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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.
Huffy Sports is recalling about 70,000 portable basketball hoops because a sharp protruding bolt can cause serious leg or body lacerations.
Kodak is recalling DC5000 digital cameras due to a manufacturing defect that can cause electrical shock. Consumers should stop using the cameras and contact Kodak for a repair.
Popeil Inventions Inc. is recalling about 37,500 electric rotisseries because the heating elements may leak current, posing a risk of electric shock.
Team Beans LLC is recalling about 8,000 Bottle Cap Bear key chains because the miniature bottle attachment can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Lawn-Boy is recalling about 36,000 walk-behind mowers because brittle mulch plates can crack or break, potentially injuring users.
CPSC and XL Machine Ltd. are recalling Playskool Toy Chests sold at Target because loose screws can cause lids to collapse, posing an injury risk to children.
Babyliss Pro is recalling about 23,000 hair dryers that lack an immersion protection device on the power cord, posing a potential electrocution hazard if exposed to water.
Leifheit is recalling about 31,000 Pro Line apple slicers/corers because the cutting blade can separate from the coring ring, causing cuts to hands and fingers.
Haro Bicycle Corp. is recalling 2003 BMX freestyle bicycles because the crank arm design may allow the rider's foot to contact the front wheel, posing a risk of loss of control and injury.
Quixtar Inc. is recalling 58 HOP SHING Juice Extractors because the filter and lid can break apart during use, projecting parts into the air.
Todson Inc. is recalling about 10,000 Topeak Joe Blow Comp bicycle floor pumps because the pressure gauge lens can detach and strike users.
Polaris is recalling about 2,200 2002 PRO X snowmobiles because brake pads may separate or rivets may shear, causing brake failure.
LPK International is recalling about 1,900 barstools because the legs may detach from the seat, posing a risk of injury. Consumers should stop using them and return them to Shopko for a refund.
Answer Products is recalling suspension forks on Specialized and Mongoose mountain bikes because the spring and adjuster can separate and strike the rider.
S&G Enterprises is recalling Statue of Liberty cigarette lighters because they lack required child-resistant mechanisms, posing fire and burn risks to young children.
Arctic Cat is recalling approximately 45,000 2002 ATVs because front suspension ball joints can fail, causing loss of control and potential overturning.
Arctic Cat is recalling about 45,000 2002 ATVs because a pressure switch leak can cause brake failure, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Polaris is recalling about 7,600 RANGER Off-Road Utility Vehicles and Professional Series UTVs because rear suspension pivot bolts can loosen, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.
BCI Burke is recalling Buckle Bridges for Series 2000 playgrounds because the platform edge can crack, potentially causing the bridge to detach and injure users.
Shindaiwa is recalling about 3,100 hedge trimmers sold in California because the catalytic muffler can overheat and damage the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
Black and Decker is recalling approximately 6,100 BT2500 table saws because the motor housing may crack, posing a risk of electric shock. No injuries have been reported.
Black & Decker is recalling about 950,000 Firestorm and Quantum Pro cordless drill/drivers because the switch can malfunction and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Fluke Corp. is recalling about 40,000 digital multimeters because they may take up to 18 seconds to display high AC voltage readings, creating a risk of shock or electrocution.
Marin Mountain Bikes is recalling about 1,000 aluminum-frame mountain bikes because the steer tube can break, causing loss of control and injury.
Bradford White is recalling 1,220 75-gallon gas water heaters because defective baffles may cause excessive carbon monoxide emissions.