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FEC Issues Digest for Week of Aug. 10-14, 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest:
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Commission meetings and hearings
No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week.
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Advisory Opinions
Request Received
Advisory Opinion Request 2026-02 (https://www.fec.gov/data/legal/advisory-opinions/2026-02/) (Cascade Party of Washington) On August 11, the Commission made public an advisory opinion request from the Cascade Party of Washington. The requestor asks the Commission to confirm its status as a state committee of a political party under the Federal Election Campaign
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest:
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Commission meetings and hearings
No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week.
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Advisory Opinions
Request Received
Advisory Opinion Request 2026-02 (https://www.fec.gov/data/legal/advisory-opinions/2026-02/) (Cascade Party of Washington) On August 11, the Commission made public an advisory opinion request from the Cascade Party of Washington. The requestor asks the Commission to confirm its status as a state committee of a political party under the Federal Election CampaignAct and Commission regulations. The Commission will accept written comments on the request during the 10-day period following publication of the request (no later than August 21).
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Litigation
DCCC v. FEC (Case No. 24-2935) On August 10, Plaintiff filed a Supplemental Memorandum in Support of Summary Judgment, Intervenor-Defendant NRSC filed a Supplemental Brief in Support of its Motion to Dismiss and in Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment, and the Commission filed a Supplemental Brief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
National Republican Senatorial Committee, et al. v. FEC, et al. (Case No. 24-3051) On August 10, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued an Order and a Judgment, remanding the case to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio for further proceedings consistent with the Supreme Court's Opinion of June 30, 2026.
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Reports Due in 2026
The Commission has posted the 2026 Congressional Pre-Election Reporting Dates. Reporting schedules for all filers in 2026 are also available.
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Election Dates
The Commission has posted a list of 2026 Congressional Primary Dates.
Upcoming educational opportunities
September 16, 2026: The Commission is scheduled to host a webinar on Independent Expenditures and Pre-Election Communications.
For more information on upcoming training opportunities, see the Commission's Trainings page.
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Upcoming reporting due dates
August 20: August Monthly Reports are due. For more information, see the 2026 Monthly Reporting schedule.
The Commission has posted filing information regarding the California 14th District Special Runoff Election, scheduled for August 18, 2026.
The Commission has posted filing information regarding the Georgia 13th District Special Runoff Election, scheduled for August 25, 2026.
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Additional research materials
Contribution Limits: In addition to the current limits, the Commission has posted an archive of contribution limits that were in effect going back to the 1975-1976 election cycles.
Federal election results are available. The data was compiled from the official vote totals published by state election offices.
FEC Notify: Want to be notified by email when campaign finance reports are received by the agency? Sign up here.
The Combined Federal State Disclosure and Election Directory is available. This publication identifies the federal and state agencies responsible for the disclosure of campaign finances, lobbying, personal finances, public financing, candidates on the ballot, election results, spending on state initiatives, and other financial filings.
The Presidential Election Campaign Fund Tax Checkoff Chart provides information on balance of the Fund, monthly deposits into the Fund reported by the Department of the Treasury, payments from the Fund as certified by the FEC, and participation rates of taxpayers as reported by the Internal Revenue Service. For more information on the Presidential Public Funding Program, see the Public Funding of Presidential Elections page.
The FEC Record is available as a continuously updated online news source.
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Original text here: https://www.fec.gov/updates/week-of-august-10-14-2026/
FCC Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau Issues Public Notice: Conditional Approval, Exemption of Certain Routers From FCC Covered List
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 18-89; ET Docket No. 21-232; EA Docket No. 21-233):
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The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC or Commission) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB or Bureau) maintains a list of equipment and services (Covered List) that have been determined to "pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons."/1 Pursuant to section 2 of the Secure and Trusted Communications
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 18-89; ET Docket No. 21-232; EA Docket No. 21-233):
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The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC or Commission) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB or Bureau) maintains a list of equipment and services (Covered List) that have been determined to "pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons."/1 Pursuant to section 2 of the Secure and Trusted CommunicationsNetworks Act of 2019 (Secure Networks Act)/2 and sections 1.50002(a) and 1.50003 of the Commission's rules,/3 PSHSB announces that the Department of War (DoW) has granted Conditional Approval for certain routers. Therefore, such devices are exempt from the Covered List.
