DREO Recalls 338,800 Space Heaters That Can Ignite — Just as Heating Season Begins
DREO recalled about 338,800 DR-HSH015 electric space heaters (CPSC 27-054) on October 29, 2026 because they can overheat and ignite, after 17 reports of heaters catching fire. Here is what to do.
Halloween Is One of the Deadliest Nights of the Year for Child Pedestrians
Federal crash data show Halloween is among the deadliest nights of the year for child pedestrians. As trick-or-treaters head out Saturday, October 31, 2026, here is how to keep them safe.
Change Your Clocks This Sunday? Change Your Smoke and CO Alarm Batteries, Too
Daylight saving time ends Sunday, November 1, 2026. The CPSC urges households to use the clock change to replace smoke and carbon monoxide alarm batteries, test every alarm, and replace old units before heating season.
VQQQ Recalls About 100 Gas Patio Heaters Over Fire and Burn Risk From Leaking Gas
The CPSC and VQQQ announced a recall of about 100 gas patio heaters on October 22, 2026 because components can malfunction and release gas, posing fire and burn risks. Here is what to do.
Costway Recalls 3,332 Convertible High Chairs Over Entrapment and Fall Risk
Costway recalled about 3,332 convertible high chairs (CPSC 27-040) on October 22, 2026 because a child can slip through the gap between the tray and seat and become entrapped or fall. Here is what to check and do.
Light-Up Princess Costumes Recalled Days Before Halloween Over Button Battery Risk
The CPSC announced on October 22, 2026 a recall of CIYTI light-up princess costumes sold on Amazon because children can reach the button batteries. Here is what button battery safety means this Halloween.
CPSC Warns Parents to Toss Kaizou Squishy Toys Over Deadly Water Bead Risk
The CPSC warned on October 22, 2026 to stop using and dispose of Kaizou Group squishy toys because their water beads pose deadly ingestion, choking, and obstruction risks to children.
CPSC Warns: Stop Using PowRyte Pressure Washers Over Shock and Electrocution Risk
The CPSC issued a warning on October 22, 2026 telling people to stop using PowRyte pressure washers because they lack a GFCI on the plug, posing a serious shock and electrocution risk.
NOAA’s 2026–2027 Winter Outlook Is Out: What an El Niño Winter Means for Your Safety
NOAA released its 2026–2027 U.S. Winter Outlook on October 15, favoring a warm north and wet south under a strong El Niño. Here is what it means for home safety and how to prepare.
Hyundai Recalls 94,622 Genesis and G80 Sedans Over Power Seat Fire Risk
Hyundai recalled 94,622 Genesis and Genesis G80 sedans (NHTSA 26V664) because a stuck power seat switch can overheat and start a fire. Owners are told to park outside until a fix is ready.