Nationwide Product Recalls in 2025: Full List and Urgent Safety Alerts for Families

Why 2025 Stands Out for Product Recalls: A Safety Wake-Up Call

In 2025, the landscape of consumer safety shifted dramatically as a cascade of product recalls swept across North America. From high-tech gadgets to pantry staples and children’s clothing, the sheer breadth of items flagged for safety risks was unprecedented. At the heart of this surge is a renewed vigilance from major retailers, government agencies, and manufacturers—each confronting the sobering reality that everyday products can pose real hazards.

On November 13, Target announced a nationwide recall for Belkin Portable Power Banks and Wireless Charging Stands. The reason? The lithium-ion batteries inside these devices were found to potentially overheat, creating a fire and burn hazard. The recall specifically targets model MMA008dq05, with online item number 91803770 and Target item number 080-08-1989. But Belkin was only the tip of the iceberg. From April to November 2025, Target’s shelves saw a string of recalls spanning electronics, baby food, household goods, and more, as documented in Newsweek.

Major Recalls at Target: Electronics, Baby Products, Food, and More

Here’s a breakdown of the most significant recalls announced by Target, each accompanied by the reason for withdrawal and the affected product numbers:

• Electronics & Accessories:
  – EcoFlow Delta Max 2000 Power Stations (DELTA2000-US): Fire hazard.
  – Anker Innovations Power Banks (A1652J11-1): Fire and burn hazard.
• Automotive:
  – Cosco 2-Step Kitchen Stepper: Fall hazard.
  – U and U Window Air Conditioners: Mould risk, respiratory issues.
• Baby Food/Infant Formula:
  – ByHeart Infant Formula: Potential contamination.
• Baby/Car Seats & Accessories:
  – Evenflo Revolve360 Slim Child Seats: Choking hazard.
  – Amtrading Hoovy Cooling Gel Insert Pads: Burn hazard.
  – Bugaboo Giraffe Highchairs: Injury hazard.
  – Fisher-Price Tissue Box Toy & Stroller Toys: Choking hazard.
  – Babyjoy Convertible 6-in-1 High Chair: Entrapment and fall hazard.
• Beauty/Personal Care:
  – Remington Hair Dryers Model D3190DCDN: Electrocution and shock hazard.
• Fitness/Outdoor/Sports:
  – Bell Sports Bicycle Helmets: Head injury risk, violation of federal standards.
  – BowFlex Adjustable Dumbbells: Impact hazard.
  – Huffy 12-Volt Children’s Ride-On Tonka Dump Trucks: Fire and burn hazard.
• Garden/Lawn/Patio:
  – HydroTech Expandable Burst-Proof Hoses: Impact hazard, risk of impaired hearing.
• Grocery:
  – Fresh Peaches, Ben’s Original Ready Rice, Foster Farms Chicken Corn Dog, Tru Fru, Hillshire Corn Dog, Goodles Flavored Pasta, Good & Gather Burrito Bowl Blend, Blue Bell Ice Cream, High Noon Vodka Seltzer, Helados Mexico Ice Cream, YoCrunch, RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches, Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon, Dinty Moore Beef Stew, Bedner Growers Cucumbers, Mauna Loa Chocolate Macadamias, Tony’s Chocolonely Chocolate Bars: Reasons range from contamination to undeclared allergens and foreign objects.
• Healthy/OTC:
  – Bioremedy Infrared Sauna Blankets: Burn hazard.
  – Zicam & Orajel Swabs: Potential contamination.
• Home Goods:
  – Oster French Door Countertop Ovens: Burn hazard.
  – Drinkmate Carbonation Bottles: Impact and laceration hazard.
  – Pura Scents Smart Home Fragrance Diffusers: Magnet ingestion hazard.
  – SharkNinja Foodi Pressure Cookers: Burn hazard.
  – Vivitar Blender Bottles: Laceration hazard.
• Toys:
  – Tegu Magnetic Floating Stackers Toys: Magnet ingestion hazard.
  – Huffy Ride-On Tonka Dump Trucks: Fire and burn hazard.

In each case, Target has emphasized its commitment to consumer safety, maintaining a comprehensive recall list and encouraging consumers to monitor updates from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Beyond Target: Canadian Herbal Tea Recall Raises Contamination Concerns

It’s not just American retailers feeling the impact. On November 26, Canadian health officials announced the recall of Celebrations Herbals Senna Leaf Herbal Tea due to possible Salmonella contamination, as reported by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Daily Hive. The affected tea, with UPC 6 28240 20182 9 and lot number 251004, was sold in British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and online, carrying a best-by date of October 29, 2028.

While no illnesses have been reported so far, officials urge consumers not to consume, sell, or distribute the product. Salmonella contamination, even when undetectable by sight or smell, can cause serious health problems—especially in children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms may include fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea, with the potential for severe complications like arthritis. The recall is classified as “class two,” indicating a moderate risk of non-life-threatening health issues.

Children’s Pajamas Sold on Amazon: A Hidden Burn Hazard

In another corner of the continent, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission flagged Mallimoda Children’s Pajama Sets sold on Amazon for violating safety standards and posing a burn risk. About 2,100 pajama sets, available from May 2021 to October 2025 in various colors and sizes (3/4T to 13/14 years), were found to present a “risk of serious injury or death from burn hazard.” Fortunately, no injuries have been reported to date.

Consumers who purchased these pajamas are advised to contact Mallimoda for a full refund, following specific instructions: cut the pajamas in half and email a photo of the cut item to [email protected], including the subject line “Recall Proof.” This process ensures that recalled items are taken out of circulation and not resold or donated.

Consumer Response and What Happens Next

These recalls highlight an essential truth: product safety is never guaranteed, and vigilance is key. Retailers like Target publicly reaffirm their commitment to safety, but responsibility is shared among manufacturers, regulators, and consumers. The advice from agencies is clear—check recall lists regularly, immediately stop using affected products, and follow return or disposal instructions.

For food items, the risk is often invisible. Contaminants like Salmonella or undeclared allergens may not affect taste, smell, or appearance but can still threaten your health. For electronics and children’s goods, hazards like overheating batteries, faulty wiring, or unsafe materials can result in burns, shocks, or choking.

What should you do if you own a recalled product? Monitor updates from the FDA, CPSC, USDA, and CFIA. Do not use, sell, or donate affected items. If necessary, follow recall instructions to return or safely dispose of the product, and seek medical advice if you experience symptoms related to contamination or injury.

As the year draws to a close, 2025 may well be remembered as a pivotal moment in consumer safety—a time when the everyday act of shopping became an exercise in caution, and the collective response from retailers, regulators, and families helped keep potentially dangerous products off the shelves.

Assessment: The surge in product recalls throughout 2025 signals a critical shift in how retailers and regulators address consumer safety. By acting swiftly and transparently, organizations like Target, the CFIA, and the CPSC underscore the importance of public trust and proactive risk management. For consumers, this is a wake-up call to stay informed, read recall notices, and never assume that familiar products are automatically safe.