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SEC Director Ryan Issues Remarks to the Los Angeles County Bar Association
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 13 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks on Feb. 11, 2026, by Margaret Ryan, director of the division of enforcement at the 56th Annual Securities Regulation Seminar hosted by the Los Angeles County Bar Association:
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Thank you for that kind introduction, Michele (Layne). And thank you to the organizers of this important conference for the invitation to speak to you today. Having now spent several months as its Director, I appreciate this opportunity to discuss the direction in which the SEC's Division of Enforcement is headed
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LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 13 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks on Feb. 11, 2026, by Margaret Ryan, director of the division of enforcement at the 56th Annual Securities Regulation Seminar hosted by the Los Angeles County Bar Association:
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Thank you for that kind introduction, Michele (Layne). And thank you to the organizers of this important conference for the invitation to speak to you today. Having now spent several months as its Director, I appreciate this opportunity to discuss the direction in which the SEC's Division of Enforcement is headed- a topic I know is of particular interest to this group.
Before I begin, however, please note that my remarks today are made in my official capacity as the Director of the Division of Enforcement and may not reflect the views of the Commission, the Commissioners, or other members of the staff.
Background
Before I dive into the Division's current priorities, I'd like to take a step back. My legal career has been profoundly defined by public service: in the Marine Corps, as a law clerk, and on the bench. I see my current role as a continuation of this commitment to public service.
As I told the Division staff in my first week on the job, I did not seek the role of Director of the SEC's Enforcement Division. Rather, this role found me. And for that, I am grateful to have the opportunity to assist Chairman Atkins in righting the ship from some of the excesses of the prior administration.
And I'm grateful for the opportunity to make my first public remarks here today, because I want to share with you my guiding principles as Director, how those principles relate to the Division's process and priorities - which we are continuously evaluating and always looking to improve - and why I believe these principles complement those of Chairman Atkins.
So, principles, process, priorities.
Guiding Principles
I haven't been leading the Division long, but I've been here long enough to see and admire the deep technical expertise held by both the Commission staff and the securities bar, developed and nurtured over the last ninety-plus years.
With that context, however, I offer that my guiding principles as the Director are no different than those which have guided me as a Marine, as a law clerk, and as a judge.
Namely, integrity, honor, fidelity to the law, and an unwavering commitment to the fair and judicious use of the formidable power and resources the federal government has entrusted to me. To quote Spiderman, with great power comes great responsibility.
I believe these principles mirror the Chairman's commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring fair process to all those who participate in and benefit from our capital markets. And, under his leadership, it is a true privilege to lead my extraordinarily talented staff as they animate these principles every day.
Now, I am acutely aware of the criticisms of how the Division operated in the past, some of which I think are valid and warranted course correction. But I will not let the Division be weighed down by criticism that is misinformed, has been remedied, or only exists as historical artifact. Our mission - of protecting investors; maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets; and facilitating capital formation - is too important.
So today, I will discuss two primary topics: process and priorities.
Process
I want to start with an aspect of our work that is important to me as well as to Chairman Atkins: the process the Division provides to those involved in enforcement investigations. The Division of Enforcement is committed to providing transparent and appropriate process to individuals and to companies under investigation by Enforcement.
One of the ways we demonstrate this commitment is by adhering to the Wells process, which is a mechanism through which the enforcement staff notifies potential defendants or respondents of charges - and the basis for those charges - in advance of recommending the Commission authorize those charges. The proposed defendant or respondent now has a four-week window to make a submission explaining why the Commission should not authorize an enforcement action, stating their position on the merits.
This is a meaningful opportunity for Wells recipients to address key issues of fact or law before an enforcement recommendation is made. Wells recipients are also typically granted the opportunity to meet with Division leadership to "make their case." This is a very meaningful opportunity.
