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Details: Written by Consumer Affairs News; Category: Consumer Daily Reports; Published: 13 June 2025; Created: 13 June 2025; Last Updated: 13 June 2025

The mattresses could catch fire and burn

By News Desk of ConsumerAffairs

June 13, 2025
More than 16,500 mattresses sold under the Oliver & Smith brand are being recalled due to failure to meet mandatory federal flammability standards, posing a serious fire hazard that could result in injury or death, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

The recall applies to 6-inch hybrid mattresses manufactured in Colombia and sold online through Amazon and Walmart between January and July 2024. While no injuries or incidents have been reported, the CPSC and importer Agro Superior Group LLC urge consumers to act immediately.

Whats the Hazard?

The mattresses do not comply with federal flammability regulations, which are in place to reduce the risk of fire spreading rapidly in the event of ignition. Noncompliance can increase the likelihood of serious injury or fatal outcomes during house fires.

Product Details

This recall affects Oliver & Smith 6-inch hybrid mattresses, sold in multiple sizes:

Twin
Twin-XL
Full
Short Full
Queen
Short Queen
King
California King

Design features include:

White woven ticking with a wavy diamond pattern on the top
White sides with a diamond pattern
Black bottom fabric
Side seam label reading: Oliver & Smith, PERFECT SLEEP, and Organic
Another label lists: Made for: Superior Importers Company, Trenton NJ 08638, Made in Colombia, and other product specifications

What Consumers Should Do

Owners of the recalled mattresses should stop using them immediately and contact Agro Superior Group to receive a free fire-resistant fitted cover. The cover is designed to bring the mattress into compliance with CPSC safety standards without requiring full replacement.

Consumers are advised not to discard or return the mattress instead, apply the provided fitted cover as instructed once received.

Contact Information:

Phone: 800-453-5856 (MonFri, 9:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. ET)
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The company is also reaching out to all known purchasers directly.

Where Were They Sold?

Amazon.com by seller Aylas Furniture Store
Walmart.com by seller OLIVER & SMITH SINCE 1921
Price Range: $90 to $180

Recall Summary

Product: Oliver & Smith 6-inch hybrid mattresses
Hazard: Flammability standard violation (fire risk)
Units Affected: About 16,530
Sold: Jan 2024 Jul 2024
Remedy: Free fire-resistant fitted cover
Manufactured In: Colombia
Importer: Agro Superior Group LLC, Princeton, NJ

For updates and additional information, consumers can also visit www.cpsc.gov.

The batteries can overheat, causing a fire and burn hazards

By News Desk of ConsumerAffairs

June 13, 2025

Anker Innovations has announced a major recall of more than 1.15 million PowerCore 10000 portable power banks due to fire and burn risks linked to overheating lithium-ion batteries.

The recall affects model A1263 only, sold in the U.S. from June 2016 through December 2022, after Anker received 19 reports of the devices overheating, catching fire, or exploding. Among the incidents, two consumers suffered minor burns, and 11 reports involved property damage totaling more than $60,700.

Hazard: Fire Risk from Lithium-Ion Battery

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the defect involves the internal lithium-ion battery, which can overheat and ignite unexpectedly, posing serious fire and burn hazards.

How to Identify Affected Products

The recall applies specifically to:

Anker PowerCore 10000
Model Number: A1263
Brand Marking: "Anker" engraved on the front
Model and Serial Numbers: Printed on the bottom of the device

Consumers can verify if their device is part of the recall by checking the serial number at Ankers official recall page.

What Consumers Should Do

Anyone with a recalled unit should immediately stop using it and not throw it in the trash or place it in household recycling. Improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries poses additional fire hazards.

To receive a free replacement, consumers must:

Visit Ankers recall site.
Register and upload a photo of the power bank showing:
- The model number (A1263)
- The serial number
- The users name
- The date of the photo
- The word recalled written clearly on the device in permanent marker
Proof of purchase is requested but not required.
Confirm proper disposal of the device through a household hazardous waste (HHW) facility or local authority before a replacement is issued.

Important: Do not dispose of the battery in curbside recycling or regular trash. Contact your municipality or local HHW center for safe disposal instructions.

Product and Sales Information

Retail Price: About $27
Sold At: Anker.com, Amazon, Newegg, eBay
Dates Sold: June 2016 December 2022
Manufacturer: Anker Innovations Limited, China
Manufactured In: China
Recall Number: 25-338

Need Help? Contact Anker:

Phone: 800-988-7973 (MonFri, 6 a.m.5 p.m. PT)
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Live Chat: support.anker.com/s/contact-us

For updates and to check if your product is affected, visit www.anker.com/product-recalls. For broader safety guidance, visit www.cpsc.gov.

