National Recall Roundup — May 28
Dressers, recliners, blankets are all on the danger list today
NEW TODAY — CPSC
165,000 Walmart dressers recalled over tip-over death hazard
Mainstays 9-Drawer Fabric Dressers sold by Walmart were recalled because the dressers are unstable if not anchored to a wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can seriously injure or kill children. The CPSC said the products violate the federal STURDY Act safety standard for clothing storage units.
Joy Furniture recliner sets recalled over fire hazard
About 10,400 Talan and Royce Living Room Furniture Sets reclining furniture sets were recalled because the power switch can malfunction and overheat, creating a serious fire hazard. Consumers are being told to unplug the furniture immediately until replacement switches are installed.
Sauna blankets recalled after overheating incidents
SLF Sauna Blankets sold by Tzumi Electronics were recalled because they can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. Injuries have already been reported.
Portable steam saunas recalled over burn hazard
Giantex and Costway Portable Steam Saunas were recalled because the steam diffuser can direct hot steam onto users, causing burn injuries.
Lounge chairs recalled over amputation risk
Giantex Lounge Chairs were recalled because consumers can place fingers into a pinch point while adjusting the chair, creating an amputation hazard.
Battery ingestion and magnet hazards dominate today’s toy recalls
Light-up racket sets recalled over button battery hazard
Misco Sports Light-Up Racket Sets were recalled because children can easily access button cell batteries inside the toy shuttlecock and racket. Swallowed batteries can cause internal burns and death. Injuries have been reported.
Fidget spinner toys recalled over accessible batteries
Luminous Fidget Spinner Balls sold on Amazon were recalled because children can access button cell batteries inside the mini flashlight attachment, creating a potentially fatal ingestion hazard.
High-powered magnets recalled over intestinal injury risks
Primal Horizon Disc Magnets and Zen Magnetic Promotional Ball Sets were recalled because the magnets are small and powerful enough to be swallowed by children. Federal officials warned swallowed magnets can perforate intestines, cause blood poisoning, and lead to death.
Coin batteries recalled under Reese’s Law
Lithium Coin Batteries were recalled because the packaging allegedly violates federal child-resistant packaging requirements under Reese’s Law. Swallowed coin batteries can cause severe internal burns and death.
For details, see https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls
NEW TODAY — FDA / USDA / NHTSA
No comparably large same-day national postings surfaced today from:
The dominant recall activity today came from the CPSC, particularly involving:
child safety hazards
fire hazards
button batteries
magnets
tip-over risks
Trend Watch
Today’s recalls reinforce several growing national safety themes:
aggressive CPSC enforcement of Reese’s Law battery rules
continued crackdown on high-powered magnets
furniture tip-over enforcement under the STURDY Act
growing scrutiny of low-cost imported children’s products sold online
recurring overheating/fire hazards in powered furniture and wellness products