Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Amazon Product Recalls: Power Banks, Hair Dryers, and Fuel Bottles
Several products sold online and in stores are being taken back because they could be dangerous.
Some power banks can catch fire, hair dryers could shock you, fuel bottles might poison kids, and carbonation bottles could explode.
The government is telling people to stop using these things right away, and the companies are offering refunds or replacements.
Amazon, where many of these items were sold by third-party sellers, is now considered responsible for ensuring product safety.
Recalls announced for products sold through Amazon, Walmart, and other retailers.
ESR HaloLock power banks recalled due to fire and explosion risks.
Remington hair dryers recalled due to electrocution hazard from lack of immersion protection.
Firefly fuel bottles recalled due to child poisoning risk from incorrect labeling.
Drinkmate carbonation bottles recalled due to explosion risks and consumer injuries.
- Who
- The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and various manufacturers and retailers.
- What
- Recalls of various products including power banks, hair dryers, fuel bottles, and carbonation bottles.
- When
- Announced on August 14th.
- Where
- Products sold through Amazon, Walmart, Target and other major retailers, across the US and Canada.
- Why
- Due to severe safety risks including fire, explosions, electrocution, and poisoning hazards.
Manufacturers
Consumers
Product Safety
Manufacturers
Ensuring product safety.
Consumers
Increased scrutiny regarding product safety and potential liability.
- Products Recalled
- ESR HaloLock Wireless Power Banks, Remington Hair Dryers, Firefly Safe & Green Fuel Bottles, Drinkmate Carbonation Bottles
- Retailers Involved
- Amazon, Walmart, Target
- CPSC Announcement Date
- August 14th
- Remington Hair Dryer Hazard
- Electrocution risk from lack of immersion protection
- Firefly Fuel Bottle Hazard
- Child poisoning from non-child-resistant nozzle and mislabeling
- Drinkmate Bottle Risk
- Explosion and consumer injuries