‘Stop Using’ these Products sold from Amazon: Nationwide WARNING Recall (CPSC) said

In 2024, approximately 180 million people in the United States are estimated to have Amazon Prime memberships, according to Statista. This represents a significant portion of the overall number of people who shop online with Amazon, as around 75% of all U.S. Amazon shoppers are Prime members. 

While not everyone who shops on Amazon is a Prime member, it’s clear that the service has a large and growing user base. In addition to the 180 million Prime members in the US, Amazon also has a vast number of other customers who shop on the platform, with over 315 million active customers worldwide, according to SEO.AI. 

Everyone loves a good deal when the price is right. However, these products are being recalled back in the mouth of August.

Several products sold by Amazon and other retailers have been recalled in the past week, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), due to a range of serious safety hazards from electrocution to potential child poisoning.

The affected items include wireless power banks, household fuel, a popular brand of hair dryer, and carbonating bottles, representing over 190,000 units sold in the United States and Canada.

Each recall, issued separately, warns consumers of the risks posed by defects or regulatory violations. Manufacturers and distributors involved include ESR Tech, Firefly Fuel, Empower Brands (Remington), and Drinkmate, all of whom are offering refunds or replacements.

Approximately half a million children in the US under the age of 5 have elevated blood lead levels, according to the Johns Hopkins Medicine. Globally, UNICEF and Pure Earth estimate that one in three children, or roughly 800 million, have blood lead levels at or above the level requiring action. 

While lead poisoning in children has significantly declined since the 1970s, it remains a persistent problem. According to Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, the global burden of disease from lead exposure is substantial.

The World Health Organization reports that lead poisoning is linked to nearly 1.5 million deaths annually, with children experiencing long-term health effects. 

The recalls underscore persistent vulnerabilities in consumer product safety, particularly in categories involving batteries, pressurized containers, flammable liquids, and electrical appliances.

Several of the products were sold through major online retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Home Depot, increasing the likelihood of widespread household exposure to hazardous goods.

Empower Brands pulled about 56,300 Remington-brand hair dryers from the market. The affected model, D3190DCDN, lacked an immersion protection device. This defect poses electrocution and shock hazards if the appliance falls into water while plugged in.

Sold exclusively online between March 2024 and June 2025, the dryers are eligible for full refunds. Consumers must submit a photo of the unit with the power cord cut via Remington’s recall portal.