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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.
Yamaha is recalling about 20,000 Grizzly 550 and 700 ATVs because a steering column support assembly can crack, causing loss of control. No injuries have been reported.
ICON Health & Fitness is recalling approximately 33,000 Nordic Track, Gold's Gym, and Weider Club inversion benches because the ankle clamp can release or the strap can break, posing a fall hazard.
Ocean Management Systems is recalling about 20,000 scuba diving buoyancy compensators because a seal ring could crack, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
Gogo Sports is recalling about 2,400 children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.
BRP is recalling about 1,500 Ski-Doo snowmobiles because drive pulley bolts can break, causing debris to fly off and pose a laceration hazard to riders or bystanders.
Discount School Supply is recalling Double Egg Shakers because the red eggs contain excessive lead paint. Consumers should keep them away from children and contact the company for a credit.
Step2 is recalling Basic Rhythms Drums because plastic clips can break, creating a choking hazard for young children. No injuries have been reported.
Coby Electronics is re-announcing a recall for rechargeable batteries in specific portable DVD/CD/MP3 players due to overheating and fire risks.
Polar Bear Gift Shop is recalling children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.
SCAN Andersen 10 wood burning stoves are recalled because the door can fall off its hinges, posing an injury risk.
Tropical Bedding is recalling about 15,000 mattress sets because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard.
Trendset Originals LLC is recalling girls' hooded and sweater jackets with drawstrings due to strangulation and entanglement risks. Consumers should remove drawstrings or return items for a refund.
GJC International is recalling about 3,200 children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Le Hing Inc. is recalling about 200 baby walkers sold in California and Arizona because they can fall down stairs. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a refund.
Mares is recalling Nemo Air dive computers because a failing O-ring can cause a slow loss of breathing gas, posing a drowning risk to divers.
Tabata USA is recalling TUSA RS-670 scuba regulators because a loose plug can cause a high-pressure leak, creating a drowning risk for divers.
Deux par Deux Minimome is recalling about 4,500 children's snowsuits and coats due to a strangulation hazard from hood drawstrings. No injuries have been reported.
Eastwind Industries is recalling Kuuma IR Stow and Go Grills sold at West Marine because improperly installed fuel containers can leak propane, posing a fire hazard.
5 Star Apparel is recalling Mecca children's hooded jackets because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
Civia Cycles is recalling approximately 800 Hyland bicycles and carbon forks because the forks can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Foria International is recalling approximately 800 women's peacoats because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injury.
Oriental Furniture is recalling about 25,000 Roman shades and roll-up blinds sold online from March to December 2009 due to strangulation hazards for children.
Hammary Furniture is recalling about 7,000 decorative wood chests and tables because the surface coating paint may contain excessive levels of lead.
Gund is recalling specific baby paperboard books because foam in the binding can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children.
Agio International is recalling Patio Glow Outdoor Gas Fire Columns sold at Costco because gas can leak from connections, posing a fire hazard.