Recent Additions of Routers to the Covered List:
On March 23, 2026, the Commission added to the Covered List "routers produced in a foreign country, except routers which have been granted a Conditional Approval by DoW or DHS."/4 This addition was based on a National Security Determination from an Executive Branch interagency body, including several appropriate national security agencies, determining (among other things) that routers produced in a foreign country pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States and to the safety and security of U.S. persons./5
Conditional Approvals:
The Executive Branch interagency body established a process by which entities producing routers in foreign countries can request DoW or the Department of Homeland Security to evaluate whether such devices do not pose unacceptable risks to national security and receive Conditional Approvals that would exempt such devices from the Covered List. The Commission has updated the Covered List to reflect the Conditional Approvals that we have received from the DoW exempting certain routers from the Covered List./6
DoW has reviewed the submissions and granted Conditional Approvals for the following devices:
* Askey Computer, Corp.'s ASK-NCM1100, ASK-NCM1100E, ASK-NCM3000, and ASK-NCQ8000 routers (terminating February 3, 2028)
* Zyxel Communications, Inc.'s EE4210-00, EE6610-00, and 5GNR (NR5331) routers (terminating February 3, 2028)
DoW's determination regarding Askey Computer, Corp.'s routers supersedes an earlier National Security Determination made for the company./7
The Covered List:
We find that each of these Conditional Approvals constitute "a specific determination" by DoW that such devices do not pose risks to U.S. national security./8 Therefore, we conclude that PSHSB is required to update the Covered List to exclude the equipment identified in these Conditional Approvals.
PSHSB takes this action under its authority and obligation to publish and maintain the Covered List. Sections 1.50002(a) and 1.50003 of the Commission's rules require PSHSB to publish the Covered List on the Commission's website, to maintain and update the Covered List, and to monitor the status of determinations./9
The Covered List and the list of devices that have received Conditional Approvals are attached as Appendices A and B to this Public Notice and can also be found on the Bureau's website at https://www.fcc.gov/supplychain/coveredlist./10
We note the continued availability of FCC staff guidance pursuant to sections 0.191 and 0.31(i) of the Commission's rules. Commission staff will provide guidance to TCBs, test labs, and equipment authorization applicants on the impact of these updates.
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Footnotes:
1/ Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019, Pub. L. No. 116-124, 133 Stat. 158 (2020) (codified as amended at 47 U.S.C. Sec.Sec. 1601-1609) (Secure Networks Act); 47 CFR Sec.Sec. 1.50002, 1.50003. For the current version of the Covered List, see Federal Communications Commission, List of Equipment and Services Covered By Section 2 of The Secure Networks Act, https://www.fcc.gov/supplychain/coveredlist (last updated July 28, 2026).
2/ 47 U.S.C. Sec. 1601.
3/ 47 CFR Sec.Sec. 1.50002(a), 1.50003; see also Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through FCC Programs, WC Docket No. 18-89, Second Report and Order, 35 FCC Rcd 14284 (2020) (Supply Chain Second Report and Order).
4/ FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Announces Addition of Routers Produced in Foreign Countries to FCC Covered List, WC Docket No. 18-89, Public Notice, DA 26-278 (Mar. 23, 2026) (Routers Public Notice).
5/ Routers Public Notice at 2.
6/ See, e.g., FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Announces Conditional Approval of Certain Routers and Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Exemption from FCC Covered List, WC Docket No. 18-89, Public Notice, DA-26-351 (April 14, 2026). The list of devices that have received Conditional Approvals can be found on the Bureau's website at https://www.fcc.gov/supplychain/coveredlist.
