Agency
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.
RH is recalling about 1,200 Lambeth outdoor metal torches because fuel can leak from the canister top and ignite, creating a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using the torches and contact RH for a refund.
Hanna Andersson is recalling about 3,200 Baby Ruffle Rompers because metal snaps on the garment can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children. The company is offering a full refund.
Hanna Andersson is recalling about 4,400 Baby Long Sleeve Wiggle Sets because snaps on the long sleeve top can detach, creating a choking hazard for young children. Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Hanna Andersson for a full refund.
VidaXL is recalling approximately 3,200 steel pool ladders because the steps can loosen during use, creating a risk of falls and drowning. Four fall incidents have been reported with no injuries.
Hart Consumer Products is recalling about 15,700 Hart 18-Gauge 2" Brad Nailers because the contact sensor can malfunction and cause the tool to involuntarily discharge a nail, posing a risk of serious injury.
ABUS is recalling about 790 MountZ youth helmets that do not meet U.S. safety standards for bicycle helmets. The helmets pose a risk of head injury and should be returned for a full refund.
Kubota is recalling about 48,875 RTV-X1100C utility vehicles from model years 2013 through 2021 because floor mats can warp or degrade and interfere with the throttle pedal, creating crash and injury risks.
Backyard Play Systems is recalling four outdoor playset models due to an entrapment hazard in the wooden roof design. Children can become trapped in gaps between the roof structure and gable decoration.
Usines Giant Factories is recalling about 168 gas water heaters with Emerson control valves that can short circuit, overheat, and release carbon monoxide. The company will replace the control valve free of charge.
Elektron Power Handle BP-1 units can short circuit and overheat, creating fire and burn risks. Consumers should stop using them immediately and contact Elektron for a full refund.
Design Within Reach is recalling its Arc Collection furniture (chairs, tables, and barstools) because the surface paint contains lead levels exceeding the federal lead paint ban, posing a risk of lead poisoning to young children.
myCharge is recalling approximately 67,000 powerbanks sold from August 2018 through December 2019 because the lithium-ion battery can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards. The company has received 30 overheating reports resulting in seven injuries and property damage.
Liberty Hardware is recalling about 38,000 glass cabinet knobs because the glass stem can break during use, causing laceration injuries. Consumers should stop using the knobs and contact Liberty Hardware for a refund.
Meridian Furniture is recalling about 7,800 ottomans because the metal band at the base can have sharp edges that cause lacerations. Six injuries have been reported.
Magnussen Home is recalling about 13,200 Nova Series 5-Drawer Chests sold from August 2009 through August 2015 because they can tip over and cause entrapment hazards to children if not anchored to the wall.
5.11 Inc. is recalling about 45,170 Tactec Plate Carriers (style 56100) because the cable in the quick release system can separate from the handle, preventing swift removal in an emergency. No injuries have been reported.
Walmart is recalling Better Homes and Gardens Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray with Gemstones due to contamination with Burkholderia pseudomallei bacteria. CDC testing identified the hazard and is investigating a cluster of four melioidosis cases, including two deaths.
About 1,840 Husqvarna and GASGAS off-road competition motorcycles sold from May through August 2021 are being recalled because retaining clips on the front brake caliper can fall out, causing brake failure and crash hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Lightform Inc. is recalling about 1,600 LF2 and LF2+ LED projectors because the fan can malfunction and overheat, posing a fire hazard. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Specialized Bicycle Components is recalling Tarmac SL7 bicycles and framesets because the fork steerer tube can crack or break after harsh impact, posing fall and injury hazards. About 6,900 units sold nationwide from July 2020 through August 2021 are affected.
Joovy is recalling about 9,200 Zoom 360 Ultralight jogging strollers because the front wheel bearing can fail or detach, creating a fall hazard. The company is offering a free repair kit.
ElliptiGO Arc bicycles are being recalled because the aluminum frame can break while riding, creating a fall hazard. Six minor injuries have been reported so far.
Hobby Lobby is recalling about 14,000 White Wood Stools sold nationwide from June through July 2021 because the stools can break during use, posing fall and injury hazards. Hobby Lobby has received seven reports of the stool breaking, including six resulting in minor injuries.
Venom Motorsports is recalling about 500 youth all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) because they do not meet mandatory safety requirements, including speed restrictions, and were distributed without CPSC approval. The recalled ATVs pose a risk of serious injury or death.
Luyuan Inc. is recalling about 6,800 youth all-terrain vehicles sold from August 2018 through August 2020 because they fail to comply with federal ATV safety standards, including maximum speed limitations required for children under 10.