The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) wishes to advise consumers, retailers, distributors, and importers that a recall has been issued for Squishy Dumpling toys and similar squishy squeeze toys due to potential safety risks. These products, which are commonly sold through local retail establishments and online marketplaces may be counterfeit, improperly labelled,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about fake and counterfeit squishy toys that may pose serious risks to children. CPSC is also reiterating its warning about serious burn hazards associated with a viral social media trend encouraging children and teens to microwave squishy toys. Squishy toys — including…
St. Kitts and Nevis, July 21, 2026 (SKNBS): A joint initiative of the St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) and the Nevis Island Administration’s Ministry of Education sends three participants to landmark regional training programme. Three professionals from St. Kitts and Nevis are among the first cohort of Caribbean nationals to take part…
Name of Product: Melinora Electric Heated Blankets Hazard: The internal wire heating elements can overheat and melt through the polyester fabric, posing a risk of burn injury and fire hazard to consumers. Consumer Action: CPSC urges consumers to stop using the defective blankets and dispose of them. Do not sell or give away these hazardous…
Name of Product: Houswise Tabletop Fire Pits Hazard: Using Houswise Tabletop Fire Pits can result in uncontrolled pool fires where flames burn across the surface of pooled or spilled alcohol, as well as flame jetting from fuel containers, resulting in serious or fatal burns. Consumer Action: CPSC urges consumers to stop using the tabletop fire…
Name of Product: MNIENT Adult Portable Bed Rails Hazard: The recalled bed rails violate the mandatory standard for adult portable bed rails because users can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the bed rail and the side of the mattress, posing a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation. The bed rails do…
Name of Product: Noerishia Adult Portable Bed Rails Hazard: The recalled bed rails violate the mandatory standard for adult portable bed rails because users can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the bed rail and the side of the mattress, posing a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation. In addition, the bed rails…
Name of Product: Jobon butane torch lighters Hazard: The lighters violate the mandatory safety standard for multipurpose lighters because they do not have the required child-resistant mechanisms posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards. In addition, the lighters failed to meet the pre-market lighter submission requirement needed to demonstrate that the…
Name of Product: Madewell Double V-Neck Pullover and V-Neck Cardigan Sweaters Hazard: The recalled sweaters violate the mandatory standard for clothing textiles, posing a risk of serious burn injuries or death. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: July 16, 2026 Units: About 5,900 View Full Recall
Name of Product: Hollis 200LX Second Stage Diving Regulators Hazard: The regulator inlet tube can crack and break, posing a risk of serious injury or death from drowning. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: July 16, 2026 Units: About 7,200 (In addition, about 370 were sold in Canada) View Full Recall
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