Walmart Recalls Products Over ‘Serious’ Hazards—‘Stop Using Immediately’
Walmart is recalling multiple products due to serious safety hazards, including tip-over risks in dressers, projectile stoppers in Thermos containers, choking hazards in plush toys, and detached weight plates in dumbbells. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has reported injuries related to several of the recalled items, including lacerations, eye injuries, and broken toes. Consumers are urged to stop using the products immediately and follow manufacturer instructions for refunds or replacements.
- ▪Over 8 million Thermos Stainless King food jars and Sportsman bottles are being recalled due to reports of stoppers ejecting forcefully, causing injuries including permanent vision loss.
- ▪Approximately 5,190 Uhomepro five-drawer dressers and 16,440 Segmart four-drawer dressers are being recalled over tip-over hazards, violating federal stability standards.
- ▪About 227,500 Stephan Baby “Boo Bunnie and Friends” plush toys are being recalled after a water-filled plastic cube inside cracked into sharp pieces, leading to one reported case of a child swallowing fragments.
- ▪Around 50,000 FitRx SmartBell adjustable dumbbells are being recalled because weight plates can detach during use, with over 115 incidents reported, including six injuries.
- ▪The recalls involve products sold at Walmart stores and on Walmart.com between August 2017 and January 2026, with some items on the market for over a decade.
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By Amanda GreenwoodAssociate News EditorShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Walmart shoppers are being urged to double‑check recent purchases after federal safety regulators issued a series of recalls affecting furniture, children’s products, fitness equipment, and everyday household items sold through Walmart stores and Walmart.com. The recalls—announced by the U.S.
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