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FCC Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau Issues Public Notice: Bureau Places Into Records of Two Proceedings a Letter From Sen. Scott to Chairman Carr
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (ET Docket No. 26-22, 26-23):
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By this Public Notice, the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau announces that the Federal Communications Commission has received a letter from Senator Rick Scott, the sponsor of the Countering CCP Drones and Supporting Drones for Law Enforcement Act, on which section 1709 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, Public Law 118-159, was based, regarding
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (ET Docket No. 26-22, 26-23):
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By this Public Notice, the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau announces that the Federal Communications Commission has received a letter from Senator Rick Scott, the sponsor of the Countering CCP Drones and Supporting Drones for Law Enforcement Act, on which section 1709 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, Public Law 118-159, was based, regardingthe Petition for Reconsideration filed by SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. (DJI) and the Application for Review filed by Autel Robotics Co., Ltd. (Autel)./1
In the letter, Senator Scott states that he "agree[s] with the Administration's determinations that DJI and Autel present a national security threat and strongly support[s] adding their technologies to the FCC's Covered List."/2
Senator Scott also describes efforts by Congress over multiple years, during which "Congress investigated the threat DJI technologies pose to the United States through a series of classified briefings from the Intelligence Community and the Department of War (DOW), public hearings on the topic, meetings with industry representatives, and thorough analysis of public reporting and statements from DJI and Autel."/3 We place the letter into the records of the two proceedings noted above.
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Footnotes:
1/ Letter from Rick Scott, United States Senator, to Brendan Carr, Chairman, Federal Communications Commission (Oct. 14, 2026).
2/ Id. at 1.
3/ Id.
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1112A1.pdf
FCC Issues Daily Digest for Oct. 15
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following Daily Digest (Vol. 45, No. 198) on Oct. 15, 2026:
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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:
PUBLIC NOTICES
Released: 2026-10-15. NOTICE OF PROHIBITED PRESENTATIONS. (DA No. 26-1110). (Dkt No 26-169). The Office of General Counsel gives notice of prohibited Sunshine period presentation.. OGC. DA-26-1110A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1110A1.docx) DA-26-1110A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1110A1.pdf) DA-26-1110A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1110A1.txt)
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following Daily Digest (Vol. 45, No. 198) on Oct. 15, 2026:
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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:
PUBLIC NOTICES
Released: 2026-10-15. NOTICE OF PROHIBITED PRESENTATIONS. (DA No. 26-1110). (Dkt No 26-169). The Office of General Counsel gives notice of prohibited Sunshine period presentation.. OGC. DA-26-1110A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1110A1.docx) DA-26-1110A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1110A1.pdf) DA-26-1110A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1110A1.txt)
ReportNo: REPORT NO. PN-1-261015-01. Released: 2026-10-15. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-425884A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-425884A1.pdf) DOC-425884A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-425884A1.txt)
Report No: REPORT NO. PN-2-261015-01. Released: 2026-10-15. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-425885A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-425885A1.pdf) DOC-425885A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-425885A1.txt)
Report No: TEL-02692. Released: 2026-10-15. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED - ITC. (DA No. 26-1111). OIA. Contact: ICFSinfo@fcc.gov. DA-26-1111A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1111A1.pdf) DA-26-1111A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1111A1.txt)
Released: 2026-10-15. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 10-14-26. OMD. Contact: Kenneth Hill, 202-418-7521. DOC-425887A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-425887A1.pdf) DOC-425887A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-425887A1.txt)
Report No: REPORT NO. PN-3-261015-01. Released: 2026-10-15. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-425886A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-425886A1.pdf) DOC-425886A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-425886A1.txt)
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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED OCTOBER 14, 2026, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 197:
PUBLIC NOTICES
Released: 2026-10-14. THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU PLACES INTO THE RECORD OF TWO PROCEEDINGS CERTAIN LETTERS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF WAR TO CONGRESS. (DA No. 26-1106). (Dkt No 26-22 26-23). PSHSB. Contact: Chris Smeenk (202-418-1630; Chris.Smeenk@fcc.gov) . Action by: Chief, PSHSB. DA-26-1106A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1106A1.docx) DA-26-1106A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1106A1.pdf) DA-26-1106A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1106A1.txt)
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TEXTS
WTB GRANTS BIARA WAIVER FOR PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE DAY EVENT. Granted the BIARA Waiver for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Event. Action by: Chief, Broadband Division. Adopted: 2026-10-14 by ORDER. (DA No. 26-1108). WTB. DA-26-1108A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1108A1.docx) DA-26-1108A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1108A1.pdf) DA-26-1108A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1108A1.txt)
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Original text here: https://www.fcc.gov/edocs/daily-digest/2026/10/15
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Xalirium Adult Portable Bed Rails
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Xalirium Adult Portable Bed Rails
Hazard: The recalled bed rails violate the mandatory standard for adult portable bed rails because when the bed rails are attached to a bed, 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. In addition, the bed rails do
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Xalirium Adult Portable Bed Rails
Hazard: The recalled bed rails violate the mandatory standard for adult portable bed rails because when the bed rails are attached to a bed, 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. In addition, the bed rails donot bear the required hazard warning labels.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: October 15, 2026
Units: About 200
Consumer Contact: usOpal by email at xaliriumofficial@outlook.com
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves Xalirium-branded adult portable bed rails. They have a white frame with black foam rubber grips and a black fabric pouch. The bed rails measure about 17.15 inches high, 4.33 inches wide and 1.99 inches long. "Xalirium" is printed on the label of the product packaging. Only bed rails without vertical bars inside the opening are included in this recall.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled adult portable bed rails immediately and contact usOpal for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to cut the black storage bag and straps and to cut the foam padding on the bed rails, write "RECALLED" on the upper and lower bed rails, and send a photo of the marked rails to xaliriumofficial@outlook.com. Consumers should then dispose of the recalled product.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Sold Online At: Amazon.com from February 2026 through August 2026 for about $60.
