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CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Bettina Doll Set With Magic Light Unicorn
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Nov. 13, 2025:
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Name of Product: Bettina Doll Set with Magic Light Unicorn
Hazard: The doll sets violate the mandatory standard for toys because the battery compartment of the unicorn contains button cell batteries that can be easily accessed by children. When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns and death.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: November 13, 2025
Units: About 380
Consumer Contact: Shantou Chenghai
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Nov. 13, 2025:
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Name of Product: Bettina Doll Set with Magic Light Unicorn
Hazard: The doll sets violate the mandatory standard for toys because the battery compartment of the unicorn contains button cell batteries that can be easily accessed by children. When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns and death.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: November 13, 2025
Units: About 380
Consumer Contact: Shantou ChenghaiXingzigu Toy Industry by email at bettinaaftersales@outlook.com.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves Bettina Doll Set with Magic Light Unicorn. The Magic Light Unicorn is white with multi-colored hair and a pink saddle, and the doll has a pink dress. The unicorn is 10 inches long and 9.5 inches tall, and the doll is 12 inches tall. There is a pink toy hairbrush included with the set.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the doll sets away from children, stop using the recalled toys and remove and properly dispose of the batteries. Consumers will be asked to throw the unicorn away and send a photo of the disposed product to bettinaftersales@outlook.com to receive a full refund.
Note: Button cell and coin batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold At: Amazon from August 2025 through September 2025 for about $28.
Retailer: Shantou Chenghai Xingzigu Toy Industry Co., Ltd., of China
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-085
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Bettina-Doll-Sets-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Battery-Ingestion-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Toys-Sold-on-Amazon-by-Shantou-Chenghai-Xingzigu-Toy-Industry
FCC: COMMISSIONER GOMEZ ON NEWS DISTORTION POLICY
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following statement on Nov. 13, 2025:
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COMMISSIONER GOMEZ ON NEWS DISTORTION POLICY
FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gomez issued the following statement in response to bipartisan criticism of this FCC's improper use of the News Distortion policy:
"The FCC does not have the authority, the ability, or the constitutional right to go after broadcasters for their news content. The Communications Act forbids the Commission from censoring broadcasters, and the First Amendment protects journalistic choices from government intimidation.
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following statement on Nov. 13, 2025:
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COMMISSIONER GOMEZ ON NEWS DISTORTION POLICY
FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gomez issued the following statement in response to bipartisan criticism of this FCC's improper use of the News Distortion policy:
"The FCC does not have the authority, the ability, or the constitutional right to go after broadcasters for their news content. The Communications Act forbids the Commission from censoring broadcasters, and the First Amendment protects journalistic choices from government intimidation.Nevertheless, this FCC has deployed a vague and ineffective News Distortion policy as a weapon to stretch its licensing authority and pressure newsrooms.
"The First Amendment is a pillar of our democracy. As federal regulators, we must respect the rule of law, uphold the Constitution, and ensure that a free press is never subjected to regulatory interference by the FCC."
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-415262A1.pdf
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Zippee Activity Toys
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Nov. 13, 2025:
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Name of Product: Zippee Activity Toys
Hazard: The recalled silicone activity toys contain spherical ends that can reach the back of the throat, posing a serious choking hazard to children.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: November 13, 2025
Units: About 117,500 (In addition, about 25,786 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact: Email at recall@playmobi.com or online at www.playmobi.com/pages/product-recall or www.playmobi.com and click on "Contact Us" at the top of the page for
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Nov. 13, 2025:
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Name of Product: Zippee Activity Toys
Hazard: The recalled silicone activity toys contain spherical ends that can reach the back of the throat, posing a serious choking hazard to children.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: November 13, 2025
Units: About 117,500 (In addition, about 25,786 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact: Email at recall@playmobi.com or online at www.playmobi.com/pages/product-recall or www.playmobi.com and click on "Contact Us" at the top of the page formore information.
Recall Details
In Conjunction With:
Description: This recall involves the Zippee children's activity silicone toy. The body of the toy is a teal flexible silicone cylinder with holes where six different color silicone strings can be pulled. Five of the six silicone strings contain a spherical ball attached to the end of the string. The recalled toy may have the date codes in MMDDYY format ranging from 030620 to 110823 marked inside the toy's silicone cylinder body.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled toy immediately, take it away from children and contact Mobi Games to receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to register their product online by first confirming they have an affected version with spherical ends on the strings and then by providing a photo of the destroyed toy. Consumers will be directed to destroy the toy by cutting the spherical ends off the silicone strings and writing their initials and date on the teal cylinder.
Incidents/Injuries: Mobi Games is aware of one incident involving a child placing the toy in his/her mouth and gagging, resulting in vomiting and choking. The child was released from medical care with no further injuries.
Sold At: Amazon.com and PlayMobi.com and other online platforms and in specialty toy stores from November 2019 through January 2024 for about $20.
