Around half a million consumer products sold on Amazon and other online retailers have been recalled by manufacturers in recent weeks due to serious safety concerns ranging from fire hazards to risks of suffocation and injury.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), five different items sold largely through online marketplaces have been withdrawn from circulation following internal reports and regulatory noncompliance.

Among the items recalled are baby loungers, portable power banks, and misting fans.

Why It Matters

The latest wave of recalls underscores ongoing concerns around the safety of imported goods sold through major online retailers. Several of the recalled products pose threats that could result in death or serious injury, particularly to infants an

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