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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.
Target is recalling 1.2 million Mossimo Beaded Sandals because the soles can become slippery, causing falls and injuries. Consumers should return the sandals for a full refund.
Classic Sport Companies is recalling specific table soccer games because the lighting may spark and cause a fire. Two fires were reported, with no injuries.
Procter & Gamble is recalling about 175,000 Swiffer Sweep+Vac battery-operated vacuum cleaners because the rotor can lock up and cause the unit to overheat, posing a smoke and fire hazard.
Meijer is recalling about 175,000 children's snow suits and jackets because decorative compasses and corded zipper pulls can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Deere & Company is recalling 4,400 John Deere GX85 and SX85 riding mowers because fuel tanks may crack and leak, posing a fire or burn hazard.
Hanna Andersson is recalling about 1,900 children's corduroy overalls because the buttons can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Fitness Quest Inc. is recalling Ab Lounge exercise machines because users can catch fingers in hinges, causing lacerations or amputations.
Lakewood is recalling MPH-25 mini electric heaters because electrical failures can cause overheating and melting plastic parts, posing a fire risk.
Midwest Electric Products and GE are recalling specific meter load centers because loose internal bolts could cause overheating or fire. No injuries have been reported.
Kubota is recalling about 16,000 RTV900 utility vehicles because the front hood can come off during operation, posing a risk of serious injury to occupants.
Byer of Maine is recalling approximately 7,800 TriLite Stools because the legs can bend and the stools may collapse on smooth hard floors. No injuries have been reported.
Emerson Motor Co. is recalling approximately 5,877 3.7-inch stators used in pumps due to a risk of overheating, fire, and electric shock.
Chicago Imports Inc. is recalling 55,600 electric pictures sold nationwide from 2001 to 2004. The products pose fire and electric shock hazards due to inadequate construction and flammable materials.
J.C. Penney is recalling Okie Dokie Alligator Football Pajama Sets because heat-sealed patches can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Maytag is recalling about 1,170 Jenn-Air downdraft gas cooktops because electrical arcing can cause gas leaks and fires. Consumers should stop using specific burners until repaired.
Ocean Management Systems is recalling about 140 Rotating Cross Bar SCUBA Manifolds because undersized o-rings can cause a loss of breathing air, presenting a risk of drowning.
Country Home Products is recalling 25,000 Neuton cordless electric lawnmowers because a defective switch may allow the blade to continue spinning after the handle is released.
The Nautilus Group recalled Bowflex Power Pro and Ultimate fitness machines because seat pins or brackets can break, causing sudden movement and fall risks.
York International is recalling about 226,000 gas furnaces sold between 1995 and 2000 because they can overheat and cause fires.
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. is recalling about 6,400 Type 1 Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels because incorrect speed rating labels could cause the wheels to burst during use.
RMM Corporation is recalling BLACK CAT electric pressure washers because the motor can overheat, melt the housing, and ignite nearby materials. No injuries have been reported.
CFM Corporation is recalling about 12,500 Vermont Castings five-burner grills sold in 2004 because burner tubes may disconnect, causing gas leaks and fire hazards.
Stack-On Products is recalling 1,320 Strong Box Safes because the door can be opened without the combination, allowing unauthorized access to firearms.
Deere & Company is recalling 14,746 Gator HPX utility vehicles because a brake system defect can reduce braking effectiveness. No injuries have been reported.
Black Diamond Equipment is recalling Soliras headlamp lithium-ion batteries because they may overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.