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RoundUp - 4th Week of July 2025
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CPSC Recalls
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LIVACTI Retractable Safety Gates Let Children Slip Through
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyGBiQsAbb/
These recalled gates fail to meet mandatory standards for expansion gates and enclosures since a child’s torso can fit between the gate and the floor creating entrapment. Affected is model number LT-BG01-3
About 1,400 units were sold online through Amazon from December 2024 through April 2025.
Stop using these recalled gates immediately. To receive a full refund, destroy the gate by cutting through the mesh, take a photo of the destroyed product, and submit the photo to support@livactihome.com. For more information, call the company at 1-833-980-0055 or use the same email I mentioned.
#livacti #safetygates #entrapment #children #recall
livacti, safetygates, entrapment, children, recall
Aiho Five-Drawer dressers Tip and Crush
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyHWsHtYD1/
These tall dressers are unstable if not anchored to a wall and pose a risk of tip-over, entrapment, and serious crush injuries or death to children. Affected is model number AP23-W.
About 1,900 units were sold on Walmart.com between September 2023 and March 2025.
Stop filling these recalled dressers unless they are not anchored to a wall and move them to an area children can’t reach. To receive a full refund, dispose of the dresser, and submit a photo of the disposed unit to support@aiholife.com. For more information, contact Aiho at the same email.
#aiho #dresser #tip #crush #entrapment #death #children #recall
aiho, dresser, tip, crush, entrapment, death, children, recall
Minecraft Light-Up Slap Ruler Bracelets Contain Dangerous Button Batteries
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyIEb1vC6v/
The battery compartment can be easily opened by children, allowing access to the button batteries. If swallowed, these batteries cause serious injuries, internal burns, or even death. Affected are models 718508MCR and 718075MCR.
About 75,900 bracelets were sold in Walmart stores between March 2025 and May 2025.
Stop allowing your children access to these recalled bracelets. To receive a full refund, properly dispose of the product according to local hazardous waste disposal guidelines and email a photo of the disposal to info@innovativenyc.com. Use this email to obtain more information about the recall.
#minecraft #slapbracelets #buttonbatteries #ingestion #burns #recall
minecraft, slapbracelets, buttonbatteries, ingestion, burns, recall
Creekwood Naturals 100% Natural Pure Gum Spirits of Turpentine Bottles Lack Child-Resistant Packaging
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyJXFbVwB0/
Turpentine is required to be packaged in child-resistant containers under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, and this product fails to do that.
About 9,000 bottles were sold through online retailers including Amazon, Etsy, eBay, and CreekwoodNaturals.com from June 2023 through May 2025.
Immediately store these recalled turpentine bottles out of sight and reach of children. To receive a free replacement child-resistant cap, complete the form online at creekwoodnaturals.com/pages/recall. For additional information, contact Creekwood Naturals at 1-877-754-1776 or via email at Sales@CreekwoodNaturals.com.
#creekwoodnaturals #turpentine #packaging #childresistent #poisoning #children #recall
creekwoodnaturals, turpentine, packaging, childresistent, poisoning, children, recall
Minongad LED Gloves Contain Ingestible Button Batteries
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyKIueMrqB/
The gloves have a button battery compartment that can be easily opened by children. In addition, spare batteries supplied with the gloves are not packaged in child-resistant containers or labeled with required safety warnings under Reese’s Law. If swallowed, button batteries can cause internal chemical burns, serious injury, or death. Affected is model number ST01.
About 9,900 gloves were sold nationwide on Amazon.com between January 2025 and April 2025.
Immediately stop using these recalled gloves and keep them away from children. To receive a full refund or to obtain more information, contact Minongad via email at yummyet2022@outlook.com. Dispose of the button batteries at local hazardous waste recycling centers.
#Minongad #led #gloves #buttonbatteries #ingestion #burns #children #recall
Minongad, led, gloves, buttonbatteries, ingestion, burns, children, recall
Diamond G Georgia Pine Gum Spirits of Turpentine Bottles Endanger Kids
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyK8PGuPwG/
Turpentine must be sold in child-resistant packaging under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, and this product is not.
About 20,000 bottles were sold at Nature’s Corner Market in Marietta, Georgia; Cornerstone Retreat in Gap, Pennsylvania; Nickel Mine Health Foods in Paradise, Pennsylvania; Leaves of The Trees in Memphis, Tennessee; Country Boy’s Mini Mall in Bristol, Georgia; and online at Amazon, from January 2021 through April 2025.
Store these recalled turpentine bottles out of reach and sight of children. Contact Diamond G Forest Products at 1-912-647-7463 or via the email diamondgforestproducts@hotmail.com in order to receive a free replacement child-resistant cap or for more information.
#diamondg #turpentine #children #ingestion #poison #recall
diamondg, turpentine, children, ingestion, poison, recall
iMirror Rechargeable Electric Bug Zapper Rackets, Fly Swatters, and Mosquito Swatters Might Zap You
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyMTmGPyT7/
These devices’ rechargeable batteries catch fire when used for extended periods creating burn risks. Affected is model number BZ-00.
About 29,000 units were sold on Amazon from May 2022 through June 2025.
