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Multiple Consumer Product Recalls Announced

Several consumer products have been recalled due to safety hazards. Details are as follows:


Children’s Toy Sold on Shein by STWUQIKONG

  • Hazard: Contains small balls intended for children under 3, violating the small ball ban and posing a choking hazard.
  • Remedy: Stop use, take away from children, contact STWUQIKONG for a full refund, dispose of product, and send a disposal photo to STWUQIKONG_RECALL@hotmail.com.
  • Units Affected: About 260.

ESR HaloLock Wireless Power Banks (Waymeet)

  • Hazard: Lithium-ion battery can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards.
  • Remedy: Stop use, contact Waymeet for refund, mark product as “Recalled” in permanent marker, and dispose of properly via hazardous waste guidelines.
  • Units Affected: About 24,000 in U.S.; 9,900 in Canada.
  • Contact: Recall Website, support@esrtech.com, (888) 990-0280.

Drinkmate 1-Liter Carbonation Bottles

  • Hazard: Can explode during use, causing impact, laceration, or hearing damage.
  • Remedy: Stop use, request free replacement via Drinkmate Recall Website, mark “Recall” on product, and dispose of properly.
  • Units Affected: About 106,200 in U.S.; 5,000 in Canada.

Wolfgang Puck Petite Tea Kettles (Synergy Housewares, sold on HSN)

  • Hazard: Loose infuser basket lid can fall off during use, causing burns.
  • Remedy: Stop use, contact Synergy Housewares for a free replacement lid.
  • Units Affected: About 40,000.

Firefly Safe & Green 32 oz. Fuel Bottles

  • Hazard: Not in child-resistant packaging; nozzle applicator poses poisoning risk to children; incorrectly labeled “Non-Toxic.”
  • Remedy: Remove nozzle, reinstall child-resistant cap, keep out of children’s reach, contact Firefly Fuel for corrected label and replacement lid.
  • Units Affected: About 11,275.

Werner Multi-Max Pro 20’ and 24’ Ladders

  • Hazard: Locking mechanism can jam, creating fall hazard.
  • Remedy: Stop use, register at Werner Recall Website for refund and disposal instructions.
  • Units Affected: About 122,250.

Viewrail Electronic LED Modules (Floating Stairs/Rails)

  • Hazard: Module can overheat and melt, posing fire hazard.
  • Remedy: Contact Viewrail for free replacement installation or refund.
  • Units Affected: About 2,720.

Remington Hair Dryers (Empower Brands)

  • Hazard: Lacks immersion protection; risk of electrocution or shock if dropped in water while plugged in.
  • Remedy: Stop use, unplug, cut cord, submit disposal photo at Remington Recall Website for refund.
  • Units Affected: About 56,300.

Runaway Juvenile

On 11/05/26 at 0725 hours, Spencer Newman ran away from his residence. Newman is 5’9, 125 pounds, white male, brown eyes, brown hair and was last seen wearing a brown

Fred Allen Blocher 1943-2026

Fred Allen Blocher, 83, of Gardners, PA passed away Saturday, October 24 2026 at his home. Born October 19, 1943 in Gettysburg, he was the son of the late Fred

Frank Charles Henry 1945-2026

Born January 4, 1945 in Washington, D.C., Frank was an avid Civil War enthusiast who loved to share his knowledge with others.

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