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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.
Umbro is recalling about 240 boys' jackets sold at Ross Stores because the waist drawstrings pose an entrapment hazard to children.
Locker Brand is recalling Rx Lockers because the latch can be forced open, allowing unauthorized access to medicine. No injuries have been reported.
BCI Burke is recalling about 250 Arch Swing Sets because a welded joint can crack, causing the swing beam to collapse and children to fall.
W.L. Gore & Associates is recalling specific bicycle brake cables that may detach from Campagnolo-style levers, causing brake failure and a fall hazard.
AmerTac is recalling approximately 227,000 LED night lights because an electrical short circuit can cause them to overheat, smolder, or melt, posing fire and burn risks.
Twin Oaks is recalling about 2,300 hammock stands because foot brackets can crack and cause the stand to collapse, posing a fall hazard.
Greenlee Textron Inc. is recalling 1,800 folding pocket utility knives because the blade locking mechanism can fail, posing a laceration hazard.
Honda is recalling about 14,000 gas-powered grass trimmers in the U.S. because a cracked shaft can cause the cutting attachment to detach, posing a laceration risk.
Papa Bear Loungeabouts children's pajamas are being recalled because they fail federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injury to children.
Carlisle FoodService is recalling about 111,000 melamine mugs and cups because they can break when exposed to hot liquids, posing a burn hazard.
Kelty is recalling about 3,000 jogging strollers because the front wheel can come loose, causing the stroller to tip over and injure children or adults.
Suntech America is recalling SolarBlend roof tiles because loose connectors can cause fires. Consumers should turn off their systems and contact Suntech for a free repair.
ECHO is recalling about 16,000 gas-powered backpack blowers because a damaged fuel line could leak fuel and cause a fire. No injuries have been reported.
Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin is recalling Map Pro, Propylene, and MAPP gas cylinders because the seal can leak after use, posing a fire hazard.
2GIG Technologies is recalling GSM radio modules used in Go!Control home security panels because they can overheat and cause fire or burn hazards.
Meijer is recalling Touch Point fan heaters because exposed electrical components can cause overheating, fire, and electrical shock. Consumers should stop using the units and return them for a refund.
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.
Shimano is recalling PRO Atherton mountain bike handlebar stems because bolts may pull out, causing riders to lose control and fall.
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.
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.
Improvements Catalog is recalling about 800 adjustable ottoman beds because they can collapse when used as beds, posing a fall hazard.