7/ See FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Announces Conditional Approval and Exemption of Certain Uncrewed Aircraft Systems and Routers from FCC Covered List, WC Docket No. 18-89, Public Notice, DA 26-758 (July 24, 2026).
8/ See Routers Public Notice, Appx. C.
9/ 47 CFR Sec.Sec. 1.50002(a), 1.50003. See Supply Chain Second Report and Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 14319, 14325, paras. 72, 77, 92.
10/ The FCC website also contains a list of certain affiliates and subsidiaries of entities identified on the Covered List. The list of affiliates and subsidiaries does not constitute a comprehensive list of all entities that the Commission may find, upon further examination, to qualify as relevant subsidiaries or affiliates of entities on the Covered List. Those entities, whether or not they currently provide covered communications equipment or services, are subject to the Commission's prohibitions, such as the prohibition against obtaining authorizations for covered equipment. See Reminder: Communications Equipment And Services On The Covered List Pose An Unacceptable Risk To National Security, National Security Advisory No. 2025-01, DA 25-927, n.3 (PSHSB Oct. 14, 2025).
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-850A1.pdf
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Zimtown Portable Gas & Fuel Cans
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Zimtown Portable Gas and Fuel Cans
Hazard: The fuel containers violate the requirement for closures under the Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act because the closure is not child-resistant, posing a risk of burns and poisoning to children.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: August 13, 2026
Units: About 200
Consumer Contact: Fastbuy by email at ZimtownFuelCanrecall@outlook.com or online at www.zimtown.com and select recalls.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Zimtown Portable Gas and Fuel Cans
Hazard: The fuel containers violate the requirement for closures under the Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act because the closure is not child-resistant, posing a risk of burns and poisoning to children.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: August 13, 2026
Units: About 200
Consumer Contact: Fastbuy by email at ZimtownFuelCanrecall@outlook.com or online at www.zimtown.com and select recalls.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involvesZimtown Portable "Jerry" style Gas and Fuel Cans with spout. The metal 5.0 gallon (20L) fuel cans come in red and army green. The cans have a white spout and yellow vent cap. The assembled product dimensions are 4.76 x 8.49 x 19.29 inches.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the gas and fuel containers immediately and contact Fastbuy for a full refund. Consumers should disassemble the spout, cut it into pieces with scissors and dispose of it separately from the container. Consumers will be asked to write "RECALLED" on the container and submit photos of the product to ZimtownFuelCanrecall@outlook.com. separately
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold Online At: Walmart.com and Zimtown.com from May 2026 through July 2026 for between $32 and $63.
Retailer: Fastbuy Inc., dba Zimtown of Metuchen, New Jersey
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-700
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Fastbuy-Recalls-Zimtown-Portable-Gas-and-Fuel-Cans-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Burn-Hazard-and-Child-Poisoning-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Portable-Fuel-Containers
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Ritchey Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Ritchey Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks
Hazard: The alloy insert located in the front crown hole of the carbon fork can come loose, causing an accessory to fall off and land on the bikes front wheel, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fall and crash hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: August 13, 2026
Units: About 775
Consumer Contact: Ritchey Design toll-free at 800-748-2439 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at ritcheydesign@ritcheylogic.com
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Ritchey Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks
Hazard: The alloy insert located in the front crown hole of the carbon fork can come loose, causing an accessory to fall off and land on the bikes front wheel, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fall and crash hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: August 13, 2026
Units: About 775
Consumer Contact: Ritchey Design toll-free at 800-748-2439 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at ritcheydesign@ritcheylogic.comor online at https://ritcheylogic.com/support/recall or https://ritcheylogic.com/ and click on "Safety Recalls" at the top of the page to receive more information.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves Ritchey Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks with a crown hole. The fork fits on the front of the bicycle to hold the front wheel in place. The fork is sold individually and with certain Ritchey bicycle framesets. The framesets were sold as Montebello (Hot sauce color), Septimer (Black & White color) and Outback (Aurora and Winter Sage color). The individual black carbon forks were sold as WCS Carbon Mountain Adventure Fork, WCS Carbon Brevet Road Fork, WCS Carbon Adventure Gravel Fork and WCS Carbon Tapered Adventure Gravel Fork. The brand name "Ritchey" is located on the fork.
