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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.
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.
Century is recalling about 4 million rear-facing infant car seats/carriers because the handle can break, causing infants to fall and suffer injuries.
Dell is recalling approximately 27,000 notebook computer batteries because they can short circuit, overheat, and catch fire. Consumers should contact Dell to verify if their battery is affected.
RockShox is recalling 2001 Judy TT, Judy TT Special, Jett, and Metro bicycle forks because compression rods can break, causing loss of control and injury.
DeWalt is recalling model DW9116 battery chargers because metal clips may loosen and cause electrical shock. No injuries have been reported.
Woods Industries is recalling about 500,000 extension cords and cord reels because the locking plug housing can break, exposing live wires and posing shock hazards.
I-Tech Sport Products is recalling about 1,000 hockey face guards that can detach on impact, leaving users' faces exposed to injury.
Lawn-Boy is recalling approximately 102,000 Gold Pro and Silver Pro power mowers because the blades can crack and break off, posing a laceration risk to users.
KitchenAid is recalling approximately 220,000 food processors because a cap on the blade unit can dislodge and mix with food, posing a choking risk.
Playworld Systems is recalling about 370 aluminum playground arch swings because the top bar can break off and hit children. Two injuries have been reported.
Zebco is recalling about 9,600 American Camper Compact Butane Stoves because they may contain fuel or malfunction, posing a fire and burn risk.
Trek Bicycle Corp. is recalling 1999 model Trek and Klein road bikes because handlebar stem bolts can break, causing crashes.
Rainbow Play Systems is recalling about 7,000 play sets to replace swing chains that can break, causing children to fall and suffer injuries.
Halpern Import Co. is recalling about 350,000 Turbo 2000 disposable cigarette lighters because they can fail to extinguish, posing fire and burn hazards.
CPSC warns that certain gas-fired furnaces manufactured by Consolidated Industries present a substantial risk of fire. Consumers in California should have units inspected by a licensed contractor.
CPSC and BRK Brands recall about 600,000 First Alert fire extinguishers that may fail to discharge when activated, posing a fire-related injury risk.
Dynacraft is recalling about 24,800 Vertical XL2 and Magna Electroshock mountain bikes sold at Target because improperly welded front suspension forks can break, causing injury.
The Maya Group Inc. is recalling Tiny Love Super Car-Bars because a toy car can break, creating a choking hazard for young children.
CPSC recalls BIC lighters illegally imported without child-resistant shields. No injuries reported.
Hamacas is recalling 53 mini-hammocks sold online in 2000 because they lack spreader bars, posing strangulation and suffocation risks to infants.
Playskool is recalling Klackeroo infant toys because end knobs can detach, releasing small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children.
Vaid Enterprises is recalling about 294,000 BIC and mini-BIC lighters sold in the Eastern U.S. because they lack required child-resistant mechanisms, posing fire and burn hazards.
Kawasaki is recalling approximately 47,000 Prairie ATVs from 1997-1999 because drive belts can break and lock the transmission, causing sudden stops and potential crashes.
API Outdoors is recalling about 54,000 hunting treestands and treeseats because the seats can collapse, causing users to fall and suffer injury.
CPSC and Empire Industries are recalling about 113,000 battery-powered children's riding vehicles because their chargers can overheat, posing fire and injury risks.