Agency
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.
Specialized is recalling about 14,000 2009 model bicycles because the handlebars can break, posing a serious fall hazard to riders.
Specialized Bicycle Components is recalling approximately 3,000 Roubaix Comp and Pro bicycles because a cable stop can loosen, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
Bush Hog is recalling about 850 off-road utility vehicles because the throttle cable can lock in freezing temperatures, posing a risk of loss of control.
EB Brands is recalling approximately 3 million fitness balls sold under Bally Total Fitness, Everlast, Valeo, and Body Fit brands because overinflation can cause the balls to burst, leading to falls.
Tupperware U.S. is recalling about 44,000 Shape-O Toy Maracas because they can break and expose small parts, posing choking and suffocation risks to young children.
Philips is recalling about 155,000 Senseo one-cup coffeemakers because an electrical fault and calcium buildup can cause the boiler to burst, posing a burn risk.
Pagoda International Footwear Ltd. is recalling CARS Fleece Clog children's shoes sold at Wal-Mart because decorative wheels can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Ross Stores is recalling about 730 folding wooden patio chairs because side supports can splinter, posing a fall hazard.
Wal-Mart is recalling about 200,000 pairs of George brand women's shoes because the heels can detach, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop wearing them and return them for a full refund.
GE is recalling about 28,000 Profile freestanding dual fuel ranges because rear wiring can overheat, posing fire and burn risks.
Simplicity Travel Tender Play Yards are recalled because rails can collapse, posing fall and entrapment risks to young children.
Healthtex is recalling Zoo pacifiers because the nipples can separate from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Honeywell is recalling Vista Residential Security System Control Panels because the wireless silent panic feature may fail to trigger the alarm on the first press.
Polaris is recalling about 7,200 snowmobiles because fuel lines may contact each other, causing leaks and posing a fire hazard. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Stanley is recalling approximately 78,000 stud sensors because they may fail to detect AC electrical wires, posing a shock hazard to users.
Atico International USA is recalling approximately 500,000 coffeemakers sold at Walgreens because they can ignite due to electrical failure, posing a fire hazard.
Suntech Enterprises is recalling SunKids Convertible Cribs because mesh sides can create gaps where infants can become entrapped or suffocate.
Best Buy is recalling Insignia 26-inch LCD televisions because the power supply can fail, posing a fire and burn risk.
Evenflo is recalling Envision high chairs because loose fasteners can cause the seatback to detach, posing fall and choking risks to children.
Best Buy is recalling Rocketfish RF-INV80 portable power sources because they can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard.
Evenflo is expanding a recall of Majestic high chairs because loose hardware can cause the seatback to fall, posing fall and choking risks to children.
RadioShack is recalling approximately 18,000 illuminated rocker switches because incorrect wiring instructions on the packaging create a shock hazard for consumers.
Horizon Hobby is recalling about 15,000 Spektrum DX6i radio transmitters because they can cause model aircraft to crash or propellers to spin unexpectedly, posing impact and laceration hazards.
Brave Products is reannouncing a recall for log splitters with defective hydraulic cylinders that can cause serious injury or amputation. Consumers should stop using the units and contact the company for a free replacement.
Lakeshore Learning Materials is recalling 'What's Inside?' Soft Toy Boxes because the butterfly head can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.