CPSC recalls over 500,000 potentially dangerous products
CPSC recalls baby products and portable fans due to safety hazards. Consumers should check and dispose of affected items.
Over 500,000 items recalled
Risks of suffocation and fire
Products mostly for infants
Amazon's approval process is flawed
Prior recalls indicate ongoing issues
Consumers should destroy recalled items
Check CPSC database for safety
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the recall of 511,000 units sold on Amazon due to risks of suffocation, entanglement, falls, fires and explosions. The action spans infant sleep products, lithium-ion power banks, crib mobiles and misting fans, reflecting gaps in marketplace safety controls.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
Recalled Products and Hazards
Product Category
Brand
Units Affected
Primary Hazard
Source
Baby loungers and bumpers
LXDHSTRA
360†
Suffocation and fall risk
[2][6]
Power banks
Anker
481,000
Overheating fire and burn risk
[4][5]
Crib mobiles
Youbeien
3,000
Button-battery ingestion
[5][9]
Portable misting fans
IcyBreeze Buddy
22,600
Overheating sparks fires
[3][7]
† Number of sets (lounger plus bumper).[2][6]
Regulatory and Approval Gaps
Amazon’s third-party marketplace permits private-label and unregistered brands to list high-risk items with minimal vetting. Even in gated categories like infant sleep gear and lithium batteries, sellers may bypass approval requirements by providing incomplete documentation or unverified test reports.[9][10][11][12][13]
Environmental Impact
Recalled products must be destroyed, generating significant landfill waste and driving additional manufacturing emissions. Annual recall-related waste volumes and carbon costs remain unreported, undermining sustainability goals. Exploring refurbishing nonhazardous returns could mitigate environmental harm.[14][15][16][17][18]
Consumer Guidance
Stop using recalled items immediately.
Follow CPSC disposal instructions to destroy the product safely.
Photograph or video the destroyed item.
Submit proof of destruction via the brand’s recall portal to claim refunds.
Search CPSC.gov/Recalls for updates on all recalled products.[8][1]
For recalled foods, consult FDA.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts.
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