Remedy: Consumers are asked to stop using the bicycles equipped with the recalled fork immediately. Please inspect the front crown hole for any attached racks or accessories. The threaded hole located above the front wheel should be closed immediately. Consumers should register at https://ritcheylogic.com/support/recall to receive a free Ritchey Fork Crown Hole Closure Kit with instructions. All carbon bicycle forks with crown mounting holes are included in the recall.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of the alloy insert in the crown hole coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At: Performance Bike, Chico CA, Adrenaline Bikes, Orange CA, Excel Sports Boulder, Boulder, CO and other bicycle retailers nationwide and on-line including ritcheylogic.com from July 2024 through June 2026 for between $660 and $700 (individual carbon bicycle fork) and between $1,760 and $3,500 (bike frames with carbon bicycle forks).
Importer(s): Ritchey Design, of Reno, Neveda
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Recall number: 26-696
Fast Track Recall
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Ritchey-Design-Recalls-Carbon-Bicycle-Forks-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fall-and-Crash-Hazards
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Qabefy Mattresses
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Qabefy Mattresses
Hazard: The recalled mattresses violate the mandatory flammability standard for mattresses, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: August 13, 2026
Units: About 774
Consumer Contact: Qabefy by email at Sixiang2023@gmail.com.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves Qabefy-branded mattresses. They are 10 inches thick and were sold in twin sizes. They have a white top and black sides with orange trim. They
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Qabefy Mattresses
Hazard: The recalled mattresses violate the mandatory flammability standard for mattresses, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: August 13, 2026
Units: About 774
Consumer Contact: Qabefy by email at Sixiang2023@gmail.com.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves Qabefy-branded mattresses. They are 10 inches thick and were sold in twin sizes. They have a white top and black sides with orange trim. Theywere sold in a compressed box. "Item NO.: CD01101US" is printed on the product packaging.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled mattresses immediately and contact Qabefy for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the mattress, by writing in permanent marker "Recalled," their name and the current date on the mattress' top surface, and to email a photo of the destroyed mattress to Sixiang2023@gmail.com. Consumers should then dispose of the recalled product.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold Online At: Amazon.com from November 2025 through March 2026 for between $120 and $140.
Retailer: Guangzhoushi Jiatian Trading Co., Ltd, dba Qabefy, of China
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-695
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Mattresses-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-Hazard-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Mattress-Flammability-Sold-on-Amazon-by-Qabefy
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Cooluli Minifridges, 10-Liter & 15-Liter Models
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Cooluli Minifridges, 10-Liter and 15-Liter models
Hazard: The recalled minifridges' electrical switch can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy: Replace
Recall Date: August 13, 2026
Units: About 250,000
Consumer Contact: Cooluli at 718-834-5312 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, by email at recall@cooluli.com, or online at www.cooluli.com/pages/product-notices-recalls or www.cooluli.com and click on "PRODUCT RECALLS" at the top of the page for
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Cooluli Minifridges, 10-Liter and 15-Liter models
Hazard: The recalled minifridges' electrical switch can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy: Replace
Recall Date: August 13, 2026
Units: About 250,000
Consumer Contact: Cooluli at 718-834-5312 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, by email at recall@cooluli.com, or online at www.cooluli.com/pages/product-notices-recalls or www.cooluli.com and click on "PRODUCT RECALLS" at the top of the page formore information.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves 10-Liter and 15-Liter Cooluli minifridges with an internal power supply and two power input ports (AC and DC) on the back of the minifridge, instead of a single DC port. The removable power cord on the recalled minifridges does not have a "brick" power adapter (as is commonly used with laptop chargers). "Cooluli" is printed on the front of the minifridges. They were sold in a variety of colors including black, blue, green, white and red or with multicolored patterns, photos and logos. The recall includes batch numbers 1535 through 1545 and 1200000 through 1202080. The model (ITEM #:) and batch numbers are printed on a label on the inside of the minifridge door. The minifridges were sold in the Infinity, Classic, Glow Beauty and Vibe Series.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled minifridges immediately and contact Cooluli for a free replacement power cord. Consumers will be asked to visit www.cooluli.com/pages/product-notices-recalls to enter the model and batch numbers to determine whether their minifridge is included in the recall. Consumers who have recalled minifridges will be instructed to unplug the minifridge, cut the power cord and submit photos to Cooluli showing the model and batch numbers of the fridge. Cooluli will provide a replacement DC power cord and permanent sticker to cover the AC port.
