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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.
Savaria and Garaventa residential elevators pose an entrapment risk to young children due to gaps between doors. Young children can become trapped and suffer serious injury or death when the elevator is called to another floor.
Bella residential elevators pose a risk of child entrapment between exterior and interior doors. Young children can become trapped and suffer serious injuries or death when the elevator moves to another floor.
Inclinator Company of America is recalling residential elevators manufactured from 1979 through 2021 because young children can become entrapped between the exterior landing door and interior elevator car door, risking serious injury or death.
Polaris is recalling about 1,100 Model Year 2022 Outlaw 110 EFI Youth ATVs because the inner layer of the fuel line can leak, posing a fire hazard. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Colony Brands is recalling about 20 covered wood wagons sold through Montgomery Ward's and Ginny's from September to October 2021 because paint on the wood, plastic handles, and red plastic cover contains excessive lead that can be toxic if ingested by young children.
CRT Motor is recalling about 100 youth ATVs sold at Motorsports Planet because they do not meet mandatory safety requirements and can exceed maximum speed, increasing crash risk.
Native Creation is recalling approximately 170 small wool sweaters for children sizes 0 to 8 because the zipper pull contains lead paint that exceeds federal limits and poses a toxic ingestion risk to young children.
Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands is recalling about 43,200 American Angler Electric Fillet Knives because the trigger mechanism can become stuck in the "on" position, posing a laceration hazard to users.
Polaris is recalling about 8,800 RZR and GENERAL recreational off-road vehicles because the steering wheel can separate, causing loss of control and crash risk. Polaris has received 33 reports of broken or cracked steering wheel spokes, including five rollovers and two injuries.
Royal Sovereign International is recalling about 33,570 portable air conditioners due to a faulty drain motor that can ignite the plastic enclosure, causing fires and burns. One death from smoke inhalation has been reported, along with 11 incidents of fires or smoking and over $1 million in property damage.
Compass Health Brands is recalling Carex Brand Adult Portable Bed Rails due to entrapment and asphyxiation hazards. Three deaths have been reported when users became trapped within the rails or between the rail and mattress.
Essential Medical Supply is recalling approximately 272,000 Endurance Hand Bed Rails because users can become entrapped within the rail or between the rail and mattress, posing a risk of asphyxiation. One death has been reported.
Longwood Forest is recalling Angel Line bunk beds with angled ladders because the metal hook fastening the ladder can detach or move, creating gaps that pose serious entrapment and strangulation hazards. A 2-year-old child died in May 2018 when found unresponsive in a bunk bed ladder gap.
Big Game Treestands' 2021 The Captain model (batch 2M-0121) is recalled because plastic-coated cable crimps can slip during use, releasing the standing platform and causing falls. Two injuries have been reported from ten documented incidents.
Pearl River propane hoses used with Flame King torches can swell and rupture, leaking propane gas and creating a fire hazard. About 43,000 units sold online from January through May 2021 are affected.
Northern Lights is recalling Alaura Two-Tone Jar Candles sold at Costco because the glass containers can shatter, crack, or break while burning, posing laceration and fire hazards. The company has received 138 reports of breakage, including three reports of laceration injuries.
Karmas Far infant bath seats fail federal safety standards and can tip over during use, posing a drowning hazard to babies. About 900 units sold online between August 2017 and October 2021 are affected. No injuries have been reported.
Pacific Cycle is recalling about 11,340 Schwinn Tone electric scooters because the handlebar grips can loosen or crack, causing falls and injuries. One consumer fell and sustained bruising and abrasions when the handlebar broke during use.
Hisun Motors is recalling about 2,500 Sector 250cc and RK Performance 250cc utility vehicles sold at Rural King stores nationwide from November 2014 through June 2021 because grass can accumulate near the exhaust pipe and pose a fire hazard. The company has received five reports of vehicle fires but no injuries.
About 77,900 Harbor Breeze Belleisle Bay and Honeywell Rio ceiling fans are recalled because the blades can detach during use and strike consumers or cause property damage.
Target is recalling approximately 174,300 Letters to Santa Mailboxes because the mail slot can be sharp, posing a laceration hazard. Target has received seven reports of lacerations, three of which required medical attention.
Mark of Fifth Avenue children's robes do not meet federal flammability standards for sleepwear and pose a risk of burn injuries. About 10,000 units sold online at Amazon and Walmart from August 2019 through June 2021 are affected.
GE Appliances is recalling approximately 132,000 free-standing and slide-in electric and gas ranges because they can tip over if a heavy object is placed on an open oven door and the anti-tip-over bracket is not securely installed, risking burn injuries.
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare is recalling four models of adult portable bed rails that can trap users between the rail and mattress, causing asphyxiation. Two deaths have been reported.
E-filliate is recalling about 301,800 DEWALT Jobsite Pro Wireless Earphones because they can overheat during charging or use, posing burn and fire hazards. The company has received 61 reports of overheating, including five fires and four minor burn injuries.