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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.
Amazon is recalling about 11,400 Amazon Basics Executive Desk Chairs because the leg base can break, creating a fall and injury hazard. The company has received 13 reports of breaking leg bases, including one report of a minor shoulder injury.
Clorox is recalling Pine-Sol cleaners contaminated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacteria that risks serious infection in immunocompromised people or those with external medical devices. No illnesses have been reported to date.
TJX is recalling about 108,000 Mittal International baby blankets sold nationwide from September 2021 through July 2022 because loose threads can detach and pose choking, entrapment, and strangulation hazards to infants.
Backyard Nature Products is recalling Birds Choice acrylic bird baths because sunlight concentrated through the acrylic can overheat nearby wooden surfaces like siding or decking, creating a fire hazard. Two reports of overheating, smoking, fire, and scorching have been received; no injuries reported.
Juvo Plus is recalling butterfly net sets and army action figure playsets because components contain lead and phthalates above federal limits. These chemicals are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause health problems.
AQUALUNG is recalling Apeks Exotec SCUBA diving buoyancy compensator devices because the dump valve knob can get stuck when inflated, preventing the device from fully inflating and creating a drowning hazard. Approximately 330 units sold nationwide from August 2021 through June 2022 are affected.
Gel Blaster is recalling about 62,700 SURGE Model 1.0 toy guns because the lithium-ion battery pack can overheat and ignite. Thirty reports of smoking or fire have been received with no injuries reported.
U-Line is recalling about 90 Outdoor Series 24-inch built-in convertible freezers that can overheat and pose a fire hazard. U-Line has received three reports of freezer fires with no injuries reported.
About 22,000 Ancheer e-bikes with lithium-ion batteries are being recalled because the batteries can ignite, explode, or spark, causing fire and burn injuries. Consumers should stop using the recalled bikes immediately and contact Ancheer for a free replacement battery and mount.
BRP is recalling certain 2022 Ski-Doo snowmobiles with 850 E-TEC engines due to a loose fuel injector hose retainer screw that can cause fuel leaks and fires. The company has received five fuel-leak reports, resulting in two fires.
Jammers Apparel Group is recalling about 450 children's nightgowns sold at JCPenney from March to May 2022 because they fail to meet federal flammability standards and pose a burn risk to children.
Cressi-Sub USA is recalling about 1,350 scuba buoyancy compensator devices (BCDs) with defective inflator hoses that may fail to inflate properly, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
Ekouaer children's bathrobes fail to meet federal flammability standards for sleepwear, posing a burn risk to children. About 9,200 units sold on Amazon between March 2020 and July 2021 are affected.
Addo Play has recalled about 9,300 Early Learning Centre Little Senses Lights & Sounds Shape Sorter Toys sold on Amazon from October 2020 through August 2022. The red cube can detach during use and release a small white ball, posing a choking hazard to infants.
U.P. Fashion is recalling approximately 1,800 children's rings sold nationwide at dollar stores and discount stores from April 2021 through July 2022 because the metal base contains lead levels exceeding the federal lead content ban.
Newair is recalling about 11,750 Magic Chef Air Fryers because they can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. Consumers should stop using them immediately and contact Newair for a refund.
MillerKnoll is recalling about 700 Eames Desk and Storage Units sold between October 2020 and March 2022 because the tan side panels contain lead paint levels exceeding the federal ban, posing a lead poisoning hazard to young children.
Target is recalling about 12,800 Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Tea Kettles due to paint chipping that poses a fire hazard, and handle and spout defects that risk burn injuries. No injuries have been reported.
Katadyn North America is recalling about 1,100 Optimus Gemini portable 2-burner stoves because the gas regulator seal can tear, causing a gas leak and fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Swift Industries is recalling 9-inch rubber straps used to fasten bicycle bags because the straps can break, causing the bag to fall and creating a crash hazard to riders. No injuries have been reported.
Custom Elevator is recalling residential elevators due to a hazardous gap between the exterior landing door and interior car door that can trap young children. One child died from entrapment in July 2021.
Cambridge Elevating residential elevators may have a hazardous gap between exterior and interior doors that can trap young children, posing a risk of serious injury or death when the elevator moves. About 1,700 units sold nationwide from 1991 through August 2022 are affected.
North States Industries is recalling about 103,000 Toddleroo Rotating Cabinet Latches because the latching button can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The company has received 19 reports of the button dislodging, including one report of a child gagging.
BE Jewel Accessories is recalling about 1,200 children's bowtie hairclips sold nationwide because the crystals exceed federal lead content limits. Lead poses a toxicity risk if ingested by young children.
Yamaha is recalling about 330 Model Year 2022 Viking Off-Road Side-by-Side vehicles because improperly installed rear brake lines can leak brake fluid and reduce vehicle control, creating crash and injury hazards.