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RoundUp - 2nd Week of Dec 2025
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CPSC Recalls
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INIU BI-B41 Power Banks Dangerously Overheat
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSDzPi3kUp3/
The lithium-ion battery in these power banks overheat and ignite creating fire and burn hazards. Affected are units with serial numbers 000G21, 000H21, 000I21, and 000L21.
About 210,000 of these powerbanks were sold through Amazon.com between August 2021 and April 2022.
Stop recharging and using these recalled power banks. They should go to INIU’s recall page at iniushop.com/pages/recall-b41 to verify the serial number and register for a full refund. Do not throw the product in the trash or in regular recycling. Lithium-ion batteries involved in a recall must be disposed of through a local household hazardous-waste collection center. For more information, contact INIU at 1-888-886-3606 or via the email recall@iniushop.com.
#iniu #powerbank #overheating #lithiumion #fire #burns #recall
iniu, powerbank, overheating, lithiumion, fire, burns, recall
KTEBO Writing Tablet Toy Sets Have Child-Accessible Button Batteries
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSD0Hg0F3cu/
The button-cell battery compartment readily opens violating the mandatory toy safety standard and creates a risk of serious injury or death should your child swallow the battery. The recall covers all color sets and sizes that use this defective compartment.
About 10,380 of these writing tablet sets were sold through Amazon.com between September 2025 and October 2025.
Stop permitting your child to use these writing tablet toys. To receive a free replacement set, write “RECALLED” on the back of both tablets in the pair, take a photo of the marked toys, and email the pictures to KTEBO at writing-tablet-recall@ktebo.com with “Recall Proof” and their name in the subject line. Because button-cell batteries are hazardous, follow your local hazardous-waste procedures for disposal or recycling. For more information, consumers can contact the company by email at the same email,
#ktebo #tablets #ButtonBatteries #ingestion #burns #recall
ktebo, tablets, ButtonBatteries, ingestion, burns, recall
Casaottima 13-Drawer Dressers Entrap Children
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSD09_pDBtL/
These units tip over if not anchored to a wall creating entrapment hazards that can lead to serious injury or even death for children. The affected dressers are marked with identifiers B0D62S9H39, B0D62TCKD7, B0D62SQC6Q, and B0D62VBGZG.
About 4,120 dressers were sold through Amazon.com between September 2024 and October 2025.
Stop filling and using this dresser unless it is wall-anchored. Move it to a child-nonaccessible location. To receive a full refund, contact Casaottima at support@casaottima.store to obtain disposal instructions, take a photo showing that the dresser has been discarded, and email that proof to the company. For more information, you can email.
#Casaottima #dresser #tipover #entrapment #injury #recall
Casaottima, dresser, tipover, entrapment, injury, recall
HydroJug14-ounce Children’s Sport Tumbler Chokes
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSD2E7FjrLf/
The tumbler handle detaches and becomes a choking hazard for children. Affected are tumblers with serial number 235010 or with no serial number on the bottom under the rubber boot.
About 17,000 were sold at Academy Sports, Scheels, Combined Sales Company, Gordons Ace Hardware, Bucks Ace, Kents Grocery, and Basin Sports, as well as online through Hydrojug.com, Amazon.com, Well.ca, and iHerb.com between May 2025 and June 2025.
Stop using these tumblers. To receive a free replacement lid, email HydroJug at service@thehydrojug.com with your order details if available, your shipping address, and photos showing the serial number or the absence of one on the bottom. Also send photos of the tumbler lid permanently marked with the word “Recalled” and then dispose of the lid once photographed. For more information, contact the company by email.
#hydrojug #tumbler #handle #choking #recall
hydrojug, tumbler, handle, choking, recall
Grizzly Industrial’s G0815 15-inch 3-horsepower Heavy-Duty Planers Shoot Debris
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSD2rvbjvtI/
The chip breaker contacts the cutter head blades during use and ejects debris leading to impact and laceration hazards.
About 2,300 of these planers were sold in the US, along with 12 sold in Canada at Bibb Tool & Cutter, Hamilton Tool and Supply, PMC Tool Company, Stoll Brothers Lumber and other hardware stores, and online at Grizzly.com, HomeDepot.com, TractorSupply.com, MaxTool.com and other websites.
Immediately stop using these recalled planers and contact Grizzly Industrial at 1-888-615-7944 or by email at recalls@grizzly.com
for a free repair kit and installation instructions. The kit includes an upgraded chip breaker adjustment rod, spacer, set screws, lock washers and lock nuts.
