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Product Recalls Announced October 2, 2025

Dissolved Oxygen Test Kits sold on Amazon by Almpal

  • Hazard: Kit includes a bottle of sulfuric acid that is not in child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act; risk of serious injury or death if swallowed by young children.
  • Remedy: Secure kits out of children’s reach and contact Almpal for disposal instructions and a full refund. Before disposal, submit a photo to the seller through Amazon messaging. Only unexpired kits sold after May 2025 are included in the refund process. Dispose of all kits (expired, unexpired, or unused) per local household hazardous-waste rules. Physical return not required.
  • Units: About 470.
  • Consumer contact: lehapet@hotmail.com.

Gunaito 10-Drawer Dressers sold on Walmart.com by Gunaito

  • Hazard: Unstable if not anchored; tip-over and entrapment hazards; violates the STURDY Act clothing storage unit standard.
  • Remedy: Stop use if not anchored; place where children cannot access. Contact Gunaito for disposal instructions and a full refund. Submit a disposal photo to gunaito10recall@outlook.com.
  • Units: About 610.
  • Consumer contact: Website: gunaito.com/pages/recall; Email: gunaito10recall@outlook.com.

Blossom Children’s Loungewear

  • Hazard: Violates the flammability standard for children’s sleepwear; risk of burn injuries or death.
  • Remedy: Stop use and contact Blossom for a full refund (original payment) or store credit. Destroy garments by cutting them in half, photograph, and dispose; email photo to sales@blossomocc.com. No receipt required.
  • Units: About 630.
  • Consumer contact: Website: blossomocc.com/pages/recall; Email: sales@blossomocc.com; Phone: (256) 481-8838.

Zyntony Kogalla Power Banks (sold on Kogalla.com) — Injuries reported

  • Hazard: Lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite, even when not in use; fire and burn hazards.
  • Remedy: Stop use and contact Kogalla for a free replacement power bank (including shipping). Complete online form at rtn.kogalla.com/products/request-batpak-replacement. Dispose of recalled units per local and state regulations.
  • Units: About 2,400.
  • Consumer contact: Recall page: rtn.kogalla.com/pages/kogalla-recalls-batpak1-batpak-2f-batpak-3f; Email: bpreplace@kogalla.com.

In Motion Design Evermore Surprise Eggs

  • Hazard: Toy airplane inside the egg contains lead above the federal lead content limit; lead is toxic if ingested by young children.
  • Remedy: Stop use. Destroy the toy airplane, photograph, and dispose per local and state laws; contact In Motion Design for a refund and email photo to support@in-motion-design.com.
  • Units: About 98,350.
  • Consumer contact: Website: inmotion.design/pages/recall; Email: support@in-motion-design.com; Phone: (888) 727-2476.

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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