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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.
Whittier Wood Products is recalling about 2,200 Chelsea Pub Stools because insufficient glue may cause them to break and collapse, posing a fall hazard.
Almar Sales Co. is recalling about 50,400 Water Watch children's watches because the bands contain liquid petroleum distillates that can leak if punctured. One child reported mouth and throat irritation after ingesting the liquid.
Torelli Imports is recalling about 1,100 Verona and Lugano bicycle tires because they can separate from the wheel, potentially causing a rider to lose control and fall.
MAC-brand 14.4V and 18.0V cordless drill/drivers are recalled because battery packs may overheat, expand, or rupture, posing explosion and burn hazards.
The Gymboree Corp. is recalling Caroline Flower Baby Sandals because a plastic flower can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The Holmes Group is recalling about 180,000 tower heater fans because fraying power cords can cause overheating and fire. Consumers should stop using the units immediately.
Ritchey Design is recalling approximately 2,000 bicycle rear wheels because the hub may fail to engage, causing a loss of pedal resistance and potential falls.
Kelty is recalling 349 Speedster Deluxe and Deuce jogging strollers because the handle can disconnect from the frame during use. No injuries have been reported.
American Classic is recalling about 2,850 road and mountain bike wheels because the rear hub may fail to engage, causing the rider to lose balance and fall.
ICON Health & Fitness is recalling about 16,700 Epic T60 treadmills because improper assembly can damage gas springs, causing parts to fly out and injure bystanders.
Kawasaki is recalling approximately 155,000 Prairie and Brute Force ATVs from model years 2001-2005 because a front wheel impact can cause suspension damage and loss of steering control.
Giant Bicycle Inc. is recalling 76 units of 2005 Cypress and Sedona bicycles because the rear axle is harder than specified and could crack. No injuries have been reported.
WaveCrest Laboratories is recalling 110 TidalForce S-750 electric bicycles because the front or rear wheels can collapse, posing a risk of injury to riders.
DESA Heating Products is recalling 534 Vanguard and FMI compact gas fireplaces because a gas leak could cause a flare-up and ignite nearby combustibles.
The Holmes Group is expanding a recall of Rival slow cookers because handles may break, causing hot contents to spill and burn consumers.
Sportcraft is recalling Tredex 6.0, TX 440, and TX 550 treadmills because they can unexpectedly accelerate, causing users to fall and sustain injuries.
Polaris is recalling about 7,800 2005 snowmobiles because a suspension part may break or fuel tanks may leak, posing fire and loss-of-control risks.
American Suzuki Motor Corp. is recalling about 3,400 2004-2005 TwinPeaks ATVs because a front wheel impact can cause suspension damage and loss of steering control.
Idea Nuova is recalling 1.1 million children's folding chairs because the safety lock can fail, causing the chair to collapse or pinch fingers.
Fourstar Group is recalling approximately 522,000 kid's folding chairs because the safety lock can fail, posing a risk of finger entrapment and injury.
Meco Corp. is recalling about 175,000 children's folding chairs because fingers can become caught in the hinge areas, posing a risk of pinching or cuts.
Kidde is recalling 10 lb. industrial fire extinguishers because nylon valves may separate from steel cylinders, posing a safety hazard to service personnel and consumers.
Radio Flyer is recalling about 38,000 Classic Walker Wagons because plastic clicker tips can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
H&M is recalling about 750 baby denim and knit jackets because metal buttons can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
VisionTech USA is recalling specific integrated bicycle aero bars because the centerpiece can crack or break, causing riders to lose control.