As a judge, I recognize the virtue of an adversarial system and its propensity to reveal the right conclusion, and to get to the truth. As the Director I see that virtue in the Wells process. By facilitating an open, informed, and thoughtful dialogue between staff and parties under investigation, we not only provide transparency and a fair opportunity to respond, but we also receive the benefits of zealous advocacy regarding the strengths and weaknesses of the case. This ensures that, before taking the significant step of recommending an enforcement action, a recommendation which will have real effects on individuals and businesses while occupying significant enforcement resources, we - and the Commission - have considered a more fully-developed record and put ourselves in the best possible position to "get it right."
A member of the enforcement senior leadership team will attend every Wells meeting, and I can assure you that all Wells submissions will be read and carefully considered.
And, as Chairman Atkins recently noted, the Commission also receives the submissions and is expected to read them - and I am convinced that they do. A compelling Wells submission can and may make a difference both at the enforcement recommendation stage and when the Commission is determining how to vote on an enforcement recommendation.
But this process only works if both sides engage fairly and in good faith.
I thus emphasize one final point with respect to process. As I've described, I believe the Division's process is both transparent and fair. But I would advise those in the defense bar not to mistake fairness for weakness.
Recognize that the staff is seeking to move expeditiously, and to reach conclusions and make recommendations within reasonable time periods to uphold our obligations as public servants. At the same time, we are committed to professional courtesy, consideration, and - where we can - flexibility. Deliberate circumvention of the process, however, including tactical tardiness and other games, will not be tolerated. Make no mistake, counsels' incentives, financial or otherwise, to prolong an investigation (and then complain about how long the investigation took) will be met by steadfast commitment to reasonable and timely resolution.
I will hold my staff, and you, to that standard.
Enforcement Priorities
Now that I've laid the foundation of process, let's move to my priorities for the Enforcement Division, which, again, are informed by the Chairman's views and our historic emphasis.
First and foremost. The Enforcement Division remains focused on its mission to vigorously enforce federal securities laws in accordance with the Chairman's focus on returning to the basics, with fairness and a focus on timely resolution of cases. The Division's dedication to this purpose not only protects investors, but preserves fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitates capital formation - the very mandates of the agency itself. In my time as head of the Division, I can attest that the staff are truly doing good work on behalf of the American people. The office brims with bright, mission-driven lawyers, analysts, and accountants - professionals in every sense of the word - who remain committed to our mission. Fraud in our capital markets persists, and so does my staff as they work to eliminate it.
Put another way - reports that enforcement work at the SEC has been tossed to the wayside are not only greatly exaggerated but flat out wrong. But I will say that I am far more concerned with the quality and impact of the enforcement actions that we bring than with chasing numbers.
And the reality is that I do not have unlimited resources at my disposal. As such, I focus on using the resources we have judiciously - that is, where they can most effectively and fairly be used to protect investors and our capital markets. This entails continuous review and monitoring of our docket to ensure we deploy our resources efficiently and refocus our priorities at the direction of the Commission. Put simply, we have focused and will continue to focus on bringing good cases that further the SEC's core mission.
Second. A principal focus of our enforcement program is thus to protect investors from the myriad fraud schemes cooked up by bad actors, which Chairman Atkins refers to as the liars, cheats, and thieves. Identifying, rooting out, and remedying scams, particularly those that inflict devastating costs on everyday retail investors, is the cornerstone of what we do. Our work will continue to focus on uncovering and deterring fraud that wipes out American investors' retirement savings, or fraud that undercuts their progress towards saving for a home, or their kids' education. And we will make full use of the remedies available to return money to investors harmed by those frauds.
Likewise, we will continue to charge violations of the securities laws for misconduct that clearly undermines market integrity, including accounting fraud, insider trading, wash trading, and market manipulation schemes. This critical work ensures that appropriate market forces, not bad actors, determine the value of securities.
Third, and lastly, I want to spend some time talking about compliance with other provisions of our federal securities laws, such as a public company's reporting requirements; its obligations to maintain adequate books and records and devise and maintain systems of internal accounting controls; or a broker-dealer or investment adviser's obligation to adhere to its fiduciary duties and financial responsibility rules. Whether a requirement is in a statute or promulgated using the Commission's rulemaking authority, enforcement of such rules is necessary to maintain the fairness of our capital markets.