Stop using these recalled bug zappers and contact iMirror at 1-800-762-9066 or via the email ecommerce@imirror.com for a full refund. iMirror will send pre-paid return labels, and once the product is received, a refund will be processed via the original payment method.
#imirror #bugzapper #battery #overheating #fires #burns #recall
imirror, bugzapper, battery, overheating, fires, burns, recall
Pura Scents 4 Smart Home Fragrance Diffusers Contain Dangerous Magnets
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyNEDEJqEt/
The diffuser’s cover contains five magnets that can detach and create ingestion hazards. If swallowed, these high-powered magnets can attract each other leading to intestinal twisting, blockages, infection, sepsis, and death.
About 851,400 of these recalled diffusers were sold in the US, and an additional 1,100 were sold in Canada at Pura.com, Amazon.com, Target.com, and Scheels.com, as well as in-store at Target, Scheels, and other retailers. All sales occurred from August 2023 through May 2025.
Consumers should immediately dispose of the detachable cover, keep the diffuser out of reach of children and pets, and contact Pura Scents at 1-855-394-5292 or by email at replacement@pura.com for a free replacement cover.
#purascents #diffusers #magnets #ingestion # recall
purascents, diffusers, magnets, ingestion, recall
Frigidaire Minifridges Are A Fire Hazard
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyNwKmVd5Z/
These units short circuit and ignite their plastic housings leading to fires and burns. This recall affects model numbers EFMIS129, EFMIS137, EFMIS149, and EFMIS175 and only the units with serial numbers ranging between A2001 to A2312, excluding model numbers containing “EFMIS129-B” or “EFMIS129-C.”
About 634,000 fridges were sold at Walmart and other stores, and online at Walmart.com and Amazon.com, from January 2020 through December 2023.
Unplug these recalled minifridges, cut the power cord, and write “Recall” on the front door with a permanent marker. To obtain a refund, visit www.recallrtr.com/minifridge for instructions regarding submitting a photo of the destroyed fridge to recall@curtiscs.com. For more information, call Curtis International at 1-888-727-0198 or email the company.
#Frigidaire #minirefrigerator #shortcircuit #fires #burns #recall
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HydroTech 5/8-inch Expandable Burst-Proof Hoses Do Burst
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyOo_dt3Y9/
Their loud bursting creates an impact hazard with injuries but also a hearing loss risk. Affected are hoses manufactured on or before August 31, 2024 with date code markings visible under the rubber washer or on the packaging.
About 3.6 million hoses were sold at stores including Ace Hardware, Amazon, Do It Best, Home Depot, Target, Walmart, and other retailers, from January 2021 through April 2025.
Stop using these recalled hoses and return them for a full refund to the place of purchase if you did so at Ace Hardware, Do It Best, Home Depot, or Walmart. For hoses purchased elsewhere, cut off the regulator end and submit photos showing the date code and their initials marked on the hose using a permanent marker to Winston Products at hydrotechproducts.com/recall via their online form to receive a full refund. For additional information, contact Winston Products at 1-888-412-2396 or via the email at HydrotechVoluntaryRecall@hydrotechproducts.com.
#winston #hoses #burst #impact #injury #hearingloss #recall
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FDA RECALLS
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Helados Mexico and La Michoacana Ice cream Contain Undeclared Milk
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyPlJkAGR_/
Consuming these ice cream products can trigger severe allergic reactions for those with milk allergies or severe sensitivities. This recall includes a variety of products with specific best by dates ranging from June 2026 through July 2027.
These ice cream products were sold nationwide.
If you, household members, or visitors have milk allergies, do not consume these ice creams products. For questions or further information about possible refunds, contact Tropicale Foods at 1-909-563-3090.
#HeladosMexico #LaMichoacana #icecream #milk #allergy #recall
HeladosMexico, LaMichoacana, icecream, milk, allergy, recall
Parashore Pear Slices Contain Toxins
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyQTtmxCiz/
This product contains elevated levels of lead and cadmium, toxic heavy metals that create poisoning risks, particularly to infants, young children, and pregnant women. Exposure leads to serious health effects including developmental delays and neurological damage. Affected is Lot 3700/01172 6122J with a best-by date of February 19, 2027.
These pear slices were sold at grocery stores in California as well as in other states.
Return these pears to the place of purchase. For more information, call W.W. Industrial Group at 1-516-676-9188.
#parashore #pears #lead #cadmium #poisoning #recall
parashore, pears, lead, cadmium, poisoning, recall
Hillside Orchard Farms Fruit Breads and Fritters Contain Undeclared Egg
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyRE9GM0Jp/
Those with an allergy to eggs could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product. The affected lot numbers include 1001 through 1018 for the breads and 1051 through 1064 for the fritters, with use-by dates through July 23, 2025.
These breads and fritters were sold primarily at farm markets and roadside stands located in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina between November 18, 2024 and July 16, 2025.
Return these recalled breads or fritters to the place of purchase for a full refund or discard them. For questions, contact Hillside Orchard Farms at 1-706-782-4995 or via the email kiley@hillsideorchard.com.
#hillside #bread #fritters #egg #allergy #recall
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