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CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving YCXXKJ Baby Bath Seats
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Dec. 11, 2025:
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Name of Product: YCXXKJ Baby Bath Seats
Hazard: The recalled bath seats violate the mandatory standard for infant bath seats because they are unstable and can tip over while in use, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to drowning.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: December 11, 2025
Units: About 8,960
Consumer Contact: BenTalk at 213-579-2588 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or by email at bentalkhere@outlook.com.
Recall Details
Description: This recall
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Dec. 11, 2025:
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Name of Product: YCXXKJ Baby Bath Seats
Hazard: The recalled bath seats violate the mandatory standard for infant bath seats because they are unstable and can tip over while in use, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to drowning.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: December 11, 2025
Units: About 8,960
Consumer Contact: BenTalk at 213-579-2588 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or by email at bentalkhere@outlook.com.
Recall Details
Description: This recallinvolves YCXXKJ-branded baby bath seats sold in blue, gray, pink, and yellow. The bath seats have two detachable arms that serve as a restraint, four suction cups on the bottom, and three toys; a duck, a turtle, and a whale. "Model: YD-1958" is printed on a tracking label located on the back of the bath seat.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bath seats and contact BenTalk to request a full refund. Consumers should send two photos of the recalled bath seats to BenTalk at bentalkhere@outlook.com. The first photo should have "Recalled" written on the front of the bath seat in permanent marker. The second photo should show the bath seat disassembled with the components removed.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold Online At: Amazon.com from May 2024 through October 2025 for between $34 and $40.
Retailer: Zhengzhou Bentuo Trading Co., Ltd., dba BenTalk, of China
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-146
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/YCXXKJ-Baby-Bath-Seats-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-to-Children-from-Drowning-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Infant-Bath-Seats-Sold-on-Amazon-by-BenTalk
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving X-Pro Eagle 40cc Youth ATVs & FRP Sahara 40cc Youth ATVs
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Dec. 11, 2025:
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Name of Product: X-Pro Eagle 40cc Youth ATVs and FRP Sahara 40cc Youth ATVs
Hazard: The recalled youth ATVs violate the mandatory ATV safety standard. The youth ATVs' mechanical suspension fails to comply with safety requirements, posing a crash hazard. Additionally, the handlebars pose a laceration hazard if the child rider's body or head impacts the handlebars at high speed. ATVs that fail to meet the mandatory safety requirements pose a risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy:
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Dec. 11, 2025:
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Name of Product: X-Pro Eagle 40cc Youth ATVs and FRP Sahara 40cc Youth ATVs
Hazard: The recalled youth ATVs violate the mandatory ATV safety standard. The youth ATVs' mechanical suspension fails to comply with safety requirements, posing a crash hazard. Additionally, the handlebars pose a laceration hazard if the child rider's body or head impacts the handlebars at high speed. ATVs that fail to meet the mandatory safety requirements pose a risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy:Repair
Recall Date: December 11, 2025
Units: About 2,290
Consumer Contact: Luyuan at 855-663-2121 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at luyuanusa@gmail.com, or online at www.luyuanusa.com and click "Recall" at the top of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves the X-Pro Eagle 40cc Youth ATV, Model CARTOONS and the FRP Sahara 40cc Youth ATV, Model SHR 40-RED-M. The ATVs come in various colors. Look for "X PRO" labels on the sides of the plastic body or "FRP" labels on the front small plastic cover as well as the sides of the plastic body.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the X-Pro Eagle 40cc Youth ATVs and FRP Sahara 40cc Youth ATVs and contact Luyuan for a free repair from an authorized repair shop.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold Online At: X-Pro Eagle 40cc Youth ATVs were sold online at Walmart.com, Powersportsmax.com, and Xprousa.com from June 2025 through September 2025 for between $480 and $500. FRP Sahara 40cc Youth ATVs were sold online at Amazon.com, Temu.com, and Frpmoto.com from April 2025 through September 2025 for between $460 and $480.
