Be Child Safe

Author: Marianne Halterman

  • CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Wisekiddy Helmets Due to Risk of Serious Head Injury or Death; Violates Mandatory Standard for Bicycle Helmets

    Product Safety Warning Date: August 28, 2025

    Product Safety Warning Number: 25-446

    Name of Product: Wisekiddy Multi-Purpose Helmets

    Hazard: The helmets violate the impact attenuation, positional stability, certification, and labeling requirements of the mandatory safety standard for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect the user in the event of a crash, posing a deadly risk of head injury.

    Consumer Action: CPSC urges consumers to stop using the Wisekiddy helmets immediately and dispose of them. Do not sell or give away these hazardous helmets.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/2025/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Immediately-Stop-Using-Wisekiddy-Helmets-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Head-Injury-or-Death-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Bicycle-Helmets

    Product Safety Warning Details

    Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using Wisekiddy Multi-Purpose Helmets. The helmets violate the impact attenuation, positional stability, certification, and labeling requirements of the mandatory safety standard for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect the user in the event of a crash, posing a deadly risk of head injury. 

    CPSC issued a Notice of Violation to the seller, Guangzhoushi Aiselun Keji Youxiangongsi, of China, doing business as Wisekiddy. Wisekiddy has not agreed to recall these helmets or offer a remedy to consumers. 

    About 19,100 of the multi-purpose bike helmets were sold online at Amazon from October 2023 through April 2025 for between $27 and $35. The helmets were sold in sizes: small, fitting a head circumference of 18.9 inches to 21.3 inches, and medium, fitting a head circumference of 21.3 inches to 22.8 inches. The helmets have a combined pink and purple color scheme, with black padding, black straps, and a black and red buckle. The helmets have a red plastic knob at the back of the helmet to adjust the fit. The size small helmets have the following model numbers printed on a label located inside of the helmets: HW0023-TIE-PIN, HW0023-TIE-BLA, HW0023-TIE-WHI, HW0022-CO-ZL, HW0022-CO-CH, 1906-005-S, 1906-020-S, 1906-034-S, 1906-035-S, and 1906-036-S. The size medium helmets have the following model numbers printed on a label located inside of the helmets: HW0023-TIE-PIN-M, HW0023-TIE-BLA-M, HW0023-TIE-WHI-M, HW0022-CO-ZLM, HW0022-CO-CH-M, 1906-005-M, 1906-020-M, 1906-034-M, 1906-035-M, and 1906-036-M. CPSC is aware that the helmets were also sold in other color schemes including black, blue, pink, purple, pink/yellow/blue, pink/blue/yellow, purple/blue, and rainbow. 

    CPSC urges consumers to stop using the Wisekiddy helmets immediately and dispose of them. Do not sell or give away these hazardous helmets.

    Sold At: About 19,100 of the multi-purpose bike helmets were sold online at Amazon from October 2023 through April 2025 for between $27 and $35.

    Units: About 19,100

    Manufactured In: China

    If you experienced a safety incident with this product, report it to CPSC on  www.SaferProducts.gov.

    Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic.  Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.

  • Party Favors Lite-Up Torches and Laser Pointers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violates Multiple Standards; Imported by MTC Trading

    Recall Date: August 28, 2025

    Recall number: 25-450

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Party Favors Lite-Up Torches and Mini Laser Pointers

    Hazard: The recalled lite-up torches contain button cell batteries in violation of the mandatory standard for toys and the recalled mini laser pointers contain button cell batteries in violation of the mandatory standard for consumer products because the button cell batteries can be accessed easily by children. Additionally, the laser pointers do not have the warnings required under Reese’s Law. When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns, and death.

