All articles tagged with #consumer safety
A study of 113 personal care and cleaning products found 98% contained at least one undisclosed chemical and 85% had chemicals with known or suspected health hazards. Even items marketed as natural or organic contained undisclosed risks, suggesting that labeling alone cannot guarantee safety and that finished-product testing should be standard in product safety oversight.
A recall has been issued for about 1.5 million OCOOPA Rechargeable Hand Warmers after reports that their lithium‑ion batteries can overheat and ignite, causing fires, burns, and the February 2026 death of an 83‑year‑old in San Diego. Models UT3053, UT3056, ZLS-118, ZLS-118S, ZLS-118D, H01, and H01 (PD) were sold online on Amazon, OCOOPA.com, Walmart.com, and OCOOPA.net from Sept 2018 through May 2026 for $15–$60. Consumers should stop using the recalled units immediately and contact OCOOPA Direct for a refund (gift card or original payment). The manufacturer provides instructions to mark the device as recalled and to submit model and batch numbers for the refund, plus proper disposal guidance under local hazardous waste rules. The recall notes 1,480 overheating reports, 350 burn injuries, 15 fires, and the San Diego death.
More than 12 million Rohto-brand eye drops sold nationwide have been recalled after failing safety standards due to a lack of sterility, affecting eight products in a class II FDA recall. Consumers should not use the recalled drops and can typically return them to the place of purchase; consult a healthcare provider if any concerns or symptoms arise.
The U.S. CPSC has announced a recall of TOMY’s Boon PIVOT Collapsible Toddler Tower Kitchen Step Stools (gray and white) due to a tip-over and fall hazard that could cause serious injury or death. About 116,908 units in the U.S. (plus ~2,033 sold in Canada) were sold from January 2023 through June 2026. TOMY has received 11 reports of instability but no injuries. Consumers should stop using the recalled stools immediately and store them away from children until repaired. TOMY will mail free stabilizing repair parts with installation instructions; contact TOMY for details. The product was sold online at Target.com, Amazon.com and Babylist.com.
Joyin is recalling Sloosh Dive Sticks (model 40041) due to an impalement hazard and violation of the federal dive-sticks ban, affecting about 254,000 units sold online since 2019. Consumers should stop using the sticks, dispose of them, and email a photo of the disposed sticks to Joyin to receive redesigned sticks that meet safety standards; no injuries have been reported.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling about 17,600 Kidisle-branded KC101B coffeemakers sold online (Amazon, Walmart, eBay) from June 2024 through April 2026 for about $49 due to a clog that can cause hot liquid or steam to spray out, risking serious burns. Consumers should stop using the unit, contact Kidisle for a full refund, and destroy the coffeemaker by unplugging, cutting the power cord, marking it “Recalled,” and sending a photo of the destroyed product with the model number to [email protected]. The units were manufactured in China by ChangShaShiMengQiSiDianZiShangMaoYouXianGongSi and imported by Kidisle. CPSC has 107 reports of hot-liquid release and 27 burn injuries.
Target is voluntarily recalling Up and Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes and Up and Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes after FDA testing identified Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli in products, posing a risk of serious infections—especially for newborns and immunocompromised individuals. The wipes were sold nationwide, and the recall includes specific manufacturing dates, expiration windows, and UPCs; customers should stop using the products and return them to Target for a full refund. For questions, contact Target Guest Relations.
Thermos is recalling more than eight million insulated bottles and jars due to a stopper design flaw that can build pressure and violently eject the stopper when opened, risking serious injury including three cases of permanent blindness. The company has logged 27 reports of injuries, tied to models sold from 2008 through July 2024 at Target, Walmart and online marketplaces like Amazon. Affected products include the 16-oz Stainless King Food Jar, 40-oz Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottle, and 24-oz Stainless King Food Jar. Consumers should stop using these recalled bottles immediately. The recall underscores ongoing concerns about safety in insulated bottles, even as some brands face separate past controversies over other hazards.
Thermos is recalling about 8.2 million food jars and beverage bottles nationwide because a stopper can eject when opened after long storage, posing risk of lacerations and, in some cases, permanent vision loss. The recall covers Stainless King Food Jars SK3000 (16 oz) and SK3020 (24 oz) and Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles SK3010 (40 oz), sold from 2008 to July 2024 at Target, Walmart, Amazon and Thermos.com. Thermos has 27 injury reports, including 3 with permanent vision loss. Consumers should stop using the containers immediately and contact Thermos for a free replacement pressure-relief stopper or bottle. For SK3000/3020, discard the stopper and email a photo of the disposed stopper; for SK3010, return the bottle with a prepaid label. Replacement details are on Thermos’s recall page or by calling 662-563-6822 (Mon–Fri, 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m. CT).
Austria’s police say a jar of HiPP carrot-and-potato baby purée was tampered with and contained rat poison; authorities warn more tainted jars may be circulating, prompting Spar Austria to recall all HiPP jars sold in its stores. HiPP says the recall is due to a criminal act and that jars left the factory in perfect condition, with guidance to inspect for damaged/open lids, missing seals, unusual odors, or a white sticker with a red circle on the bottom and to return affected jars for a refund. Related tainted jars have also been seized in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Thrasio is recalling Angry Orange Enzyme Stain Removers after detecting potential bacterial contamination, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa. About 1.5 million units in the U.S. (roughly 43,700 in Canada) sold from 2019–2025 are affected. Consumers should stop using the recalled products and obtain a full refund by emailing a photo of the product marked with “recalled” and their initials; dispose of the product in household trash without emptying it. No injuries have been reported. The products were sold at major retailers and online. Recall date: January 22, 2026.
Colorado regulators received over 200 complaints after diesel fuel was mistakenly distributed instead of regular unleaded at various gas stations, including Costco, King Soopers, and Murphy Express, prompting investigations and warnings for affected drivers to seek repairs if they suspect contaminated fuel.
Consumer Reports tested five popular chocolate protein powders and found all had low levels of lead, with most below safety concern thresholds, highlighting that safer manufacturing is possible despite industry-wide regulatory gaps and inconsistent heavy metal levels across products.
Mamisan lidocaine pain ointment sold at Target and Walmart has been recalled due to a missing child-resistant lid, posing a poisoning risk to children if swallowed. About 50,000 jars with UPC code 860006498115 are affected, and consumers are advised to secure the product out of children's reach and contact the company for a free replacement lid.
The EU plans to strengthen regulations and enforcement to combat the influx of unsafe products from China sold on online platforms like Shein and Alibaba, aiming to better protect consumers and ensure fair competition, amid rising concerns over dangerous goods and inadequate current measures.