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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.
Yamaha is recalling about 16,000 golf cars and specialty vehicles because a USB power module can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.
Whirlpool is recalling about 26,300 glass cooktops with touch controls because the surface elements can turn on by themselves, posing burn and fire hazards.
Kirkland's is recalling about 3,000 chests of drawers because they are unstable if not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards.
Contigo is recalling 5.7 million kids water bottles because the clear silicone spout can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
Happy Plugs is recalling Bluetooth Wireless II headphones because the included micro-USB charging cable can cause overheating and burns. No injuries have been reported.
At Home is recalling about 24,000 Ultimate Shag Rugs because large sizes fail federal flammability standards and small sizes lack required labels.
BRP is recalling about 2,900 2019 Ski-Doo snowmobiles with 850 E-TEC engines because a fuel leak at the injector poses a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the vehicles and contact a dealer for a free repair.
Piping Rock Health Products is recalling wintergreen essential oil bottles that lack required child-resistant closures, posing a poisoning risk to young children.
Norwex is recalling about 58,000 rubber brooms because the handles can break in half, exposing a metal rim that poses a laceration hazard.
SAMpark is recalling about 185 children's pajama sets because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injuries.
Southwire is recalling about 3,000 Garvin Pop-Up Electrical Outlet Floor Box Kits because the receptacles can overheat, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Crate and Barrel is recalling about 1,500 Activity Push Walkers because they can expose sharp points and small parts, posing choking and laceration hazards to small children.
Club Car is recalling about 9,000 gas-powered golf and transport vehicles because a fuel line may leak, posing fire and burn hazards.
Club Car is recalling approximately 1,300 gas utility and transport vehicles because a fuel vent may leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
SSR Motorsports is recalling 2019 off-road competition motorcycles because the front fork assembly can fail, causing a crash and injury hazard.
SunSetter is recalling vinyl covers for motorized awnings because they can cause unexpected opening and falls. One death and six injuries have been reported.
Seattle Manufacturing Corporation is recalling Kobah Ice Axes because the spike or head can detach from the handle, posing serious injury and fall risks.
BRP is expanding a recall for 2017-2018 Ski-Doo snowmobiles because the fuel delivery system can leak, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Super Jumper is recalling approximately 23,000 trampolines because welds on the metal railings can fail, posing fall and injury hazards.
Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling about 24,000 inclined infant sleepers, including Eddie Bauer and Disney Baby models, due to safety concerns about inclined sleep products.
London Bridge is recalling infant sock and wrist rattle sets because the sewn-in rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Tristar Products is recalling magnetic trivets because magnets can detach and be swallowed by children, causing serious internal injuries.
Spansive is recalling about 950 wireless multi-phone chargers sold in May 2019 because metallic accessories can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Cycling Sports Group is recalling 2013-2016 Cannondale CAADX bicycles because the fork can break, posing a fall hazard. One fatality and seven serious injuries have been reported.
Britax is recalling modified thru-bolt axles for BOB jogging strollers because the front wheel can fracture and detach, posing fall and injury hazards.