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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.
NCR Corp. is recalling about 78,000 Universal Inkjet Refill Kits because they lack required child-resistant packaging and warning labels, posing an ingestion hazard to young children.
Polaris is recalling 18,500 Predator 500 ATVs because front brake lines can crack and leak, potentially causing loss of braking capability.
Baby Swede, LLC is recalling about 49,000 Baby Björn Baby Carrier Active units because the back support buckle can detach, posing a fall hazard to infants.
Suzuki is recalling about 240 2004 Eiger ATVs because mislocated welds on the front suspension could break, causing loss of control and potential injury.
Hasbro is recalling about 230,000 Super Soaker Monster Rockets because the water tank cap can fly off or the rocket can strike users, causing injuries.
CPSC and Lexmark recall 39,431 laser printers due to a short-circuit risk that poses an electrical shock hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Target is recalling 74,811 Leoch electric scooters due to wiring defects that pose fire and shock risks. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a refund.
Halcyon Manufacturing is recalling approximately 4,000 stainless steel SCUBA BC inflators due to a defect that can cause slow leaks and unexpected buoyancy problems for divers.
IBM is recalling about 225,000 AC power adapters for ThinkPad computers because they can overheat, posing fire and electrical shock hazards.
Pelagic Pressure Systems is recalling about 11,600 Oceanic Reliant and AERIS AW3 SCUBA buoyancy compensator inflators because buttons can stick, causing uncontrolled inflation.
Regal Lager Inc. is recalling Lascal Buggy Board stroller attachments because red connecting pins can break, posing a fall hazard to children.
Boston Billows Inc. is recalling about 8,000 nursing pillows because they pose a suffocation risk to infants. Consumers should stop using the pillows immediately and contact the company for a refund.
Theraline Inc. is recalling about 1,000 Big V Maternity and Nursing Pillows because they pose a suffocation risk if infants are placed on them unattended.
Aviva Sports is recalling Astroslide inflatable water slides because an excessive length of rope on the safety mat poses a drowning risk. Consumers should stop using the slides and request a free repair kit.
BMW is recalling 161 SlideCarver scooters because the front column may break upon impact, causing riders to fall and suffer injuries.
Whirlpool is recalling 24,500 freestanding ranges, double ovens, and oven-microwave combinations due to faulty wiring that poses a shock hazard.
General Electric is recalling 28,300 electric ranges and wall ovens sold in 2004 because faulty wiring can melt and cause short circuits, posing a shock hazard.
PTI Sports Inc. is recalling about 9,000 Schwinn toddler bicycle helmets because they do not comply with impact testing requirements. No injuries have been reported.
Meco Corp. is recalling red folding chairs from children's furniture sets because the paint contains excessive lead levels, posing a poisoning hazard to young children.
Apple is recalling approximately 28,000 rechargeable batteries for 15-inch PowerBook G4 computers because internal shorts can cause overheating and fire.
Nike is recalling about 9,000 Get-Go and Little Get-Go children's shoes because heel tabs can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
CPSC recalls Kitchen Krumblers Apple Cinnamon Candles because dried ingredients can ignite, break the glass, and start fires. No injuries have been reported.
American Signature is recalling Windsor dinette chairs because the stretch bar can detach, causing users to fall. Two collapse reports were received, including one injury.
Belkin Corp. is recalling about 1,200 OmniGuard Rackmount UPS units because incorrect wiring creates a potential electrical shock hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Vaxcel is recalling 1,200 ceiling fans with light sold at Menards due to missing wire insulation that could cause electrical shock.