Dangerous gaps could pose serious drowning and entrapment hazards

By News Desk of ConsumerAffairs

June 13, 2025
Endless Pools is recalling more than 11,500 manual retractable security pool covers sold nationwide after discovering that improper installation could leave dangerous gaps that pose serious drowning and entrapment hazards to children.

The recall, announced in coordination with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Canadian authorities, warns that if the pool covers are installed incorrectly, they may leave a gap of more than 4.5 inches between the cover roller and the pool surface a violation of the ASTM F-1346 voluntary safety standard for pool safety covers.

While no injuries or incidents have been reported, the company emphasized the urgent need for repairs to prevent potential child drownings or entrapments.

What Products Are Affected

The recall applies to Endless Pools Manual Retractable Security Pool Covers, which use a hand crank mechanism to cover and uncover custom-built pools. These covers were sold in a variety of colors tan, black, gray, light blue, and royal blue and were customized in width from 8 feet to 16 feet.

Covers were sold from January 1994 through December 2024 through Endless Pools directly, via authorized dealers, and online at www.endlesspools.com for between $1,000 and $2,200. About 480 additional units were sold in Canada.

Safety Hazards

Improper installation by installers can result in noncompliance with safety standards and allow for openings that children could fall into or become trapped under. The CPSC warns that the risk of serious injury or death increases if children sit, stand, or jump on the improperly installed pool covers.

Until repairs are made, parents and guardians are advised to keep children away from the pool covers and never to allow children to use the pool unsupervised.

What Consumers Should Do

Consumers should immediately:

Stop allowing children near the covered pool.
Contact Endless Pools to schedule a free inspection and repair.
Avoid letting anyone sit, stand, or jump on the cover under any circumstances.

Endless Pools is contacting all known purchasers directly to coordinate repairs. The company will dispatch service representatives to inspect and correct any hazardous installations at no cost.

Contact Information:

Phone: 800-910-2714 (MondayFriday, 8 a.m.5 p.m. ET)
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Online: myendlesspool.com/s/support/product-recalls

Manufacturer and Recall Details

Manufacturer: Endless Pools, Aston, Pennsylvania
Manufactured In: United States
Recall Number: 25-336
Units Recalled: 11,500 in U.S., 480 in Canada
Remedy: Free repair and inspection

For further information and ongoing safety updates, visit www.cpsc.gov.

Consumers should stop using the product immediately

By News Desk of ConsumerAffairs

June 13, 2025

TTI Outdoor Power Equipment Inc. has issued a massive recall of over 113,000 RYOBI 40V 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmers sold across the United States due to a serious safety malfunction that may result in severe laceration injuries.

Hazard: Unexpected Blade Activation

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the trimmers blade can unexpectedly activate if either the safety control or trigger is pressed individually, rather than requiring both controls to be engaged at the same time the standard safety mechanism. This malfunction poses a significant risk of injury.

The manufacturer has received 27 reports of the blades activating in this unsafe manner, including 16 injury cases. Victims sustained both minor and serious lacerations, underscoring the danger posed by the defect.

Models Affected

The recall covers trimmers with the following model numbers:

RY40620VNM
RY40602VNM
RY40602BTLVNM

Only units with serial numbers ranging from:

LT21091D180001 LT22365D060025
RG23125N250001 RG24252D101110

are affected. Consumers can locate the model and serial numbers on the data plate on the bottom of the trimmer.

What Consumers Should Do

Owners of the recalled hedge trimmers should:

Immediately stop using the product.
Visit www.ryobitools.com/recall to check if their product is affected.
If included, follow instructions to return the trimmer to TTI Outdoor Power Equipment and receive a free replacement. A pre-paid shipping label will be provided, and proof of purchase is not required.

For further assistance, consumers may contact TTIOPE toll-free at 800-597-9624 (MondayFriday, 9 a.m.5 p.m. ET).

Sales and Distribution

The recalled hedge trimmers were sold from March 2021 through January 2025 at:

Home Depot
Direct Tools Factory Outlet stores nationwide
Online at www.homedepot.com and www.directtoolsoutlet.com

Retail prices ranged from $90 to $160.

Additional Information

The recall is being conducted in coordination with Canadian safety officials, where about 15,000 units were sold. The trimmers were manufactured in Vietnam and imported by TTI Outdoor Power Equipment Inc., based in Anderson, South Carolina.

This is a Fast Track Recall, a CPSC program that allows companies to quickly remove defective products from the market to protect consumers.

Consumers experiencing difficulty receiving a recall remedy can report the issue directly to the CPSC via their recall complaint form.

