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Multiple Consumer Products Recalled Over Injury, Fire and Ingestion Hazards

Several consumer products have been recalled due to risks including serious injury, death, fire, battery ingestion, falls, burns and asbestos exposure, according to recall notices dated May 21, 2026.

Lil Pick Up Youth ATVs

Lil Pick Up has recalled about 700 youth all-terrain vehicles because they violate the federal mandatory ATV safety standard.

The recalled ATVs fail to meet mechanical suspension requirements, the reverse indicator light may not illuminate, parking brakes may fail to hold and surfaces near the footwell can reach high temperatures. The defects pose crash, collision and burn hazards.

Consumers should stop using the ATVs immediately and contact Lil Pick Up for a full refund. Recall registration and return instructions are available at www.lilpickup.us/recall-detail.html. Consumers may also contact the company at contact@lilpickup.us or 951-245-5663.

ABC Trading WSDZ Light-Up Glasses

ABC Trading has recalled about 2,900 WSDZ light-up glasses because the button cell batteries can be accessed easily by children.

The glasses violate the mandatory standard for consumer products with button cell and coin batteries. The packaging and product also do not include required warnings under Reese’s Law. Swallowed button cell or coin batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns and death.

Consumers should stop using the glasses immediately, keep them away from children and properly dispose of the batteries. ABC Trading is offering a full refund. Consumers must send a photo of the product in the trash to recallabc@gmail.com. More information is available at www.abctradinginc.com/recall-2.

PandaEar Portable Hook-On Chairs

PandaEar has recalled about 9,700 portable hook-on chairs because the crotch restraints can be removed without a tool, creating an opening that infants can fall through.

The chairs violate the mandatory standard for portable hook-on chairs and pose a deadly fall hazard.

Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and contact PandaEar for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to disassemble the product, cut the restraint straps and fabric seat, and email photos of the destroyed product and model label to pandaear_recall@outlook.com.

HomeProGym Resistance Bands

HomeProGym has recalled about 700 resistance bands because the bands can forcefully separate from the handle during use, posing a serious impact injury hazard.

Consumers should stop using the recalled bands immediately and contact HomeProGym for a full refund or a $50 store credit. Consumers will be asked to cut the purple 60-pound and gray 70-pound resistance bands in half, send a photo of the destroyed bands to support@homeprogym.com and complete the recall form at homeprogym.com/pages/recall. Other bands may continue to be used.

ABC Trading Children’s Toys

ABC Trading has recalled about 84,700 children’s toys because the button cell battery compartments can be easily accessed by children.

The toys violate the mandatory toy standard and pose a deadly ingestion hazard. Swallowed button cell and coin batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns and death.

Consumers should stop using the toys immediately and contact ABC Trading for a refund. Consumers will be asked to send a photo of the disposed products in the trash to recallabc@gmail.com. More information is available at www.abctradinginc.com/recall-2.

Bethlehem Lights Illuminated Ribbon Spheres

Bethlehem Lights has recalled about 2,000 10-inch illuminated ribbon spheres sold by QVC because the LED lights can overheat, posing a fire hazard and risk of serious injury or death.

Consumers should stop using the spheres immediately, unplug the product and cut the power cord. To receive a refund, consumers must email a photo of the product with the cut cord to ribbonsphere@bethlehemlights.com before disposing of it. Consumers may also call 877-661-8324.

Orb Funkee Squeeze Toys

The Orb Factory has recalled about 121,340 Orb Funkee squeeze toys because the sand inside may contain fibrous tremolite, a form of asbestos. The material can cause adverse health issues if inhaled.

Consumers should take the recalled toys away from children and stop using them immediately. The Orb Factory is offering refunds. Consumers must verify the code and lot number, place the toy in a heavy-duty plastic bag, seal it with tape and send a photo to customerservice@orbtoys.com.

If the toy has ruptured or sand has escaped, consumers are instructed to wear a mask and gloves, use damp cloths to collect the sand, double-bag the toy and cleanup materials, seal the bags with tape and dispose of them according to local or state regulations.

More information is available at www.orbtoys.com or by calling 800-741-0089.

Charles A. Losch 1942-2026

Charles graduated from Carlisle High School, and worked as a Process Lead Supervisor for Harley Davidson, in York, until retiring.

Barry H. Myers 1952-2026

Barry was a 1970 graduate of Littlestown High School. He attended Shippensburg University where he met his loving wife, Patricia.

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