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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.
B.O.B. Trailers is recalling single and double jogging strollers because a drawstring on the canopy can wrap around a child's neck, posing a strangulation risk.
EB Brands is recalling approximately 29,700 units of resistance stretch tubing because the handles can break or detach, posing an injury risk to users.
REI is recalling about 160 Novara Fusion bicycles because the steerer tube could separate from the fork, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Felt Bicycles is recalling 2011 F3, F4, F5, and F75 models because the carbon fiber forks can break, causing riders to lose control and fall.
Perfect Fitness is recalling about 7,000 Perfect Pullup bars because the plastic handles can crack, posing a fall injury hazard.
Liquid Combustion Technology is recalling Sno-Tek snow blowers because a missing safety shield above the electric starter poses a laceration hazard to fingers.
James Perse is recalling about 6,700 men's and women's jackets because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard.
IKEA is recalling SNIGLAR cribs because short bolts may allow the mattress support to collapse, posing entrapment and suffocation hazards to children.
Atico International USA is recalling TrueLiving heater fans and quartz radiant heaters sold at Dollar General due to fire and burn hazards.
LEM Products is recalling 5-tray and 10-tray food dehydrators because loose screws can cause the motor to fall on the heating element, posing a fire hazard.
Balsam Hill is recalling pre-lit artificial Christmas trees sold before December 21, 2010, because they were advertised for outdoor use but supplied with indoor-only extension cords, posing an electrical shock hazard.
Burlington Basket Company is recalling about 500,000 bassinets because they can collapse if the cross-bracing rails are not fully locked, posing a fall hazard to infants.
SwimWays is recalling Kristi G Go & Grow chairs because they can tip over, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop using the chairs and contact the company for a refund.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is recalling approximately 1,200 children's light-up watches because the battery current can interact with nickel to cause skin irritation or burning sensations.
Nurses Choice is recalling about 4,700 Newborn Keepsake Mittens because decorations can detach and pose a choking hazard to infants. No injuries have been reported.
Summer Infant is recalling about 1.7 million video baby monitors with electrical cords after two infant strangulation deaths were reported.
Summer Infant is recalling rechargeable batteries in certain video monitors due to a risk of overheating and rupture. Consumers should stop using the batteries and contact the company for a replacement.
Hoover is recalling about 142,000 WindTunnel canister vacuums because a power cord can short-circuit, posing fire and shock risks.
AmerTac is recalling about 261,000 LED night lights because an electrical short circuit can cause overheating, smoking, or fire. Consumers should stop using the units immediately.
MIKI HOUSE USA is recalling children's windbreaker jackets because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Lasko is recalling about 107,500 portable electric heaters because an electrical connection can overheat and cause a fire. Consumers should stop using the units and contact Lasko for a free replacement.
PD Sixty Distributor is recalling Creative Heating Solutions portable space heaters due to a fire hazard caused by loose electrical connections.
Tyco Safety Products Westminster is recalling Simplex 4100U-NXP fire alarm panels because they may fail to send signals to monitoring centers during a fire.
Tech 4 Kids is recalling about 2,100 Outer Edge snow bikes because the front ski can crack or break, causing sudden stops and falls.
Escalade Sports is recalling about 4,600 Oasis outdoor playsets because the swing seats can crack and break, posing a fall hazard.