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Multiple Consumer Products Recalled April 30 Due to Injury and Safety Hazards

Several consumer products were recalled April 30, 2026, due to risks including serious injury, choking, laceration, poisoning, fire, electrocution, drowning, entrapment and death.

Thermos Stainless King Food Jars and Bottles

Thermos recalled about 5.8 million Stainless King Food Jars and about 2.3 million Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles.

If perishable food or beverages are stored in the container for an extended period, the stopper can forcefully eject when opened, creating serious impact injury and laceration hazards.

Consumers should stop using the recalled products immediately and contact Thermos for a free replacement pressure relief stopper or replacement bottle, depending on the model.

Consumer contact: support.thermos.com or 662-563-6822.

Stephan Baby Boo Bunnie and Friends Children’s Toys

CBC Group recalled about 227,500 Stephan Baby Boo Bunnie and Friends toys. About 1,400 were also sold in Canada.

The toys’ plastic cube can break into small parts or sharp edges, posing choking and laceration hazards.

Consumers should stop using the recalled plastic cube immediately and take it away from children. Stephan Baby is offering a refund or store credit.

Consumer contact: recall.stephanbaby.com, boobunnie@stephanbaby.com or 877-725-5591.

Qumeney Bicycle Light Sets

Qumeney bicycle light sets sold on Amazon by Smfanlus were recalled. About 2,800 units are affected.

The lights contain button cell batteries that can be easily accessed by children, creating an ingestion hazard. The products also do not include warnings required under Reese’s Law.

Consumers should stop using the lights immediately and contact Smfanlus for a full refund.

Consumer contact: qumeneybicyclelightsrecall@outlook.com.

Afrin Original Nasal Spray Bottles

Bayer recalled about 786,100 6 mL Afrin Original Nasal Spray bottles.

The sprays contain an imidazoline and are not in child-resistant packaging. The packaging also does not include the required labeling statement, creating a poisoning risk if swallowed by young children.

Consumers should immediately secure the recalled bottles out of sight and reach of children and submit a refund request through Bayer.

Consumer contact: livewell.bayer.com/afrin-original-spray-recall or 800-317-2165.

Alliance Chemical 1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Containers

Alliance Chemical recalled about 30,155 pre-filled 1-K kerosene heater fluid containers.

The containers lack required flame mitigation devices, creating a flash fire risk. They are also not child-resistant, creating burn and poisoning risks for children.

Consumers should stop using the recalled containers immediately, keep them out of reach of children and contact Alliance Chemical for a full refund.

Consumer contact: alliancechemical.com/pages/recall, sales@alliancechemical.com or 512-365-6838.

Segmart 4-Drawer Dressers

Segmart 4-drawer dressers sold on Walmart.com by SOFT were recalled. About 16,440 units are affected.

The dressers are unstable if not anchored to the wall, creating tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in serious injury or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory safety standard required by the STURDY Act.

Consumers should stop using the recalled dressers if they are not anchored and place them where children cannot access them. SOFT is offering a full refund.

Consumer contact: segmart.com/recall-dresser or segmartdresserecall@outlook.com.

DGIVOVO US Pressure Washers

Pressure washers imported by DGIVOVO US were recalled. About 50 units are affected.

The pressure washers lack an integral ground-fault circuit-interrupter, creating shock and electrocution hazards.

Consumers should stop using the recalled pressure washers immediately and contact DGIVOVO US for a free replacement.

Consumer contact: dgivovo@163.com.

Build-A-Bear Heartwarming Hugs Bears

Build-A-Bear Workshop recalled about 36,000 Heartwarming Hugs Bears. About 520 were also sold in Canada.

The zipper slider on the side pouch can detach, creating a choking hazard for children.

Consumers should stop using the recalled bear immediately and return it to a Build-A-Bear Workshop store for a refund. Consumers unable to return the bear in person can visit Build-A-Bear’s recall page or call the company.

Consumer contact: buildabear.com/recalls, ProductHotline@buildabear.com or 844-541-0144.

Honda Off-Road Motorcycles

American Honda Motor recalled about 12,600 off-road motorcycles. About six were also sold in Canada.

The handlebar clamp can unexpectedly cause the handlebar to rotate, creating a crash hazard.

Consumers should stop using the recalled motorcycles immediately and contact an authorized Honda Powersports dealer for a free inspection and repair if needed.

Consumer contact: powersports.honda.com or 866-784-1870.

Earthtec Pool Drain Covers

Earthtec pool drain covers manufactured by Tonyidea were recalled. About 211 units are affected.

The drain covers violate entrapment protection standards under the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, creating entrapment and drowning hazards.

Pool owners, operators and consumers should stop using pools with the recalled drain covers immediately.

Consumer contact: earthtecrecall@outlook.com.

Acer Two-Wheeled Folding Electric Scooters

Acer America Corporation recalled about 510 two-wheeled folding electric scooters. About 311 were sold in Canada and about 150 were sold in Mexico.

A loose screw can cause the front tube to fold down unexpectedly, creating a fall hazard.

Consumers should stop using the recalled scooter immediately and contact Acer for instructions on tightening the screw. Free repair tools are available upon request.

Consumer contact: acer.com/us-en/support/alerts-recalls, acer.esseries@acer.com or 866-514-2237.

Residential Elevators StrikeLock Hoistway Door Locking Device

Residential Elevators recalled about 450 StrikeLock hoistway door locking devices.

The device can allow an elevator cab to move with a landing door open, creating fall and injury hazards.

Consumers should stop using residential elevator systems with StrikeLock devices installed and contact Residential Elevators or their local elevator dealer for a free repair.

Consumer contact: residentialelevators.com/recall-information/strikelock-locking-device, StrikeLock@Residentialelevators.com or 800-832-2004.

UHOMEPRO 5-Drawer Dressers

UHOMEPRO recalled about 5,190 5-drawer dressers.

The dressers are unstable if not anchored to the wall, creating tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in serious injury or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory safety standard required by the STURDY Act.

Consumers should stop using the recalled dressers if they are not anchored and place them where children cannot access them. UHOMEPRO is offering a full refund.

Consumer contact: uhomeprorecall@outlook.com.

Adult Portable Bed Rails

Adult portable bed rails imported by Hepo Care Medical Equipment Online were recalled. About 2,200 units are affected.

The bed rails violate the mandatory standard for adult portable bed rails. Users can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the bed rail and mattress, creating an asphyxiation risk. The bed rails also pose fall and laceration hazards and do not have required warning labels.

Consumers should stop using the recalled bed rails immediately and contact Hepo Care Medical Equipment Online for a full refund.

Consumer contact: hepolife.com/bed-rail-safety-recall or manager@lqxmedical.com.

Malker Bicycle Light Sets

Malker bicycle light sets sold on Amazon by MalkerDirect were recalled. About 7,000 units are affected.

The lights contain button cell batteries that can be easily accessed by children, creating an ingestion hazard. The products also do not include warnings required under Reese’s Law.

Consumers should stop using the recalled lights immediately and contact MalkerDirect for a full refund.

Consumer contact: USMalkerCustomerservice@outlook.com.

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