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Multiple Consumer Product Recalls Announced Jan. 15, 2026, Due to Safety Hazards

Multiple manufacturers announced product recalls on January 15, 2026, citing fire, burn, poisoning, suffocation, electrocution, and injury hazards. The recalls affect household appliances, children’s products, personal care items, and outdoor goods.

Curtis International expanded a recall of Frigidaire-brand minifridges due to fire and burn hazards. The internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite the plastic housing. About 330,000 units are included in the expansion, following a July 2024 recall of 634,000 units. Consumers should stop using the minifridges and register for a refund at www.recallrtr.com/minifridge. Contact: recall@curtiscs.com or (888) 727-0198.

RootStim recalled beard growth serum spray bottles because the packaging is not child-resistant, creating a poisoning risk. The product contains minoxidil and violates the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. About 16,900 units are affected. Consumers should secure the product away from children and contact RootStim for a replacement. Contact: finergraceing@gmail.com or (202) 743-1714.

Greatale recalled self-feeding pillows due to risks of aspiration and suffocation. The pillows can hold a bottle at an unsafe angle, preventing an infant from pulling away. About 1,260 units are affected. Consumers should stop using the product and contact Greatale for a refund at greatale-recall@outlook.com.

HEZI HOME recalled HEZI brand power strips because the ungrounded metal enclosure can pose an electrocution hazard. About 1,320 units are affected. Consumers should stop using the power strips and contact HEZI HOME for a refund. Contact: recall_hezi@163.com or (602) 804-6830.

Morgan Lane recalled children’s pajama sets that fail to meet mandatory flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing serious burn hazards. About 95 units are affected. Consumers should stop using the pajamas and contact Morgan Lane for a refund at info@morgan-lane.com.

Adams Manufacturing recalled Adirondack patio chairs that can crack and collapse, posing injury and fall hazards. About 6,100 units are affected. Consumers should return the chairs to Lowe’s or Home Depot for a full refund. Contact: recalls@adamsmfg.com or (866) 546-1806.

Yixing Trading recalled KEAWIS crib mattresses because they may not fit properly in certain cribs or play yards, creating entrapment and suffocation hazards. About 1,500 units are affected. Consumers should stop using the mattresses and contact support@keawis.com for a refund.

R.X.Y recalled bicycle helmets that do not meet mandatory safety standards, including impact attenuation and labeling requirements. The helmets may not protect users during a crash. About 170 units are affected. Consumers should stop using the helmets and contact R.X.Y at RXY-recall@outlook.com.

LSY Direct recalled BBWOO baby loungers sold on Amazon due to multiple violations of infant sleep product safety standards. The loungers pose fall and entrapment hazards and create an unsafe sleeping environment. About 11,900 units are affected. Consumers should stop using the loungers and contact bbwoorecall@163.com for a refund.

Energizer recalled rechargeable lanterns because the lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a burn hazard. About 4,100 units are affected. Consumers should stop using the lanterns and register for a refund at energizer.com/lightings/lanternrecall. Contact: customersupport@energizer.com or (800) 383-7323.

Ruahouine recalled hair growth serum bottles containing minoxidil because the packaging is not child-resistant, creating a poisoning risk. About 25,000 units are affected. Consumers should secure the product away from children and contact ruahouine@gmail.com for refund or replacement instructions.

Consumers are urged to follow recall instructions carefully and stop using affected products immediately.

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