furniture drop-side cribs sold at J.C. Penney because the drop sides can malfunction, posing entrapment and fall risks to infants.
Baja Motorsports is reannouncing a recall for DR50 and DR70 dirt bikes because leaking fuel tanks can cause fires and burns.
SR Suntour is recalling suspension forks for GT, Giant, and Trek bicycles because internal tubes can break, causing riders to lose control and fall.
Viking Range is recalling approximately 2,000 dishwashers because an electrical component can overheat and cause a fire. No injuries have been reported, but five instances of property damage occurred.
Club Car is recalling about 100 utility and transport vehicles because brake pedal mounting blocks can crack, causing a loss of braking ability and potential crash.
Todson is recalling Topeak Babyseat II bicycle carrier seats because a hinge mechanism can trap children's fingers, causing lacerations or amputations.
West Elm is recalling about 10,100 folding chairs sold in the U.S. and Canada because they can collapse during normal use, posing a fall hazard.
Office Depot is recalling Biella Leather Desk Chairs because the seat can detach from the base, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop using the chairs and contact the company for a store card.
Public Bikes is recalling 2010-2012 bicycles because the pedals can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Husqvarna is recalling grass and hedge trimmers because a fuel leak from the rubber spacer poses a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Happy Shirts is recalling about 9,000 toy truck gifts sold with t-shirts at Kohl's because battery connections can smolder or catch fire, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Lakeshore Learning Materials is recalling Feels Real Baby Dolls because the fingers and toes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Great American Opportunities is recalling Arena Lamps due to a risk of electric shock. Consumers should stop using the lamps and contact the company for a refund.
Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling about 900,000 Safety 1st Push 'N Snap cabinet locks because they can be disengaged by young children, allowing access to dangerous items.
Leggett & Platt is recalling about 25,200 adjustable mattress bases because electrical components can overheat and cause a fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Easton Sports is recalling about 12,000 Raptor Lacrosse Helmets because the chin bar can break on impact, posing a risk of jaw or facial injury.
Westinghouse Lighting is recalling about 7,000 ceiling fans because included light bulbs exceed maximum wattage, posing fire and shock risks.
Bon Hiver is recalling Freebase snowboard bindings because the base plate can fracture during use, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop using the products and return them for a free repair and partial refund.
Kawasaki is recalling about 3,900 model year 2012 utility vehicles because a fuel tube can scrape against the air cleaner housing, posing a fire hazard.
Guidecraft is recalling 4-in-1 Dramatic Play Theater Toys because they can tip over, posing an entrapment hazard to young children.
Hydro-Gear is recalling about 2,700 Cub Cadet, MTD Gold, and Troy-Bilt lawn tractors because a drive gear failure can cause brake failure, posing a crash hazard.
Lenovo is recalling about 50,500 ThinkCentre M70z and M90z desktop computers because a power supply defect can overheat and cause a fire.