Toddler Tower Stools Recalled Over Collapse and Entrapment Risk
The CPSC recalled about 47,166 HARPPA Nordi Foldable Toddler Tower Stools after they can collapse or tip over and a child's torso can fit through frame openings. Stop use and get a free repair kit.
CPSC Recalls Two Magnetic Fidget Toys After a Child Is Hospitalized
The CPSC recalled PIXLABBY and BUSOHA magnetic fidget slider toys on August 6, 2026 after loose high-powered magnets posed a deadly ingestion risk to children — one child was hospitalized.
Record-Breaking Heat Wave Bakes the West as NWS Issues Extreme Heat Warnings
A record-breaking heat wave pushed the Southwest to 110-120°F this week, prompting Extreme Heat Warnings across four states and now the Midwest. Here is what the alerts mean and how to stay safe.
Arborist Climbing Ropes Recalled Over Deadly Splice-Failure Fall Hazard
The CPSC and Wichard Groupe recalled about 1,050 Courant Spliced Kalimba arborist climbing ropes after spliced ends can fail, posing a serious fall hazard. Stop using and get a free replacement.
Louisville Ladder Recalls 1.7 Million Attic Stairway Ladders Over Fall Hazard
The CPSC and Louisville Ladder recalled about 1.77 million attic stairway ladders sold under the Louisville, Featherlite, Lite, and Century brands after bolts that can break pose a serious fall hazard.
Treadmill Maker to Pay $16.875 Million for Sitting on a Fall Hazard, CPSC Says
The CPSC says Johnson Health Tech Trading will pay a $16.875 million penalty for failing to promptly report a fall hazard with Horizon T101-05 treadmills tied to 874 incidents and 71 injuries.
OSHA Signals It Will Finalize a Federal Workplace Heat Standard
The Labor Department's 2026 regulatory plan, released July 14, signals OSHA intends to finalize its first federal workplace heat standard, with a supplemental proposal due in December. Here is what it would require and what employers should do now.
CPSC Recalls 60,000 Backyard Zipline Kits After Falls and Collisions
The CPSC and Trsmima recalled about 60,720 backyard zipline kits and 19,120 spring brakes after cables, seats, and brakes failed, causing at least 20 injuries. Stop using and destroy them for a refund.
OCOOPA Recalls 1.5 Million Rechargeable Hand Warmers Over Fire and Burn Hazards
The CPSC and OCOOPA Direct recalled about 1.5 million rechargeable lithium-ion hand warmers after 15 fires, roughly 350 burn injuries and one death. Stop using recalled models and claim a refund.
Galanz Recalls 121,680 Retro Refrigerators After 34 Fires and One Death
The CPSC and Galanz Americas recalled about 121,680 Retro Refrigerators sold at Home Depot and Amazon after internal components could short-circuit and ignite, causing 34 fires and one death.