Manufacturer(s): Yongkang Luyuan Industrial & Trading Co., Ltd., of China
Importer(s): Luyuan Inc., of City of Industry, California
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-148
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Luyuan-Recalls-Youth-ATVs-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Crash-Hazard-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-All-Terrain-Vehicles
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Vevor Ice Crushers
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Dec. 11, 2025:
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Name of Product: Vevor Ice Crushers
Hazard: The ice crusher can experience a thermal event and ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: December 11, 2025
Units: About 11,650 (In addition, about 1,060 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact: Sanven Technology toll-free at 855-599-6320 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at recalling@vevor.com, or online at https://www.vevor.com/pages/vevor-ice-shaver-recall or at www.vevor.com and click on
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Dec. 11, 2025:
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Name of Product: Vevor Ice Crushers
Hazard: The ice crusher can experience a thermal event and ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: December 11, 2025
Units: About 11,650 (In addition, about 1,060 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact: Sanven Technology toll-free at 855-599-6320 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at recalling@vevor.com, or online at https://www.vevor.com/pages/vevor-ice-shaver-recall or at www.vevor.com and click on"Product Recall" for more information.
Recall Details
In Conjunction With:
Description: This recall involves Vevor's ice crushing machines designed for consumer use. The ice crusher has a handle that consumers press down to feed ice into a shoot; the handle activates a cutter within the feed shoot. The products were advertised as Ice Shavers, Ice Crushers, and Snow Cone Makers. The ice crushing machines were all sold under model number BY-300 and BY-300 FS and came in yellow, red, silver and blue. "Vevor" and the model number are printed on a label on the top of the product.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ice crusher and contact Sanven for a full refund. Consumers should email a photograph of the ice crusher with the unplugged power cord cut in half to recalling@vevor.com.
Incidents/Injuries: Sanven has received two reports of thermal events, including one fire.
Sold Online At: Vevor.com, Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Wayfair.com, HomeDepot.com and Lowes.com from July 2021 through July 2025 for between $40 and $86
Distributor(s): Sanven Technology Ltd., dba Vevor, of Rancho Cucamonga, California
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-147
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Sanven-Technology-Recalls-Vevor-Ice-Crushers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving VEVOR Garment Steamers
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Dec. 11, 2025:
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Name of Product: VEVOR Garment Steamers
Hazard: The steamers can leak or spit hot water, posing a risk of serious burn injury to users and bystanders. The water tank cap can also leak or detach during use, exposing users to hot water.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: December 11, 2025
Units: About 2,840
Consumer Contact: Sanven Technology toll-free at 855-599-6320 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at recalling@vevor.com, or online at vevor.com/pages/vevor-steamer-recall
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Dec. 11, 2025:
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Name of Product: VEVOR Garment Steamers
Hazard: The steamers can leak or spit hot water, posing a risk of serious burn injury to users and bystanders. The water tank cap can also leak or detach during use, exposing users to hot water.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: December 11, 2025
Units: About 2,840
Consumer Contact: Sanven Technology toll-free at 855-599-6320 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at recalling@vevor.com, or online at vevor.com/pages/vevor-steamer-recallor at www.vevor.com and click on "Product Recall" at the top of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves VEVOR Garment Steamers used to remove wrinkles from clothing and textiles. The recalled steamer has an oval-shaped opening for the steam vents and the steamer body is white with "VEVOR" and "TOUGH TOOLS, HALF PRICE" printed in orange lettering on the side of the product beneath the water reservoir window. There is a red toggle power switch on the handle. "VEVOR," "Garment Steamer," "FCL-H09," and "Manufacturer: Guangdong ESINO Technology Group Co., Ltd" are printed on a label on the bottom of the product. The recalled steamer was sold with a silver-colored glove.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled steamers and contact Sanven Technology for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to provide their contact information and send a photo of the steamer with its unplugged cut power cord to receive a full refund.