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumer Contact: MTC Trading at 650-866-4800 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at mtcmans@gmail.com, or online at www.mtcmans.com/recall or www.mtcmans.com and click “Recall” for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Party-Favors-Lite-Up-Torches-and-Laser-Pointers-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Battery-Ingestion-Violates-Multiple-Standards-Imported-by-MTC-Trading

    Recall Details

    Units: About 10,100

    Description: This recall involves Party Favors lite-up torches and mini laser pointers. The affected models are: 

    • Model PF-1082: A single lite-up torch sold in white, blue or orange, measuring about 5 inches long and 2 inches wide.
    • Model PF-1227: A two-pack of lite-up torches sold in orange and green, measuring about 4 inches long and an inch wide.
    • Model PF-1153: A three-pack of lite-up torches sold in orange, blue and green, measuring about 3 inches long and an inch wide.
    • Model PF-1084: Mini laser pointers sold in blue, green, red and silver, measuring about 3 inches long and an inch wide.

    All products come with pre-installed button cell batteries. The model number can be found printed on the hang tag.

    Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the Lite-Up Torches and Mini Laser Pointers, take them away from children and place them where children cannot access them. Consumers may contact MTC Trading to request a full refund. Consumers will need to email a photograph confirming disposal of the lite-up torches or mini laser pointers to mtcmans@gmail.com to receive the refund.

    Note: Button cell batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures. 

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

    Sold At: All Star Toys, Brooklyn, NY; Home Bargain, San Francisco, CA; One Dollar Only, San Francisco, CA; Almacenes Colon, Carolina, PR; Dollar Mart, Houston, TX; and various stores nationwide from June 2024 through May 2025 for about $1.

    Importer(s): MTC Trading Company, of San Francisco, California

    Manufactured In: China

    Note: Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic.  Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.

  • CPSC Approves New Federal Safety Standard for Water Beads to Reduce the Risk of Injury and Death to Young Children

    Release Date: August 21, 2025

    Release Number: 25-443

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has approved a consumer product safety standard for water bead toys, reflecting the agency’s ongoing commitment to protecting vulnerable consumers and preventing avoidable tragedies in American homes.  The new rule is aimed at reducing the risk of injury or death associated with children ingesting, inserting into their ear or nose, or aspirating or choking on water bead toys. The vote was 2 to 0.

    A water bead is defined as a “various shaped liquid absorbent polymer, composed of materials such as, but not limited to, polyacrylamide and polyacrylate, which expands when soaked in liquid.”

    The new rule:

    • Sets a maximum expansion size limit for water bead toys to prevent them from becoming large enough to cause blockages if ingested, and other injuries if inserted into an ear or nose; or aspirated.
    • Establishes limits on the amount of allowable acrylamide to reduce toxicity risks.
    • Requires strongly worded, easily seen warning labels to caution consumers.

    “China has flooded our market with hazardous water bead toys that have already cost lives,” said CPSC Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman. “CPSC will intervene when the evidence is clear, and the danger is real.  This standard will make a meaningful difference in protecting young children.”

    From 2017 to 2022, an estimated 6,300 water bead-related ingestion injuries were treated in U.S. emergency departments. There was at least one reported death of a 10-month-old girl in 2023 due to water bead ingestion.

    The new standard reflects CPSC’s ongoing commitment to protecting vulnerable consumers and preventing avoidable tragedies in American homes.  The rule takes effect 90 days after publication in the Federal Register.

    CPSC Recommended Safety Tips:

    • Remove water beads from any environment where young children may be present.
    • Store water beads in a secure container and location where young children cannot easily access them.
    • Do not allow children to play with water beads unsupervised.
    • If toy contains water beads such as a ball filled with water beads, discard the product if beads start to come out.
    • Water beads can easily scatter, roll, and become lost. After use, clean the area and remove any beads that may have rolled away.
    • Remember, some water bead products are not marketed as children’s toys and fall outside the scope of this rule. Keep these products out of spaces where children live or play.

    Additional Resources: 

    Water Beads – Education Center

    Water Beads – Safety Alert

    Poison Prevention – Education Center

    Toy Safety Business Guidance | CPSC.gov

  • Poison Dangers For Kids Prompt Large Recall Of Torch Fuel

    More than 11,000 bottles of torch fuel are being recalled because they violate multiple safety standards, posing a deadly poisoning risk to children.

