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Multiple Consumer Products Recalled Due to Safety Hazards

Several consumer products sold online and in major retailers have been recalled due to significant safety concerns, including risks of injury, fire, and poisoning. Consumers are urged to take immediate action to prevent potential harm.

LIVACTI Retractable Safety Gates

  • Hazard: Violates safety standards; risk of entrapment and serious injury or death.
  • Units Affected: About 1,400
  • Remedy: Stop use and contact Qeyan or Yanyanny for a full refund. Submit a photo of the destroyed mesh gate.
  • Contact: Website, support@livactihome.com, (833) 980-0055

Apollo Electric Scooters

  • Hazard: Cracks in weld line may cause stem to break, posing fall and injury hazards.
  • Units Affected: About 790
  • Remedy: Stop use and request a free replacement stem.
  • Contact: Website, support@apolloscooters.co, (888) 501-8862

FENGQS Electric Bikes

  • Hazard: Lithium-ion battery may overheat and ignite.
  • Units Affected: About 100
  • Remedy: Stop use and follow instructions for safe disposal to receive a full refund.
  • Contact: Website, recall@fengqs.work, (607) 307-2127

Aiho Dressers

  • Hazard: Risk of tip-over if not anchored; violates STURDY Act.
  • Units Affected: About 1,900
  • Remedy: Stop use and contact Aiho for disposal instructions and refund.
  • Contact: Website, support@aiholife.com

Minecraft Light-Up Ruler Bracelets by Innovative Designs

  • Hazard: Easy access to button batteries; risk of internal injuries or death.
  • Units Affected: About 75,900
  • Remedy: Stop use and dispose of the product. Submit photo for refund.
  • Contact: info@innovativenyc.com

Creekwood Naturals Turpentine Bottles

  • Hazard: Lacks child-resistant packaging; poisoning risk.
  • Units Affected: About 9,000
  • Remedy: Secure away from children and request replacement cap.
  • Contact: Website, Sales@CreekwoodNaturals.com, (877) 754-1776

LED Gloves by Minongad

  • Hazard: Inaccessible battery compartment and non-compliant packaging.
  • Units Affected: About 9,900
  • Remedy: Stop use and dispose. Contact for refund.
  • Contact: yummyet2022@outlook.com

Diamond G Forest Products Turpentine Bottles

  • Hazard: Lacks child-resistant packaging; poisoning risk.
  • Units Affected: About 20,000
  • Remedy: Secure away from children. Contact for replacement closure.
  • Contact: Website, diamondgforestproducts@hotmail.com, (912) 647-7463

Transpro US Electric Scooters

  • Hazard: Fire risk due to unauthorized battery certification; $200,000 in damage reported.
  • Units Affected: 700
  • Remedy: Stop use and request refund or replacement. Provide proof of destruction.
  • Contact: Website, sales@transprous.com, (888) 616-0328

iMirror Electric Bug Zappers

  • Hazard: Rechargeable battery may catch fire with extended use.
  • Units Affected: About 29,000
  • Remedy: Stop use and return for full refund.
  • Contact: Website, ecommerce@imirror.com, (800) 762-9066

Pura Scents Fragrance Diffuser Covers

  • Hazard: Detachable magnets pose ingestion risk.
  • Units Affected: About 851,400 (plus 1,100 in Canada)
  • Remedy: Dispose of cover and request replacement.
  • Contact: Website, replacement@pura.com, (855) 394-5292

Frigidaire Minifridges by Curtis International

  • Hazard: Electrical components can ignite, causing fire; $700,000 in damages reported.
  • Units Affected: About 634,000
  • Remedy: Stop use, mark unit, and dispose per local regulations.
  • Contact: Website, recall@curtiscs.com, (888) 727-0198

HydroTech Expandable Hoses by Winston Products

Consumers should take all warnings seriously and follow recall instructions for refunds or replacements to prevent harm.

Runaway Juvenile

On 11/05/26 at 0725 hours, Spencer Newman ran away from his residence. Newman is 5’9, 125 pounds, white male, brown eyes, brown hair and was last seen wearing a brown

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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