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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.
Dollar Tree is recalling about 1,025,000 Crafter's Square hot glue guns sold nationwide that can malfunction when plugged in, posing fire and burn hazards. Seven electrical malfunctions have been reported, including four fires and one skin irritation.
SI Tech is recalling approximately 1,670 Shell Diving Inflation Valves with International Nipples used in diving dry suits. The internal valve part can malfunction during use, causing loss of inflation and thermal protection, which poses a risk of hypothermia.
MTD Products is recalling about 6,200 Craftsman 30" Mini and Troy-Bilt TB30 riding lawn mowers because they can fail to stop completely and continue moving at about one mile per hour when the brake pedal is fully pressed.
Telebrands is recalling four Hempväna pain relief products containing lidocaine because their packaging does not meet child-resistant requirements under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, posing a poisoning risk to young children.
Bestar wall beds can detach from the wall and fall, creating impact and crush hazards. One death and 60 additional injuries have been reported.
CPSC recalls biOrigins sodium hydroxide products sold on Amazon from July 2020 through July 2021 due to non-child-resistant packaging and missing hazard label information. The product poses risk of chemical burns and skin/eye irritation to children.
Stokke is recalling white Clikk high chairs because the plastic seat can break, creating a fall and injury hazard to children. The company has received six reports of seat breakage, including two reports of minor bruises.
SOUNDBOKS Inc. is recalling about 6,700 Gen. 3 Bluetooth speakers because the removable lithium-ion battery can overheat and pose a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the speakers immediately and contact the company for a free replacement battery.
Universal Security Instruments is recalling about 8,000 combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms that may fail to alert consumers to dangerous carbon monoxide levels. Two units have been reported to fail the alarm function, though no injuries have been reported.
PlayMonster is recalling Kid O Hudson Glow Rattles because the rattle's legs can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children. The firm has received three reports of legs breaking off, though no injuries have been reported.
Maped Helix USA is recalling about 7,700 Helix Metal Lockable Drug Chests because the locking mechanism can fail, allowing unauthorized access to medications and posing a risk of poisoning.
Boxine US is recalling tonies Blocks wooden toys containing high-powered magnets sold online from November through December 2021. When swallowed, multiple magnets can lodge in the digestive system and cause serious injury or death.
EGL Motor is recalling about 500 EGL and ACE-branded youth ATVs (models MADIX 110 and B125) sold nationwide from May to September 2020 due to violations of federal ATV safety standards. The vehicles exceed speed limits for their age group, have defective brakes, and handlebars that pose laceration hazards in crashes.
Commencal Ramones 14-inch children's bicycles lack required foot brakes and are equipped only with hand brakes, posing a crash hazard or risk of injury to young children unable to stop them. About 925 bicycles are affected.
Segway is recalling about 960 Ninebot children's bicycle helmets because they fail to meet safety standards for positional stability and retention, creating a risk of head injury in a crash. No injuries have been reported.
Sakar International is recalling about 89,000 Dimensions Bluetooth Speaker Helmets sold at Walmart because they do not meet U.S. federal safety standards for bicycle helmets and pose a risk of head injury in a fall.
HD Premier is recalling DigitDots 3mm and 5mm magnetic balls because swallowed magnets can lodge in the digestive system, causing perforation, blockage, infection, and potentially death. Four children have required surgery to remove ingested DigitDots.
FXswede AB is recalling about 5,000 ToolGuards Portable Water Immersion Heaters sold on Amazon.com because the units can overheat, melt, or catch fire, creating electrocution and fire hazards. The firm has received 19 reports of overheating or fires and 2 reports of consumer shock.
Acme United is recalling PhysiciansCare brand over-the-counter pain relievers and aspirin because the packaging is not child-resistant as required by law, creating a poisoning risk for young children.
RB Health (Reckitt) is recalling approximately 3.74 million bottles of Airborne Gummies (63 and 75 count) because pressure buildup can cause the cap and seal to pop off with force upon first opening, posing an injury hazard.
Specialized is recalling about 19,000 Sirrus bicycles with defective alloy cranks that can disengage and cause falls. The manufacturer has received 30 reports of the defect, but no injuries have been reported.
Prestone has recalled Shop Pro RV & Marine Antifreeze sold at AutoZone after discovering some bottles were improperly filled with methanol-containing product and lack required hazard warnings. Methanol can cause poisoning through inhalation or ingestion and may be fatal or cause blindness.
RH is recalling about 3,300 illuminated mirrors sold from September 2015 through February 2022 due to loose components in bulb sockets that can cause overcurrent, overheating, fire, and electrical shock. Consumers should stop using them immediately and contact RH for a refund or replacement.
B. toys Walk 'n' Learn wooden toddler walkers are being recalled because wheels and attachment hardware can detach in small pieces, creating a choking hazard for young children. Battat has received six reports of detachment, including one incident where a child placed a detached metal nut in her mouth.
Olight is recalling about 215,100 M2R Pro and Warrior Mini flashlights because they can turn on accidentally and overheat while stored in a holster or pocket, creating a burn hazard. The company has received 127 reports of unintended activation with 22 burn injuries, including three second-degree burns.