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FCC Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau Issues Public Notice Announcing Compliance Deadline for Multilingual Wireless Emergency Alert Templates
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (PS Docket Nos. 15-91, 15-94) on Dec. 18, 2025:
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With this Public Notice, the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (Bureau) announces June 12, 2028, as the deadline for commercial mobile service providers participating in Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) to implement multilingual templates that alert originators can choose to send during life-threatening emergencies./1 When an alerting authority chooses to send a multilingual Alert Message, WEA-capable
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (PS Docket Nos. 15-91, 15-94) on Dec. 18, 2025:
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With this Public Notice, the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (Bureau) announces June 12, 2028, as the deadline for commercial mobile service providers participating in Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) to implement multilingual templates that alert originators can choose to send during life-threatening emergencies./1 When an alerting authority chooses to send a multilingual Alert Message, WEA-capablemobile devices must be able to extract and display the relevant template in the subscriber's default language, if available./2 The WEA-capable mobile devices of commercial mobile service providers participating in WEA must support templates in the 13 most commonly spoken languages in the United States, in addition to English templates./3 These languages include: Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Arabic, French, Korean, Russian, Haitian Creole, German, Hindi, Portuguese, and Italian./4 WEA-capable mobile devices must also support templates in American Sign Language./5
In the 2023 WEA Third Report and Order, the Commission directed the Bureau to develop specific implementation parameters for template-based multilingual alerting,/6 and required commercial mobile service providers participating in WEA to comply with the multilingual template requirements within 30 months of the Bureau publishing its order in the Federal Register./7 The Bureau adopted the Multilingual WEA Implementation Report and Order in January 2025, establishing fillable templates for the eighteen most commonly issued and most time-sensitive types of alerts and specifying other implementation requirements./8 The Report and Order was published in the Federal Register on December 10, 2025./9 Accordingly, the deadline for compliance with these requirements is June 12, 2028.
For further information, please contact Joshua Gehret, Attorney Advisor, Cybersecurity and Communications Reliability Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau at (202) 418-7816 or Joshua.Gehret@fcc.gov.
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Footnotes:
1/ Wireless Emergency Alerts, Amendments to Part 11 of the Commission's Rules Regarding the Emergency Alert System, PS Docket Nos. 15-94 and 15-91, Third Report and Order, 38 FCC Rcd 10116, 10124, para. 14, 10128, para. 21 (2023) (WEA Third Report and Order); 47 CFR Sec.Sec. 10.480, 10.500(e).
2/ Id. at 10124, para. 14.
3/ Id. at 10126-27, para. 19.
4/ Id.
5/ Id. at 10127, para. 20.
6/ Id. at 10128, para. 21.
7/ Id. at 10130, 10153-54, paras. 25, 74.
8/ Wireless Emergency Alerts; Amendments to Part 11 of the Commission's Rules Regarding the Emergency Alert System, PS Docket Nos. 15-91 and 15-94; Report and Order, 40 FCC Rcd 43 (PSHSB 2025) (Multilingual WEA Implementation Report and Order).
9/ Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Emergency Alerts and the Emergency Alert System; Correction, 90 Fed. Reg. 59071 (Dec. 18, 2025); see also Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Emergency Alerts and the Emergency Alert System, 90 Fed. Reg. 57288 (Dec. 10, 2025).
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-25-1078A1.pdf
FCC Combats Robocallers' Abuse of Phone Numbering Resources
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025:
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FCC Combats Robocallers' Abuse of Phone Numbering Resources
Direct Access to Numbering Tools Will Now Require Robocall, Public Safety, and National Security Certification and Disclosure Compliance from VoIP Providers with Direct Access
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The Federal Communications Commission today adopted changes to its rules to prevent phone numbering resources from being abused by robocallers. While the agency has built up its STIR/SHAKEN caller ID authentication rules and call traceback
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025:
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FCC Combats Robocallers' Abuse of Phone Numbering Resources
Direct Access to Numbering Tools Will Now Require Robocall, Public Safety, and National Security Certification and Disclosure Compliance from VoIP Providers with Direct Access
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The Federal Communications Commission today adopted changes to its rules to prevent phone numbering resources from being abused by robocallers. While the agency has built up its STIR/SHAKEN caller ID authentication rules and call tracebackefforts, bad actors have leveraged the proliferation of VoIP providers with access to numbering services to bypass these protections and continue to bombard consumers with robocalls. The FCC today applied its robocall, public safety, and national security compliance certification and disclosure requirements to all interconnected VoIP providers that directly access U.S. numbering resources.
