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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.
Deda Elementi is recalling about 400 Deda Forza handlebar stems because they can crack and cause riders to lose control. No injuries have been reported.
Empress Arts is recalling about 130 children's hooded sweaters because the drawstrings can entangle children and cause strangulation.
Rapid Reel is recalling about 7,000 portable garden hose carts and wagons because the tires can explode while being inflated, posing an injury hazard.
Bonne Bell is recalling about 945,000 children's cosmetics accessory bags because the metal clasps contain excessive levels of lead. Consumers should keep the bags away from children and contact the company for a replacement.
FlagHouse Inc. is recalling about 100 Yayita Baby Hammocks because the product can flip over, posing fall and strangulation risks to infants.
CPSC recalls Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 bassinets because infants can slip through fabric flaps and become entrapped in metal bars, resulting in two reported deaths.
Greenway Home Products is recalling about 44,000 countertop water dispensers because the internal heating element can overheat, causing fire or shock hazards.
Habermaass Corp. is recalling about 118,000 wooden puzzles, rattles, pacifier holders, and stroller toys because small pieces can detach and pose a choking hazard to infants.
Regal Lager is recalling approximately 44,000 Phil & Teds strollers due to a laceration hazard in the hinge locking mechanism. Consumers should stop using the strollers and contact the company for a free repair kit.
Orioxi International is recalling about 43,000 children's hooded sweatshirts and jackets sold at Shirt off My Back stores due to a strangulation hazard from hood drawstrings.
GIA Instruments is recalling Illuminator Polariscopes 415000 and 415 because a missing ground wire poses a risk of electrical shock.
Goodman Company is recalling about 30,000 PTAC units because power cords can overheat, posing a fire or burn hazard.
Lithonia Lighting is recalling about 1,400 indoor high-bay fixtures because the glass reflector can separate and fall. No injuries have been reported.
Sears is recalling Kenmore and Kenmore Elite coffee makers because overheating wiring can cause fires and burns. Consumers should stop using the units and get a free replacement.
International Playthings is recalling Taggies Strollin' Along stroller activity bars because shiny material on the elephant's ear can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
IMS is recalling car chargers used with halogen spotlights sold at Sears and K-Mart because they can overcharge batteries, posing fire and burn risks.
GCI Technologies is recalling Gemini brand power light modules used in DJ rack systems due to a risk of electrical fire and burns. No injuries have been reported.
Venmar CES is recalling about 3,400 heat recovery ventilators because the motors can overheat and cause fires. Consumers should turn off the units and contact the manufacturer for a free repair.
Cervelo SA is recalling approximately 5,800 Wolf SL Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks because the steerer can break during normal use, posing a risk of loss of control and injury.
Thane International is recalling H20 Portable Handheld Steam Cleaners because steam can escape from the handle, posing a burn risk.
Gardner Bender is recalling about 53,000 electrical wire splices because they may fail to hold wires together, posing shock and fire risks.
Hobbico is recalling Electrifly lithium-polymer batteries used in radio-controlled helicopter kits because they can overheat and catch fire while charging.
Electra Bicycle Company is recalling about 1,500 Amsterdam bicycles because the chainguard can push the chain off, posing an injury risk to riders.
Gardener's Supply Co. is recalling about 2,000 flame weeders because a brass valve can separate, causing propane leaks and fire hazards.
Rossignol is recalling 2007 HC snowboard bindings because t-nuts can detach, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.