Importer(s): Opal Vista Ltd., dba usOpal, of China
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 27-029
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2027/usOpal-Recalls-Xalirium-Portable-Bed-Rails-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 Scotch Thermal Laminators
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Scotch(TM) Thermal Laminators
Hazard: The recalled thermal laminators can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: October 15, 2026
Units: About 53,634
Consumer Contact: 3M Company toll-free at 800-772-4337 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, online at https://www.scotchbrand.com/3M/en_US/scotch-brand/tl1302Z-laminator-recall/ or www.scotchbrand.com and click on "Recall Information" at the top of the page for more information.
Recall Details
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Scotch(TM) Thermal Laminators
Hazard: The recalled thermal laminators can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: October 15, 2026
Units: About 53,634
Consumer Contact: 3M Company toll-free at 800-772-4337 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, online at https://www.scotchbrand.com/3M/en_US/scotch-brand/tl1302Z-laminator-recall/ or www.scotchbrand.com and click on "Recall Information" at the top of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Description:This recall involves the Scotch(TM) thermal laminator, model number TL1302Z. The laminator is light gray/white with gray accents and the word "Scotch" is printed in gray on the front. The laminating slot is approximately 13 inches wide, and the machine has a carrying handle on the right side of the machine when viewing from the front. The model number TL1302Z is located on the sticker on the bottom of the laminator and can also be found on the product packaging.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled thermal laminators immediately and contact 3M Company to receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to fill out the online recall registration form at https://www.scotchbrand.com/3M/en_US/scotch-brand/tl1302Z-laminator-recall/, confirm that their laminator is included in the recall and upload a photograph of the laminator with the unplugged power cord cut. The refund, in the form of a check, will be mailed to the consumer upon receipt of the completed form and confirmation that the laminator's power cord has been cut. Consumers should dispose of the recalled laminator in accordance with local and state laws governing electronics recycling.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 63 reports of the laminators smoking, melting and overheating, including five reports of the laminators catching fire and one report of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Sold Online At: Amazon.com from June 2024 through September 2026 for between $44 and $56.
Importer(s): 3M Company, of St. Paul, Minnesota
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 27-024
Fast Track Recall
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2027/3M-Company-Recalls-ScotchTM-Thermal-Laminators-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-Hazard
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Papablic Bedside Sleepers With Play Yard Extensions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Papablic Bedside Sleepers with Play Yard Extensions
Hazard: The bedside sleepers with play yard extensions violate the mandatory safety standard for play yards because the mattress can become displaced causing a baby to become entrapped between the sleeping pad and bottom posing a deadly suffocation hazard. In addition, the latching and locking mechanism can fail, causing the product to collapse, posing a risk of serious injury or deadly entrapment and fall hazards.
Remedy:
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Papablic Bedside Sleepers with Play Yard Extensions
Hazard: The bedside sleepers with play yard extensions violate the mandatory safety standard for play yards because the mattress can become displaced causing a baby to become entrapped between the sleeping pad and bottom posing a deadly suffocation hazard. In addition, the latching and locking mechanism can fail, causing the product to collapse, posing a risk of serious injury or deadly entrapment and fall hazards.
Remedy:Refund
Recall Date: October 15, 2026
Units: About 248
Consumer Contact: Papablic by email at support@papablic.com, or online at https://papablic.com/pages/black-and-gray-bassinet-with-play-yard-extension-recall or https://papablic.com and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves Papablic bedside sleepers, model PAPA03001AI. These convertible sleepers function as both a bassinet and a play yard and have a gray exterior with an interior printed in a stars and moon pattern. The products have "Papablic" stitched in white on the front gray fabric panel. Model "PAPA03001AI" is printed on a label sewn to the interior fabric of the bassinet underneath the mattress pad.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the convertible bedside sleeper immediately and contact Papablic for a refund. Consumers will be asked to disassemble the product, cut the mattress and fabric components in half and email photos of the destroyed components to support@papablic.com. Upon receipt of proof of destruction, Papablic will issue a full refund and consumers should dispose of the product.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Sold Online At: Amazon.com and papablic.com from April 2025 through July 2026 for about $190.
