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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.
Bilt-Safe Technologies is recalling 60,000 electric blankets that can overheat and cause burns. Consumers should stop using them immediately and destroy the units.
Deere & Company is recalling 14,746 Gator HPX utility vehicles because a brake system defect can reduce braking effectiveness. No injuries have been reported.
Aloha Housewares Inc. is recalling about 30,000 electric radiant heaters because a recessed thermal protector may cause a fire hazard if the heater is covered.
Answer Products is recalling Manitou bicycle suspension forks because the top of the fork may contact the front tire, causing a loss of control and fall hazard.
Cannondale is recalling specific Crossroads and Perimeter handlebar bags that can fall off while riding, causing crashes. One serious injury has been reported.
Valvoline is recalling 2.8 million cans of Pyroil and NAPA brake cleaners because defective spray valves may stick and release flammable contents.
Cordelia Lighting is recalling Hampton Bay halogen light fixtures sold at Expo Design Centers because decorative metal rings can detach and cause minor burns.
Petit Bateau is recalling about 2,700 children's bathrobes because they fail to meet flammability standards, posing a burn risk.
Adidas is recalling Superstar Ultra and Pro Team basketball shoes because the heel sole can separate, causing injuries.
Schneider Electric is recalling about 700,000 Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs) because an electronic component failure may prevent them from detecting electrical arcs, posing a fire risk.
Quality Bicycle Products is recalling Salsa Campeon bicycle forks because the steering tube can crack or break, causing a loss of steering control and fall hazard.
Robertshaw Controls is recalling TS-11 gas valves used in commercial cooking equipment because they may stick open if the pilot light goes out, posing a fire and explosion risk.
Kyocera is recalling approximately 1 million cell phone batteries due to reports of short-circuiting, overheating, and minor burn injuries.
Rio Brands is recalling Mainstays Garden Folding Lawn Chairs sold at Wal-Mart because the plastic arms can break, posing a fall hazard.
Tai Tung International is recalling toy ice cream cars, police cars, and washing machines because multicolored beads inside can pose a choking hazard to young children.
Polaris is recalling about 1,250 2005 RANGER 4x4 Utility Vehicles because a missing or misplaced weld on the lower steering shaft could cause loss of vehicle control.
International Playthings is recalling Earlyears Spirolly Rattles because the spiral section can break, releasing small balls that pose a choking hazard to young children.
Nexgrill is recalling Beefmaster Explorer gas grills because the gas valve label can be hard to read, potentially causing users to leave the gas on and creating a fire risk.
Zippo is recalling 101,557 multi-purpose utility lighters because they may spill butane fuel from the nozzle when first used, creating a potential fire hazard.
Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd. is recalling about 2,900 cotton mattress pads that fail federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injury or death.
Avanti is recalling about 124,000 water dispensers because the hot water faucet may fail to shut off, causing burn injuries to children.
Sky High International is recalling Care Bears Lunch Kits sold at Kohl's because the water bottle spout can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
IKEA is recalling Fargglad multi-color children's chairs because red plastic feet can detach, creating a choking hazard for young children.
Little Giant Pump Company is recalling about 150,000 evaporative cooler pumps because non-flame-retardant motor caps can ignite during electrical failure, posing a fire risk.
Giant Bicycle Inc. is recalling about 160 2004 Rainier mountain bicycles because front brake mounting tabs can break, causing brake failure and loss of control.