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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.
Zero Motorcycles is recalling about 200 model year 2009 Zero X and Zero MX off-road motorcycles because the throttle can stick or disconnect, causing unexpected acceleration and loss of control.
Milbank Manufacturing is recalling about 1,400 single meter sockets due to fire and electrocution risks. Consumers should stop using the product and contact their installer.
SI Tech is recalling diving air hoses for dry suits because an internal insert can dislodge and restrict air flow, posing a drowning risk. One diver death has been reported.
Electra Bicycle Co. is expanding a recall for 2009 bicycles where front trays or baskets may detach and cause falls.
Moser Enterprises is recalling Schwalbe Ultremo R bicycle tires because the layers could separate, causing the inner tube to rupture and posing a fall hazard.
DeVilbiss is reannouncing a recall of pressure washers and air compressors because pneumatic tires with plastic hubs can burst, causing fractures and lacerations.
White Tiger is recalling about 84,000 folding directors chairs sold at Lowe's because the back supports can break, posing a fall hazard.
Ocean Technology Systems is recalling Guardian full-face diving masks because the plastic visor can separate, posing a hazard to divers. No injuries have been reported.
Daiso is recalling specific children's toys, purses, and pen cases because they contain excessive levels of lead paint or phthalates, violating federal safety standards.
Daiso is recalling four models of wooden toys because small parts can break off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
QVC is recalling Paula Deen cast iron grill pans and griddles because they can crack or shatter when heated, posing burn and laceration risks.
Halcyon Manufacturing is recalling about 20,300 diving equipment units because overpressure valves may fail, causing leaks that pose a drowning hazard to divers.
John Deere is recalling about 90 compact utility tractors because an incorrectly sized differential causes the vehicle to veer left when braking.
Lamplight Farms is recalling replacement torch fuel containers because the flame guards can malfunction and cause the containers to melt, posing a fire hazard.
IMI Cornelius is recalling about 14,000 commercial juice dispensers because fraying wiring can cause the transformer to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Grand Trunk is recalling single and double parachute hammocks because supporting hooks can fail, causing occupants to fall and suffer injuries.
Big Lots is recalling about 20,000 wooden bunk beds because support slats and railings can break, posing collapse and fall risks.
Bosch Thermotechnology is recalling 85 Buderus GB312 gas boilers because a transformer issue can cause carbon monoxide leaks. No injuries have been reported in the US.
Northwest Manufacturing is recalling WoodMaster AFS 900 outdoor furnaces because a failing temperature gauge can cause fires in the fuel hopper, posing burn risks.
C & J Clark America is recalling about 2,000 Clarks children's shoes because molded rubber pieces on the soles can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children.
Trudeau Corporation is recalling Garlic Duo Slicers because the slicer blades can break during use, posing a laceration hazard to users.
SRAM is recalling 10-speed bicycle chains and PowerLock connector links because the brittle links can crack and cause the chain to separate, posing a fall hazard.
La Jolla Sport is recalling O'Neill children's hooded fleece sweatshirts because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Grizzly Industrial is recalling about 500 G0640X bandsaws because a missing grounding wire creates an electric shock risk. No injuries have been reported.
Team Work Trading is recalling children's animal masks and pendants due to high lead levels. Consumers should stop using the items and contact the company for a refund.