Distributor(s): Papablic, Inc., doing business asPapablic, of USA, of Chicago, Illinois
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 27-027
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2027/Papablic-of-USA-Recalls-Convertible-Bedside-Sleepers-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Entrapment-Suffocation-and-Fall-Hazards-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Play-Yards
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Crystal Glass Cups With Loose Crystal Chips
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Crystal Glass Cups with Loose Crystal Chips
Hazard: Glass can break inside the recalled cups while in use, posing a risk of serious injury from ingestion and laceration hazards.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: October 15, 2026
Units: About 600
Consumer Contact: Loving Thyself Rocks LLC by email at lovingthyselfrocks@gmail.com or online at https://lovingthyselfrocks.com/recall or click on https://lovingthyselfrocks.com and go to "Safety Recall" at the bottom of the page for
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Crystal Glass Cups with Loose Crystal Chips
Hazard: Glass can break inside the recalled cups while in use, posing a risk of serious injury from ingestion and laceration hazards.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: October 15, 2026
Units: About 600
Consumer Contact: Loving Thyself Rocks LLC by email at lovingthyselfrocks@gmail.com or online at https://lovingthyselfrocks.com/recall or click on https://lovingthyselfrocks.com and go to "Safety Recall" at the bottom of the page formore information.
Recall Details
Description: This recall affects Crystal Glass Cups containing loose crystal stone chips between two layers of glass. The cups are intended for both decorative use and drinking. Each cup measures approximately 3.5 by 3 inches. The crystal stone chips are sold in various options: amethyst, black obsidian, rose quartz, smoke quartz, fire and clear quartz, moss agate, hematite, black tourmaline, black tourmaline in quartz, charoite, blue apatite, morganite, larimar, red jasper, malachite, garnet, kunzite, fluorite, peridot, aquamarine, watermelon tourmaline, carnelian, lapis lazuli, tigers eye and labradorite.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled crystal cup immediately and register at http://www.lovingthyselfrocks.com/recall to receive a full refund in the form of original payment. Consumer will be asked to fill out an online form and submit a photograph with the word "RECALL" written on the front of the crystal cup in permanent black marker. Consumers will be asked to attest to proper disposal of the recalled cup following the instructions on the firm's website.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm received one reported incident of broken glass inside the cup while drinking. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At: Loving Thyselfstore and on-line athttps://www.instagram.com/lovingthyselfrocksandfossils/?hl=en andhttps://www.instagram.com/lovingthyselfrocks/?hl=en and Etsy.com from April 2026 through September 2026 for between $20 and $50.
Distributor(s): Loving Thyself Rocks LLC, of Winter Park, Florida
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 27-026
Fast Track Recall
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2027/Loving-Thyself-Rocks-Recalls-Crystal-Glass-Cups-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-from-Ingestion-and-Laceration-Hazards
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving 101 Dalmatians Faux Leather Coin Purses
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: 101 Dalmatians Faux Leather Coin Purses
Hazard: The coin purses contain higher phthalate concentration levels. Phthalates can be harmful if young children are exposed to sufficient amounts, including through ingestion, and certain phthalates have been associated with adverse health effects, particularly effects on development and the hormone system.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: October 15, 2026
Units: About 2,100
Consumer Contact: Primark at 617-946-3236 from 8 a.m. to
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: 101 Dalmatians Faux Leather Coin Purses
Hazard: The coin purses contain higher phthalate concentration levels. Phthalates can be harmful if young children are exposed to sufficient amounts, including through ingestion, and certain phthalates have been associated with adverse health effects, particularly effects on development and the hormone system.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: October 15, 2026
Units: About 2,100
Consumer Contact: Primark at 617-946-3236 from 8 a.m. to5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.primark.com/recall or at www.primark.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves the Primark 101 Dalmatians Faux Leather Coin Purse, Model No. 2595301. The coin purse is black and has a picture of a dalmatian and "101 Dalmatians" printed on the front. The model number is located on the product tag attached to the zip puller.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the coin purses immediately, keep them away from children and return them to a Primark store for a full refund in the original form of payment.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Sold At: Primark stores located in the Northeast and in Florida, Maryland and Illinois from March 2026 through June 2026 for about $9.
Importer(s): Primark US Corp., of Boston, Massachusetts
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 27-028
Fast Track Recall
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2027/Primark-Recalls-101-Dalmatians-Faux-Leather-Childrens-Coin-Purses-Due-to-Phthalate-Levels-and-Risk-of-Ingestion
