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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.
Macy's is recalling Martha Stewart Collection Oil & Vinegar Cruets because the glass portion can break during use, causing cuts. Six incidents have been reported, including three lacerations with two requiring stitches.
Kohl's is recalling about 31,000 SONOMA Goods For Life-branded Ultimate Oversized Antigravity Chairs because the aluminum frame can break or collapse under weight, creating a fall hazard. The company has received 18 reports of breakage or collapse, including two reports of minor injuries.
The Boppy Company is recalling approximately 3.3 million Boppy newborn loungers due to suffocation risk. Eight infant deaths have been reported associated with the product.
Polaris is recalling about 13,000 model year 2011–2021 Phoenix 200 ATVs because the throttle speed control stop can break and become stuck, posing a crash hazard. The company has received 18 reports of throttle stop failure including one crash with minor injury.
Huish Outdoors is recalling Oceanic Adult Dry Top Snorkels sold at Costco because the bottom purge valve can leak, allowing unexpected water entry that poses a drowning hazard. Consumers should stop using the snorkels immediately.
Textron Specialized Vehicles recalled approximately 6,600 E-Z-GO PTVs and Tracker Off-Road Vehicles because the parking brake catch bracket can wear out and fail, creating a crash hazard. Consumers should stop using the vehicles immediately.
Harbor Freight Tools is recalling about 19,000 Bauer Forced Air Propane Portable Heaters because the fitting at the back can fail to be sufficiently tight, causing propane gas leaks and posing a fire hazard. The firm has received 13 reports of gas leaking, including one fire report, with no injuries reported.
Gas One is recalling about 19,500 propane adapter hoses because the hose can swell during use, causing gas to leak and posing a fire hazard. Gas One has received five reports of swelling with no injuries reported.
Ivena teak shower benches sold at Costco can collapse during use, posing a fall hazard. Consumers have reported 81 incidents of collapse or breakage, including four injuries.
Wiggle Ltd. is recalling approximately 280 Vitus 14 and Vitus 16 kids bikes because they lack required footbrakes and may present a risk of injury to young children who cannot stop using handbrakes alone.
Juratoys is recalling about 13,600 Janod Children's Shaving Kits because the brown trim on the bags contains banned phthalates in excess of federal limits. Consumers should stop using the kit and return it for a full refund.
Burley Design is recalling Ballz QR Skewers, which attach cargo trailers to bicycles, because the skewer can shear or bend, potentially destabilizing the trailer and bicycle and causing the rider to fall.
The Step2 Company is recalling StepUp Sidekick Learning Towers because the storage tray with cup holders and step can come loose, posing a fall hazard to children. Step2 has received 20 reports of the component coming loose, including one report of minor bruises from a fall.
SKE Outdoors is recalling about 860 TurboSke Kids Toddler Bike Helmets (size small) because they do not meet U.S. CPSC federal safety standards, posing a risk of head injury. No injuries have been reported.
PetSmart is recalling about 100,300 Top Paw Double Diner Dog Bowls because the gasket on the bottom can come off, leaving a sharp unfinished edge that poses a risk of laceration. Three reports of cuts and scratches have been received.
Ryan and Rose is recalling Cutie Spoovel children's eating utensils because the handle can break off when bitten, releasing small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children. No injuries or choking incidents have been reported.
Razor USA is recalling about 237,300 Hovertrax 2.0 self-balancing hoverboards with GLW lithium-ion battery packs that can overheat and catch fire or explode. More than 20 reports of overheating, smoke, or fire have been received, though no injuries have been reported.
Wee Gallery is recalling Ocean and Safari animal wooden tray puzzles because the octopus and elephant puzzle pieces can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Deere & Company is recalling approximately 200 John Deere compact utility tractors (models 4044M, 4044R, 4052M, 4052R, 4066M, 4066R) because rear wheel spacer bolts can be improperly torqued during manufacturing, causing the wheel to fall off and the tractor to overturn.
Frieyss infant bath seats fail to meet federal safety standards and can tip over while in use, posing a drowning hazard to babies. About 120 units were sold exclusively online at Amazon.com from March through April 2021.
Ravin Crossbows is recalling white arrow nocks that can fail to engage properly with the bowstring, allowing the crossbow to discharge unexpectedly during re-nocking and causing finger injuries. About 220,000 units are affected.
TJX Companies is recalling about 4,300 swivel counter stools sold at HomeGoods and Homesense stores because they can break or collapse, causing falls. The company has received 20 reports of stools breaking, including 17 reports of minor injuries.
Hallmark is recalling approximately 15,500 wooden teether rings with plush attachments because the wooden ring can break into small parts, creating a choking hazard. The company has received four reports of the rings breaking, including one case where a child placed broken pieces in their mouth.
Marin Mountain Bikes is recalling approximately 2,100 Model Year 2021 mountain bicycles because the bottom bracket can break during use, causing loss of control and fall hazards. The firm has received nine reports of broken bottom brackets but no injuries have been reported.
Intertex is recalling about 29,500 B-Air VP-33 blower fans because the capacitor can overheat and pose a fire hazard. The firm has received five reports of fire-related property damage totaling about $75,000, though no injuries have been reported.