Phone chargers, lanterns and more recalled due to fire hazards & contamination risks
Multiple consumer products have been recalled this week due to safety concerns ranging from fire hazards to potential contamination. Here's what you need to know to keep your household safe.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Multiple consumer products have been recalled this week due to safety concerns ranging from fire hazards to potential contamination. Here’s what you need to know to keep your household safe.
Isla Rae Magnetic phone chargers recalled due to fire risk
Consumers who purchased magnetic phone chargers at Marshalls or T.J. Maxx within the past 18 months should stop using them immediately due to a serious fire hazard.
The Isla Rae brand magnetic wireless chargers have been recalled because they can overheat and potentially catch fire during use, posing a significant safety risk to consumers.
What You Need to Do: If you own one of these chargers, take the following steps:
Stop using it immediately. Unplug the charger and discontinue use right away.
Do not throw it in regular trash or recycling. The lithium-ion batteries inside these chargers can start fires in garbage trucks or waste facilities, creating a danger to sanitation workers and the community.
Dispose of it properly. Take the charger to your local household hazardous waste collection center. However, it’s important to call ahead first to confirm that your facility accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries, as not all locations may handle them.
Energizer Lanterns: Fire risk from overheating batteries
Energizer has issued a recall for certain Large Power Indicator Lanterns manufactured in June 2024. The battery in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
How to check if yours is affected: Flip the lantern over and look at the bottom. You’ll see two circles with arrows—one pointing to “24” and another to “6.” If your lantern has this date code, stop using it immediately.
What to do: Contact Energizer for a full refund. Due to these containing lithium-ion batteries, take them to your local household hazardous waste center for proper disposal—do not throw them in regular trash.
Incidents: One incident has been reported, with no injuries.
DR Power Leaf Vacuums: Debris ejection hazard
DR Power is recalling two of their vacuums. They are offering free repair kits for certain walk-behind and tow-behind leaf vacuums after reports of dangerous debris ejection.
The problem: Internal pieces can break loose or debris can pierce through the chute, shooting material out at high speeds and potentially causing lacerations to users and bystanders.
What to do: Stop using the vacuum immediately and contact DR Power to request a free repair kit. The kit includes a metal shield that bolts onto the chute, along with installation instructions.
Incidents: 46 reports of pieces being ejected have been received, but no injuries have been reported.
Spring & Mulberry Chocolate Bars: Salmonella risk
Spring & Mulberry is voluntarily recalling its Mint Leaf Date Sweetened Chocolate Bar due to possible salmonella contamination discovered during routine testing.
Affected product: Lot #025255 of the 2.1-ounce bars, sold online and at select retailers nationwide since September 2025.
What to do: If you have one of these bars, throw it away immediately. For a refund, email Spring & Mulberry at recalls@springandmulberry.com with a photo of the lot code.
Incidents: No illnesses have been reported to date.
Diva Fam Sea Moss Gel: Botulism concern
Diva Fam announced a voluntary recall on January 9, 2026, for all lots and flavors of its Sea Moss Gel Superfood due to a potential botulism risk.
The concern: The FDA cited a lack of required regulatory authorization and temperature monitoring records for pH-controlled food products, which could allow the growth of botulism-causing bacteria.
What is botulism? A rare but serious illness affecting the nervous system. Symptoms include weakness, dizziness, difficulty speaking or swallowing, and in severe cases, breathing difficulty or muscle weakness.
Affected products: All 16-ounce glass jars produced before January 9, 2026.
What to do: Dispose of the product immediately. Contact the company for refund information.
Incidents: No illnesses have been reported.
