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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.
Kawasaki is recalling about 4,000 2000 KX65 off-road motorcycles because a frame component can crack and fail, potentially causing a crash and injury.
Honda is recalling approximately 22,000 2000 and 2001 XR50R off-road motorcycles because handlebar bolts can break, causing loss of steering control.
Howard Berger is recalling power strips and extension cords sold in the eastern U.S. and Puerto Rico due to fire and electrocution risks.
Small Small World is recalling Natalie and Nickie Nibblenose plush rabbit toys because their eyes could detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Morton Paper Co. is recalling 16-inch Pioneer desk fans because they can overheat and lack sufficient guards, posing fire, shock, and amputation risks.
General Binding Corp. is recalling about 3,000 GBC Shredmaster 75X-2 paper shredders because they lack a protective shield, posing a risk of cuts or amputations.
L.L. Bean is recalling about 2,000 children's slippers because the ankle drawcord toggle can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
CPSC and three firms are recalling about 243,000 bicycle helmets that failed required impact testing. Riders are not adequately protected from falls and could suffer severe head injuries.
Agis Enterprises is recalling specific electric fans that may overheat, cause electrocution, or allow finger contact with blades.
Prestige Toy Corp. is recalling Curious George musical pull toys sold at Kmart due to a strangulation risk from elastic cords.
Emerson Tool Co. is recalling Craftsman radial arm saws sold by Sears because they lack full blade guards, resulting in about 300 reported injuries including amputations.
Honda is recalling approximately 126,000 TRX400EX and Rancher TRX350 ATVs due to improper suspension welding and incorrect brake pad assembly that could lead to crashes or brake failure.
Murray Outrage go-karts are being recalled because seat belts may unintentionally unlatch, posing a risk of serious injury to riders.
Kole Imports is recalling Sterling-brand circuit testers that may fail to detect electric current, posing a shock risk. One injury has been reported.
Liebert Corp. is recalling about 1,500 Mini-Mate2 Environmental Control Units because an internal heating element can short circuit, posing a smoke and fire risk.
Five-Y Clothing is recalling Route 66 fleece sweatshirts sold at Kmart because they fail federal flammability standards and could ignite easily.
Dolgencorp Inc. is recalling about 113,000 toy xylophones sold at Dollar General stores because the red mallet can lodge in young children's throats, posing a choking hazard.
CPSC and the window covering industry are recalling window blinds with pull cords and inner cords that can form loops and cause strangulation.
The Sharper Image is recalling about 1,000 Power Tower motorized CD racks because batteries can leak or explode, posing a burn hazard.
Compaq is recalling Armada notebook computer battery packs that can short circuit, overheat, and catch fire. Consumers should stop using them and contact Compaq for a replacement.
The Betesh Group is recalling John Lennon crib mobiles because arms can detach and fall on babies. Seven reports of bumps and scratches have been received.
Playworld Systems is recalling 55 public playground stainless steel slides because the welds can crack, posing a risk of finger amputation.
Toro is recalling about 23,000 Key Start power mowers because the wiring can short circuit, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
The CPSC and AHAM are recalling up to 9 million chest freezers made before 1970 because their latches can trap children, leading to suffocation.
S-B Power Tools, Makita, and Milwaukee Electric Tool are recalling approximately 180,000 power tools because their switches can stick, posing a risk of injury.