Voice service providers have access to resources which allow for the use of different phone numbers by different callers. These numbering resources are critical for the operation of an organized phone network ecosystem. However, those same critical resources have been misused by robocallers to bypass consumer protections and transmit scam calls. Bad actors are known to obtain large quantities of numbers to avoid robocall mitigation measures to continue exploiting American consumers.
The Order adopted by the Commission establishes rules requiring all interconnected VoIP providers with direct access to phone numbers to certify and disclose information about robocall compliance, public safety, and national security. These are requirements that the Commission had established previously but only applied them prospectively to new applicants leaving a gap in the FCC's robocall protections because the then-existing authorization holders were not required to make these certifications. Today's common-sense decision ensures that every VoIP provider with a direct access authorization is subject to the same rules to protect consumers. Affected direct access authorization holders will be required to file the updated requirements within 30 days of the effective date of these rules in order to maintain their authorizations.
In addition to adopting these rules, the Commission will seek further comment on how else it can bolster numbering resource protections. The Commission is specifically refreshing the record on how to best reclaim numbering resources from interconnected VoIP providers that have had their VoIP numbering authorization revoked or terminated. It will also build a record on how to restrict VoIP number authorizations for entities that pose national security risks, and thus appear on the FCC's Covered List, or use equipment that poses such risks.
Action by the Commission December 18, 2025 by Third Report and Order and Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC 25-86). Chairman Carr, Commissioners Gomez and Trusty approving. Chairman Carr and Commissioner Trusty issuing separate statements.
WC Docket Nos. 13-97, 07-243, 20-67
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-416496A1.pdf
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving SereneLife Brand 48-Inch & Taller Above-Ground Pools
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Dec. 18, 2025:
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Name of Product: SereneLife brand 48-inch and taller above-ground pools
Hazard: The compression strap that surrounds the outside of the pool legs may create a foothold, allowing a child access to the pool, posing a drowning hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: December 18, 2025
Units: About 80
Consumer Contact: SereneLife Home toll-free at 888-619-6770 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@serenelifehome.com or online at https://serenelifehome.com/pages/recalls
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Dec. 18, 2025:
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Name of Product: SereneLife brand 48-inch and taller above-ground pools
Hazard: The compression strap that surrounds the outside of the pool legs may create a foothold, allowing a child access to the pool, posing a drowning hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: December 18, 2025
Units: About 80
Consumer Contact: SereneLife Home toll-free at 888-619-6770 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@serenelifehome.com or online at https://serenelifehome.com/pages/recallsor go to https://serenelifehome.com/ and click on "Product Recalls" on the home page for more information.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves all SereneLife brand above-ground pools 48 inches and taller. Models SLPORND15 and SLPORND18 are included in this recall. Model information and the SereneLife logo are printed on the liner on the outside of the pool.
The recalled above-ground pools contain a compression strap (also referred to as a reinforcing belt) that wraps around the pool on the outside of the vertical support poles, and may create a foothold, allowing a child to access the pool and drown.
Children can still gain access to the pools using these footholds even if the ladder is removed.
CPSC's website www.PoolSafely.gov has free, downloadable educational materials available to the public on pool safety including information on barriers, covers, alarms and other safety information.
Statement of Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled above-ground pools immediately and contact SereneLife Home for a full refund. Consumers will need to provide photographic evidence of destruction or disposal of the product to receive a full refund from SereneLife Home.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold Online At: Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Wayfair.com, Target.com and the SereneLife website (serenelifehome.com) from December 2021 through May 2025 for between $300 and $500 depending on the size and model of the pool and accessories purchased.
