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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.
Nordstrom is recalling Tucker & Tate children's socks because the pom pom attached to the ankle can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. About 370 units were sold nationwide from May through June 2021.
Primark is recalling about 9,500 8-pack Scent Stamper Pens due to elevated levels of benzyl alcohol in the purple pen, which poses a risk of skin irritation. No injuries have been reported.
Zen Magnets and Neoballs high-powered spherical magnets are being recalled because swallowing multiple magnets can cause intestinal perforation, blockage, and death. About 10 million magnets sold individually and in sets since January 2009 are affected.
Rossignol is recalling 2018 and 2019 model year All Track DH bicycles because cracks can form at the head tube weld, causing the fork and front wheel to separate from the frame during use and create a fall hazard.
About 100 YOH Super Soft Purple Rugs sold on Amazon.com fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using them immediately.
Pacapet Fluffy Pink Area Rugs fail to meet federal flammability standards and pose a fire hazard. About 700 rugs sold online at Amazon.com from May 2020 through March 2021 are affected.
About 375 Andecor Girls Soft Tye Dye Area Rugs sold on Amazon.com fail to meet federal flammability standards for carpets and rugs, posing a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using them immediately and contact And Beyond for a full refund.
dormakaba USA is recalling about 2,400 Delayed Egress Locks (model DE8310) that may fail to open, trapping occupants and preventing emergency evacuation. The firm has received 56 incident reports, with no injuries reported.
About 155,000 True Living Sling Loungers sold at Dollar General are recalled because the frames can collapse unexpectedly, causing amputation and laceration injuries when fingers get caught in metal folding joints. Three amputations or lacerations have been reported.
LG Energy Solution Michigan is recalling about 10,000 RESU10H lithium-ion residential energy storage batteries because they can overheat and catch fire, emitting harmful smoke. The firm has received five reports of batteries smoking and catching fire, resulting in property damage and one injury.
About 2 million dehumidifiers manufactured by New Widetech under multiple brand names are recalled because they can overheat and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards. Consumers should stop using them immediately.
Generac is recalling about 321,160 portable generators (6500 and 8000 watt models) because an unlocked handle can pinch and amputate consumers' fingers when the generator is moved. Eight injuries have been reported, including seven finger amputations.
Specialized is recalling about 2,500 first-generation Turbo Levo and Kenevo electric mountain bike battery packs because water can penetrate the seal around the LED control pad and cause the battery to short circuit, creating fire and burn hazards.
SHEIN children's sleepwear sets fail to meet federal flammability standards and pose a burn injury risk. About 2,320 units sold online from August 2019 through January 2021 are affected.
Tkala Fashion children's pajamas fail to meet federal flammability standards for sleepwear, posing a burn injury risk. About 6,000 units sold on Amazon from January through June 2021 are affected.
Birkenstock USA has recalled Kids' Mogami Sandals in sizes 24-28 because a plastic rivet can detach from the ankle strap, posing a choking hazard for young children. No injuries have been reported.
Facebook Technologies is recalling about 4 million removable foam facial interfaces for Oculus Quest 2 virtual reality headsets because the foam can cause facial skin irritation and reactions. Consumers should stop using affected interfaces and contact the manufacturer for a free silicone replacement.
Bel Furniture is recalling about 90 Barrington 5-Drawer Chests because the dressers can tip over and trap children if not anchored to the wall. One child has already been injured when a chest tipped over.
BRP is recalling about 34,400 model years 2020 and 2021 Can-Am Defender HD10 side-by-side vehicles because the CVT air intake can become obstructed with snow, causing the drive belt to overheat and break and creating a fire hazard. BRP has received three reports of fires but no injuries.
Polaris is recalling Model Year 2021 GENERAL 1000, GENERAL 4 1000, GENERAL XP 1000, and GENERAL XP 4 1000 recreational off-highway vehicles because a weld between the brake pedal pivot bracket and EPS mounting bracket can separate, resulting in loss of brake function.
Polaris is recalling about 1,700 Model Year 2021 RZR Pro XP and RZR Pro XP 4 recreational off-road vehicles because a raised edge on the turbocharger casting can cause an oil leak and fire hazard.
Harbor Freight Tools is recalling about 350,000 One Stop Gardens tank top propane heaters because wind can redirect the flame to melt the safety shutoff, preventing the heater from turning off if tipped. Three minor burn injuries have been reported.
American Outdoor Brands is recalling Caldwell E-Max Pro BT Earmuffs with rechargeable lithium battery packs due to a soldering defect that can cause the unit to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. No injuries have been reported.
Rite Aid is recalling about 9,780 rechargeable handheld fans sold nationwide from April through June 2021 because the lithium ion battery can overheat while charging and pose a fire hazard. The company has received two reports of the fans overheating and emitting smoke, though no injuries have been reported.
Real Flame is recalling approximately 700 Arroyo and Hideaway wood burning fire pits sold at Crate and Barrel because wood stored under the units can ignite, posing a fire hazard. One incident with minor property damage has been reported.