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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.
LaCrosse Footwear is recalling about 8,400 Polar and Trailblazer work boots because the protective toe caps may not provide sufficient impact protection.
Teng Fei Trading Inc. is recalling about 81,000 energy-saving light bulbs sold in New York because the bulb bases are not flame-retardant, posing a fire hazard.
Chicago Wholesale and Imports is recalling 3,500 electric pictures due to fire and electric shock risks from inadequate construction and incorrect wiring.
Dell is recalling approximately 990,000 AC adapters for notebook computers because they can overheat, posing fire and electrical shock hazards.
New York Zion Trading Corp. is recalling about 2,500 portable oscillating electric fans due to fire and shock hazards caused by undersized wiring and non-polarized plugs.
Runtal North America is recalling 200 Sundance Towel Radiators because they may overheat and rupture when overloaded, releasing heated fluid that could cause burns.
Bombardier is recalling about 1,613 2004 Ski-Doo snowmobiles because the starter ring gear may crack and send debris flying, posing a risk of injury.
Bombardier Recreational Products is recalling about 3,163 Ski-Doo snowmobiles because the throttle lever could become stuck, leading to loss of speed control and possible collision.
Goodman is recalling about 875,000 Amana, Trane, and American Standard package terminal air conditioners/heat pumps due to a fire hazard caused by clogged filters and failing safety switches.
Full Speed Ahead is recalling Scatto bicycle wheel quick releases because an internal part can break, potentially causing a fall. No injuries have been reported.
Specialized Bicycle Components is recalling about 1,500 bicycles because the handlebars may loosen and turn unexpectedly, posing a risk of loss of control.
PlayKids USA is recalling about 1,600 baby walkers because they can fit through doorways and do not stop at step edges, posing a fall risk.
Sauder Woodworking is recalling 300,000 TV/VCR carts because they can tip over, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the television falls on a child.
Polaris is recalling about 12,170 Sportsman 700 EFI ATVs because the throttle cable may bind, causing unintended acceleration, and the fuel line may leak, posing a fire risk.
IKEA is recalling BERTBY glass-door wall cabinets because incorrect screws may prevent proper wall securing, posing a risk of the cabinets falling.
Natura Products Downey Inc. is recalling Jaloma pacifiers because they failed federal safety tests and pose a choking hazard to infants.
Delta Enterprise Corp. is recalling about 81,000 children's director's chairs because the fabric seat can detach, exposing metal rods that caused lacerations.
Eddie Bauer is recalling Ebtek brand backpacks with stools because the stools may collapse and cause falls. No injuries have been reported.
Bombardier and John Deere are recalling about 23,000 ATVs because a front brake hose can be pulled out, causing a loss of braking capacity.
Performance and Supergo are recalling carbon handlebars that can crack and break without warning, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Wild Country is recalling Helium carabiners because the gate may open under load, posing a risk of serious injury or death to climbers.
Gruga U.S.A. is recalling 18,000 executive office chairs sold at Staples because the base legs can break, posing a risk of injury.
Reebok is recalling about 140,000 toddler athletic shoes because a logo tag can peel off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
IMI Cornelius is recalling about 990 frozen carbonate drink dispensers because the motor drive can overheat, causing the nozzle to break and expose users to hot liquid.
Arctic Cat is recalling 5,193 2004 Firecat and Sabercat snowmobiles because red plastic skis may crack from sun exposure, risking loss of control.