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Newsweek
a day ago
- Health
- Newsweek
Nordstrom Recalls Jewelry Nationwide Over Toxic Metal Fears
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Hundreds of pieces of Monica Vinader jewelry sold at Nordstrom stores and online are being recalled after it was found they contain excess levels of cadmium—a toxic metal known to pose health risks, particularly to children. Newsweek has emailed Nordstrom for comment. Why It Matters Jewelry recalls involving hazardous metals have previously led to regulatory action and significant public concern about the quality and safety of products sold in leading U.S. retail outlets. Cadmium is a naturally occurring heavy metal often used in jewelry manufacturing due to its low melting point, resistance to corrosion, and ability to enhance the appearance of gold-tone finishes. However, its inclusion in consumer products has raised significant health concerns. When jewelry containing cadmium is worn regularly or mouthed—especially by children—it can leach into the skin or be ingested. Cadmium exposure can cause long-term health effects, including kidney, bone, and reproductive harm. L-R: Monica Vinader 14k Yellow Gold Mini Heart Chain Bracelet, 14k Yellow Gold Mini Heart Stud Earrings, 14k Yellow Gold Mini Heart Chain Necklace. L-R: Monica Vinader 14k Yellow Gold Mini Heart Chain Bracelet, 14k Yellow Gold Mini Heart Stud Earrings, 14k Yellow Gold Mini Heart Chain Necklace. Monica Vinader What To Know On August 7, Monica Vinader recalled about 300 units of its 14k Yellow Gold Mini Heart Chain Bracelets, Necklaces, and Stud Earrings, admitting the items may contain more than 100ppm of cadmium levels. In the United States, cadmium in children's jewelry is policed by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. Since a wave of recalls in 2010, the agency has relied on case-by-case enforcement. There is still no federal numeric limit for cadmium in adult jewelry, so several states have stepped in. The Monica Vinader bracelet measures about 15.3-19 cm, the necklace about 41-46 cm and the earrings each measure about .35 cm x 0.4 cm x 0.1 mm, according to the CPSC. The items were manufactured in Thailand between October and November 2024 and sold by Monica Vinader and Nordstrom—both online and in physical stores—between November 2024 and May 2025, the U.K.-based jewelry maker said, at prices ranging from $250 to $350. No injuries or incidents have been reported, the CPSC said. What People Are Saying In a statement on its website Monica Vinader said: "Our commitment to exceptional quality and safety is at the core of everything we do. Out of an abundance of caution, we are voluntarily initiating a recall of certain products." What Happens Next Consumers are urged to immediately stop wearing the jewelry, keep it out of children's reach, and contact Monica Vinader for a prepaid return, which includes a choice of replacement jewelry or a refund. Nordstrom customers can also return the products directly to the retailer. Details on the recall and instructions are available on the Monica Vinader recall website.
Newsweek
a day ago
- Health
- Newsweek
Amazon Recall Update Nationwide Over Risk of Death for Several Products
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Several consumer products sold nationwide via Amazon have been recalled according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), including items posing risks of poisoning, choking, burns, and even potential death. The CPSC has urged consumers to stop using the products immediately and follow specific recall instructions. Why It Matters Recalls are issued when concerns arise that a product is defective or potentially harmful in some way, such as when testing reveals that foods are contaminated with potentially deadly bacteria or have been infected with a foreign object during the manufacturing process. Many of the affected goods are intended for children or involve hazardous electronics, underscoring the ongoing challenge of ensuring consumer protection in the rapidly expanding online marketplace. In this photo illustration an Amazon Prime package on July 18, 2025 in London, England. In this photo illustration an Amazon Prime package on July 18, 2025 in London, To Know The CPSC issued recall notices on August 7 for the following products sold on Amazon. Sèfralls Minoxidil Hair Generation Serum About 21,300 units of this hair serum were recalled because the non-child-resistant packaging violates the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. Minoxidil is hazardous if ingested, especially by children, and can cause serious injury or death from poisoning. No injuries have been reported. This item was sold on Amazon between June 2024 and June 2025. Consumers are advised to secure bottles out of children's reach and follow disposal and replacement instructions directly from manufacturer Guangzhou Ariel Biotech. Newsweek has contacted Guangzhou Ariel Biotech via email outside of regular office hours. 