Incidents/Injuries: The Firm has received six reports of hot water spitting, pouring out, leaking or dripping from the steamers, and 12 reports of issues with the water tank cap detaching, leaking, not staying closed, fitting loosely, or melting. The reported cap issues resulted in two burn injuries, including one consumer who received a permanent scar and a second-degree burn from the hot water after the steamer's cap suddenly detached and one consumer who received a minor burn on their hand and fingers from leaked water. Additionally, there is one report of a minor steam burn through the provided glove.
Sold Online At: Vevor.com, Amazon.com and HomeDepot.com from December 2023 to September 2025 for between about $10 and $33.
Distributor(s): Sanven Technology Ltd., dba VEVOR, of Rancho Cucamonga, California
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-142
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Sanven-Technology-Recalls-VEVOR-Steamers-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-from-Burn-Hazard
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving SKCAIHT Children's Little Mermaid Costumes
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Dec. 11, 2025:
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Name of Product: SKCAIHT Children's Little Mermaid Costumes
Hazard: The children's costumes contain a prohibited phthalate, which violates the federal phthalates ban. Phthalates are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: December 11, 2025
Units: About 1,300
Consumer Contact: SKCAIHT Direct by email at pafiney@outlook.com.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves SKCAIHT-branded Mermaid costumes. The
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Dec. 11, 2025:
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Name of Product: SKCAIHT Children's Little Mermaid Costumes
Hazard: The children's costumes contain a prohibited phthalate, which violates the federal phthalates ban. Phthalates are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: December 11, 2025
Units: About 1,300
Consumer Contact: SKCAIHT Direct by email at pafiney@outlook.com.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves SKCAIHT-branded Mermaid costumes. Thechildren's recalled costumes consist of a dress and a matching headband. The glittery dress has a blue, purple and pink fabric skirt and a knit purple strapless top with a white starfish and other sea-themed embellishments. The headband has white ears with blue seashells, pink starfish and a mermaid tail. The costumes were sold in children's size XL.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled costumes and take them away from children. Contact SKCAIHT Direct for a full refund. Consumers should cut the dress and submit a photo of the destroyed costume to pafiney@outlook.com.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold Online At: Amazon.com from March 2022 through July 2025 for about $30.
Retailer: Yiwu Qiangyao E-Commerce Co., Ltd., dba SKCAIHT Direct, of China
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-140
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/SKCAIHT-Childrens-Costumes-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury-from-Phthalate-Exposure-Violates-Federal-Phthalates-Ban-Sold-on-Amazon-by-SKCAIHT-Direct
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Model Year 2026 Trek-Branded Domane+ ALR 5, Domane+ ALR 6 AXS, Checkpoint+ SL 6 & Checkpoint+ SL 7 Electric Bicycles
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Dec. 11, 2025:
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Name of Product: Model Year 2026 Trek-branded Domane+ ALR 5, Domane+ ALR 6 AXS, Checkpoint+ SL 6 and Checkpoint+ SL 7 Electric Bicycles
Hazard: The bolts on the chainring can come loose, causing the chainring to separate from the bike, resulting in a fall or crash hazard to the user.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: December 11, 2025
Units: About 700
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/recalls
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Dec. 11, 2025:
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Name of Product: Model Year 2026 Trek-branded Domane+ ALR 5, Domane+ ALR 6 AXS, Checkpoint+ SL 6 and Checkpoint+ SL 7 Electric Bicycles
Hazard: The bolts on the chainring can come loose, causing the chainring to separate from the bike, resulting in a fall or crash hazard to the user.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: December 11, 2025
Units: About 700
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/recallsor go to https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/ and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves Model Year 2026 Trek-branded Domane+ ALR 5, Domane+ ALR 6 AXS, Checkpoint+ SL 6 and Checkpoint+ SL 7 electric bicycles. The bicycles come in various colors and sizes. The word "TREK" is located on the downtube of the frame on the bicycle, and the model's name is printed on the top tube.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Trek dealer to schedule a free repair at the dealer location. The dealer will tighten the chainring bolts to the correct specification. Trek will provide consumers who participate in the recall with a $20 in-store credit toward Trek, Electra, or Bontrager merchandise. The credit is valid through December 31, 2026.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of the bicycle chainring coming loose on the recalled bikes. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At: Independent bicycle retailers and Trek authorized retailers nationwide and online from July 2025 through September 2025 for between $5,000 and $8,000.
