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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.
BowTech Archery is recalling The General compound bows because the limbs can unexpectedly break, posing a risk of injury to users and bystanders.
True Value is recalling Green Thumb Twin Wheelbarrows because over-inflated tires can cause plastic rims to break, posing an injury risk.
Evenflo is recalling ExerSaucer Triple Fun activity centers because an end cap can loosen and fall off, posing a fall hazard to young children.
Hill Sportswear is recalling approximately 120,000 children's hooded sweatshirts because drawstrings can become caught on objects and strangle a child.
Disney Store is recalling about 20,000 Playhouse Disney "Handy Manny" Toy Tool Sets because the tools contain eyes that can separate, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Nordica USA is recalling XBi ALU skis because binding plates may crack or break, posing a fall hazard to skiers. No injuries have been reported.
Jetboil is recalling about 15,000 personal and group outdoor cooking systems because a tight valve can leak gas, posing a fire hazard.
Dick's Sporting Goods is recalling Field & Stream dual burner camp stoves because gas flow issues and rainwater can cause unexpected flames and burns.
KTM North America is recalling about 2,700 ATVs because rear brake calipers can crack and front brakes can lose pressure, risking loss of control.
Marzocchi is recalling about 70 bicycle forks because the suspension can fail, causing crashes or injury during repair.
Catalina Lighting is recalling specific halogen clamp lamps sold at Staples because the UV glass lens can crack, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Dick's Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy are recalling Golfer's Billiard Games because the surface paints on the golf balls may contain excess levels of lead.
The Land of Nod is recalling about 750 Cottage Bunk Beds because missing screws can cause guardrail slats to detach, posing a fall risk for children.
Intermatic is recalling about 200,000 DT17 Heavy Duty Digital Timers because a faulty ground connection poses a shock hazard to consumers.
Playland International is recalling about 700 Arch Swing Sets because the metal frame can fail, causing the top bar to fall and injure users or bystanders.
Jerry Leigh of California is recalling Harajuku Lovers Hooded Jackets because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gates because the hinges can break, posing a fall hazard to children.
Mavic USA is recalling about 12,000 R-SYS bicycle front wheel rims because spokes can break during use, posing a crash hazard to riders.
JAKKS Pacific is recalling Spa Factory Aromatherapy Kits because pressure buildup can cause jars to explode, posing projectile and eye injury risks.
DDI Inc. is recalling 136-piece construction play sets because surface paint may contain lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
Spencer Gifts is recalling skull-and-crossbones necklaces because the skull and clasp contain high levels of lead, posing a toxic exposure risk to young children.
L.L. Bean is recalling Stabilicer Lite ice cleats because the elastic harness can detach, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Outdoor Research is recalling Primovolta warming gloves because the electric heating pad can short circuit and overheat, posing a burn risk.
The Land of Nod is recalling Home Sweet Playhome canopies because a child's head could get caught in the window openings, posing strangulation risks.
Markwins Beauty Products is recalling lip gloss keychains because the metal clasps contain high levels of lead, posing a toxic exposure risk to young children.