Are violations of these provisions on par with fraud? No, not necessarily. In fact, I am confident that many violations of these provisions should not - and do not - result in enforcement cases by the Commission. But there is a middle ground: where fraud is absent, but compliance has failed in a way that poses risks to investors, risks to the integrity of the market, or yields a benefit to the participant. It is a place that may warrant enforcement action but may also present opportunity. Opportunity for both the Division and those who might be subject to an enforcement action to craft thoughtful resolutions in an appropriate case - resolutions that recognize wrongdoing while rectifying the violation or charting a firmer path toward compliance. Because - at the end of the day - our work in this space is about ensuring participants in our capital markets are providing investors with the necessary information and operating within the guardrails that make our capital markets the envy of the world. Where other divisions can identify, educate, and help people and entities remediate the problem or deficiency, fantastic.
Conclusion
I'll end with this: in a perfect world, we wouldn't need a Division of Enforcement because we wouldn't have violations of our securities laws. But we do not live in a perfect world. Wrongdoing exists. And so long as it does, I am honored to help steer the ship - using the guiding principles I have described, and with careful and thoughtful stewardship of the formidable resources and power the federal government has entrusted to me - on behalf of those that rely on and participate in our capital markets.
Thank you for your time and attention. I look forward to the discussion to follow. Thank you.
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Original text here: https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/speeches-statements/margaret-ryan-02-11-26-remarks-los-angeles-county-bar-association
FCC Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comment Requested on Waiver Request Filed by San Francisco BART District for Operation in 4.9 GHz Band
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (Docket No. DA 26-145) on Feb. 12, 2026:
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The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau and the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (collectively the Bureaus) seek comment on a waiver request filed on July 8, 2025, by the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART), which BART later amended and re-filed on September 22, 2025./1 BART is deploying a Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) system in the 49404990 MHz (4.9 GHz) band to "support
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (Docket No. DA 26-145) on Feb. 12, 2026:
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The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau and the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (collectively the Bureaus) seek comment on a waiver request filed on July 8, 2025, by the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART), which BART later amended and re-filed on September 22, 2025./1 BART is deploying a Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) system in the 49404990 MHz (4.9 GHz) band to "supportits public safety and transit operations."/2 BART seeks a waiver of the 4.9 GHz application freeze to permit continued deployment and modification, after July 9, 2025,/3 of "1,500 additional fixed locations along its transit route."/4 It also seeks a waiver of section 90.1207(c) of the Commission's rules so it can "retain geographic capability to add or move fixed sites throughout its service territory by treating temporary fixed sites as permanent."/5
On November 15, 2024, the Bureaus modified the temporary filing freeze on the acceptance and processing of certain applications in the 4.9 GHz band./6 The Bureaus had initially imposed the freeze on September 8, 2020, to maintain a stable spectral environment in the 4.9 GHz band while the Commission considered changes to the service rules governing operations in the band. The Public Notice announcing the most recent modification of the freeze stated that requests for waiver of this freeze on a case-by-case basis could be filed pursuant to section 1.925 of the Commission's rules and encouraged applicants requesting such a waiver to document their state or local authority to operate and to address the existing use of 4.9 GHz band spectrum by other state or local entities in the same jurisdiction./7
We seek comment on whether the Bureaus should grant BART a waiver of the freeze on new deployments in the band and a waiver of section 90.1207(c)./8 In particular, we seek comment from any party who would be affected by BART's proposal to: (1) continue the deployment of its CBTC technology throughout its system after July 9, 2025, and (2) license "1,500 additional fixed locations along its transit route" as temporary fixed stations so it can maintain the flexibility to "add or modify technical parameters or locations without the need for additional licensing filings."/9
Interested parties may file comments on or before March 16, 2026. Parties may file replies on or before March 31, 2026.
Instructions for Filing Comments
All comments and reply comments should be attached to ULS File Number 0011761238 and reference the subject BART Waiver Request and the DA number of this Public Notice. Comments may be filed: (1) electronically by accessing the applicant's file number(s) in the Commission's Universal Licensing System (ULS), or (2) by filing paper copies.
