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Multiple Consumer Product Recalls Announced Due to Safety Hazards

Several consumer products have been recalled due to fire, burn, choking, poisoning, and ingestion hazards. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission released details on the following recalls:

Altafit Smartwatches (Deale International)

  • Hazard: Charging pad can overheat and ignite, posing burn and fire hazards.
  • Remedy: Stop use immediately. Consumers should cut the power cable of the unplugged charger, email a photo to altafitrecall@thedeale.com, and request a free replacement.
  • Units Affected: ~2,900
  • Recall Info

Enfant Bonne Nuit Pajamas (La Ligne)

  • Hazard: Pajamas violate children’s flammability standards, posing a burn risk.
  • Remedy: Cut garments in half, email photo to lou@lalignenyc.com, and receive a refund ($75) or store credit ($100).
  • Units Affected: ~1,185
  • Recall Info

Sѐfralls Minoxidil Hair Serum (Guangzhou Ariel Biotech)

  • Hazard: Lacks child-resistant packaging for minoxidil, posing poisoning risks to children.
  • Remedy: Pour contents into trash, email photo of the discarded bottle to sefralls@outlook.com for a replacement.
  • Units Affected: ~21,300

LeymanKids Pajamas (AliExpress)

Gold Jewelry (Monica Vinader)

  • Hazard: Jewelry contains high levels of cadmium, posing toxicity risks through ingestion or prolonged skin contact.
  • Remedy: Stop use and return items for a refund or replacement. Nordstrom returns accepted.
  • Units Affected: ~300
  • Recall Info

Heated Socks (Fieldsheer Apparel Technologies)

  • Hazard: Can cause burns and blisters during intense activity due to heat and friction.
  • Remedy: Stop use and request refund or replacement. Dispose of batteries properly.
  • Units Affected: ~45,000
  • Recall Info

TEMI Go Basketball Toys (Temitoys)

  • Hazard: Contains small balls banned for children under three, posing a choking risk.
  • Remedy: Discard toy, email photo to Temitoys@outlook.com for a refund.
  • Units Affected: ~660

Pet Zone Pet Toys (Petmate)

  • Hazard: Toy can break and expose button batteries, risking ingestion injuries or death.
  • Remedy: Stop use and contact Petmate for a refund.
  • Units Affected: ~15,400
  • Recall Info

Consumers are advised to follow all safety instructions and contact the listed companies for remedies.

Runaway Juvenile

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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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