Shoppers Alert: Amazon Issues Massive Recall on Popular Household Items—Check Your Orders Now

Consumers are scrambling this week after Amazon confirmed it is pulling more than half a million items—including infant loungers, lithium-ion power banks and kids’ bicycle helmets—following a string of federal safety alerts issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Here’s what you need to know and how to protect your household. WHAT’S ON AMAZON’S LATEST RECALL LIST? • LXDHSTRA baby loungers and matching crib bumpers (≈360 units) violate the federal Infant Sleep Products rule because of low side walls and thick padding that can trap or suffocate a resting infant. • Anker portable power banks—models A1647, A1652, A1257, A1681 and A1689 (≈481,000 units)—can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards. • IcyBreeze Buddy portable misting fans (≈22,600 units) may overheat while charging and catch fire. • Enhomee 13-drawer dressers (≈11,200 units) fail federal anti-tip standards, creating entrapment risks for children. • Youbeien crib mobiles (≈3,000 units) use easily accessible button batteries that can be swallowed and cause internal burns. • YooxArmor multi-sport kids’ helmets (1,780 units) do not meet impact-attenuation requirements and may fail in a crash. WHY THIS MATTERS Amazon is legally obligated to stop third-party sellers from listing products that violate federal safety rules, but the marketplace’s size means dangerous items sometimes reach customers before regulators act. By highlighting these recalls, the CPSC hopes to reduce injuries and deaths linked to suffocation, fire and head trauma. HOW TO CHECK IF YOU OWN A RECALLED ITEM 1. Open “Your Orders” in the Amazon app or website and search the model number found in the recall notice. 2. Visit Amazon’s Product Safety & Recall center and enter the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) from your order details. 3. Compare purchase dates: all products above were sold between May and August 2025 unless otherwise noted. WHAT TO DO IF YOU’RE AFFECTED • Stop using the product immediately. • Go to the manufacturer’s or Amazon’s recall page (links appear in each CPSC alert) and fill out the online refund/replacement form. • In many cases—such as the YooxArmor helmet—you’ll be asked to upload photos proving the item is disabled (e.g., straps cut). • Safely dispose of lithium-ion batteries at an electronics recycling facility; do NOT toss them in household trash. PREVENTION TIPS FOR FUTURE PURCHASES • Before checkout, scroll to “Product guides and documents” or “Safety Information”—absence of a CPSC certificate is a red flag. • Look for UL, ASTM or CPSC compliance logos on packaging, especially for baby gear and electronics. • Set up keyword alerts in your Amazon account (e.g., “recall,” “CPSC”) so the retailer emails you whenever an item you purchased is flagged. BOTTOM LINE Searches for “Amazon recall list,” “Anker power bank recall” and “baby lounger ban” are spiking, and for good reason: the fastest way to keep your family safe is to identify dangerous items now and file for a remedy before deadlines expire. Bookmark the CPSC recall database, monitor your Amazon orders, and share this article so friends and relatives can act quickly, too.