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. 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. CPSC TEMI Go Basketball Toys Approximately 660 units of this basketball toy were pulled due to the inclusion of small balls in toys intended for children under 3, violating the small ball ban and posing a deadly choking risk. No injuries have been reported. The toys were sold on Amazon between September 2024 and April 2025. Consumers are urged to dispose of the toy and contact TEMI Toys for a full refund. Newsweek has contacted TEMO Toys via email outside of regular office hours. The recalled toy contains small balls and is intended for children under 3 years of age, which violates the small ball ban, posing a deadly choking hazard. The recalled toy contains small balls and is intended for children under 3 years of age, which violates the small ball ban, posing a deadly choking hazard. CPSC Fieldsheer Heated Socks Around 45,000 pairs of heated socks by Fieldsheer Apparel Technologies were recalled following reports of burns and blisters—11 incidents including four involving injuries—due to heat generation and friction during active use. These products contain lithium-ion battery packs and were sold from August 2021 through June 2025 on Amazon and at national retailers. Affected consumers are eligible for a refund or replacement. Proper disposal of lithium-ion batteries is advised. Newsweek has contacted Fieldsheer Apparel Technologies via email outside of regular office hours. The socks can cause pain and discomfort resulting in burns and blisters when worn during high-intensity activities that generate a combination of heat, excessive friction, moisture and pressure, posing an injury hazard. The socks can cause pain and discomfort resulting in burns and blisters when worn during high-intensity activities that generate a combination of heat, excessive friction, moisture and pressure, posing an injury hazard. CPSC What People Are Saying Amazon states on the recall page of its website: "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 Individuals who own any of the recalled products should stop use immediately, secure items out of reach of children, and pursue available recall remedies via the manufacturer or Amazon. The CPSC encourages consumers to check for recall information regularly on its website and to report any issues or incidents via its reporting portal ( and Amazon customers can check their account for recall notices and further guidance about affected purchases.
Gizmodo
2 days ago
- Health
- Gizmodo
Smartwatches Recalled for Catching Fire, Burning Hands
The Altafit af28 smartwatches have been recalled, according to a press release Thursday from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The problem? The watches can overheat on their chargers and even ignite into flames. The smartwatches were sold on the Home Shopping Network from March 2025 to May 2025 for $50, marked down from $100. There have been 39 reports of the watches melting, burning, and catching fire with at least six reports of consumers' hands being burned along with property damage. And it's all attributed to the smartwatch's wireless charging pad. The watches were manufactured in China and imported into the U.S. by Deale International LLC, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Altafit af28 was sold on as a smartwatch that looked like a piece of jewelry while having all the latest smartwatch features. 'Consumers should immediately unplug the smartwatch's charging pad and stop charging the recalled smartwatch,' the CPSC said in a statement posted online. 'Consumers can contact Deale International for instructions on how to receive a free replacement. Consumers will be asked to cut the unplugged charging pad's power cable and email a photo of the charging pad with the cut cable to [email protected].' The screen measures 1.68 inches and the watch came with two bands, bejeweled and mesh. The versatility of having something that wasn't 'too sporty' for 'an evening out' was a major part of the marketing pitch, according to promotional videos posted to YouTube. 'This is one that's going to do all the things we want a smart watch to do,' the HSN host says in a video. 'Even reads your oxygen levels, your sleep, your heart rate, all the different sports modes that we love from running to yoga to cycling, and you can get credit for them all. The host went on to explain the watch is 'IP67 water resistant rated, and you can even receive your phone calls, your texts, you get app notifications, and that's kind of just the beginning of it.' The watch was billed as being able to measure blood pressure, though smartwatches are notoriously bad at that. The watch wasn't really on Gizmodo's radar until we saw the recall notice, and it looks like the company only sold about 2,900 of them. But now we're curious how it performed. Did you have an Altafit af28? How did it work? Here's hoping that if you do own one it didn't catch on fire and you can get your refund.
