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# National Safety Recall - Aug. 20
- URL: https://www.consumernews.ai/national-safety-recall-aug-20/
- Published: 2026-08-20T20:14:59.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-20T20:14:59.000Z
- Description: Today brings a large new CPSC recall and a batch of urgent warnings, including carbon-monoxide detectors that may fail to warn of deadly CO.
- Author: The Editors
- Tags: Recalls

Today brings a **large new CPSC recall and warning batch**, including nearly **377,000 carbon-monoxide detectors that may fail to warn of deadly CO**, 46,200 portable power stations with a fire hazard, and more than 21,000 off-road motorcycles with defective rear brakes. FDA also posted a nationwide injectable-drug recall involving reported adverse reactions. 

### Nearly 377,000 carbon-monoxide detectors may fail to sound

CPSC is warning consumers to **stop using 4-in-1 plug-in natural-gas and carbon-monoxide detectors, model KH158**, sold under numerous brand names including ARIKON, ELECOIN, FLUNGSKY, KH Alert, Sooguard, YOJOCK and others.

CPSC says the detectors can **fail to alert users to hazardous carbon monoxide**, creating a potentially deadly risk. About **376,974 units** are involved. The Chinese manufacturer has not agreed to a recall, so CPSC says consumers should stop using and dispose of the units immediately and install working CO alarms. ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls?ref=consumernews.ai))

This is probably **today’s most important household-safety warning** because the product’s entire purpose is to provide warning of an otherwise invisible, odorless hazard.

### Goal Zero YETI 3000X power stations — overheating and fire

**Goal Zero is recalling about 46,200 YETI 3000X portable power stations** because the circuit board can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

Consumers should stop using affected power stations until they install the company’s **free firmware repair through the Goal Zero app** or have Goal Zero perform the update. ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls?ref=consumernews.ai))

Given the growing use of large lithium-battery power stations for backup power, camping and emergency preparedness, this one has fairly broad consumer relevance.

### 21,040 GASGAS and Husqvarna motorcycles — rear brakes can fail

KTM North America is recalling approximately **21,040 GASGAS and Husqvarna off-road motorcycles from model years 2021 through 2024**.

The **rear brake caliper can crack or break**, reducing braking effectiveness and creating a crash risk that CPSC says could result in serious injury or death. No injuries have been reported. ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/KTM-North-America-Recalls-Off-Road-Motorcycles-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Crash-Hazard?ref=consumernews.ai))

Owners should **stop riding the motorcycles immediately** and take them to an authorized GASGAS or Husqvarna dealer for a free repair. A long list of EC, EX, MC, FE, TE, FX and TX models is affected. ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/KTM-North-America-Recalls-Off-Road-Motorcycles-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Crash-Hazard?ref=consumernews.ai))

### Workbless electric pressure washers — electrocution hazard

About **2,200 Workbless pressure washers** are being recalled because they lack an integral **ground-fault circuit interrupter, or GFCI**, and have an inadequate-length power cord.

CPSC says the design creates a risk of **serious electrical shock or electrocution**, particularly given that pressure washers are inherently used around water. Consumers should stop using the washers and contact Workbless for a refund. ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls?ref=consumernews.ai))

### Button-battery tea lights — ingestion can cause internal burns and death

About **2,798 JINHEZO Mini Waterproof LED Tea Lights** are recalled because children can easily access their button-cell batteries.

Swallowed button batteries can become lodged in the esophagus and cause **severe internal chemical burns or death in as little as a few hours**. CPSC says the products also lack required warnings under Reese’s Law. Consumers should stop using them and obtain a refund. ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls?ref=consumernews.ai))

### Other CPSC warnings today

CPSC also announced several smaller but serious hazards:

**TJTFJS combination smoke/CO detectors** can fail to alert users to smoke or fire; consumers should stop using them and replace them with working alarms.

**VONLX hunting safety ropes** can snap during a fall from a tree stand, potentially causing serious injury or death. About 555 units are involved.

**Monkey Mania Nuclear Bubble Beretta firework toys** can produce high-temperature material capable of traveling far enough to ignite fabric, creating serious burn and fire hazards.

**Koorlian mattresses**, sold on Amazon, fail the federal mattress-flammability standard.

**CCM Hockey FMHVR Hybrid Visors and replacement visors**, about 12,957 units, can crack on impact and cause laceration or impact injuries.

**Modine/Airedale heating and cooling units**, about 6,061, have ventilation-fan motors that can short-circuit if water reaches the circuit board and create a fire hazard. ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls?ref=consumernews.ai))

### FDA: compounded glutathione injections — endotoxin contamination

FDA today posted a nationwide recall by **Optimal Balance Pharmacy of one lot of compounded Glutathione Injection, 200 mg/mL, 30 mL multi-dose vials** after testing found elevated bacterial endotoxin levels. ([U.S. Food and Drug Administration](https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/optimal-balance-pharmacy-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-certain-lots-compounded-glutathione-200?ref=consumernews.ai))

FDA says contaminated injectable products could cause **fever, dangerously low blood pressure, severe inflammatory reactions, anaphylactic shock and death**.

More concerning, this is not merely theoretical: the pharmacy has already received reports of adverse events including **fever, chills, severe headache, nausea, vomiting, pain and symptoms resembling an allergic reaction**. The company announced the recall August 19; FDA posted it August 20\. ([U.S. Food and Drug Administration](https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/optimal-balance-pharmacy-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-certain-lots-compounded-glutathione-200?ref=consumernews.ai))

### NHTSA and USDA FSIS

**NHTSA:** We found no new urgent national vehicle-recall announcement dated August 20 in today’s official search. Routine manufacturer recalls can still appear in NHTSA’s VIN database without receiving a national press release.

**USDA FSIS:** We found no new August 20 meat, poultry or processed-egg recall or public-health alert. Its newest major items remain the earlier August actions already covered. ([Food Safety and Inspection Service](https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls?utm%5Fsource=chatgpt.com))