Recall Roll Call: May 2026
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 May 2026.
ABC Trading Children’s Toys
These toys contain button cell batteries, which can be easily accessed by children, posing a potentially deadly ingestion hazard. Consumers should stop using the toys and contact the company for safe disposal instructions. They will receive a full refund.
Units affected: 84,700
Sold: TOYZ and Joissu Product stores nationwide from November 2022 through October 2025
For more information: https://www.abctradinginc.com/recall-2 or recallabc@gmail.com
Cosyland Children’s Tower Stools
A child can fit through the openings in these stools, and the stools can collapse or tip over in use. This poses a risk of entrapment, serious injury, and death. There have been 25 reports of stability issues, with eight injuries resulting in injuries. Consumers should stop using the stools and keep them in storage away from children. The company is offering a free repair kit.
Units affected: 125,200
Sold: Amazon.com from April 2021 through November 2025
For more information: https://www.cosyland.com/pages/recall or (866) 677-3889
EEMB USA Battery Pouches
These lithium coin batteries are not in child-resistant pouches and therefore can be accessed by children. If swallowed, these batteries can cause internal damage, serious injury and/or death. Consumers should stop the batteries and place them out of reach of children. The company is offering a full refund upon safe disposal.
Units affected: 312,100
Sold: Amazon.com from August 2023 through April 2026
For more information: http://www.eemb.com/recall or info@a2batt.com
Generac Power Systems Generac and DR Power Electric Start Pressure Washers
The button can malfunction and self-start. This poses a risk of serious injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning in a confined space. Consumers should immediately stop using the pressure washers and contact the company to schedule a free repair at a dealer’s location.
Units affected: 16,260
Sold: Major home improvement and hardware stores online and nationwide including Menards, Home Depot, and Amazon from November 2021 through February 2026
For more information: http://www.generac.com/ or (800) 396-9047
Guidecraft Children’s Standing Towers
The platform in the standing towers can loosen and detach. This poses a risk of falls, and serious injury to young children. There have been 11 reports of children falling, with injuries. Consumers should immediately stop using the towers, and contact the company for a free repair kit.
Units affected: 25,235
Sold: Guidecraft, Amazon, Wayfair, Walmart, Target, Maisonette and Overstock from June 2022 through October 2023
For more information: http://www.guidecraft.com/pages/product-recall or (800) 524-3555
Joy Furniture Talan and Royce Living Room Furniture
These sofas, loveseats and recliners have power switches that can overheat. This poses a risk of fire, resulting in serious burn injuries and property damage. There have been 41 incidents, including smoking and burning. Consumers should immediately unplug their furniture and visit the website to participate in a recall. The firm is providing an updated switch, installed by an authorized technician at the consumer’s place of residence.
Units affected: 10,400
Sold: Raymour & Flanigan Furniture in Connecticut, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. The Talan was sold from January 2024 through March 2026; the Royce was sold from May 2025 until the middle of May 2026.
For more information: https://www.warrantyservice.com/JoyFurnitureRecall or (888) 297-7570
Lithium Coin Batteries
These batteries are not in child-resistant packaging, and if ingested, they could cause serious harm, internal chemical burns, and/or death. Consumers should place the coin batteries in a place inaccessible by children. They should contact the company for safe disposal instructions, and a full refund.
Units affected: 94,000
Sold: Amazon.com in February 2026
For more information: LiCBCR2032CoinBatteryrecall@outlook.com
MiniWarGaming and Primal Horizon Disc Magnets
These high-power magnets pose a risk of serious injury or death if ingested. Consumers should immediately stop using the magnets and contact the company for a prepaid shipping label to mail them back and receive a full refund.
Units affected: 22,624
Sold: Independent hobby/game shops nationwide and online at Forge.miniwargaming.com and Amazon.com from October 2022 through January 2026
For more information: https://forge.miniwargaming.com/pages/recalls or (888) 561-6860
Missry Associates Misco Sports Badminton Toy Sets
The shuttlecocks (also known as birdies) contain button cell batteries that children can easily access. If swallowed, button cell batteries can cause internal chemical burns, other serious injuries, and even death. Consumers should immediately take the shuttlecocks away from children, and contact the company for a full refund, and instructions for safe disposal.