Importer(s): Sound Around Inc. dba SereneLife Home
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-162
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/SereneLife-Home-Recalls-Above-Ground-Pools-48-Inches-and-Taller-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Schwinn Ovation Bicycle Child Carriers
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Dec. 18, 2025:
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Name of Product: Schwinn Ovation Bicycle Child Carriers
Hazard: The buckles securing the restraints around the child can release during use, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: December 18, 2025
Units: About 650
Consumer Contact: Pacific Cycle toll-free at 877-564-2261 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at customerservice@pacific-cycle.com or online at www.pacific-cycle.com/safety-notices-recalls/ or go to www.pacific-cycle.com and click
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Dec. 18, 2025:
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Name of Product: Schwinn Ovation Bicycle Child Carriers
Hazard: The buckles securing the restraints around the child can release during use, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: December 18, 2025
Units: About 650
Consumer Contact: Pacific Cycle toll-free at 877-564-2261 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at customerservice@pacific-cycle.com or online at www.pacific-cycle.com/safety-notices-recalls/ or go to www.pacific-cycle.com and clickon "Recalls" for more information.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves the Schwinn Ovation Bicycle Child Carrier, Model SW80356. The product is black with a grey seat cushion, black harness straps, and red buckles. It attaches to a rear bike rack that was sold with the carrier. The impacted date codes are 712A0329BE and 712A0421BE. The model number and date code are located on the underside of the carrier.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carriers and contact Pacific Cycle for a full refund.
Incidents/Injuries: Pacific Cycle is aware of one incident where the buckles released. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At: Amazon.com and schwinnbikes.com from May 2025 through September 2025 for between $190 and $230.
Importer(s): Pacific Cycle Inc. of Madison, Wisconsin
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-151
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Pacific-Cycle-Recalls-Schwinn-Ovation-Bicycle-Child-Carriers-Due-to-Fall-Hazard
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Fat Tire Trikes
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Dec. 18, 2025:
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Name of Product: Fat Tire Trikes
Hazard: The trike frame can develop a hairline fracture near a weld, which can cause the tubes to separate, posing fall and laceration hazards.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: December 18, 2025
Units: About 400
Consumer Contact: Pedego toll-free at 800-646-8604 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by email at recall@pedego.com, or online at https://pedegoelectricbikes.com/pages/product-recalls or at www.pedegoelectricbikes.com and
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Dec. 18, 2025:
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Name of Product: Fat Tire Trikes
Hazard: The trike frame can develop a hairline fracture near a weld, which can cause the tubes to separate, posing fall and laceration hazards.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: December 18, 2025
Units: About 400
Consumer Contact: Pedego toll-free at 800-646-8604 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by email at recall@pedego.com, or online at https://pedegoelectricbikes.com/pages/product-recalls or at www.pedegoelectricbikes.com andclick on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves the Fat Tire Trike, an aluminum adult three-wheeled electric tricycle. It has a rectangular label on the downtube near the front of the frame with the word "Pedego" printed on it. The product was sold in matte black.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Fat Tire Trikes and contact Pedego to schedule a repair involving the replacement of a section of the frame, which will be installed by a Pedego dealer of their choice at no charge to the consumer. Consumers should fill out a registration form at https://pedegoelectricbikes.com/pages/product-recalls.
Incidents/Injuries: Pedego has received 16 reports of the trike frame breaking, including one report of a laceration to the leg.
Sold At: Pedego stores nationwide and online at PedegoElectricBikes.com from March 2024 through March 2025 for between $3,500 and $4,000.