Importer(s): Mobi Games, Inc. of Canada
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-086
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Zippee-Silicone-Activity-Toys-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Choking-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Toys-Imported-by-Mobi-Games
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Zigjoy Toddler Sleep Sacks With Feet
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Nov. 13, 2025:
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Name of Product: Zigjoy Toddler Sleep Sacks with Feet
Hazard: The recalled sleep sacks violate the mandatory flammability standard for children's sleepwear, posing a burn hazard and risk of serious injury or death to children.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: November 13, 2025
Units: About 700
Consumer Contact: Zigjoy-US by email at zjoy-us@outlook.com, or online at https://www.zigjoy.com/pages/zigjoy-sleep-sacks-recalled-due-to-risk-of-serious-injury-or-death-from-burn-hazard-violates-mandatory-standard-for-children-s-sleepwear-sold-on-amazon-by-zigjoy-us
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Nov. 13, 2025:
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Name of Product: Zigjoy Toddler Sleep Sacks with Feet
Hazard: The recalled sleep sacks violate the mandatory flammability standard for children's sleepwear, posing a burn hazard and risk of serious injury or death to children.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: November 13, 2025
Units: About 700
Consumer Contact: Zigjoy-US by email at zjoy-us@outlook.com, or online at https://www.zigjoy.com/pages/zigjoy-sleep-sacks-recalled-due-to-risk-of-serious-injury-or-death-from-burn-hazard-violates-mandatory-standard-for-children-s-sleepwear-sold-on-amazon-by-zigjoy-usor www.zigjoy.com and click "Recall" at the top of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves Zigjoy-branded children's one-piece sleep sacks with feet in blue with an excavator print or pink with a bunny print. The sleep sacks were sold in sizes S, M, and L. "100% cotton" and the garment size are printed on a sewn-in side seam label.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the sleep sacks and contact Zigjoy-US for a full refund. Consumers should cut the sleep sacks in half, take a photo of the destroyed garments and email it to zjoy-us@outlook.com to receive the refund.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold At: Amazon.com and zigjoy.com from November 2023 through October 2025 for about $25.
Retailer: Changzhoulongzhiyuedianzishangwuyouxiangongsi dba Zigjoy-US, of China
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-091
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Zigjoy-Sleep-Sacks-with-Feet-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Burn-Hazard-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Childrens-Sleepwear-Sold-by-Zigjoy-US
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Trek & Electra-Branded Bicycles With Coaster Brakes, Replacement Rear Wheels With Coaster Brakes
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Nov. 13, 2025:
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Name of Product: Trek and Electra-branded Bicycles with Coaster Brakes and Replacement Rear Wheels with Coaster Brakes
Hazard: The coaster brakes can fail to engage, resulting in the rider losing control, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: November 13, 2025
Units: About 68,000 (In addition, about 6,820 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact: Trek toll-free at 800-373-4594 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/company/legal_policies/safety_recalls/
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Nov. 13, 2025:
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Name of Product: Trek and Electra-branded Bicycles with Coaster Brakes and Replacement Rear Wheels with Coaster Brakes
Hazard: The coaster brakes can fail to engage, resulting in the rider losing control, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: November 13, 2025
Units: About 68,000 (In addition, about 6,820 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact: Trek toll-free at 800-373-4594 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/company/legal_policies/safety_recalls/or www.trekbikes.com and click on "Recalls" for more information.
Recall Details
In Conjunction With:
Description: This recall involves certain Trek and Electra-branded bicycle models with coaster brakes and replacement rear wheels. The bikes were sold in a variety of colors including red, flamingo pink, dark aquatic, Mulsanne blue, volt yellow, pink frosting, Miami green, lithium gray, viper red, purple abyss, buttercup, pixie blue and blue. To determine if your bicycle or replacement rear wheel is included in this recall, enter your bicycle's serial number in the look-up tool at https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/coasterbrake-recall-inquiry/. The serial number is printed under the bottom bracket between the pedals and starts with the letters, "WTU."
Recalled Trek and Electra-Branded Bicycles and Replacement Wheels: [View table in the link at bottom.]
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles with coaster brakes and related replacement rear wheels and contact an authorized Trek or Electra dealer to schedule a free repair at the dealer.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold At: Trek and Electra authorized retailers nationwide, in stores and online, as well as at Trek.com from August 2023 to September 2025 for between $300 and $660 for the bikes and between $66 and $77 for the replacement wheels.
