Batteries

Giant Bicycle has recalled the LED-light keys that came with certain SureLock bike lock sets because the button batteries inside can be removed by children. About 3,630 sets were sold in the United States and another 1,395 in Canada between March 2023 and August 2026.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has asked the Office of Management and Budget to extend approval for the information collection that backs the federal button-cell battery safety standard. The current approval expires on October 31, 2026, and the renewal would keep the reporting requirements in force for another three years.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a virtual public hearing on its proposed safety standard for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility products. The session gives anyone who owns an e-bike, e-scooter, or similar device a chance to speak directly to regulators before the rule becomes final.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has asked the Office of Management and Budget to extend approval for data collection tied to button cell and coin battery safety rules. The current approval expires on October 31, 2026, and the renewal would keep reporting requirements in place for manufacturers and importers.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has scheduled a virtual public hearing for October 21, 2026, to collect spoken comments on its proposed safety standard for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility products. Anyone who owns an e-bike, e-scooter, or similar device will want to know whether the final rule could make their current battery illegal to sell or service.

The European regulation does not describe what a battery has to be. It lists the ways of getting a product open that a manufacturer may not force on you — and that alone strikes the heat-softened adhesive and the screw with its own proprietary head out of the design. A special key supplied free in the box, meanwhile, stays entirely legal.

Samsung has announced a new line of tablets called the Galaxy Tab S12 series. The lineup includes two models: the Tab S12 Ultra and the Tab S12+.

ABC Trading has recalled about 43,674 light-up glasses, crown headbands, sparkle headbands and ties because the button cell batteries inside can be reached by children. The toys were sold for about $1 each from September 2016 through May 2026 at ABC Trading stores in Los Angeles, other specialty stores nationwide and online at abctradinginc.com.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of Basecamp HT-10 bicycle helmets on September 17, 2026. About 315 units sold on Amazon between July 2024 and July 2026 fail to meet federal impact and stability standards.

A foam stick wrapped in a Mexican flag design, a unicorn headband, jelly rings, and a heart-shaped balloon flower all share the same flaw. The button cell batteries inside them can be reached by a child without tools.

The recall covers Cade California Electronic Projecting Finger Light Toys sold on Amazon for over a decade. Owners must stop using them immediately and request a refund.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has opened a 14-day comment period on a revised voluntary standard for products containing button cell or coin batteries. The revision could affect how everyday devices — from remote controls to hearing aids — secure their battery compartments.

У вересні 2026 року офіційно оголошено відкликання магнітних бездротових пауербанків XO Poppy Power Trip. Причина — літієв-іонний акумулятор може перегріватися та запалюватися, створюючи небезпеку пожежі та опіків.

The Cambridge Audio Yoyo (M) is a portable Bluetooth speaker sold in pairs. About 714 units are now recalled because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat and catch fire.

Samsung представив новий 14-дюймовий ноутбук Galaxy Book6. Цей пристрій стає найдоступнішою моделлю в оновленій лінійці, починаючи від $799.

Samsung has added a 14-inch model to the Galaxy Book6 lineup with a starting price of $799. The laptop targets everyday computing with up to 25 hours of battery life and Intel Core Series 3 processors.

A charger for children's electric bikes has been pulled from Amazon. The UK product safety office says it can cause fires or electric shocks.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of JINHEZO Mini Waterproof LED Tea Lights on August 20, 2026. About 2,798 units sold on Amazon between March 2024 and July 2026 violate federal safety standards for button cell batteries.

UK border officials intercepted a shipment of Best Lithium electric lawn mowers sold through Amazon and ordered the entire consignment destroyed. The move came after trading standards found no proof the machines had ever been tested for safety.