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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.
STIHL is recalling FS 310 bike handle trimmers because vibration may cause the head to detach, posing an injury risk.
Splendid is recalling approximately 900 girls' hooded zip jackets and vest sets because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
CDX Group is recalling about 1,600 desk and table lamps sold in New York and Kentucky due to substandard electrical wiring that poses fire and shock risks.
Extech Instruments is recalling specific digital clamp and multimeters because they may display incorrect voltage readings, posing an electrocution risk.
Ryobi is recalling RTS20 portable table saws because the saw blade could be misaligned, posing a laceration hazard.
CPSC is recalling Technique brand enamel-coated 8-inch cast iron skillets sold by QVC because the enamel coating can pop off when heated, posing a burn hazard.
Seattle Bike Supply is recalling approximately 200 Redline D640 bicycles because the head tube can separate from the frame, posing a risk of serious injury.
American Eagle Outfitters is recalling about 1,200 toddler girl pants and shorts because a metal clasp can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
General Wax & Candle Company is recalling Silver Metallic Pillar Candles sold at Bed Bath & Beyond due to a fire hazard.
Meyer Corporation is recalling Rachael Ray brand teakettles because hot water can spill and spray during pouring, posing a burn risk.
Target is recalling Circo Children's Space Camp Combo Packs because the tent floor failed a flammability test, posing a fire hazard.
The First Years is recalling American Red Cross cabinet swing locks because the latches can break, allowing children to access hazardous items.
AmerTac is recalling Forever-Glo Cylinder Nite Lites because an electrical short circuit can cause the unit to overheat, smolder, or melt, posing a fire and burn risk.
Lowe's is recalling Roman shades and roll-up blinds because exposed cords and loops pose a strangulation hazard to children. Two near-strangulation incidents involving young children have been reported.
Meijer is recalling Touch Point oscillating ceramic heaters because the oscillating mechanism can short out, posing a fire hazard. Two incidents involving property damage have been reported.
General Wax & Candle Company is recalling silver and gold metallic taper candles sold at Yankee Candle stores due to a fire hazard.
L.L.Bean is recalling about 2,300 folding camp rockers because plastic anchors can break, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Cub Cadet is recalling about 200 Volunteer utility vehicles because a front lower ball joint can detach, causing a loss of steering control and posing a crash hazard.
Robert Bosch Tool Corporation is recalling about 20,000 Bosch hammer drills due to a risk of electrical shock and injury from a stuck trigger.
J & H International is recalling Kitchentrend stainless steel carafes because the handle can detach, causing hot liquid to spill and burn consumers.
Bassettbaby is recalling approximately 90,000 drop-side cribs because the drop-side rail can malfunction, creating a risk of infant entrapment, suffocation, or falling out of the crib.
Katadyn North America is recalling Optimus Nova and Nova+ camping stoves because damaged fuel lines or O-rings may leak fuel and cause fires. No injuries or fires have been reported.
BRP is recalling approximately 1,000 Ski-Doo snowmobiles because electrostatic changes can spark in the fuel tank, posing an explosion hazard.
VOS Sports is recalling about 11,700 children's hooded jackets and sweatshirts because drawstrings pose a strangulation or entrapment risk.
Full Speed Ahead is recalling BB30 Gossamer crank sets installed on various bicycles because a broken bolt can cause the crank arm to fall off, leading to crashes.