Electronic Filers: Pleadings may be submitted electronically as follows:
* Begin the process by using the following link to the ULS website https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsEntry/pleadings/pleadingsType.jsp. The link will take you to the "Pleading Information" screen for "Non-docketed Pleadings" where you select "Reply" in the drop-down menu for the type of pleading and then enter the filer information. Completion of the contact information is optional. Upon completion of this screen, please note the instructions for the filing: "Pleadings must be dated and must include a signature, in this instance an electronic signature, and the address and phone number of the signing party." Click on "CONTINUE."
* The second step is to complete the File Numbers/Call Signs screen. Click if the pleading pertains to a File Number or Call Sign and enter the File Number or Call Sign. Please note that you must enter a File Number or Call Sign to continue. If the pleading pertains to multiple applications or licenses, you must enter each File Number or Call Sign as appropriate. After clicking the "SUBMIT" button, the screen will update to show all the File Numbers/Call Signs associated with the pleading. At this time, you may delete selected File Numbers/Call Signs from the page before continuing.
* The third step is to complete the Attach File screen to attach the pleading document. Use the drop down box to select Pleading or Confidential Pleading. The "BROWSE" button opens a file upload window where you will locate and select your pleading file. The Description field allows you to enter a brief description for the pleading. Click the "ADD ATTACHMENT" button to upload your pleading. You may submit up to thirty files for each pleading but each file must be smaller than 10 MB in size. You also can delete any selected file from the pleading.
* Finally, to complete your electronic pleading submission, click on the "SUBMIT PLEADING" button and the Confirmation screen will be displayed. The Confirmation screen will display your Confirmation Number as well as your entered pleadings information. You may print this page for your records by selecting the Print Page link at the top of the page and have the option of submitting another pleading or returning to the ULS website by selecting a link at the bottom of the page.
The ULS Application Search results will display pleadings under the ADMIN tab when a comment or reply comment has been filed. Users can view the pleading by clicking on the link for the specific comment or reply comment in the Description field. The general public will not be able to view confidential pleadings.
For additional information or assistance on how to file a comment or reply comment or other relevant pleading, you may visit the Web at https://www.fcc.gov/wtbhelp. You may also call the FCC ULS Customer Support Center at (877) 480-3201 and select option 2. For TTY, please call (717) 3382824. Assistance from the FCC ULS Customer Support Center is available between the hours of 8 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays). To provide quality service and ensure security, all telephone calls to the FCC ULS Customer Support Center are recorded.
Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must submit an original and one copy of each filing.
* Filings can be sent by commercial overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. Postal Service mail. All filings must be addressed to the Commission's Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission.
o Commercial overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service Express Mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701.
o U.S. Postal Service first-class, Express, and Priority mail must be addressed to 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554
The application(s), waiver request, and comments and reply comments can be accessed electronically via the Commission's Universal Licensing System, http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls.
People with Disabilities: To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 (TTY).
For further information regarding this Public Notice, please contact Brian Marenco, Brian.Marenco@fcc.gov, of the Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, (202) 418-0838 or Susan Mort, Susan.Mort@fcc.gov, of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, (202) 418-2429.
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Footnotes:
1/ On July, 8, 2025, BART submitted its initial waiver request as an attachment to its application in the FCC's Universal Licensing System (ULS). See Attachment to ULS File No. 0011330279 labeled "Request for Waiver" (attached Jul. 8, 2025) (requesting a waiver to permit future operation and modification of wayside stations) (Waiver Request). BART subsequently amended its waiver request and re-filed it as an attachment to its September 22, 2025, application for three base stations and associated mobile units in San Mateo County. See San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District Application, ULS File No. 0011761238 (dated Sep. 22, 2025). BART stated that the base stations listed on the September 2025 application "are illustrative of the type of sites BART will need to support the geographic reach of its San Francisco Bay Area transit operations, but are not an exhaustive list of all such future sites." See Attachment to BART Application labeled "BART Request for Waiver 09 22 2025" (attached on Sep. 22, 2025) (Waiver Amendment).