    Two bottles of lamp oil recalled by Firefly Fuel in August 2025. Photo Credit: CPSC

    Firefly Fuel issued the recall for about 11,275 of its “Safe & Green” 32-ounce torch fuel bottles, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Aug. 14. The transparent bottles contain hydrocarbons that require child-resistant packaging under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act.

    The included nozzle applicator isn’t child-resistant, meaning that if it replaces the original closure, young children could access the liquid. Inhaling the substance into the lungs can cause chemical pneumonia, severe pulmonary damage, and death.

    The fuel also violates the Federal Hazardous Substances Act by being labeled “non-toxic.” No injuries have been reported, according to the CPSC.

    The bottles were sold from August 2019 to May 2025. They were available on Amazon, Walmart.com, and FireflyFuel.com.

    Customers should immediately remove the nozzle applicator, reinstall the child-resistant closure that came with the original packaging, and keep the product out of children’s reach. Those missing the original lid can contact Firefly Fuel for a free replacement and a corrected label.

    You can learn more about the recall on Firefly Fuel’s website or by calling 888-472-6740.

    From https://dailyvoice.com/new-jersey/bergenfield/poison-dangers-for-kids-prompt-large-recall-of-torch-fuel/

  • La Ligne Recalls Enfant Bonne Nuit Pajamas Due to Burn Hazard; Violates Mandatory Flammability Standards

    Recall Date: August 07, 2025

    Recall number: 25-427

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: La Ligne Enfant Bonne Nuit Pajamas

    Hazard: The recalled children’s pajama sets violate mandatory standards for children’s sleepwear flammability, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumer Contact: La Ligne by email at lou@lalignenyc.com, or online at https://lalignenyc.com/pages/enfant-bonne-nuit-pajamas-recall or https://lalignenyc.com/ and click “Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/La-Ligne-Recalls-Enfant-Bonne-Nuit-Pajamas-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-Violates-Mandatory-Flammability-Standards

    Recall Details

    Units: About 1,185

    Description: This recall involves La Ligne Enfant Bonne Nuit children’s 100% cotton pajamas. The two-piece long sleeve pajama sets were sold in green with light blue trim, pink with red trim, red with white trim, light blue with red trim, navy with white trim, and white with navy trim. There is a pocket on the left side of the top of the pajama sets. The pajamas were sold in sizes 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10. “La Ligne”, “Mini” and the size are printed on the neck label. The words “Made in Peru” and “RN number 150209” are printed on the seam label.

    Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled children’s pajamas away from children, stop using them and contact La Ligne for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the garments by cutting them in half and disposing them. Consumers should send a photo of the destroyed garment by email to lou@lalignenyc.com to receive a refund of $75 or store credit of $100.

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported

    Sold At: La Ligne stores nationwide and online at https://lalignenyc.com/ from November 2023 through March 2025 for about $75.

    Importer(s): La Ligne LLC, of New York

    Manufactured In: Peru

    Note: Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic.  Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.

  • Séfralls Minoxidil Hair Generation Serum Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Child Poisoning; Violates Mandatory Standard for Child Resistant Packaging; Manufactured by Guangzhou Ariel Biotech

    Recall Date: August 07, 2025

    Recall number: 25-426

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Séfralls Minoxidil Hair Generation Serum

    Hazard: The hair serum contains minoxidil, which must be in child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The hair serum’s packaging is not child-resistant, posing a risk of serious injury or death from poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.

    Remedy: Replace

    Consumer Contact: Guangzhou Ariel Biotech via email at sefralls@outlook.com.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Sefralls-Minoxidil-Hair-Generation-Serum-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Child-Poisoning-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Manufactured-by-Guangzhou-Ariel-Biotech

    Recall Details

    Units: About 21,300

    Description: This recall involves Séfralls Hair Generation Serum. The hair serum comes in an amber dropper bottle with a white and gold dropper and a white, black and gold label. “Séfralls” and “Minoxidil” are printed on the label located on the front of the bottle.

