Amazon Recall Update as Fatal Warning Issued Nationwide

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Nationwide recalls for a range of consumer products that were sold on Amazon and several third-party sellers were made after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) flagged risks of fatal injury, fire, and poisoning.
Why It Matters
The recalls underscore concerns about safety oversight for products marketed by third-party sellers on e-commerce platforms, particularly for children's products and electronics with hazardous defects.
List of Recalls
LIVACTI Retractable Safety Gates
About 1,400 units were recalled for violating mandatory standards for child safety gates.
"A child's torso can fit through the opening between the gate and the floor, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to entrapment," the CPSC said in its official notice on July 24.
Sold from December 2024 to April 2025 on Amazon, consumers should immediately destroy and document the disposal of the gate for a full refund from the importer Qeyan and Yanyanny.
The recalled gates violate the mandatory standard for expansion gates and expandable enclosures because a child's torso can fit through the opening between the gate and the floor, posing a risk of serious injury or...
The recalled gates violate the mandatory standard for expansion gates and expandable enclosures because a child's torso can fit through the opening between the gate and the floor, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to entrapment. More
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Apollo City 2024 Electric Scooters
Nearly 800 scooters were recalled due to risk of falls and injury from cracked welds.
"The weld line on the electric scooter can crack, causing the stem to break and posing fall and injury hazards," the CPSC reported.
Ten reports of cracking and four of falls—including one injury—prompted the recall on July 24. Owners can contact Apollo and obtain a replacement stem free of charge.
The weld line on the electric scooter can crack, causing the stem to break and posing fall and injury hazards.
The weld line on the electric scooter can crack, causing the stem to break and posing fall and injury hazards.
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FENGQS F7 Pro Electric Bikes
About 100 e-bikes, available on Amazon from May to December 2024, were recalled after 13 reported ignitions—two involving fires and $4,000 in property damage—linked to lithium-ion battery overheating.
"The e-bikes' lithium-ion battery can overheat and ignite, posing serious fire and burn hazards to consumers," the CPSC said.
Purchasers will receive a full refund after submitting proof of battery disposal to FENGQS. The CPSC stressed proper battery disposal through hazardous waste channels.
The e-bikes' lithium-ion battery can overheat and ignite, posing serious fire and burn hazards to consumers.
The e-bikes' lithium-ion battery can overheat and ignite, posing serious fire and burn hazards to consumers.
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Creekwood Naturals 100% Pure Gum Spirits of Turpentine Bottles
Roughly 9,000 bottles were pulled for violating mandatory child-resistant packaging standards, posing a poisoning risk to children.
The bottles were sold on Amazon, Etsy, Ebay and Creekwood Naturals from June 2023 through May 2025.
Although no injuries were reported, all buyers were urged to secure the bottles out of children's reach and request a free child-resistant replacement cap from Creekwood Naturals.
The recalled bottles contain turpentine, which must be in child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act.
The recalled bottles contain turpentine, which must be in child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act.
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Recent Recalls and Issues
Other products, including LED gloves with unsecured batteries, electric bug zappers, and hoses, have been removed after discovery of risks such as battery ingestion, shock, and impact hazards, according to the CPSC.
All these items have been recalled due to health hazards.
All these items have been recalled due to health hazards.
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What People Are Saying
Amazon states on its recall site: "Our Product Safety Team proactively investigates and addresses reported safety complaints and incidents to ensure customer protection from potential product-related safety risks. We closely monitor public recall alert websites and receive notifications from vendors and sellers. Upon discovering a product recall, we immediately halt affected product offerings and promptly inform both customers and sellers involved about the recall."
What Happens Next?
Consumers who purchased recalled products are urged to discontinue their use immediately and follow instructions for returns, replacements, or refunds as detailed by the manufacturers or sellers.
Anyone with potential safety concerns is advised to review the official CPSC recall database and consult Amazon's recalls page for continued updates. The CPSC also encourages consumers to report any problems with recall processes directly on its website.