Recall Roll Call: August 2025
Recalls happen more often than you may think. Knowing the products that could be dangerous can help you stay safe. Here’s a quick recap of the major recalls for August 2025.
Drinkmate 1-Liter Carbonation Bottles
The bottles can explode when in use, which poses serious laceration, hearing and impact hazards to anyone nearby. There have been 8 reports of the bottles exploding, including 4 reports of lacerations, impact injuries, and hearing damage. Consumers should immediately stop using the bottles and contact the company for a free replacement. The bottles will need to be marked as recalled and safely disposed.
Units affected: 106,200
Sold: iDrinkproducts.com, Walmart.com, Amazon.com, Target.com and HomeDepot.com from April 2023 through October 2024
For more information: https://idrinkproducts.com/pages/drinkmate-safety-recall-of-1l-pet-bottles or (844) 812-6241
Empower Brands Remington Hair Dryers
The hair dryers are missing an immersion protection device that guards against risk of death or serious injury from electrocution if the appliance falls into water while plugged in. Consumers should immediately stop using the dryers and contact the company for a full refund. The company is requiring photo proof of the hair dryer’s power cord cut in half.
Units affected: 56,300
Sold: Walmart Marketplace, Target Marketplace, and Amazon from March 2024 through June 2025
For more information: https://www.remingtonproducts.com/product-recalls or HairdryerRecall@Spectrumbrands.com
ESR HaloLock Wireless Power Banks
The power banks run on lithium-ion batteries which can ignite if overheated. This poses fire and burn risks. There have been 9 reports of the batteries catching fire and exploding, causing about $20,000 in property damage. Consumers should immediately stop using the power banks and contact the company for proper disposal instructions so they may receive a full refund.
Units affected: 24,000
Sold: Amazon.com, Homedepot.com and Esrtech.com from September 2023 through July 2025
For more information: https://www.esrtech.com/pages/recall or (888) 990-0280
Fieldsheer Apparel Technologies Heated Socks
If worn during high-intensity activities, the socks can cause pain, discomfort, burns and blisters. This is a result of excessive friction, moisture and pressure combined with the heat. Consumers should immediately stop wearing the socks and contact the company for a full refund or a replacement of equal value. Consumers should also safely dispose of the socks’ lithium-ion battery packs.
Units affected: 45,000
Sold: Scheels All Sports, Fred Meyer, Home Depot, Meijer, Bomgaars Supply, Buchheits, Running Supply, Fleet Farm Wholesale Supply and other nationwide retailers and online at Amazon.com from August 2021 through June 2025
For more information: https://fieldsheer.com/pages/recall-information or (888) 908-6024
Firefly Fuel Safe & Green 32 oz. Fuel Bottles
The fuel bottles contain hydrocarbons, which pose a deadly poisoning hazard to young children, including chemical pneumonia and pulmonary damage. As such, they must be in child-resistant packaging. The nozzle applicator is not child-resistant, and the torch fuel is incorrectly labeled as non-toxic. Consumers should remove the nozzle applicator and replace it with the child-resistant closure that came with the original packaging. The company is offering a free replacement child-resistant lid if consumers no longer have it, and a free corrected label.
Units affected: 11,275
Sold: Amazon.com and at www.fireflyfuel.com from August 2019 through May 2025
For more information: https://www.fireflyfuel.com
Petmate Pet Zone Pet Toys
The LED-illuminated plastic sphere can break on impact, releasing the button cell or coin batteries used to power these toys. This poses a risk to young children who may ingest them, and subsequently suffer internal chemical burns, other serious injuries, and even death. Consumers should immediately stop using the pet toys, dispose of the batteries in compliance with local hazardous waste procedures, and contact the company for a full refund.
Units affected: 15,400
Sold: Menards stores nationwide and online from September 2024 through March 2025
For more information: https://recallrtr.com/pettoys or (888) 847-8716
Sefralls Minoxidil Hair Generation Serum
The serum contains minoxidil, which can pose a risk of serious injury or death if swallowed by young children. As such, it should be in child-resistant packaging. Consumers should secure the bottles out of sight of children and contact the company for safe disposal instructions. The company is offering a free replacement with photo proof of the bottles with contents poured in the trash.
Units affected: 21,300
Sold: Amazon from June 2024 through June 2025
For more information: sefralls@outlook.com
Werner Multi-Max Pro Multi-Purpose Ladders
The ladder has a locking mechanism that can jam. If this happens, it poses a fall hazard. There have been 18 reports of falls, including 14 reports of bruising, lacerations, head injuries and/or fractures to the wrist, legs, and ribs. Consumers should immediately stop using the ladders and contact the company for instructions on safe disposal. The company is offering a full refund.
Units affected: 122,250
Sold: Home Depot stores nationwide and online at HomeDepot.com from November 2021 through February 2024
For more information: http://www.wernerco.com/recalls or (888) 624-1907
Wolfgang Puck Petite Tea Kettles
The infuser basket lid is loose, and as such, can fall off during use. This potentially poses a burn hazard. There have been 10 incidents, including 5 that resulted in burn or scalding injuries. Consumers should immediately stop using the kettle and contact Synergy Housewares for a free replacement lid.
Units affected: 40,000
Sold: HSN.com and on the HSN television network from August 2020 through January 2025
For more information: https://claims.synergyhousewares.com/recall or (855) 837-4111
To see additional recalls by the Food and Drug Administration, click here.
Life-changing injuries and tragedies occur due to risky ingredients and errors made by manufacturers. If you have a question about what you believe may be a harmful or faulty product that may have caused injury, it may help to speak with a top Philadelphia product liability attorney.