    Remedy: Consumers should immediately secure the recalled serum bottles out of sight and reach of children, and contact Guangzhou Ariel Biotech for instructions on destroying the recalled bottles and receiving a replacement. Consumers will be asked to pour the contents of the bottle into the trash and take a photo of the bottle in the trash and email it to sefralls@outlook.com.

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported

    Sold At: Amazon from June 2024 through June 2025 for about $10.

    Manufacturer(s): Guangzhou Ariel Biotech Co. Ltd., of China

    Importer(s): Guangzhou Ariel Biotech Co. Ltd, dba Ariel Biotech of China

    Manufactured In: China

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  • AliExpress Recalls LeymanKids Children’s Pajama Sets Due to Risk of Injury or Death from Burns; Violates Mandatory Standards for Children’s Sleepwear

    Recall Date: August 07, 2025

    Recall number: 25-425

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: LeymanKids Children’s Pajama Sets

    Hazard: The recalled children’s pajama sets violate the mandatory flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries or death to children.

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumer Contact: AliExpress online service at https://helpcenter.aliexpress.com/s/BuyerHelp/, email at us_product_recall@aliexpress.com, or at www.aliexpress.com and click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/AliExpress-Recalls-LeymanKids-Childrens-Pajama-Sets-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury-or-Death-from-Burns-Violates-Mandatory-Standards-for-Childrens-Sleepwear

    Recall Details

    Units: About 600

    Description: This recall involves LeymanKids-branded children’s two-piece pajama sets. The recalled pajama sets consist of a long-sleeved, button-up top and matching pants. The pajama sets were sold in white, pink, yellow, red, blue, beige and green, and feature cartoon patterns. The pajama sets were sold in children’s sizes 24M (90), 3T (100), 4T (110), 5T (120) and 6T (130). The brand name and size are printed on the neck label of the pajama top.

    Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled pajamas immediately and contact AliExpress to receive a full refund. Consumers should destroy the pajamas by cutting them in half, then take a photo and dispose of them. Consumers must send the photo of the destroyed pajamas to us_product_recall@aliexpress.com or by replying to the recall email sent by AliExpress.

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported

    Sold At: AliExpress.com from March 2024 through May 2025 for about $6.

    Recalling Firm: AliExpress, of San Mateo, California

    Retailer: Shenzhen Jubilant Network Technology Co., LTD dba Little Girl Store, of China

    Manufactured In: China

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  • Monica Vinader Recalls Select 14k Yellow Gold Mini Heart Chain Bracelets, Necklaces, and Stud Earrings Due to High Levels of Cadmium

    Recall Date: August 07, 2025

    Recall number: 25-424

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Monica Vinader 14k Yellow Gold Mini Heart Jewelry

    Hazard: The jewelry can contain excess levels of cadmium, which can be toxic if ingested by young children and may cause adverse health effects through long-term skin exposure.

    Remedy: Refund, Replace

    Consumer Contact: Monica Vinader toll-free at 888-580-8582 from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or by email at productrecall@monicavinader.com, or online at www.monicavinader.com/recall-hearts or at www.monicavinader.com/us and click on “Recall Information” at the bottom of the page for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Monica-Vinader-Recalls-Select-14k-Yellow-Gold-Mini-Heart-Chain-Bracelets-Necklaces-and-Stud-Earrings-Due-to-High-Levels-of-Cadmium

    Recall Details

    Units: About 300

    Description: This recall involves Monica Vinader 14k Yellow Gold Mini Heart Chain Bracelets (SKU YG-BL-HART-NON), Necklaces (SKU YG-NK-HART-NON) and Stud Earrings (SKU YG-EA-HARS-NON). The recalled jewelry pieces are constructed of 14k yellow gold, contain mini heart pendants and were manufactured in October and November 2024. The chain bracelet measures about 15.3-19 cm, the necklace measures about 41-46 cm and the earrings each measure about .35 cm x 0.4 cm x 0.1 mm.

    Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop wearing the recalled jewelry, store the jewelry safely out of reach of children, and contact Monica Vinader for a replacement or refund. Consumers can return the jewelry items via prepaid shipping label and receive a replacement or a full refund to their original payment method or, if unavailable, by secure wire transfer. To initiate a return and receive a replacement or refund, consumers may contact Monica Vinader or visit a Monica Vinader store. Nordstrom customers have the additional option to return the jewelry directly to Nordstrom. 

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported

    Sold At: Monica Vinader and Nordstrom retail stores and online at www.monicavinader.com/us and www.nordstrom.com from January 20, 2025, through March 2025 by Monica Vinader and from November 26, 2024, to May 2025 by Nordstrom for between $250 and $350.

    Importer(s): Monica Vinader Inc., of New York, New York, and Monica Vinader Retail LLC, of Wilmington, Delaware

    Manufactured In: Thailand

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  • Petmate Recalls Pet Zone Pet Toys Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Ingestion Hazard; Violation of Mandatory Standard for Consumer Products with Button Cell Batteries; Sold Exclusively at Menards

    Recall Date: August 07, 2025

    Recall number: 25-421

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Pet Zone Laser Pointer & LED Ball Pet Toys

    Hazard: The recalled pet toys violate the mandatory standard for consumer products containing button cell or coin batteries as required by Reese’s Law because the LED-illuminated plastic sphere can break upon impact, making the button cell batteries easily accessible to children, posing an ingestion hazard. Swallowed batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns and death.

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumer Contact: Petmate toll-free at 888-847-8716 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://recallrtr.com/pettoys or https://petmate.com and click “Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Petmate-Recalls-Pet-Zone-Pet-Toys-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Ingestion-Hazard-Violation-of-Mandatory-Standard-for-Consumer-Products-with-Button-Cell-Batteries-Sold-Exclusively-at-Menards

    Recall Details

    Units: About 15,400

    Description: This recall involves Pet Zone-branded Laser Pointer & LED Ball pet toys, sold with six preinstalled button cell batteries. The laser pointer is white with blue paw prints and measures about 2.9 inches long. “Danger” and “Accession No. 2430278-000” is printed on a silver label located on the laser pointer tube. The motion-activated LED ball is clear and measures about 1.6 inches in diameter. The “PET ZONE” logo and “LASER POINTER & LED BALL” are printed on the front of the product packaging and “Item #:15712EAM” on the back. 

    Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pet toys and contact Petmate for a full refund. 

    Note: Button cell and coin batteries are hazardous. If disposing of or recycling button cell or coin batteries, do so in a manner that follows local hazardous waste procedures.

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported

    Sold At: Menards stores nationwide and online from September 2024 through March 2025 for about $4.

    Importer(s): Doskocil Manufacturing Company Inc., dba Petmate, of Arlington, Texas

    Manufactured In: China

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  • TEMI Go Basketball Toys Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking; Violates Small Ball Ban; Sold on Amazon by Temitoys

    Recall Date: August 07, 2025

    Recall number: 25-422

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: TEMI Go Basketball Toys

    Hazard: The recalled toy contains small balls and is intended for children under three years of age, which violates the small ball ban, posing a deadly choking hazard.

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumer Contact: TEMI Toys via email at Temitoys@outlook.com.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/TEMI-Go-Basketball-Toys-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Choking-Violates-Small-Ball-Ban-Sold-on-Amazon-by-Temitoys

    Recall Details

    Units: About 660

    Description: This recall involves TEMI Toys Go Basketball children’s toys. The recalled toy has five multicolored levels and a basketball hoop with a character’s face at the top. The toy measures about 13 inches high by 4 inches wide and comes with three yellow balls. “TEMI GO BASKETBALL” is printed on the front of the product packaging. 

    Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the toy away from children and contact TEMI Toys for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to throw the product away and send a photo of the disposed product to Temitoys@outlook.com.

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported

    Sold At: Amazon from September 2024 through April 2025 for between $10 and $18.

    Retailer: Shan tou shi bei bei jia mao yi you xian gong si dba TEMI Toys, of China

    Manufactured In: China

    Note: Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic.  Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.