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Multiple Consumer Products Recalled Due to Injury, Fire, Poisoning and Safety Hazards

Multiple consumer products sold nationwide, including children’s items, furniture, household goods and essential oils, were recalled on Feb. 5, 2026, due to risks of serious injury or death. The recalls involve violations of federal safety standards and hazards such as child poisoning, tip-over, choking, burns, battery ingestion and fire.

Several essential oil products were recalled after it was determined the bottles were not child-resistant as required under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. GM Gumili Wintergreen Essential Oil, Lotus Joy Sweet Birch Essential Oil by Zan International Trading, and Organic Zing Birch Essential Oil sold by Linkers all contain methyl salicylate, which can be toxic if swallowed by children. Consumers are instructed to secure the products away from children and contact the respective companies for refunds or replacements. Approximately 4,380 total units were affected across the three recalls.

Multiple clothing storage units were recalled due to tip-over and entrapment hazards that pose a risk of serious injury or death to children. The recalled dressers violate the mandatory federal standard under the STURDY Act if not anchored to the wall. Affected products include Fixwal 7-drawer dressers, Furnulem 5-drawer dressers, YITA-brand dressers, EnHomee 10-drawer dressers, and Shintenchi 6-drawer dressers. In total, more than 15,000 units were recalled. Consumers are instructed to stop using the dressers if they are not anchored, keep them away from children and follow disposal and refund instructions from each company.

Children’s products were also included in several recalls. Cobelae Busy Books sold on Amazon by Flyindream were recalled because beads can detach, creating a choking hazard. Dresbe LED Christmas Headbands and Kitosun Submersible LED Lights were recalled due to accessible button cell or coin batteries, posing a serious ingestion hazard under Reese’s Law. Semfri children’s helmets were recalled for failing to meet mandatory bicycle helmet safety standards, which could result in head injury or death in a crash. Andy & Evan children’s pajama sets were recalled for violating federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, and Lola Plus The Boys youth clothing was recalled due to drawstrings that pose a strangulation hazard. These recalls affected more than 13,000 units combined.

Household and commercial products were also impacted. Clark Associates recalled approximately 158,486 Lancaster Table & Seating powder-coated aluminum outdoor restaurant chairs and barstools after reports that legs can bend or break during use, creating a fall hazard. Little Cow Company recalled 9-ounce candles in glass jars due to the risk of the glass cracking or breaking during use, posing fire, burn and laceration hazards.

Aterian recalled about 75,400 PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers and about 119,000 PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers after reports that hot water can expel from the nozzle during use, causing serious burn injuries. Injuries have been reported.

DriBiz recalled Ammo Tabs desiccant tiles after determining they may fail to protect firearms and ammunition from humidity, potentially leading to corrosion, malfunctions and injury risk.

Scepter fuel containers imported by Mameix Retail were recalled after failing to meet mandatory safety standards for portable fuel containers. The containers lack required flame mitigation devices and child-resistant closures, posing risks of flash fire, burns and child poisoning. About 700 units were affected.

Consumers are urged to stop using recalled products immediately, follow the disposal or destruction instructions provided by each company, and contact manufacturers or retailers for refunds, replacements or additional guidance. Contact information for each recall is included in the official recall notices issued on Feb. 5, 2026.

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