CPSC Plans Nationwide Upgrade to Consumer Injury Tracking
The CPSC says its NEISS-R injury-tracking system could expand coverage nationwide and speed hazard detection, but the rollout remains in progress.
Product Recalls
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More than 121,000 Orb squeeze toys recalled over possible asbestos exposure
The CPSC recalled about 121,340 Orb Funkee squeeze toys sold nationwide after sand inside the toys was found to possibly contain fibrous tremolite asbestos.
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CPSC Orders Consumers to Stop Using Lakkzoom Immersion Water Heaters
The Consumer Product Safety Commission warned consumers on July 22, 2026, to stop using Lakkzoom immersion water heaters immediately after saying the devices can ignite within minutes when partly or completely out of water.
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CPSC warns above-ground pools linked to nine reported deaths
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced recalls affecting about five million above-ground pools sold since 2002, citing a foothold hazard involving certain Bestway, Intex and Polygroup pools.
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CPSC tells consumers to stop using Lakkzoom immersion water heaters after fire hazard warning
The Consumer Product Safety Commission warned on July 22, 2026, that Lakkzoom 12-inch immersion water heaters can ignite within minutes when partially or completely out of water.
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WHO Says Infant-Formula Contamination Recall Reached 99 Countries and Territories
The World Health Organization says infant formula and related products containing cereulide-contaminated arachidonic-acid oil were distributed across 99 countries and territories, prompting continued checks of retail, distribution and online sales channels.
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FDA Urges Stronger Infant-Formula Supplier Controls After U.S. Botulism Investigations
The FDA is urging infant-formula manufacturers and supply-chain partners to strengthen supplier oversight after recalls, two U.S. botulism investigations and international contamination cases.
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Greenworks recalls 554,780 Kobalt yard tools over USB-C battery fire risk
Greenworks Tools recalled about 554,780 Kobalt yard tools and batteries after USB-C charging while the battery is installed could cause a short circuit and fire.
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Best Buy recalls Insignia gas ranges over fire hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission posted a recall July 9 for Insignia gas ranges sold by Best Buy, warning that a fire hazard could cause serious injury.
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CPSC provisionally accepts $16.875 million treadmill penalty
Johnson Health Tech Trading agreed to a provisionally accepted CPSC penalty after 874 malfunction reports, including 71 injury reports tied to recalled T101-05 treadmills.
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CPSC plans nationwide overhaul of product-injury tracking
The CPSC is modernizing its 1970s-era injury system to broaden hospital coverage, speed hazard detection and build in stronger privacy safeguards.
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FDA Turns Global Infant-Formula Recall Into Supply-Chain Warning
The FDA is urging infant-formula makers to strengthen supplier controls after a global cereulide event linked recalled products to 99 countries and territories.
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132,440 fireworks rockets recalled over premature-explosion risk
The CPSC recalled about 132,440 World Class Skull Strobe rockets. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a full refund.
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Target recalls 211,000 children’s sandals over choking hazard
Target recalled about 211,000 Cat & Jack children’s sandals after decorative pearls detached. Stop use and return them for a full refund.
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CPSC Seeks Recall of Lakkzoom Immersion Heaters
Federal officials seek a court-ordered recall of Lakkzoom immersion heaters after alleging they can overheat and ignite within minutes.
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Marketplace Recalls Show Why Shoppers Must Check the Seller
Recent Walmart.com recalls show why shoppers should identify the marketplace seller, check federal databases and follow exact refund or disposal steps.
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How the CPSC’s New Injury-Tracking System Could Speed Product Warnings and Recalls
The CPSC is replacing its older injury-surveillance process with NEISS-R, a broader electronic system expected to become fully effective in early 2027.
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CPSC recall: Conair/Cuisinart metal bristle grill brushes can detach
CPSC says Conair/Cuisinart metal wire grill brushes can shed bristles that pose an ingestion hazard. Stop using, discard, and request a refund or credit.
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United States: Target recalls Up & Up baby wipes after FDA finds bacteria
Target recalled two Up & Up baby wipe lines nationwide after FDA testing found bacteria in samples, with infants and immunocompromised users most at risk.