Units affected: 15,120
Sold: Menard’s stores nationwide from January 2026 through March 2026
For more information: https://www.miscotoys.com or (800) 336-4726
Orb Funkee Squeeze Toys
There may be asbestos in the sand inside these toys. Asbestos can cause serious injury or even death if inhaled. Consumers should immediately take the toys away from children and place them in a heavy duty plastic bag, sealed securely with tape, and send a photo to customerservice@orbtoys.com. If the toy has been pierced, consumers should wear a mask and gloves and use damp cloths to pick up any sand. The sand and toy should be double-bagged, sealed with tape and disposed according to local and/or state regulations.
Units affected: 121,340
Sold: Walmart and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet stores nationwide from February 2025 through April 2026
For more information: http://www.orbtoys.com/ or (800) 741-0089
Petzl America ASTRO BOD FAST, ASTRO SIT FAST
The D-ring on these harnesses can release. That allows it to open, which could cause the wearer to fall, posing a risk of serious injury and/or death. Consumers should stop using the harnesses, and contact the company for a free replacement D ring kit.
Units affected: 29,300
Sold: GME Supply Co., Access Rules and Ropeworks for resale from March 2018 (Astro) and March 2020 (Canyon Guide) through October 2023
For more information: https://qr.petzl.com/a/safetyalert-astro-canyon or (877) 807-3805
Tiyol Pull String Teething Toys
The strings on these toys are smaller and longer than allowed, which allows them to reach the back of the throat and become lodged. This can lead to respiratory distress, and serious injury or death from choking. There have been 11 incidents of choking. Consumers should take the toys away from children and contact the company for safe disposal instructions and a free replacement.
Units affected: 102,430
Sold: Amazon.com from October 2022 through January 2026
For more information: https://tiyol-recall.com/ or (833) 699-8651
Walmart Mainstays 9-Drawer Fabric Dressers
If they are not anchored to the wall, the dressers can tip over. This poses a risk of serious injury, entrapment or even death to children. Consumers should immediately stop using the dressers (if not attached) and place them in an area out of reach to children. Walmart is offering a full refund upon return of the dresser to the store.
Units affected: 165,000
Sold: Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from September 2023 through March 2026
For more information: https://www.walmart.com/help or (800) 925-6278
World Bright International Limited Agio Menlo Woven Patio Swings
The swing poses a fall hazard, as it can detach from the frame while in use. This poses a serious risk of injury and/or death. There have been eight injuries reported, including impacts to the head and arms. Consumers should immediately stop using the swing and contact the company for a free repair kit.
Units affected: 18,500
Sold: Costco retail stores and online at Costco.com from February 2026 through March 2026
For more information: https://www.agioliving.com/pages/recall/patioswing or (888) 383-1932
ZMC Group Light Up Toys
These toys contain button cell batteries that can easily be accessed and possible ingested by children. Consumers should immediately take the toys away from children, and follow instructions for safe disposal to qualify for a full refund from the company.
Units affected: 124,560
Sold: Various discount stores nationwide from May 2023 through April 2026
For more information: http://www.zmcgroupinc.com/ or (888) 407-3225
Zwilling J.A. Henckels Aktiengesellschaft Electric Water Kettles
The handles on these kettles can detach. If that occurs, it poses a serious risk of burns from the boiling hot contents. There have been 163 reports of the handles detaching or loosening, and five reports of incidents/injuries including one second-degree burn. Consumers should immediately stop using the kettles and contact the company for instructions how to make the kettle unusable. The company is offering a full refund upon safe disposal.
Units affected: 113,440
Sold: HomeGoods stores nationwide and online at zwilling.com from December 2019 to February 2026
For more information: https://zwilling.com/kettle-recall or (866) 963-4583
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.