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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.
Hanashop is recalling counterfeit power cords sold on eBay due to fire and shock risks. Consumers should stop using the cords and contact the company for a refund.
Aqua Lung is recalling Apeks scuba regulators because a missing diaphragm cover can allow water entry, posing a drowning risk.
Regent Sports is recalling MacGregor and Mitre folding soccer goals because the net knots can entangle children's heads and necks, resulting in one death.
Pottery Barn Kids is recalling about 20,000 children's metal water bottles because the sip top can pull off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Deere & Company is recalling about 2,500 John Deere Gator XUV 620i utility vehicles because a fuel tank seam defect can cause leaks, posing a fire hazard.
JLA Home is recalling Zebra Rugs sold at J.C. Penney because they do not meet federal flammability standards and lack required warning labels.
PB Heat is recalling about 1,200 gas boilers because a defective pressure switch may allow excessive carbon monoxide production, posing a poisoning risk.
Aqua Lung is recalling Titan DIN scuba regulators and adapters because a broken retainer can cause rapid air loss and regulator detachment, posing a drowning risk.
Protocol is recalling about 78,000 remote-controlled mini helicopter toys because the rechargeable battery can overheat, posing a risk of fire or burns.
Sony is recalling about 73,000 VAIO TZ-series notebook computers because irregularly positioned wires or dislodged screws can cause overheating and burns.
Menards is recalling MasterForce 3.6-volt cordless screwdrivers because the batteries can overheat and ignite during charging, posing fire and burn risks.
Worldwise Inc. is recalling SlyDog retractable dog leashes because the metal clasp can break, causing the leash to recoil and injure owners.
Target is recalling Circo Rosette Bobbie Socks because the ribbon can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
Wolf Appliance is recalling about 24,000 48-inch gas ranges because delayed ignition in the 18-inch oven can cause a flash of flames, posing a burn hazard.
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.
Optave Inc. is recalling Action Baby Carriers because the chest strap can detach, posing a fall hazard to infants.
Benjamin International is recalling about 57,000 Fairy Dust pendants and candle charms due to high lead levels. Consumers should stop using them and contact the company for a free replacement.
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.
Empress Arts is recalling about 130 children's hooded sweaters because the drawstrings can entangle children and cause strangulation.
FlagHouse Inc. is recalling about 100 Yayita Baby Hammocks because the product can flip over, posing fall and strangulation risks to infants.
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.
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.
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.
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.