#grizzly #planer #projectiles #injuries #recall
grizzly, planer, projectiles, injuries, recall
Crayola-Branded Pip-Cubes Contain Ingestible Magnets
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSD3dnNj_4q/
If the item’s seams separate, magnets inside the cubes become loose creating a serious ingestion hazard. When swallowed, the magnets attract each other inside the body and cause intestinal perforations, twisting or blockage, blood poisoning, and even death.
About 9,400 sets were sold at Michael’s Stores nationwide and online at Michaels.com, and the 27-piece sets were sold online at Amazon.com.
Stop allowing your kids to play with these magnetic building cubes. Contact CreateOn at 1-800-333-0549 or by email at pipcuberecall@CreateOn.com for a replacement. A pre-paid return label will be provided, and a replacement set of pip-cubes will be sent after the recalled cubes are returned.
#crayola #pipcubes #magnets #ingestions #gastrointestinal #recall
crayola, pipcubes, magnets, ingestions, gastrointestinal, recall
Primark Water Balloon Pump Ruptures
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSD4R-il-5z/
Because this pump builds up excessive pressure during use, it ruptures creating a risk of physical injury to the user or bystanders. The recalled units have the product code 5252801 on the price tag.
About 3,170 of these pumps were sold at Primark stores in the Northeast, and in Florida, Maryland, and Illinois.
Discontinue using this water balloon pump and return it to a Primark store to receive a full refund in the form of their original payment. For more information, contact Primark at 1-617-946-3236 or visit primark.com/recall.
#primack #balloon #pump #explosion #recall
primack, balloon, pump, explosion, recall
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FDA Recalls
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Grandma Belle’s Tomato Basil Soup Contains Undeclared Milk
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSD5CmkDx9k/
Affected is the 17-ounce glass-jar product sold between September 23, 2022, and December 3, 2025.
This soup was sold in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Kentucky, Minnesota, Utah, Oklahoma, Kansas, Mississippi, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Iowa.
If you, family members, or household visitor have a milk allergy or sensitivity, do not consume this product. Return it to the place of purchase and contact Lil’ Turtles at 1-330-897-6400 to receive a replacement pack or for more information.
#grandmabelles #tomato #soup #milk #allergy #recall
grandmabelles, tomato, soup, milk, allergy, recall
Wegmans Deluxe Mixed Nuts Unsalted Have Salmonella Contamination
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSD5uoWiTG_/
Affected are 34-ounce tubs with lot code 58041, best by July 28, 2026, and 11.5-ounce bags with lot code 58171, best by August 10, 2026.
These contaminated nuts were sold at Wegmans stores in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. between November 3 and December 1, 2025.
Check your nut supply and look for these lot codes. If you have these contaminated nuts, return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Wegmans Food Markets at 1-855-934-3663.
#wegmans #nuts #salmonella #infection #recall
wegmans, nuts, salmonella, infection, recall
Bonnihill BeefiBowls Beef Recipe Dog Food Has Plastic Pieces
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSEq7SRD1xr/
This gently cooked and frozen dog food contains plastic foreign bodies that lead to mouth, throat, and gastrointestinal tract injuries. Affected are 16-ounce packets with Best By 12/25/2026 B01.
This tainted dog food was sold at neighborhood pet stores in Illinois, Wisconsin, Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Louisiana, California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska, as well as in Canada in the Province of Ontario.
Stop feeding this product to your dogs and return it to the place of purchase. For more information, contact Fromm Family Foods at 1-800-325-6331 or email the company at info@frommfamily.com.
#Bonnihill #BeefiBowls #salmonella #infection #recall
Bonnihill, BeefiBowls, salmonella, infection, recall
RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwich Boxes Have Packages Labeled As Cheese Within
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSEr1jmjkAt/
These small packages labeled as cheese crackers but containing peanut butter creates a risk of a severe allergic reaction to peanut-allergic persons. Affected are 27.6-ounce cartons with Best When Used By dates 8 JAN 26 and 15 JAN 26 with the AE plant code.
These mislabeled Ritz Crackers were sold in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Alabama.
If you, a family member, or household guests have a peanut allergy, do not consume any of these crackers but return them to the place of purchase. For more information, call 1-844-366-1171.
#ritz #crackers #peanutbutter #cheese #allergy #recall
ritz, crackers, peanutbutter, cheese, allergy, recall