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Cooluli Mini Fridges Recalled for Fire Hazard; Free Cord Replacement
safety12 days ago

Cooluli Mini Fridges Recalled for Fire Hazard; Free Cord Replacement

The U.S. CPSC is recalling about 250,000 Cooluli 10L and 15L minifridges sold 2019–2024 due to a faulty internal electrical switch that can short and cause smoking, melting, overheating, or fires. 19 incident reports have been collected with over $80,000 in property damage and one smoke inhalation. Consumers should stop using the recalled units and contact Cooluli for a free replacement DC power cord; to verify eligibility, provide the model and batch numbers (inside the door) associated with batch numbers 1535–1545 and 1200000–1202080, covering Infinity, Classic, Glow Beauty and Vibe Series. Cooluli will supply a replacement cord and a permanent sticker to cover the AC port after unplugging and cutting the cord and submitting photos. Recall date: August 13, 2026 (about 250,000 units).

1.5 Million Ocoopa Hand Warmers Recalled After Overheating Deaths and Injuries
technology24 days ago

1.5 Million Ocoopa Hand Warmers Recalled After Overheating Deaths and Injuries

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled about 1.5 million Ocoopa rechargeable hand warmers after hundreds of injuries, 15 fires, and the February death of an 83-year-old San Diego woman from overheating. The models UT3053, UT3056, ZLS-118, ZLS-118S, ZLS-118D, H01, and H01(PD) were sold 2018–2026 on Amazon, Ocoopa Direct, and Walmart. Consumers should stop using the devices and request a refund via Ocoopa Direct (gift card or original payment). Do not throw them in the trash; dispose through local household hazardous waste programs due to lithium-ion fire risk. A related wrongful-death lawsuit has been filed against Ocoopa Direct and Amazon.

CPSC Pushes Hospitals to Share ER Records with Private Contractor
health-policy29 days ago

CPSC Pushes Hospitals to Share ER Records with Private Contractor

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is pressuring major hospitals to share identifiable emergency-room records with Konza Health for a nationwide injury surveillance system, potentially involving 100 hospitals by year end; critics say the move exceeds the agency's authority and threatens patient privacy, raising questions about the legal process, data security, and the role of a private contractor in handling sensitive medical information.

CPSC Pushes Hospitals to Share ER Records With Private Contractor, Sparking Privacy Debate
health29 days ago

CPSC Pushes Hospitals to Share ER Records With Private Contractor, Sparking Privacy Debate

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is pressuring hospitals to hand over detailed, identifiable emergency-room records to a private contractor (Konza Health) for a nationwide data-collection program, targeting at least 100 hospitals by year-end. The move raises questions about the agency’s legal authority, patient privacy, and data protection, amid concerns that a private entity could access sensitive information and potentially misuse it. Some major health systems have declined or paused participation, while others are being pressured or seeking exemptions, and critics warn that the approach could dilute data quality and bypass required public notice and comment steps. The project marks a push beyond the existing, de-identified NEISS system and comes amid broader federal interest in expanding access to medical records.

SDADI Step Stools Recalled Over Collapse and Entrapment Risks Endangering Kids
public-safety1 month ago

SDADI Step Stools Recalled Over Collapse and Entrapment Risks Endangering Kids

The U.S. CPSC is recalling SDADI Kitchen Step Stools models LT01 and LT05 imported by Yiwushi Bihe Trading due to collapse and entrapment hazards that could cause serious injury or death; about 5,952 units were sold from 2024–2025 through Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Best Buy; consumers should stop using the stools immediately and contact the importer for a full refund.

GOPO Teething Toy Recalled Over String-Related Choking Risk
safety2 months ago

GOPO Teething Toy Recalled Over String-Related Choking Risk

The U.S. CPSC recalls about 70,410 GOPO TOYS Pull String Teething Toys because the silicone strings do not meet required length limits, creating a choking/respiratory hazard as they can reach the back of a child’s throat. Consumers should stop using the toy, destroy it by cutting all strings and marking the toy, and contact GOPO Toys for a full refund. Recall date: June 18, 2026. Sold on Amazon from Aug 2023 through Mar 2026. Batch numbers 250905, 250530, 250120, 240315, 231005, or 230610 appear on packaging.

EEMB Recalls Coin Battery Pouches Over Ingestion Risk and Packaging Violations
safety3 months ago

EEMB Recalls Coin Battery Pouches Over Ingestion Risk and Packaging Violations

EEMB USA is recalling about 312,100 lithium coin battery pouches (models including CR2025, CR2032, CR2450, CR2477, CR2016, CR1220, CR1225, CR1616, CR1620, CR1632) sold online (Aug 2023–Apr 2026, Amazon) because the pouches are not child-resistant as required by Reese’s Law, creating a serious ingestion risk for children. Consumers should stop using the batteries, store them away from children, and contact EEMB USA for a full refund.

Safety Alert: Fake Labubu Dolls Pose Serious Risks to Children
consumer-safety1 year ago

Safety Alert: Fake Labubu Dolls Pose Serious Risks to Children

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued an urgent warning about fake Labubu dolls, which pose serious choking and safety risks to children due to poor manufacturing and small parts that can be ingested or cause suffocation. Consumers are advised to buy only authentic Labubu products and to be vigilant for signs of counterfeit items, such as lack of holographic stickers, QR codes, UV stamps, and differences in appearance.