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By Sam Stevenson
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A series of products sold by Amazon has been recalled nationwide due to hazards that could cause serious injury or death among children, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
The recalls, all posted on January 29, cover above-ground pools by Starmatrix, Sefudun 5% minoxidil hair growth serum kits by Nengmiaokeji, LuxJet submersible LED lights, and AiTuiTui pull string teething toys sold by Vanfun.
The e-commerce giant says on its website: "Our Product Safety Team proactively investigates and addresses reported safety complaints and incidents to ensure customer protection from potential product-related safety risks.
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"We closely monitor public recall alert websites and receive notifications from vendors and sellers. Upon discovering a product recall, we immediately halt affected product offerings, and promptly inform both customers and sellers involved about the recall."
Newsweek contacted Amazon for comment by email.
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Above-Ground Pools
Sunneday and Blue Bay above‑ground pools (48 inches and taller) have been recalled after federal safety regulators warned that a compression strap around the pool legs could act as a foothold, allowing a child to climb in and potentially drown.
About 2,390 units are affected. No injuries have been reported, but families are urged to keep children away from the pool or drain it until a free repair kit is installed.
The pools were sold on Amazon.com and www.sunneday.com between January 2024 and October 2025 for between $500 and $1,210 depending on the size and model, and accessories purchased.
Consumers should contact Starmatrix for a free repair kit. The company can be reached at (888) 254‑2714, by email at info@starmatrix.cn, or online via the company’s product recalls page.
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Hair Growth Serum Kits
Sefudun 5% Minoxidil Hair Growth Serum Kits, sold on Amazon from December 2023 to August 2025 for about $15, are being recalled because the bottles violate child‑resistant packaging laws.
Minoxidil can be deadly if swallowed by children, and the packaging does not meet the mandatory safety standard. About 7,000 units are affected.
Consumers are instructed to dispose of the contents, take a photo of the empty bottle in the trash, and email it to sesuall@outlook.com. No injuries have been reported.
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Submersible LED Lights
LuxJet Submersible LED Lights, also sold on Amazon, are being recalled because their button‑cell batteries are easily accessible, violating federal requirements intended to prevent battery ingestion.
Swallowed batteries can cause internal burns, severe injury or death. Around 9,150 units are included in the recall.
Consumers should stop using the lights immediately, destroy them as instructed, and send a photo of the destroyed product to LuxJet via email at info@luxjet.com.cn.
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Pull‑String Teething Toys
Nearly 50,000 AiTuiTui Pull String Teething Toys have been recalled due to dangerously long silicone strings that can reach the back of a child's throat, posing a serious choking hazard, the CPSC said.
Federal regulators have documented 15 choking incidents, plus two instances where children bit pieces off the strings.
The product was sold on Amazon between August 2022 and September 2025 for around $10.
Consumers are urged to destroy the toys immediately by cutting off the strings, mark the toy "DESTROYED," and submit a photo to recallmls@outlook.com. for a full refund.
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