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# National Safety Recall - Sept. 17
- URL: https://www.consumernews.ai/national-safety-recall-sept-17/
- Published: 2026-09-18T19:54:13.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-18T19:54:13.000Z
- Description: Recalls include 195,000 heated blankets, 276,000 toddler toys and magnetic toys that have already sent two children to the hospital
- Author: The Editors
- Tags: Recalls

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission posted a batch of more than a dozen recalls and safety warnings, including 195,000 heated blankets tied to 53 burn injuries, 276,000 toddler toys with a deadly choking defect, and magnetic toys that have already sent two children to the hospital. 

### 🚩 JKMAX heated blankets and heating pads — 53 burn injuries

This is the standout recall today. **About 195,000 JKMAX heated blankets and heating pads** sold through Amazon are being recalled because their internal heating wires can overheat. JKMAX has received **577 reports of smoking, melting or burning products and 53 reports of burn injuries**. The products were sold from September 2022 through July 2026\. Consumers should stop using them and obtain a refund. ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/JKMAX-Recalls-Heated-Blankets-and-Heating-Pads-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards?ref=consumernews.ai))

### 🚩 276,000 Esjay toddler busy boards — deadly choking hazard

Esjay US is recalling approximately **276,000 Montessori-style toddler busy boards** because red knobs can detach. Because the boards are intended for children under age 3, the detachable pieces violate the federal small-parts ban and pose a potentially fatal choking hazard. ([PR Newswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cpsc-posts-product-recalls-and-product-safety-warnings-to-its-web-site-302882324.html?ref=consumernews.ai))

This is probably the strongest **child-safety item** in today's batch simply because of the number of toys involved.

### 🚩 Jerify magnetic stick-figure toys — two children hospitalized

About **38,507 Jerify Magnetic Humanoid Toy Sets** sold on Amazon are recalled because high-powered magnets can come out of the figures. Swallowed magnets can attract one another through intestinal tissue, causing perforations, obstruction, blood poisoning and death.

This is not merely a theoretical hazard: **two children swallowed magnets from the toys and both were hospitalized**. Consumers should immediately take the toys away from children and obtain a refund. ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Colerinsec-Recalls-Jerify-Magnetic-Stick-Figure-Toy-Sets-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Magnet-Ingestion-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Toys?ref=consumernews.ai))

### 🚩 Melissa & Doug fire-truck toys — choking hazard

Melissa & Doug is recalling about **84,000 Lights & Sounds Fire Truck Activity Boards**, sold exclusively at Target stores and Target.com, because the fire-hose port can detach and become a choking hazard.

The company has received **26 reports of the part coming loose** and one report of a minor cut. Affected toys were sold from July 2025 through August 2026\. Consumers can choose a replacement, a $30 refund or a $40 Melissa & Doug store credit. ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Melissa-and-Doug-Recalls-Fire-Truck-Activity-Board-Toys-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-from-Choking-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Target?ref=consumernews.ai))

### 🚩 Sauna360 saunas — panels can short-circuit and burn

About **41,580 infrared and hybrid saunas and infrared kits** sold under numerous brands including Finnleo, Helo, Radiant Health, Sauna360, Saunatec and Tylö are recalled because their infrared panels can short-circuit and overheat.

Sauna360 has received **67 reports of overheating, melting, charring or burning**, although no injuries have been reported. Some units were sold at Costco and pool-and-spa dealers for **$6,000 to $13,000**. Owners should stop using them until they receive a free professional repair. ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Sauna360-Recalls-Infrared-Saunas-Hybrid-Infrared-Saunas-and-Infrared-Kits-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards?ref=consumernews.ai))

### 🚩 Hayward pool heaters — carbon-monoxide poisoning

Hayward Industries is recalling about **4,600 HDFS400 Universal-HC Series 400,000-BTU pool heaters** because they can produce dangerously high levels of carbon monoxide during operation.

CPSC warns that the defect can cause **serious injury or death from CO poisoning**. The heaters were sold nationwide from March through July 2026\. Owners should stop using them and arrange a free in-home inspection and repair. ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Hayward-Industries-Recalls-Universal-Pool-Heaters-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Carbon-Monoxide-Poisoning-Hazard-0?utm%5Fsource=chatgpt.com))

Also in today's CPSC batch are **10,605 Char-Broil Bistro Pro electric grills** whose grounding connection can fail and create an electric-shock hazard; **5,451 Hererod jump starters/power banks** tied to 16 fires and seven property-damage reports; and additional infant walkers, dressers, mattresses, pressure washers and bicycle helmets that violate federal safety standards. ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Char-Broil-Recalls-Bistro-Pro-Electric-Grills-Due-to-Risk-of-Electric-Shock?utm%5Fsource=chatgpt.com))

### FDA: no new public recall announcement 

FDA's main recall page still shows **September 15** as its newest company-announcement date — the So Delicious frozen-dessert recall and the X10/biQ-FEL hidden-drug supplement recalls we covered yesterday. ([U.S. Food and Drug Administration](https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts?ref=consumernews.ai))

One newer food item is beginning to circulate outside FDA's main public-warning page: **Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Applesauce**, 23-ounce jars, UPC **04119005677**, best-by **June 16, 2027**, is being recalled after FDA testing found elevated levels of the mold toxin **patulin**. It was sold through ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Gourmet Garage and Fairway Market in several Northeastern states. No illnesses have been reported. ([Good Housekeeping](https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/a73773010/wholesome-pantry-applesauce-recall/?utm%5Fsource=chatgpt.com))

Another FDA enforcement item receiving attention involves roughly **2,700 cases of six Intercon/Laura Lynn/Summit/Vestis hand soaps** potentially contaminated with *Pseudomonas* and *Serratia* bacteria. The recall itself began in June and FDA classified it **Class II on September 11**, so I would treat this as a catch-up item rather than a genuinely new recall. ([People.com](https://people.com/hand-soap-recall-2700-cases-bacterial-contamination-12125777?utm%5Fsource=chatgpt.com))

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