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Amazon Pulls About 500,000 Recalled Products Over Fire and Child‑Safety Risks

Regulators attribute the removals to battery fires, unsafe infant sleep designs, substandard helmets.

Amazon Germany's headquarters, located in Munich, Germany.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission confirmed the recalls involve some of Amazon’s most widely purchased goods, including baby items
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Overview

  • Five recalls publicized by the CPSC in recent days cover Anker power banks, IcyBreeze Buddy misting fans, LXDHSTRA baby loungers with crib bumpers, Youbeien crib mobiles sold by GKKBSJ, and YooxArmor kids’ helmets.
  • Anker recalled more than 480,000 portable power banks sold in early 2024 after 33 overheating or explosion incidents, including four burn injuries and property damage.
  • IcyBreeze pulled about 22,600 Buddy Portable Misting Fans following seven overheating reports during charging, including two fires, with buyers directed to stop use and claim credits after disposal.
  • LXDHSTRA recalled roughly 360 baby loungers and crib bumpers for violating federal infant sleep rules, while YooxArmor removed nearly 1,800 children’s helmets that failed required impact and labeling standards.
  • About 3,000 Youbeien crib mobiles were withdrawn because remote controls allowed access to button batteries, as Amazon said it has halted affected listings and is notifying customers and sellers.