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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.
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.
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.
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.
Dollar Tree is recalling approximately 682,000 plastic Halloween lanterns because the bulbs can overheat, posing fire and burn risks.
Easton Sports is recalling about 200 bicycles with 2010 EC90 Zero seat posts because the carbon top clamp can crack, posing a fall hazard.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Electrolux is recalling about 122,000 Frigidaire and Electrolux ICON smoothtop cooktops and slide-in ranges because liquids can pool under control knobs, causing unexpected heating and fire risks.
Claire-Sprayway is recalling 73,500 aerosol fabric protectors because overexposure to fumes or spray mist poses a serious respiratory hazard.
Kohler is recalling specific frameless by-pass bath doors sold at Lowe's and Home Depot because the glass can shatter, posing a laceration hazard.
Graco is recalling Quattro and MetroLite strollers because infants can become entrapped in the gap between the tray and seat, posing a strangulation risk.
Dollar Tree is recalling Wolverine, Spider-Man, and Iron Man 2 projector flashlights because they can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Lollytogs is recalling Carhartt infant overalls because loose snaps pose a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
Munchkin is recalling about 34,000 Bathtub Subs toys because the intake valve can suck up loose skin, posing a laceration hazard to children.
JAKKS Pacific is reannouncing a recall of Spa Factory Aromatherapy Fountain and Bath Benefits Kits because unvented jar caps can explode, causing injuries and property damage.
Briggs & Stratton is recalling about 500 Craftsman riding mowers sold at Sears because side discharge chute bolts may discharge forcefully, posing an injury hazard.
Ryobi is recalling about 455,000 Model HP 1802M cordless drills because the switch can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.