2/ Waiver Amendment at 1. CBTC is a railway signaling system that makes use of the telecommunications between the train and track equipment for the traffic management and infrastructure control. Wayside stations in a CBTC system refers to the equipment installed along the railway tracks that communicate with the trains.
3/ The Bureaus gave incumbent licensees until July 9, 2025 to submit granular technical data in ULS on their existing operations in the band. See The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau and Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Establish Deadline for 4.9 GHz Public Safety Licensees to Provide Granular Licensing Data, WP Docket No. 07-100, DA 24-1137 (PSHSB/WTB Dec. 9, 2024) (initially establishing June 9, 2025 as the deadline for submission of granular data), the Bureaus subsequently extended the deadline for submissions through July 9, 2025, Deadline for 4.9 GHz Public Safety Licensees to Provide Granular Licensing Data Extended by 30 Days, Public Notice, WP Docket No. 07-100, DA 25-463 (PSHSB/WTB July 9, 2025).
4/ In response to a staff inquiry, on November 24, 2025, BART supplemented its waiver request with an email statement of its intent to deploy no more than 1,500 base stations. BART indicated that these stations would only operate within a two-kilometer radius of its tracks and provided staff with a map showing its rail lines with a twokilometer buffer zone. To create an easily accessible record, this document is labeled as "Waiver Amendment No. 2" and is attached to BART's pending application. See Attachment to BART Application labeled "Waiver Request Amendment No. 2." (attached Jan. 30, 2026) (Waiver Amendment No. 2).
5/ Waiver Amendment at 4. BART says that grant of the waiver would give it "the ability to add and modify sites based upon real world testing" and that without the waiver, its "CBTC system cannot be fully implemented." Waiver Amendment at 3. BART also seeks a two-kilometer "exclusion zone" around its transit route in which other licensees would be prohibited, asserting that the exclusion zone is needed to prevent harmful interference to its CBTC system. Waiver Amendment No. 2 at 2, 5. See also 47 CFR Sec. 90.1207(c) (specifying that for a base station to be considered a temporary fixed station it must remain in one location for no longer than one year). Absent a waiver of section 90.1207(c), BART would need to license its track-side base stations as permanent fixed stations and submit a new application every time it adds a new station or modifies the technical parameters of an existing station.
6/ Public Safety And Homeland Security Bureau and Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Further Modify Temporary Filing Freeze on the Acceptance and Processing of Certain Part 90 Applications for the 4940-4990 MHz Band, WP Docket No. 07-100, Public Notice, DA 24-1136, 39 FCC Rcd 12317 (PSHSB/WTB 2024) (2024 Freeze Modification Public Notice).
7/ See id. at 4, 39 FCC Rcd at 12320.
8/ Waiver Amendment at 1.
9/ Waiver Amendment at 1, 9-10.
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-145A1.pdf
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving SOOWERY 6-Drawer Dressers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Feb. 12, 2026:
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Name of Product: SOOWERY 6-Drawer Dressers
Hazard: The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risks of serious injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory standard as required by the STURDY Act.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: February 12, 2026
Units: About 166
Consumer Contact: Email at SOOWERYrecall@outlook.com
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves SOOWERY
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Feb. 12, 2026:
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Name of Product: SOOWERY 6-Drawer Dressers
Hazard: The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risks of serious injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory standard as required by the STURDY Act.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: February 12, 2026
Units: About 166
Consumer Contact: Email at SOOWERYrecall@outlook.com
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves SOOWERY6-Drawer Dressers. The dressers were sold in black. They have a metal frame, wooden top, and six collapsable fabric drawers. The dressers are 47.2 inches long by 11.8 inches wide by 33.3 inches tall.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dressers if they are not anchored to the wall and place them in an area that children cannot access. With a permanent marker, write the word "recalled" on the top and all sides of the dresser. Contact SOOWERY for instructions on how to dispose of the dressers to receive a full refund. Consumers must submit a photo to SOOWERYrecall@outlook.com showing disposal of the product.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Sold Online At: Amazon.com from December 2025 through January 2026 for about $130.