Importer(s): Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wisconsin
Manufactured In: Cambodia
Recall number: 26-138
Fast Track Recall
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/TREK-Recalls-Electric-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-or-Crash-Hazard
FCC Media Bureau Announces Final Effective Date of Cable Television Rate Regulation Revisions
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission Media Bureau issued the following public notice (MB Docket No. 02-144; MM Docket Nos. 92-266, 93-215; CS Docket No. 94-28) on Dec. 11, 2025:
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The Media Bureau announces the effective date of January 1, 2026 for the revisions to cable television rate regulations in 47 CFR Sec. 76.923. On June 27, 2025, the Commission released a Report and Order (FCC 25-33) that adopted rules to streamline the cable television rate regulations in Part 76 of the Commission's rules./1 Subsequently, the Media Bureau announced the effective date of August
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission Media Bureau issued the following public notice (MB Docket No. 02-144; MM Docket Nos. 92-266, 93-215; CS Docket No. 94-28) on Dec. 11, 2025:
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The Media Bureau announces the effective date of January 1, 2026 for the revisions to cable television rate regulations in 47 CFR Sec. 76.923. On June 27, 2025, the Commission released a Report and Order (FCC 25-33) that adopted rules to streamline the cable television rate regulations in Part 76 of the Commission's rules./1 Subsequently, the Media Bureau announced the effective date of August13, 2025 for the rule revisions, except for the revisions to 47 CFR Sec. 76.923, which were pending approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) of the reduced information collection burden associated with FCC Form 1205, "Determining Costs of Regulated Cable Equipment and Installation."/2
On December 5, 2025, following OMB approval of the reduced burden, the Federal Register published the effective date of January 1, 2026 for the revisions to 47 CFR Sec. 76.923./3 Effective dates for all of the rate regulation revisions adopted in FCC 25-33 have now been publicly announced.
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 and Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530 (voice). For additional information, contact Katie Costello, Policy Division, Media Bureau at Katie.Costello@fcc.gov or (202) 418-2233.
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Footnotes:
1/ Revisions to Cable Television Rate Regulations, MB Docket No. 02-144, MM Docket Nos. 92-266 and 93-215, CS Docket No. 94-28, Report and Order, FCC 25-33 (rel. June 27, 2025) (FCC 25-33), available online at https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-25-33A1.pdf. On July 14, 2025, the Federal Register published a summary of the final rules adopted in FCC 25-33. See Federal Communications Commission, Revisions to Cable Television Rate Regulations, Final Rule, 90 Fed. Reg. 31145 (July 14, 2025) available online at https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-14/pdf/2025-13107.pdf.
2/ See Media Bureau Announces Effective Date of Cable Television Rate Regulation Revisions, Public Notice, DA 25-627 (rel. July 16, 2025) and Media Bureau Announces Effective Date of Certain Cable Television Rate Regulation Revisions, Public Notice, DA 25-661 (rel. July 25, 2025). See also Federal Communications Commission, Cable Television Rates, Final Rule, Announcement of Effective Date, 90 Fed. Reg. 35238 (July 25, 2025) available online at https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-25/pdf/2025-14093.pdf.
3/ Federal Communications Commission, Cable Television Rates, Final Rule, Announcement of Effective Date, 90 Fed. Reg. 56062 (Dec. 5, 2025) available online https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-05/pdf/202522062.pdf.
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Original text here: https://www.fcc.gov/document/final-effective-date-cable-television-rate-regulation-revisions
