WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a broad slate of recalls affecting hundreds of thousands of consumer products sold nationwide, including children’s toys, heated blankets, mattresses, saunas, air conditioners, grills and pool equipment.
Federal regulators said the products present a range of safety problems, from fire and burn hazards to choking, shock, electrocution and carbon monoxide risks. Several recalls require refunds, while others call for repairs, replacement parts or destruction of the product before a remedy is issued.
The recalled items were sold under a mix of brand names, with some products intended for children and others used in homes, garages and backyards. In some cases, the agency said the products failed mandatory safety standards; in others, parts could detach, overheat, short circuit or release dangerous materials.
Toys recalled over choking and ingestion dangers for young children
Several of the recalls involve toys and children’s products that federal officials said can create serious hazards for young users. The magnetic humanoid toy Sets, about 38,507 units, were recalled because loose high-powered magnets can come free and be swallowed, creating a risk of intestinal blockage, perforation and other severe injury.
The agency also announced recalls of about 84,000 Melissa & Doug fire truck activity boards, about 644 SHEIN teething toys and about 276,000 Esjay infant toys with red knobs that can detach. In each case, regulators cited choking or ingestion dangers tied to small parts, long silicone strings or removable components that do not meet required standards.
For the squishy dumpling toys, the hazard involved water beads inside the products expanding larger than allowed, which can lead to choking or intestinal obstruction if swallowed. The toys were sold with remedies that require customers to stop use, dispose of the product and provide proof through online registration or photos.
Heated blankets, mattresses and saunas raise fire and burn concerns
Another large group of recalls centers on products that can overheat or fail under normal use. JKMax recalled about 195,000 heated blankets and heating pads because the internal wire elements can overheat, creating fire and burn hazards.
Regfear recalled about 818 mattresses after regulators said they do not meet the mandatory flammability standard, raising the risk of serious injury or death in a fire. Consumers are being told to destroy the mattresses and send photographs showing the disposal before receiving refunds.
Sauna360 also announced recalls affecting roughly 41,580 infrared and hybrid saunas and about 6,000 Tylö Halmstad and Kiruna Hybrid Saunas previously recalled in 2025. Officials said bench collapse and overheating infrared panels could lead to falls, fire or burn injuries. The company said some customers will receive a free in-home repair from a professional installer.
Pressure washers, grills and air conditioners carry shock and fire risks
Several recalls focused on larger household and outdoor appliances. LANCHEZ pressure washers, about 329 units, were recalled because they lack an integral ground-fault circuit interrupter and a long enough power cord, a combination that can encourage extension-cord use and increase the risk of shock or electrocution.
Char-Broil recalled about 10,605 Bistro Pro electric grills, plus 342 sold in Canada, after regulators said the grounding wire for the heating element can disconnect and eliminate fault protection. The company is offering a free repair kit and, in some cases, a $25 digital gift card after the fix is documented.
Friedrich air conditioners, about 2,000 units, were also recalled because a control board inside the motor can fail and create a fire and burn hazard. Consumers are directed to check serial numbers online to see whether their unit is included before requesting a refund or replacement.
Pool heaters, helmets and other products add to the recall list
The recall list also includes Hayward pool heaters, about 4,600 units, after testing found they can produce high levels of carbon monoxide while operating. The company is offering a free in-home inspection and repair by a qualified technician, and federal officials warned users to stop using the heaters immediately.
In another recall, about 315 Tongyang Cycling helmets were found not to meet mandatory bicycle helmet standards for impact attenuation, positional stability and certification. Regulators said the helmets may fail in a crash and that a button-cell battery inside the product lacked required warning labels under Reese’s Law.
Because swallowed button batteries can cause internal chemical burns and other severe injuries, the agency told consumers to destroy the helmets by cutting the straps and send proof to the company. Federal officials also noted that batteries should be discarded or recycled through local hazardous-waste procedures.
How consumers are being told to handle the recalled products
The remedies differ by product, but the basic advice is consistent: stop using the recalled item right away and follow the company’s recall instructions. Some firms are offering full refunds, while others are providing free repairs, replacement parts or store credit.
Several recalls require consumers to alter or destroy the product before receiving relief. That includes cutting straps, removing batteries, writing “RECALLED” on the item or sending photographs that show the product has been discarded or disabled. The CPSC said these steps are meant to keep hazardous products out of use and away from children.
Officials also stressed that some products should not be used even if a previous remedy was already completed. That is the case for the Sauna360 saunas, where the company said an earlier repair did not solve the problem and a new fix is now being offered.
