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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.
Graco is recalling Duo Tandem and MetroLite strollers because they can fail to latch and collapse, causing injuries to children and adults.
Tecumseh Power is recalling about 21,000 lawn tractors because the axles can crack and break under extreme load, potentially causing loss of control and injury.
Rolf Prima Inc. is recalling 2003 Vigor and Elan rear bicycle wheels because the freehub mechanism can malfunction, causing a loss of pedaling resistance and potential falls.
Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling Safety 1st Tubside Bath Seats because they can break or tip over in non-traditional bathtubs, posing a fall hazard to infants.
Club Car is recalling 71,700 Precedent and Precedent Champion golf cars because the accelerator pedal can stick, causing unexpected acceleration or difficulty braking.
HiPer Technology is recalling about 875 9-inch ATV wheels because the aluminum center section can break, causing the tire to separate from the vehicle.
Nautilus Inc. is recalling about 10,000 NT 1020 exercise benches because a weld on the frame can crack, causing the bench to collapse. No injuries have been reported.
Two's Company Inc. is recalling Sea Urchin Shell Candles because they can burn at excessive heights or cause the shell to catch fire.
Pottery Barn Kids is recalling Chesapeake Outdoor Trunks because a lid support defect could cause the lid to fall, posing an impact injury risk to children.
CSK Auto is recalling Aqua Water Scooters because hydrogen gas buildup can cause the battery to forcefully eject, posing an injury risk to users.
Pottery Barn Kids is recalling about 5,800 Cameron Toy Chests because a lid support problem could cause the lid to fall, posing an impact injury risk to children.
LG Electronics and Sears are recalling about 20,800 three-door refrigerators because a faulty component can cause the condenser fan motor to overheat and pose a fire hazard.
Target is recalling approximately 256,000 Birch and Bark Candles because the surrounding material can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Polaris is recalling about 61,020 ATVs because defective Electronic Control Modules may overheat and cause a fire. No injuries have been reported.
Prestige Toy Corp. is recalling about 1,500 Spinning Water Teethers because the central spinner can break and release small beads, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Battery-Biz is recalling about 10,000 Hi-Capacity rechargeable notebook computer batteries because an internal short can cause overheating and fire. Consumers should stop using them immediately.
American Promotional Events Inc. is recalling about 9,000 units of Bat Out of Hell and Powder House fireworks because they may tip over during use, posing a serious injury risk.
CPSC recalls about 10,000 Yerf-Dog Spiderbox go-karts because the suspension assembly can crack, causing loss of control and injuries.
Belkin is recalling Li-Polymer battery packs sold with Bluetooth GPS Navigation Systems because they can overheat, expand, and rupture, creating a fire hazard.
Tahsin Industrial Corp. is recalling Ameristep Hang-on Treestands because the bracket can bend, causing the stand to detach and the user to fall.
DeWalt is recalling specific D55143 air compressors due to a wiring insulation defect that poses a shock hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Midwest Cannon Falls is recalling Serenity Votive Candles because the wax can catch fire and cause burns. Consumers should return the candles for a refund.
Nashbar Direct is recalling 300 Lil' Shadow Tandem Bicycle Trailers because incorrectly assembled hitch mechanisms can cause instability and injury.
Shakespeare is recalling about 438,000 children's fishing kits because the paint on the rods contains lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children.
Kids II Inc. is recalling 29,300 Bright Starts Jammin' Jumpers because the plastic clamp can break, causing the unit to fall and injure children.