Recall Number: 25-334
Risk: Laceration hazard due to defective control mechanism
Remedy: Free replacement trimmer

For updates on this and other recalls, visit www.cpsc.gov.

The caribiner laterh could remain open

By News Desk of ConsumerAffairs

June 13, 2025
Mammut Sports Group has issued a nationwide recall for three of its popular climbing safety products due to a critical flaw in the carabiner system that could lead to serious injury or death.

The recall involves approximately 580 units of the Skywalker Pro Via Ferrata Sets, Skywalker Pro Turn Via Ferrata Sets, and Skywalker Pro Via Ferrata Packages, as well as an additional 42 units sold in Canada. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the carabiners on these sets can open without engaging the safety latch, posing a significant fall hazard to climbers.

Products Recalled

The affected models are:

Skywalker Pro Via Ferrata Set
Skywalker Pro Turn Via Ferrata Set
Skywalker Pro Via Ferrata Package

Only sets with model numbers 2040-02840, 2040-02850, and 2040-02870 are included in the recall. These numbers can be found on a tag inside the product pouch. The equipment is used to assist with mountain and rock climbing and features a blue cord and orange-gray carabiner.

What Consumers Should Do

Mammut is urging all customers to stop using the recalled products immediately and to contact the company for a full refund. There have been no injuries or incidents reported as of the recall date.

Consumers can reach Mammut Sports Group:

Phone: 802-800-2593 (MondayFriday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET)
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Online:
- Recall banner at Mammuts website
- Recall information page

Mammut will provide prepaid return labels to assist consumers with returning the recalled gear.

Sales and Distribution

The recalled sets were sold at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Wyoming, Campsaver in Utah, and other outdoor retailers across the U.S. between February 2023 and March 2025, with prices ranging from $150 to $280.

The gear was imported by Mammut Sports Group Inc., based in Williston, Vermont, and manufactured in Switzerland.

Consumers who own or have used any of these products are encouraged to check their gear immediately and take advantage of the refund program.

Recall Number: 25-335
Hazard Type: Fall hazard due to unsafe carabiner latch
Remedy: Full refund upon return of the product

"No Buy July' and similar campaigns are gaining traction

By Truman Lewis

of ConsumerAffairs

June 13, 2025

Social media campaigns like "No Buy July" are gaining traction, with 94.4 million TikTok posts encouraging people to stop unnecessary purchases
Reddit's r/nobuy community of 69,000 members provides support for those attempting spending moratoriums after confessing to thousands in wasteful purchases
Financial experts say the movement addresses America's consumer culture, where personal spending accounts for nearly 70% of GDP

Young adults are turning to "No Buy" challenges as a growing antidote to excessive consumption, creating viral social media movements that encourage participants to eliminate non-essential purchases for set periods.

The challenges, which can last anywhere from a month to a full year, have exploded across social platforms. TikTok alone hosts 94.4 million posts tagged with No Buy content, where users frequently confess to spending thousands on what they call "stupid stuff" before committing to financial resets.

On Reddit's r/nobuy forum, which boasts 69,000 members, participants share weekly check-ins about their progress. Recent posts reveal the extent of impulsive spending habits the movement aims to address. One user admitted to purchasing $1,000 worth of mechanical keyboards in a single month before discovering the community and pledging to buy only necessities.

"I was tired of constantly yearning and chasing a need to feel valuable and important through things," wrote one Reddit participant, explaining their motivation for joining the movement.

The phenomenon reflects broader concerns about America's consumption-driven economy and culture. Personal spending accounts for nearly 70 percent of the nation's gross domestic product, creating what some experts describe as an unsustainable cycle of debt-fueled purchasing.

Washington Post financial columnist Michelle Singletary, who has observed the trend's growth, argues that the movement represents more than temporary deprivation. "It's about deciding where your money goes before it's gone, rather than staring at your bank or credit card statement and wondering what happened," she said.

Relief from constant pressure

The challenges typically involve participants setting specific rules about prohibited purchases, whether targeting clothing, home decor, or daily coffee purchases. Organizers recommend starting with manageable timeframes and finding accountability partners to maintain commitment.

Participants often cite relief from the constant pressure to make purchasing decisions.

"When I was on a no buy, I still browsed online but there was a lot less pressure and obsession over things," one Reddit user explained.

The movement has gained particular traction during summer months, with "No Buy July" becoming an annual social media event encouraging participants to pause non-essential spending during a traditionally high-consumption period.

Financial experts supporting the trend emphasize the importance of having clear goals, whether paying down debt or saving for major purchases, to maintain focus on long-term benefits rather than short-term restrictions.

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