Retailer: Shenzhen Zhongyuantong Technology Co., Ltd., dba SOOWERY of China
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-261
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/SOOWERY-6-Drawer-Dressers-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Clothing-Storage-Units
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Hydromassage Rotary Jet in Highlife Collection Spas
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Feb. 12, 2026:
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Name of Product: Hydromassage Rotary Jet (6 fin) in Highlife Collection spas
Hazard: The hydromassage rotary jets can create a suction force that allows the user's hair to be entangled, submerging their head underwater, posing entanglement and drowning hazards to the user.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: February 12, 2026
Units: About 32,900 units (In addition, about 853 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact: Watkins Wellness toll-free at 888-450-5748 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Feb. 12, 2026:
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Name of Product: Hydromassage Rotary Jet (6 fin) in Highlife Collection spas
Hazard: The hydromassage rotary jets can create a suction force that allows the user's hair to be entangled, submerging their head underwater, posing entanglement and drowning hazards to the user.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: February 12, 2026
Units: About 32,900 units (In addition, about 853 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact: Watkins Wellness toll-free at 888-450-5748 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.ET, Monday through Friday, email at jetrecall@watkinsmfg.com or online at http://www.hotspring.com/recalls or http://www.hotspring.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
In Conjunction With:
Description: This recall involves Hydromassage rotary jets (6 fin) in Highlife Collection spas and also sold as replacement parts. There are eight models included in this collection: Grandee, Envoy, Vanguard, Aria, Prodigy, Sovereign, Jetsetter and Jetsetter LX. The recalled jets are found in model year 2023, 2024 and 2025 Highlife Collection spas.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jets and go to the firm's website http://www.hotspring.com/recalls to determine if their spa has them. If it is determined that the spa has the recalled parts, contact the firm to obtain instructions and a video that demonstrates how to turn the recalled jets off and how to install free replacement jet inserts in your spa. Consumers will need the serial number located on the front of the spa to make the determination.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of a consumer whose hair was entangled in the jets. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At: Independent pool and spa dealers nationwide from October 2022 through September 2025 for between $16,000 and $24,000 (spas) and between $18 and $35 (replacement parts).
Importer(s): Jet Importer: Watkins Manufacturing Corporation, of Vista, California
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-268
Fast Track Recall
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Watkins-Manufacturing-Recalls-Hydromassage-Rotary-Jets-in-Highlife-Collection-Spas-Due-to-Entanglement-and-Drowning-Hazards
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Fortemotus Adult Portable Bed Rails
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Feb. 12, 2026:
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Name of Product: Fortemotus Adult Portable Bed Rails
Hazard: The recalled bed rails violate the mandatory standard for adult portable bed rails because users can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the bed rail and the side of the mattress, posing a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation. The bed rails do not meet structural stability or retention strap requirements, posing a fall hazard. The bed rails' push pins and push pin holes are incorrectly
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Feb. 12, 2026:
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Name of Product: Fortemotus Adult Portable Bed Rails
Hazard: The recalled bed rails violate the mandatory standard for adult portable bed rails because users can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the bed rail and the side of the mattress, posing a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation. The bed rails do not meet structural stability or retention strap requirements, posing a fall hazard. The bed rails' push pins and push pin holes are incorrectlysized, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: February 12, 2026
Units: About 550
Consumer Contact: Fortemotus Direct US by email at fortemotusofficial@outlook.com.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves Fortemotus-branded adult portable bed rails, model USFTMTJAS008. The recalled bed rails have black tubing with black foam rubber handle grips, support legs and a fabric pouch, and measure about 30 inches wide by 30 inches high. The Foremotus logo is printed on the bed rail's fabric cover and the model number on the owner's manual.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adult portable bed rails and contact Fortemotus Direct US for a full refund. Consumers should destroy the bed rails by cutting the handrails' foam padding, take a photo of the destroyed rails and send it to fortemotusofficial@outlook.com.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Sold Online At: Amazon.com from August 2025 through October 2025 for about $100.
