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.
Blue Bird Recalls 5,125 School and Transit Buses Over a Brake-Line Fire Risk
Blue Bird has recalled 5,125 Vision school and transit buses (NHTSA 26V466/26V467) after a stray cotter pin was found able to wear through a brake line, risking fire and lost braking just before the school year.
A Wave of Pull-String Teething Toy Recalls Hits Amazon Over a Deadly Choking Hazard
Through June and July 2026 the CPSC recalled a string of silicone pull-string teething toys sold on Amazon after the strings were found too small and too long, posing a serious choking hazard to babies.
Paint Thinner Recalled Over Child-Poisoning Risk: Check Your Amazon Bottle
The CPSC recalled about 4,200 Liizousuda paint thinner bottles sold on Amazon because they lack the child-resistant caps required by federal law, posing a serious poisoning risk to young children.
A Wave of Pool Drain Cover Recalls Hits Amazon — Check Yours Before You Swim
The CPSC has posted a string of 2026 pool drain cover recalls — including Sviyatp and OeyUoc on July 23 — for covers that violate the Virginia Graeme Baker Act and pose entrapment and drowning risks.
Ford Recalls 741,195 Trucks and SUVs Over Rollaway Risk — Set Your Parking Brake
Ford is recalling 741,195 F-150, Explorer, Expedition and related vehicles over a transmission park defect that raises rollaway risk. Until repairs are ready, always set the parking brake.