Amazon recalls 500,000 consumer products tied to safety recalls

Amazon has pulled roughly 500,000 consumer products from its online store in recent weeks after manufacturers recalled items for safety concerns, a Reuters report citing data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and reporting by Newsweek shows. The pullback illustrates ongoing risk controls around lightly regulated product types sold on large e-commerce platforms and the pressure regulators and lawmakers say online marketplaces face in policing tens of thousands of SKUs.

Among the items yanked are Buddy Portable Misting Fans from IcyBreeze Cooling, which were sold in at least 22,600 units from November 2023 through August 2024. The devices rely on lithium-ion batteries that can overheat and ignite, according to the CPSC data referenced by Newsweek. There have been seven overheating incidents, including two fires, the agency data indicate. The recall underscores how seemingly ordinary consumer gadgets can become safety concerns when sourced from abroad or assembled with batteries prone to thermal runaway.

Another line of items recalled were Chinese-made LXDHSTRA Baby Loungers and Crib Bumpers, sold on the site from May to August 2025 and pulled on Sept. 18 for safety concerns. Regulators found dangerously low sides on the loungers, overly thick sleeping pads, and wide foot openings that regulators say can present entrapment risks. The crib bumpers pose suffocation hazards and fail to meet the Federal Safe Sleep for Babies Act. No injuries have been reported related to these products, according to the report.

In addition, Anker Innovations’ power banks, model numbers A1647, A1652, A1257, A1618 and A1689, recalled for overheating lithium-ion batteries that can ignite. The recall covers more than 480,000 units sold between January and July 2024. CPSC records show 33 reports of fire and explosion incidents, including four burn injuries, underscoring the risk posed by defective energy storage devices.

YooxArmor pulled 1,800 multi-purpose kids’ helmets sold on the Everything website after regulators found they did not meet federal bicycle helmet safety standards. The helmets were flagged for insufficient impact protection, stability, labeling, and certification, posing a heightened risk of head injury to young users, though no injuries have been reported.

Roughly 3,000 Youbeien crib mechanisms sold by the company GKKBSJ on Amazon have been recalled due to unsafe battery compartments in their remote controls. The design allows children to access button batteries, which can be swallowed and cause internal burns or death. No injuries have been reported in connection with these devices.

Earlier in the year, Woolite Delicates laundry detergent sold on Amazon was recalled in March due to a risk of exposure to bacteria that could cause serious infections. While not a device, the recall reflects how consumer products sold online—whether or not they were manufactured domestically—are subject to safety enforcement when regulators identify potential health risks.

The recalls come amid a broader push to tighten oversight of products sold on major online marketplaces. Regulators have stressed the importance of accurate product labeling, safer battery designs, and better supplier vetting. For consumers, the evolving recall landscape means checking product safety notices and immediately stopping use of items that appear on recall lists.

For Amazon and similar platforms, the episode highlights the ongoing challenge of managing a vast catalog of third-party and imported goods, while staying aligned with federal safety standards. Public regulators continue to track incidents and recalls that involve household goods, electronics, and children’s products, and expect retailers to remove at-risk items promptly.

As regulators and manufacturers review safety protocols, shoppers are encouraged to review recent recall notices and verify whether items in their homes are among those recalled. If in doubt, consumers should contact the supplier or manufacturer for replacement options or refunds. This wave of recalls underscores the imperative for ongoing vigilance in online marketplaces where millions of items circulate and safety incidents, while relatively rare, can have serious consequences for families and property.