Importer(s): Pedego, LLC, of Fountain View, California
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-152
Fast Track Recall
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Pedego-Electric-Bikes-Recalls-Fat-Tire-Trikes-Due-to-Fall-and-Laceration-Hazards
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving ANNQUAN Power Strips, Models EX-D112-05 & EX-D106-25
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Dec. 18, 2025:
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Name of Product: ANNQUAN Power Strips, Models EX-D112-05 and EX-D106-25
Hazard: The power strips do not contain supplementary overcurrent protection, which creates a risk of fire if the power strips are overloaded. The resulting fire can cause serious injury or death from smoke inhalation and burns.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: December 18, 2025
Units: About 11,200
Consumer Contact: Hefei Juyuan Sporting Development at 401-998-3366 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Dec. 18, 2025:
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Name of Product: ANNQUAN Power Strips, Models EX-D112-05 and EX-D106-25
Hazard: The power strips do not contain supplementary overcurrent protection, which creates a risk of fire if the power strips are overloaded. The resulting fire can cause serious injury or death from smoke inhalation and burns.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: December 18, 2025
Units: About 11,200
Consumer Contact: Hefei Juyuan Sporting Development at 401-998-3366 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday throughFriday, email at recall_annquan@163.com or online at https://annquanrecall.com/ for more information.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves ANNQUAN-branded power strips models EX-D112-05 and EX-D106-25. Power strip model EX-D112-05 has a black metal enclosure with 12 receptacles made of yellow plastic. There is one on/off switch located at the end of the housing closest to the power cord. Power strip model EX-D106-25 has a yellow metal enclosure with six receptacles made of black plastic and individual on/off switches for each receptacle. The model numbers are found on the order invoice.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the ANNQUAN power strips and contact Hefei Juyuan Sporting Development to receive a full refund.
Incidents/Injuries: Hefei Juyuan Sporting Development has received seven reports of the power strips blowing a fuse. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Sold Online At: Amazon.com from December 2023 through October 2025 for between $15 and $40.
Retailer: Hefei Juyuan Sporting Development Co., Ltd., of China
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-161
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/ANNQUAN-Brand-Power-Strips-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-Sold-on-Amazon-by-Hefei-Juyuan-Sporting-Development
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving AMP MP2 Smart Fitness Machine
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Dec. 18, 2025:
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Name of Product: AMP MP2 Smart Fitness Machine
Hazard: The arm on the MP2 model of the fitness machine does not lock properly, which can allow the arm to swing unexpectedly, posing a risk of laceration or serious injury.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: December 18, 2025
Units: About 1,900
Consumer Contact: Amp Fit toll-free at 888-708-9560 CT Monday through Sunday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. or by email at support@ampfit.com or online at http://joinamp.com/blog/product-safety-recall or
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Dec. 18, 2025:
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Name of Product: AMP MP2 Smart Fitness Machine
Hazard: The arm on the MP2 model of the fitness machine does not lock properly, which can allow the arm to swing unexpectedly, posing a risk of laceration or serious injury.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: December 18, 2025
Units: About 1,900
Consumer Contact: Amp Fit toll-free at 888-708-9560 CT Monday through Sunday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. or by email at support@ampfit.com or online at http://joinamp.com/blog/product-safety-recall orclick on https://joinamp.com/go and scroll on "Recalls" at the top of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves the MP2 model of the AMP Smart Fitness Machine, a wall-mounted strength-training device. It provides full-body, resistance-based workouts utilizing an adjustable arm and integrates with Amp Fit digital app platform for personalized fitness training.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fitness machine and contact Amp Fit to schedule a free inspection and repair that will be conducted at the consumers' residence by an authorized technician. The repair involves the replacement of a part within the shoulder cap of the locking mechanism that helps to ensure the locking mechanism is fully engaged.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 10 reports of the arm on the fitness machine not locking properly, resulting in lacerations to the head and bruising to the shoulder and other body.
Sold Online At: Ampfit.com from January 2025 through August 2025 for about $1,800.
Importer(s): Amp Fit, Inc., of Middletown, Delaware
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-150
Fast Track Recall
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Amp-Fit-Recalls-AMP-Smart-Fitness-Machines-Due-to-Laceration-and-Serious-Injury-Hazard
