National Safety Recall - August 7

There are several important additions to the roundup, led by a 1.77-million-unit attic-ladder recall and a serious FDA recall involving injectable compounded glutathione.

1.77 million attic ladders — bolts can break, causing falls

Louisville Ladder is recalling about 1.77 million Louisville, Featherlite, Lite & Century attic stairway ladders equipped with gas struts because bolts can break while someone is using the ladder, creating a potentially deadly fall hazard.

The company has received 11 reports of broken bolts, including one incident causing neck, head and back injuries. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

The ladders were sold nationwide at Home Depot, Lowe’s, Do It Best and other retailers, as well as Amazon, from November 2012 through July 2026 for roughly $170 to $600. Consumers should stop using them immediately and register with Louisville Ladder for a free repair kit containing replacement spreader bolts, washers and lock nuts. The brand and model number are located on the inside of the attic door.

Compounded glutathione injections — endotoxins can cause shock or death

Victory Medical Center Pharmacy is recalling three lots of compounded glutathione 200 mg/mL multidose vials after testing found elevated bacterial endotoxin levels.

FDA says contaminated injectable products can cause fever, dangerous blood-pressure changes, inflammatory reactions, anaphylactic shock and potentially death. Patients have already reported fever, chills, severe headache, nausea, vomiting, rapid heartbeat, blood-pressure changes, body aches and injection-site reactions. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)

Affected VMC lots are 1980571, 1981940 and 1984345, with an expiration date of August 27, 2026. They were distributed to consumers in Texas, Florida and New York. Patients should stop using the affected product, quarantine it and contact the pharmacy and their prescribing physician if they have experienced symptoms. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)

Scuba regulators — air supply can become restricted underwater

About 1,105 Apeks XL4, XL4+ and XL4 Ocea second-stage scuba regulators are recalled because they can restrict airflow at depths greater than 45 meters, or roughly 147 feet, creating a risk of drowning.

Affected regulators have serial numbers 250402212 through 260402893 and were sold from April 2025 through June 2026. Divers should stop using them immediately and take them to an authorized retailer for a free valve-spindle replacement. No injuries have been reported. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

Vanderhall Brawley electric ROVs — may accelerate after pedal is released

All 2024, 2025 and 2026 Vanderhall Brawley GTS electric recreational off-highway vehicles are recalled because they can maintain speed or even accelerate after the driver releases the accelerator.

About 210 vehicles are involved. Vanderhall has received one unexpected-acceleration report but no reported injuries. Owners should stop using the vehicles until their software has been updated to firmware version 7.1.0. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

Little Rawr teething toys — choking and respiratory-distress hazard

About 2,180 Little Rawr Silicone Pull String Teething Toys sold on Amazon are recalled because their silicone strings are longer and narrower than permitted and can reach the back of a child's throat.

CPSC says this creates a potentially deadly choking hazard. One child has already experienced respiratory distress or choking when the strings reached the back of the throat. Consumers should immediately take the toy away from children and obtain a refund. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

Winston Porter and Seeday dressers — child tip-over hazard

Approximately 2,050 Winston Porter and Seeday three-, four- and five-drawer dressers are recalled because they are unstable when not anchored to the wall and can fall onto children.

One dresser has already tipped over and injured a 3-year-old child. The products were sold through Amazon and Wayfair. Consumers should stop using unanchored dressers and keep children away from them while arranging a refund. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

Other agency checks

NHTSA: No newer urgent national vehicle-recall consumer alert was posted as of August 7. NHTSA's press-release listing still shows the July 9 Kia Telluride park-outside recall as its latest major recall alert. (NHTSA)

USDA FSIS: No new meat, poultry or processed-egg recall or public-health alert dated August 6 or August 7; the most recent official FSIS recall surfaced in the search remains the July 31 Ukrop’s prepared-food recall previously reported. (Food Safety and Inspection Service)

The Louisville Ladder recall is the standout consumer story today because of its unusually large 1.77-million-unit scope, long sales window extending back to 2012, and reported injury. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)