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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.
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.
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.
Sportcraft is recalling Tredex 6.0, TX 440, and TX 550 treadmills because they can unexpectedly accelerate, causing users to fall and sustain injuries.
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.
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.
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.
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.
H&M is recalling about 750 baby denim and knit jackets because metal buttons can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Radio Flyer is recalling about 38,000 Classic Walker Wagons because plastic clicker tips can break off, 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.
Lamplight Farms is recalling Tiki Cone Metal Torches sold at Wal-Mart because the heads can detach, causing fuel spills and burns.
Target is recalling about 17,400 So Hot Way Cool Free Wheel Truck sets because small parts could break off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Sycamore Kids Inc. is recalling Mountain Buggy Urban Single and Double jogging strollers because the handlebar can crack or break, posing an injury risk to children.
BJ Alan Co. is recalling Blaster Balls fireworks because they can spark and cause burns. Consumers should stop using them and contact the company for a replacement.
Value City is recalling about 300 African Blow Dart Guns sold as decorative walking sticks due to injury risks if used as intended.
BJ Alan Co. is recalling Mammoth Smoke Fountain fireworks because they may unexpectedly propel or explode, posing a burn risk.
NBTY Inc. is recalling about 12,000 bottles of Nature's Bounty and Natural Wealth multivitamins because they contain iron but lack required child-resistant packaging.
Perm-A-Store is recalling 500 Inprint safe-boxes because the door may not latch properly, potentially allowing unauthorized access to firearms.
Pokémon USA is recalling about 9,200 plush toys because the stuffing may contain sewing needle tips, posing a puncture hazard.