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Multiple Recalls Announced, Including Vacuums, Baby Loungers, Fireworks, Grill Brushes and Toys

Several product recalls were announced July 2 due to risks including fire, burns, choking, ingestion, drowning, entrapment and suffocation hazards.

Rowenta recalled about 3,660 cordless vacuum cleaners because the lithium-ion battery can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards. Consumers should stop using the vacuum immediately, remove the recalled battery from the handle and register at https://www.rowentausa.com/recall-campaign-xforce. Consumers may also call (800) 769-3682. Recalled lithium-ion batteries should not be thrown in the trash, curbside recycling or used battery recycling boxes.

Vevor recalled about 237 baby loungers because they violate the mandatory safety standard for infant sleep products. The loungers pose fall and entrapment hazards and can cause serious injury or death. Consumers should stop using the loungers immediately and contact Vevor for a full refund at https://www.vevor.com/pages/vevor-baby-loungers or by emailing recalling@vevor.com.

Winco Fireworks International recalled about 87,120 Unity 7 Shot 200 Gram Aerial Cake fireworks because they can tip over, posing explosion and burn hazards. Consumers should stop using the fireworks and return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund. More information is available at https://www.wincofireworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Unity-Recall.pdf or by emailing cade@wincofireworks.com.

Conair recalled about 1,719,995 Cuisinart grill brushes after injuries were reported. Small metal wire bristles can detach from the brushes and stick to grills or food, posing an ingestion hazard and risk of serious internal injuries that could require surgery. Consumers should stop using the brushes and contact Conair for a full refund or Cuisinart.com credit at https://www.recallrtr.com/grillbrushes or (888) 520-1304.

Topyond pool drain ports with covers, sold by Jialyduu, were recalled because they violate the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. The recalled products pose entrapment and drowning hazards. About 304 units are affected. Pool owners, pool operators and consumers should stop using pools with the recalled drain port and cover immediately and contact Topyond at topyondrecal@outlook.com for a full refund.

Diamond Wipes International recalled about 75,315 CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes because the packaging is not child-resistant. The wipes contain lidocaine, which must be in child-resistant packaging under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The recall poses a risk of serious injury or death from poisoning if ingested by young children. Consumers should secure the wipes out of sight and reach of children and contact CVS for a full refund at http://www.cvs.com/retail/help/recalls, customercare@cvs.com or (800) 746-7287.

Target recalled about 49,000 Gigglescape Under the Sea Popping Toys after injuries were reported. The clear plastic dome can detach from the blue plastic base, making small plastic balls accessible to children and posing a choking hazard. Consumers should stop using the toy and return it to any Target store for a full refund or contact Target for a prepaid return label at https://help.target.com/help/ or (800) 591-3869.

Junpower recalled about 67,000 CR2032 lithium coin batteries sold on Amazon by JSNJ_Tech Store because the batteries are not sold in child-resistant packaging and do not have warning labels required under Reese’s Law. Swallowed button cell or coin batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns and death. Consumers should stop using the batteries, keep them away from children and register for a replacement at https://www.cognitoforms.com/Junpower2032/recall or email junpower2025@gmail.com.

AMASKY recalled 4,008 nursing pillows sold on Amazon by Pretty-Life because they violate mandatory safety standards for nursing pillows and infant support cushions. The pillows can obstruct an infant’s breathing, posing a risk of serious injury or death from suffocation. Consumers should stop using the pillows and contact Pretty-Life for a full refund at amasky@126.com or (888) 820-0881.

Projecting LED Finger Light Toys sold on Amazon by POPOOO were recalled because they contain button cell batteries that can be easily accessed by children, violating the mandatory safety standard for toys. Swallowed button cell or coin batteries can cause internal chemical burns and death. About 62,490 units are affected. Consumers should stop using the finger lights, take them away from children and contact POPOOO for a full refund at bopoorecall@outlook.com.

Winco Fireworks International also recalled about 13,500 Roman Candles 8 Shot fireworks because they can malfunction and shots can blow out the side of the tube, posing explosion and burn hazards. Consumers should stop using the fireworks and return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund. More information is available at https://www.wincofireworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Hometown-Recall-2.pdf or by emailing cade@wincofireworks.com.

Cooper Lighting recalled about 42,000 Metalux Optimized High Bay LED light fixtures because the LED board can overheat or come into contact with the lens or nearby combustible materials, posing a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the fixtures and contact Cooper Lighting for a free repair or replacement at https://www.content.cooperlighting.com/ohb-recall, OHBProgram@cooperlighting.com or (800) 954-7228.

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