WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a broad round of recalls covering millions of consumer products sold in the United States, including space heaters, coffee makers, nursing pillows, dressers, mattresses and power banks. The agency said the products carry potential fire, burn, fall, suffocation and poisoning hazards.
Several of the recalls involve items that can overheat, ignite, break apart or expose children to serious dangers. The CPSC is telling consumers to stop using affected products right away and follow the recall remedy for a refund, repair, replacement or other instructions from the manufacturer.
The recalls span a wide range of household and child-related products, showing how many everyday items can become dangerous when a design flaw or safety standard failure is discovered after sale.
Space heaters, boilers and coffee gear raise fire and burn concerns
Among the biggest recalls is the DREO DR-HSH015 space heater, which the CPSC says can overheat and ignite. The recall covers about 338,800 units in the U.S., along with about 36,300 sold in Canada. Owners are being told to stop using the heater, unplug it, cut the cord and contact DREO for a free replacement.
Ariston boilers were also recalled after the agency said a condensate dish inside the boiler can crack during delayed ignition. That can allow unburned gas to collect inside the sealed cabinet and, if it ignites, the front cover can detach. The hazard includes fire, carbon monoxide poisoning and impact risk. Consumers awaiting repair are being urged to make sure they have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
Bodum coffee makers are part of the recall list too. The CPSC said the glass carafe can break during use if it is damaged or cracked, including when someone stirs with a metal spoon. The company is offering a plastic stirring spoon and warning label for about 5.9 million units.
Child-safety recalls target nursing pillows, swings and dressers
Several recalls focus on products used around infants and children. PILLANI nursing pillows are being recalled because they violate mandatory safety standards and can obstruct an infant’s breathing, creating a suffocation hazard. The recall covers about 25,762 units, and the company is offering a full refund after consumers send a photo of the product and dispose of it.
Harkla children’s sensory swings are also being recalled. The CPSC said the ceiling hook can separate from its plate, creating a fall hazard that could lead to serious injury. The recall covers about 25,541 swings in the U.S. and about 5,534 in Canada, and Harkla is offering a free repair kit with a replacement mounting plate, safety strap and updated instructions.
Two dresser recalls add to the child-safety concerns. One involves SOOWERY dressers and the other Yinklev dressers, both described as unstable unless anchored to a wall. The agency said they can tip over and trap children, creating risks of serious injury or death and violating the STURDY Act standards.
Mattresses and sleepwear fail mandatory safety standards
The recall list also includes products that failed fire or sleepwear rules. Longjili Trading mattresses were found to violate the mandatory flammability standard for mattresses, which the CPSC said poses a risk of serious injury or death from fire. The recall covers about 50 mattresses, and consumers are being told to stop using them immediately and seek a refund.
Children’s pajama sets sold by Fashion Brand Apparel are also being recalled because they violate mandatory children’s sleepwear standards. The agency said the pajamas pose a risk of serious burn injuries. The recall covers about 300 sets, and the company is asking consumers to cut the pajamas in half, send a photo and then dispose of them to receive a refund.
These recalls show the agency’s focus on products that are supposed to meet strict flammability and child-safety rules before they reach consumers. When those standards are missed, the risks can be severe even if the product appears normal at first glance.
Hair regrowth products and power banks add poisoning and battery risks
RootStim hair regrowth products were recalled because they contain minoxidil in bottles that are not child-resistant. The CPSC said that creates a serious poisoning risk if a young child ingests the contents. The recall covers about 11,000 units, and customers are being told to keep the products out of children’s reach and contact the company for a replacement.
Mitrytech power banks sold on Amazon are being recalled because their lithium batteries can explode and ignite. The agency said the risk includes fire and burn injuries. The recall covers about 11,000 units, and consumers seeking a refund must mark the device as recalled, submit a photo and confirm disposal in line with applicable laws and regulations.
Battery-related recalls have become common in recent years because damaged or defective lithium-ion cells can fail without warning. The CPSC’s advice in these cases is consistent: stop using the item immediately and follow the disposal steps the company provides.
How consumers are being told to respond to the recalls
Across the recall announcements, the instructions are similar: stop using the product, keep it away from children when relevant and contact the company named in the recall notice. Remedies include refunds, free replacement parts, repair kits and, in some cases, full replacements.
Some companies are asking consumers to mark the recalled product with the word “RECALLED,” destroy it or send a photo before a refund is issued. In the case of the Harkla swing recall, consumers are being asked to register online for a repair kit that includes a new mounting plate and updated installation instructions.
The CPSC’s notice also underscores that a product can be recalled for different reasons at once, from fire and burn threats to suffocation, fall and poisoning hazards. For households with children, the agency’s warnings are especially urgent because several of the recalled items involve products used in nurseries or bedrooms.
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