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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.
California Innovations is recalling Travelin' Chef food carriers because freezer gel packs may leak toxic chemicals. Consumers should stop using the gel packs and dispose of them properly.
Steelcase is recalling about 11,000 Amia desk chairs because pivot pins can fall out, posing a fall hazard to users.
Giant Bicycle is recalling approximately 900 2012 Defy and Avail Advanced bicycles because the forks can crack, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Hy Cite Enterprises is recalling Royal Prestige 9-Ply Thermal Wall cookware because the items can collapse or deform when heated, posing burn and fire risks.
Kaz USA is recalling Honeywell Surround Select portable electric heaters because internal components can detach, posing a burn hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Big Lots is recalling approximately 43,700 five-light floor lamps because exposed wiring poses a shock risk and heat can melt the plastic shades.
Demdaco is recalling specific tea light candles sold in Carruth Candleholder Collection sets because they can burn with an excessive flame height, posing a fire hazard.
Chariot Carriers is recalling about 44,000 bicycle trailers and 70,000 conversion kits because hitch mechanisms can crack and break, posing an injury risk to children.
The Land of Nod is recalling Blake bed frames because a gap in the footboard can trap a child's torso. One entrapment incident was reported without injury.
Triple Eight Distribution is recalling about 30,400 children's and youth bicycle helmets because they failed impact resistance tests. Consumers should stop using them immediately and contact the company for a refund.
Elegant Gifts Mart is recalling about 2,900 children's chairs and stools sold in Puerto Rico because the yellow paint contains excessive lead.
IKEA is recalling ANTILOP high chairs because the restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to children.
Target is recalling 6-piece LED flashlight sets because they can heat up, smoke, or melt, posing fire and burn risks. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a refund.
Sterno is recalling specific 5 Hour Tea Lights because the wax can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn and fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Performance, Inc. is recalling 2011 Forté Pro Carbon Road Pedals because the pedal body can break or crack during use, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Uni-O is recalling O-Grill portable gas grills because the regulator can leak gas, posing a fire and burn hazard. No injuries have been reported.
West Elm is recalling Dover Dining Tables because the wooden base can collapse, causing the glass top to fall and posing an injury risk.
Pottery Barn Kids is recalling Madeline Bed Canopies because posts can detach, causing parts to fall and posing an impact hazard.
Navien is recalling about 13,000 tankless water heaters because a vent collar may detach, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Group Lemur Inc. is recalling Petit Lem children's pajamas because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a burn risk.
Build-A-Bear Workshop is recalling Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears because the plastic eyes can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
General Foam Plastic Corp. is recalling Brookfield Entry Way Tree Sets because the battery box on the wreath can overheat, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Hanna Andersson is recalling about 1,000 children's fleece robes because they fail federal flammability standards for sleepwear, posing a burn risk.
Bugaboo Americas is recalling about 7,000 Bee strollers in the U.S. because front swivel wheels can lock, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard.
Target is recalling approximately 139,000 Circo 17-inch children's travel cases because the surface coating contains excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.