Incidents/Injuries: Cooluli has received at least 19 reports of the minifridges smoking, sparking, burning, melting, overheating or catching fire, resulting in property damages totaling more than $80,000. One consumer reported a smoke inhalation injury.
Sold Online At: Amazon.com and Cooluli.com from January 2019 through October 2024 for between $80 and $120.
Manufacturer(s): Ningbo Iceberg Electronic Appliance Co., Ltd., of China
Importer(s): Lisse USA LLC, of Brooklyn, New York
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-685
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Cooluli-Recalls-10-Liter-and-15-Liter-Minifridges-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Brookstone-branded Tabletop Fire Pits
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Brookstone-branded Tabletop Fire Pits
Hazard: Use of the fire pits can result in uncontrolled pool fires where flames burn across the surface of pooled or spilled alcohol, as well as flame jetting from fuel containers, resulting in serious or fatal burns.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: August 13, 2026
Units: About 48,700
Consumer Contact: Southern Telecom toll-free at 877-832-3822 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at support@customersupport123.com,
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Brookstone-branded Tabletop Fire Pits
Hazard: Use of the fire pits can result in uncontrolled pool fires where flames burn across the surface of pooled or spilled alcohol, as well as flame jetting from fuel containers, resulting in serious or fatal burns.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: August 13, 2026
Units: About 48,700
Consumer Contact: Southern Telecom toll-free at 877-832-3822 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at support@customersupport123.com,or online at www.southerntelecom.com and click on "Recall Information" at the top of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves Brookstone-branded indoor/outdoor Tabletop Fire Pits with model number BSFIREPIT01 (UPC code 680079015930); BSFIREPIT02 (UPC code 680079015947); and BSFIREPIT03 (UPC code 680079015954). The fire pits consist of a round or hexagonal concrete open reservoir intended to contain burning liquid alcohol. The model number and the UPC code are located on the bottom of the product packaging.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the Brookstone-branded Tabletop Fire Pits immediately and contact Southern Telecom to receive a full refund. Consumers can email a photo of the fire pit with "Recalled," their name, and the date written on it in permanent marker to support@customersupport123.com and then dispose of the product. Do not sell or give away these hazardous products.
Incidents/Injuries: Southern Telecom has received two reports of flame jetting and flames escaping from the concrete container, resulting in two injuries including second-degree and third-degree burns.
Sold At: Macy's, Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, Indoff, iBuy, and Newton Buying Corp. stores nationwide and online at Macys.com and other websites from February 2023 through December 2024 for between $20 and $25.
Importer(s): Southern Telecom Inc., of Brooklyn, New York
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-687
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Southern-Telecom-Recalls-Brookstone-Branded-Tabletop-Fire-Pits-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Burn-Injury-or-Death-from-Flame-Jetting-and-Fire-Hazards