Importer(s): Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wisconsin
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-088
Fast Track Recall
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Trek-Recalls-Bicycles-with-Coaster-Brakes-and-Replacement-Rear-Wheels-Due-to-Crash-Hazard
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Portable Power Banks & Wireless Charging Stands
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Nov. 13, 2025:
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Name of Product: Portable Power Banks and Wireless Charging Stands
Hazard: The lithium-ion battery in the power banks and charging stands can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: November 13, 2025
Units: About 83,500 (In addition, about 2,385 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact: Belkin toll-free at 800-223-5546 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at http://www.belkin.com/MMA008recall and http://www.belkin.com/BPB002recall
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Nov. 13, 2025:
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Name of Product: Portable Power Banks and Wireless Charging Stands
Hazard: The lithium-ion battery in the power banks and charging stands can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: November 13, 2025
Units: About 83,500 (In addition, about 2,385 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact: Belkin toll-free at 800-223-5546 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at http://www.belkin.com/MMA008recall and http://www.belkin.com/BPB002recallor at https://www.belkin.com/ and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
In Conjunction With:
Description: This recall involves charging stands with model number MMA008 and power banks with model numbers BPB002 and PB0003. Model number "MMA008" is printed on the bottom of the charging stand. Serial numbers (14 digits) starting with "57X" are included in this recall and are also printed on the bottom of the charging stand. Model number "BPB002" is printed on the back top of the power bank. Serial numbers (14 digits) starting with "35S" are included in this recall and are also printed on the back of the power bank. Model number "PB0003" is printed on the back of the power bank. All serial numbers are included in this recall. Both the charging stands and BPB002 power banks were sold in black. The PB0003 power banks were sold in black or white.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power banks and charging stands and contact Belkin to receive a full refund or store credit. Consumers should submit photos showing the front and back of the product with their recall submission form. Consumers can receive a full refund for the amount on the purchase receipt, if provided. If no receipt is provided, consumers can receive the average sales price for the model. Alternatively, consumers can choose to receive a Belkin store credit worth 20 percent more than the average sales price of the model.
Note: Do not throw this recalled lithium-ion battery or device in the trash, the general recycling stream (e.g., street-level or curbside recycling bins), or used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores. Recalled lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of differently than other batteries, because they present a greater risk of fire. Your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center may accept this recalled lithium-ion battery or device for disposal. Before taking your battery or device to a HHW collection center, contact that office ahead of time and ask whether it accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries. If it does not, contact your municipality for further guidance.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of a fire incident in the U.S. (and 15 reports internationally). Two minor burn injuries and property damage totaling $37,765 have been reported outside of the U.S.
Sold At: Best Buy, Target, Walmart and other stores nationwide and online at Belkin.com, Amazon.com and on Tiktok from August 2020 through August 2025 for between $29 and $180.
Manufacturer(s): Belkin International Inc., of El Segundo, California
Manufactured In: Vietnam (MMA008) and China (BPB002 and PB0003)
Recall number: 26-090
Fast Track Recall
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Belkin-Recalls-Portable-Power-Banks-and-Wireless-Charging-Stands-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Certain Tesla Powerwall 2 AC Battery Power System
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Nov. 13, 2025:
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Name of Product: Certain Tesla Powerwall 2 AC Battery Power System
Hazard: The lithium-ion battery cells in certain Powerwall 2 systems can cause the unit to stop functioning during normal use, which can result in overheating and, in some cases, smoke or flame and can cause death or serious injury due to fire and burn hazards.
Remedy: Replace
Recall Date: November 13, 2025
Units: About 10,500
Consumer Contact: Tesla Support team by email at powerwallsupportna@tesla.com
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Nov. 13, 2025:
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Name of Product: Certain Tesla Powerwall 2 AC Battery Power System
Hazard: The lithium-ion battery cells in certain Powerwall 2 systems can cause the unit to stop functioning during normal use, which can result in overheating and, in some cases, smoke or flame and can cause death or serious injury due to fire and burn hazards.
Remedy: Replace
Recall Date: November 13, 2025
Units: About 10,500
Consumer Contact: Tesla Support team by email at powerwallsupportna@tesla.comor toll-free at 877-961-7652 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT or online at https://tesla.com/support/energy/powerwall/own/powerwall-2-replacement or https://tesla.com and click on Energy, then select Support -> Powerwall -> Owners for more information.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves certain Tesla Powerwall 2 units, fully-integrated AC battery systems used for energy storage for self-consumption, time-based control, and backup power. Model number "Powerwall 2" is printed on the nameplate label on the side of the unit.
Remedy: Consumers should ensure their Powerwall 2 system is online and check the Tesla App for a notification about whether their unit is included in the recall. Tesla has remotely discharged (or removed energy from the battery of) affected Powerwall 2 systems that are online to prevent overheating until the replacement is installed.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 22 reports of overheating, including six reports of smoking and five reports of fire resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Sold Online At: Tesla.com/powerwall and through certified Tesla installers nationwide from November 2020 through December 2022 for about $8,000.
Manufacturer(s): Tesla, Inc., of Reno, Nevada
Manufactured In: United States
Recall number: 26-092
Fast Track Recall
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Tesla-Recalls-Powerwall-2-AC-Battery-Power-Systems-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death
