National Safety Recalls - July 16

New major hazards

Boon PIVOT toddler towers — 116,908 units
The collapsible kitchen step stools can tip over while children are using them, posing serious fall and death hazards. TOMY is offering a repair for affected gray and white towers. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

Target Cat & Jack children’s sandals — 211,000 pairs
Decorative pearls can detach from the toddler sandals and become a potentially deadly choking hazard. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a refund. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

Panasonic toaster ovens — 11,480 units
The power-cord insulation on model NB-G200 may be inadequately protected, creating electrical-shock and fire hazards. Panasonic is offering refunds. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

SDADI children’s kitchen step stools — 5,952 units
The wooden towers can collapse or tip over, and their openings can entrap a child’s torso. Eight instability or tip-over incidents and four injuries have been reported. They were sold through Amazon, Walmart, Target and Best Buy websites. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

Liizousuda paint thinner — 4,200 bottles
The mineral-spirit bottles lack child-resistant caps. Swallowing the petroleum distillates can cause chemical pneumonia, severe lung damage or death. The product was sold on Amazon. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

Other new CPSC recalls

Madewell women’s sweaters — 5,900 units
Recalled because the garments fail federal flammability requirements and pose serious burn hazards. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

Flashgitz Relic lunch-box copper cups — 7,000 units
The included drinking cup contains high lead concentrations, creating a lead-poisoning hazard. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

Currey & Company Nottaway chandeliers — 447 units
The fixtures are improperly grounded and can electrocute users. Consumers should stop using them until replaced by a licensed electrician. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

Oitnlaughter finger-light toys — 1,012 sets
Children can access the button-cell batteries, which can cause internal chemical burns or death if swallowed. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

FDA

Khong Guan glutinous rice balls — undeclared peanuts
FDA expanded the recall on July 15 to include Glutinous Rice Balls with Black Sesame Filling and Black & White Glutinous Rice Balls with Black Sesame Filling. People with peanut allergies risk a serious or potentially fatal reaction. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)

NHTSA

No major new NHTSA consumer alert dated after July 9 appeared in today’s official postings. The latest urgent action remains the recall of 462,869 2020–2024 Kia Tellurides whose front power-seat motors can overheat and ignite. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until repaired. (NHTSA)

USDA FSIS

No new FSIS recall or public-health alert appeared after the July 3 alert for GoodTimes ready-to-eat beef jerky. That product was flagged for misbranding and an undeclared allergen; consumers may still have it stored at home. (fsis.usda.gov)