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CPSC Announces 13 Product Recalls Over Safety Hazards

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced 13 recalls on Sept. 3 involving toys, cleaners, furniture, electronics and other consumer products.

SHEIN Spiral Toys

SHEIN Distribution Corporation recalled about 963 spiral toys because they contain small balls and were intended for children under age 3, violating the federal small ball ban and creating a choking hazard.

Consumers should stop using the toys, take them away from children and contact SHEIN for a full refund. Recall information

XO Poppy Power Banks

Truststone Group recalled about 32,400 XO Poppy Power Trip magnetic wireless power banks sold exclusively at TJX and Marshalls stores. The lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite, creating fire and burn hazards.

Consumers should stop using the power banks and contact Truststone Group for a full refund issued as a virtual Mastercard gift card. Recall information

Mistolin and Lestoil Cleaners

Clorox Puerto Rico recalled about 6.3 million scented Mistolin and Lestoil multi-purpose cleaners because they may contain Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria. Exposure could cause serious infections in people with weakened immune systems or external medical devices.

Consumers should stop using the cleaners and visit MistolinRecall.com to determine whether their products are included and request a refund. Affected bottles have date codes beginning with PR01 followed by a five-digit number between 25091 and 26168. Products should be disposed of in their containers with household trash. Recall information

Alanca Six-Drawer Dressers

Nanjing Wu Hai Smart Home Appliance Store recalled about 261 Alanca six-drawer dressers. The dressers are unstable when not anchored to a wall and present tip-over and entrapment hazards to children. They also violate federal safety standards for clothing storage units.

Consumers should stop using unanchored dressers, keep them away from children and contact the company at Nanjingdresserrecall@NanjingWuhai.com for a full refund. Recall information

Gizoon Double Dressers

Gizoon Direct recalled about 4,396 six-drawer double dressers because they can tip over when not anchored to a wall, creating serious injury and entrapment risks for children. The dressers violate federal safety standards.

Consumers should stop using unanchored dressers, place them where children cannot access them and contact Gizoon Direct for a full refund. Recall information

Sesame Street Elmo Teethers

Skip Hop recalled about 22,660 Baby Sesame Street Elmo silicone teethers in the United States and about 3,177 in Canada. The teether’s black eyes can detach if the product is frozen, creating a choking hazard.

Consumers should stop using the teethers, take them away from children and visit SkipHopRecall.com for refund and disposal instructions. Recall information

Amana Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps

Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing recalled about 4,633 Amana through-the-wall air conditioners and heat pumps in the United States and about 126 in Canada. A snubber circuit can emit flames if it shorts, creating a fire hazard.

Consumers should stop using the units and contact Daikin at 833-730-0939 for a full refund. Customers must cut the product’s cord and submit photographs of the serial number and cut cord. Recall information

Branch Ergonomic Chairs

Branch recalled about 16,000 ergonomic chairs in the United States and about 180 in Canada because the backrests can detach, creating a fall hazard.

Consumers should stop using the chairs and contact Branch for a free repair kit containing a replacement backrest, bolts, an Allen key and installation instructions. Recall information

GIHNJSI Squeezy Dumpling Toys

About 8,000 GIHNJSI Squeezy Dumpling toys sold on Amazon by Chenyuanhui were recalled because they contain water beads. If swallowed, the beads can expand inside a child’s body and cause choking, intestinal blockage, dehydration or death.

Consumers should stop using the toys and contact GIHNJSI_recall@163.com for a full refund. Recall information

Mondraker Mountain Bicycles

Mondraker USA recalled about 177 mountain bicycles in the United States and about 52 in Canada equipped with ONOFF S9 Carbon MTB handlebars. The handlebars can crack or fracture during use, causing riders to lose control and fall. Injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the bicycles and check their serial numbers at Mondraker’s recall website. Affected handlebars will be replaced free of charge by an authorized dealer. Recall information

Cambridge Audio Speakers

Audio Partnership recalled about 714 Cambridge Audio Yoyo (M) portable Bluetooth speakers because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat and create a fire hazard.

Consumers should stop using and charging the speakers, disconnect them from power and store them away from combustible materials. The company is offering a $218 cash refund or a $350 Cambridge Audio online store voucher. The recalled devices should not be placed in household trash or standard recycling containers. Recall information

Loyoda Adult Portable Bed Rails

About 2,200 adult portable bed rails sold on Amazon by Loyoda Direct and Loyoda were recalled because users can become trapped within the rail or between the rail and mattress, creating an asphyxiation risk. The products also present fall and laceration hazards and lack required warning labels.

Consumers should stop using the rails and contact support@loyoda.com for refund instructions. Recall information

Rainbow Mystery Squishy Bun Toys

OKK Trading recalled about 7,200 Rainbow Mystery Squishy Bun toys because the water beads inside can expand beyond limits permitted under federal toy safety standards. Swallowed beads can cause choking, intestinal blockage, dehydration or death.

Consumers should stop using the toys and contact recall@okktoys.com for a full refund. Recall information

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Franklin County employees raised $7,224.12 for the United Way of Franklin County through the organization’s annual fundraising campaign. A total of 139 employees across 26 departments participated through monthly dress-down

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