2025 Product Recalls Surge 40% Over Five Years, On Track For Record High

Product recalls have jumped nearly 40% in five years, with 312 recalls affecting over 24 million products in 2025’s first seven months alone. Fire hazards lead all recalls at 21.5%, followed by burns at 17.4% and heat-related explosions at 15.7%. Lithium-ion batteries and kitchen appliances pose the greatest risks. Major 2025 recalls include 3.8 million BowFlex dumbbells that broke during use, causing 337 incidents and 111 injuries including concussions and broken toes. SharkNinja recalled 1.85 million pressure cookers after lids opened during use, burning 106 people with over 50 suffering severe burns. Companies face massive costs, with nearly half reporting losses between $10 million and $50 million. (Story URL)