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Health
- Newsweek
Pet Toy Recall Issued Nationwide With Warning of Possible 'Death'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Petmate has issued a nationwide recall of its Pet Zone Laser Pointer & LED Ball pet toys, citing a severe risk of injury or death if the button cell batteries inside the toys are ingested. Newsweek reached out to Petmate and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via email for comment. Why It Matters The recall targets the Pet Zone Laser Pointer & LED Ball pet toys, which violated federal battery safety standards established under Reese's Law, enacted on August 16, 2022, mandating that CPSC implement federal safety requirements for button cell or coin batteries and consumer products containing such batteries. Those requirements do not apply to toy products for children under 14 if the products comply with the so-called Toy Standard designated by federal regulation. In September 2023, CPSC voted on and approved a mandatory standard to reduce button cell and coin battery ingestion hazards to children ages 6 and younger. CPSC reports that such incidents remain a leading cause of accidental injury and fatality among children in the United States. Over 15,000 units of Pet Zone Laser Pointer & LED Ball pet toys have been recalled due to button cell or coin batteries that pose choking/swallowing hazards for children. Over 15,000 units of Pet Zone Laser Pointer & LED Ball pet toys have been recalled due to button cell or coin batteries that pose choking/swallowing hazards for children. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission What To Know The recall, announced Thursday, affects approximately 15,400 units sold exclusively at Menards stores and online from September 2024 to March 2025, according to CPSC. Swallowed batteries "can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns and death," per CPSC. Newsweek reached out to Menards via its online contact form. The recall affects two Pet Zone products: a white laser pointer with blue paw prints measuring 2.9 inches; and a clear, motion-activated LED ball measuring 1.6 inches in diameter. Both toys were packaged with six button cell batteries preinstalled. The affected products are identified by "Danger" and "Accession No. 2430278-000" on a silver label on the laser pointer, with the "PET ZONE" logo and "LASER POINTER & LED BALL" printed on the packaging front and "Item #:15712EAM" on the back. Caution is warranted, as the LED ball's plastic sphere can break upon impact, making the batteries accessible—presenting an ingestion hazard, particularly to children who may be exposed while playing with or being around pets. The importer, Doskocil Manufacturing Company Inc. doing business as Petmate, is based in Arlington, Texas. The toys are manufactured in China. While no injuries have been reported as of August 7, the remedial action is a full refund for consumers. The CPSC and Petmate advised all consumers to immediately stop use of the affected toys. What People Are Saying CPSC, in a recall notice on August 7: "Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pet toys and contact Petmate for a full refund." What Happens Next Consumers should immediately halt use of the recalled products and seek a refund through Petmate. Refunds can be requested via Petmate's recall portal at or at (click "Recall" at the bottom of the page), or by calling Petmate's customer service at 888-847-8716 during weekday business hours. Proper disposal or recycling of the batteries should follow local hazardous waste guidelines.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
CPSC Posts Recalls to its Web Site
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The CPSC announces today the following recalls are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at 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 TEMI Go Basketball Toys Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking; Violates Small Ball Ban; Sold on Amazon by Temitoys Fieldsheer Apparel Technologies Recalls Heated Socks Due to Injury Hazard Monica Vinader Recalls Select 14k Yellow Gold Mini Heart Chain Bracelets, Necklaces, and Stud Earrings Due to High Levels of Cadmium AliExpress Recalls LeymanKids Children's Pajama Sets Due to Risk of Injury or Death from Burns; Violates Mandatory Standards for Children's Sleepwear Sѐfralls 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 La Ligne Recalls Enfant Bonne Nuit Pajamas Due to Burn Hazard; Violates Mandatory Flammability Standards Deale International Recalls Altafit Smartwatches Due to Risk of Serious Burn Injury and Fire Hazard; Sold by HSN Note: Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic. Please visit to search for statements related to this or other topics. About the U.S. CPSC The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. Since the CPSC was established more than 50 years ago, it has worked to ensure the safety of consumer products, which has contributed to a decline in injuries associated with these products. Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC. For lifesaving information: - Visit - Sign up to receive our e-mail alerts. - Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, BlueSky, Threads, LinkedIn and Truth Social. - Report a dangerous product or a product-related injury on - Call CPSC's Hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 800-638-8270). - Contact a media specialist. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