Manufacturer(s): Guangzhou Kezhinuo Maoyi Youxian Gongsi, dba Fortemotus Direct US, of China
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-263
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Fortemotus-Direct-Adult-Portable-Bed-Rails-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Entrapment-and-Asphyxiation-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Adult-Portable-Bed-Rails
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Colombia-Themed Magnetic Board Games
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Feb. 12, 2026:
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Name of Product: Colombia-themed Magnetic Board Games
Hazard: The recalled board games violate the mandatory standard for toys because the magnetic game pieces contain loose high-powered magnets posing an ingestion hazard to children. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract each other, or other metal objects, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting, and/or blockage of the intestines, blood poisoning
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Feb. 12, 2026:
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Name of Product: Colombia-themed Magnetic Board Games
Hazard: The recalled board games violate the mandatory standard for toys because the magnetic game pieces contain loose high-powered magnets posing an ingestion hazard to children. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract each other, or other metal objects, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting, and/or blockage of the intestines, blood poisoningand death.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: February 12, 2026
Units: About 1,200
Consumer Contact: Surveying Accessories Cheaper collect at 305-336-6042 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email at zlipgo.sales@gmail.com.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves Colombia-themed magnetic board games. The recalled games consist of a two-sided board with a storage bag and 32 multi-colored, magnetic pieces and two dice with one storage pouch. The original packaging included a piece of chocolate. "Colombia que linda eres" is printed on the game's board. "Cositas Colombianas" is printed on the front of storage box. Only the four and six-player versions of the board games are included in this recall.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnetic board games and take them away from children. Consumers should contact Surveying Accessories Cheaper for a pre-paid shipping label to return the board games for a full refund in the form of the original form of payment or check.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold At: Centro Envios Aventura in Miami, Florida and online at Amazon.com from April 2023 through June 2025 for between $20 and $50.
Retailer: Surveying Accessories Cheaper, of Miami, Florida
Manufactured In: Colombia
Recall number: 26-265
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Surveying-Accessories-Cheaper-Recalls-Board-Games-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Magnet-Ingestion-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Toys
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving 3-Pack Smoke Detector Fire Alarms
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Feb. 12, 2026:
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Name of Product: 3-Pack Smoke Detector Fire Alarms
Hazard: If the sensing threshold of security warnings is set too high, the alarm might not sound in a timely manner, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: February 12, 2026
Units: About 11,000
Consumer Contact: Email at lmm15957491237@163.com.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves 3-Pack Smoke Detector Fire Alarms. The alarms are 9V battery operated and have a light sound warning and test button.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Feb. 12, 2026:
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Name of Product: 3-Pack Smoke Detector Fire Alarms
Hazard: If the sensing threshold of security warnings is set too high, the alarm might not sound in a timely manner, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: February 12, 2026
Units: About 11,000
Consumer Contact: Email at lmm15957491237@163.com.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves 3-Pack Smoke Detector Fire Alarms. The alarms are 9V battery operated and have a light sound warning and test button.The alarms are white and circular in shape. Model number "XG-7D04-KZ9Z" and SKU number "CX-50YP-A5VN" are printed on the bottom side of the alarm.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the smoke detector fire alarms and contact lmm15957491237@163.com for instructions on how to receive a full refund through Amazon.com. Smoke alarms can be discarded in the household trash.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Sold Online At: Amazon.com from February 2024 through December 2025 for about $30.
Retailer: TIANJINSHIHAOWEIXINSHENGJIDIANANZHUANGGONGCHENG, of China
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-260
Fast Track Recall
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/LShome-Photoelectric-Smoke-Detector-Fire-Alarms-Recalled-Due-Failure-to-Warn-During-Fire-Posing-Serious-Injury-or-Death-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com-by-TIANJINSHIHAOWEIXINSHENGJIDIANANZHUANGGONGCHENG
