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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.
Somfy Systems is recalling about 4,600 Sunea CMO RTS motorized awnings because the power cable can be severed during manual operation, posing a shock risk.
Sportcraft is recalling Classic Sport Super Bounce pogo sticks because aluminum rivets can break, causing the spring to release and posing fall and laceration hazards.
Honda and Mantis mini tillers are recalled because a cracked rubber grommet can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Beman is recalling Bone Collector Arrows because they can break when launched and hit unintended targets, posing a puncture hazard.
Pottery Barn is recalling specific floor and table lamps because the electrical wire can be pinched or severed, posing a shock risk.
Giant is recalling about 370 2011 model year Anthem X 29er bicycles because the frame can crack at the seat post junction, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Hanover Direct is recalling Roman shades, roll-up blinds, and roller blinds due to strangulation hazards. The recall follows the death of a toddler entangled in a shade cord.
Big Ideas Marketing is recalling Horse-on-a-Stick Toys because the reins can form a loop around a child's neck, posing a strangulation risk.
Rocking Horse Depot is recalling approximately 1,200 rocking horses because the reins pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Club Car is recalling about 5,000 golf and utility vehicles because the brake pedal can crack and separate, causing a loss of braking ability.
Rollerblade USA is recalling about 29,000 pairs of Spark and Spitfire inline skates because loose frame and wheel bolts can cause falls and injury.
Britax is recalling about 23,000 Chaperone infant car seats because the harness chest clip can break, posing laceration and choking risks to infants.
Haier America is recalling about 67,500 chest freezers because a capacitor can overheat and cause a fire. Consumers should unplug the units and contact the company for a free repair.
Hunter Safety System is recalling about 16,000 carabiners because the pins can detach, posing a fall hazard to climbers.
The Children's Place is recalling approximately 3,300 girls' ruffle vests because metal snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Easton Sports is recalling about 200 bicycles with 2010 EC90 Zero seat posts because the carbon top clamp can crack, posing a fall hazard.
Dollar Tree is recalling approximately 682,000 plastic Halloween lanterns because the bulbs can overheat, posing fire and burn risks.
Meijer is recalling about 2,300 Falls Creek infant boy shoes because the lace toggles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Primal Vantage is recalling Ameristep Plastic Strap-On Tree Steps because the plastic portion can break, posing a fall hazard to users.
John Deere is recalling about 6,450 zero-turn mowers and 300 foot lift kits because a bolt can lock the steering lever, posing an injury risk.
GE is recalling about 174,000 Profile and Monogram dishwashers because water condensation can cause a short circuit and fire. Consumers should stop using the units and contact GE for a repair or rebate.
Victory Land Group is recalling Heritage Collection drop-side cribs sold at Kmart because the drop-side rail can detach, creating a risk of infant entrapment, suffocation, or falls.
Ethan Allen is recalling about 3,250 drop-side cribs because the rail hardware can fail, creating a risk of infant entrapment, suffocation, or falling.
Angel Line is recalling about 3,400 Longwood Forest drop-side cribs because the drop-side rail can detach, creating a risk of entrapment, suffocation, or falls.
Claire-Sprayway is recalling 73,500 aerosol fabric protectors because overexposure to fumes or spray mist poses a serious respiratory hazard.