Federal safety officials announced multiple product recalls and a consumer safety warning this week involving items that pose risks ranging from lead poisoning and drowning to fire and electrical shock.
The recalls, issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), affect more than 26,000 products sold nationwide. Consumers are urged to stop using the affected products immediately and follow the manufacturers’ recommended remedies.
Flashgitz Copper Cups Recalled Over Lead Hazard
About 7,000 copper drinking cups included in Flashgitz-branded Space King No Girls Allowed Relic Lunch Boxes have been recalled because they contain dangerously high levels of lead.
According to the CPSC, the cups pose a lead poisoning hazard. Lead is toxic if ingested by adults or children and can cause serious health problems.
The recall applies only to the copper cup, not the lunch box or the other collectible items included in the bundle.
The lunch boxes were sold online through the Flashgitz Shop from September 2025 through October 2025 for about $25.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cups and contact Warren James for a free replacement. Customers who purchased directly from the company will automatically receive a replacement cup at the shipping address used for the original order. The recalled cups should be disposed of according to local waste disposal requirements.
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Hollis Diving Regulators Recalled Due To Drowning Risk
Huish Outdoors has recalled approximately 7,200 Hollis 200LX Second Stage Diving Regulators sold in the United States, along with another 370 sold in Canada.
The company said the regulator’s inlet tube can crack and break during use, creating a risk of serious injury or death from drowning.
The scuba regulators, sold between May 2017 and February 2026 for about $330, feature the “200LX” and “Hollis” branding and are made of black and red plastic and metal.
The following serial number ranges are included in this recall:
- C3753 – C77735
- S73202 – S84427
- HA00001 – HA14873
- LX001698 – LX009896
Consumers should stop using the regulators immediately and return them to an authorized Hollis dealer for a free repair or contact Huish Outdoors for a prepaid shipping label.
The company has received 17 reports of inlet tubes breaking, but no injuries have been reported.
CPSC Warns Consumers To Stop Using Melinora Heated Blankets
The CPSC also issued a consumer safety warning involving approximately 700 Melinora Electric Heated Blankets sold on Amazon.com.
Unlike a traditional recall, the warning was issued because manufacturer Leevana Inc. has not responded to the agency’s requests for a recall or additional product information.
The gray polyester fleece blankets have white remote controls with 10 heat settings.
The agency said internal heating wires can overheat and melt through the blanket, creating burn and fire hazards.
Consumers are urged to stop using the blankets immediately and dispose of them. They should not be sold, donated, or given away.
The CPSC is aware of five reports of blankets smoking, melting, or burning, including one burn injury.
The blankets were sold online from February through October 2025.
Panasonic Toaster Ovens Recalled Over Fire And Shock Hazards
Panasonic is recalling approximately 11,480 electric toaster ovens sold in the United States because a defect involving the power cord insulation can create shock and fire hazards.
The recall affects Panasonic Model NB-G200 Electric Toaster Ovens, which are stainless steel and feature six preset cooking functions with digital controls.
According to the company, a protective fiberglass sleeve may not adequately cover the power cord insulation.
The toaster ovens were sold online through Amazon.com, Costco.com, Panasonic.com, and other retailers from October 2024 through April 2026 for about $170.
Consumers should stop using the recalled appliances immediately and contact Panasonic for a full refund.
Panasonic has received five reports involving the recalled products, including four reports of tripped circuit breakers or electrical outlets and one report of a unit stopping work. No fires or injuries have been reported.
What Consumers Should Do
Consumers who own any of the affected products should:
- Stop using recalled or hazardous products immediately.
- Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for repairs, refunds or replacements.
- Report product-related injuries or defects to the CPSC through SaferProducts.gov if applicable.
The recalls and safety warning highlight the importance of promptly checking consumer products for potential hazards, particularly those involving electrical devices, children’s products, and equipment used in potentially dangerous environments such as scuba diving.
Provided by Dallas Express
