Recall Alert: mini helium tanks, power banks and children’s cups

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN)- Worthington Industries is recalling over 121,000 of its Balloon Time mini helium tanks. The company says compressed helium from the tank can escape and cause the plastic cap to be released into the air unexpectedly, posing an injury hazard due to projectiles striking users and those nearby.

If you have the recalled product, register online and upload a photo. Once you receive your refund, you can throw away the product.

Lenovo is recalling over 2,800 of its USB-C laptop power banks. The power bank’s internal screws can come loose, causing a short circuit and overheating of the lithium-ion battery, posing a fire hazard.

Do not put lithium-ion batteries in the trash or battery recycling boxes, they can cause fires and explosions if they are damaged or crushed.

If you have the recalled product, contact Lenovo for a free replacement as well as instructions for properly throwing away lithium-ion batteries.

PandaEar is recalling over 1,600 of its stainless steel children’s cups, sold exclusively on Amazon. The bottom exterior of the recalled stainless steel cups contains an accessible solder bead with levels that exceed the federal lead content ban.

If ingested by young children, lead is toxic and can cause adverse health effects. The lid can also crack and break, posing choking and laceration hazards. If you have the recalled product, contact PandaEar for a refund.

PandaEar and Amazon are contacting all known purchasers directly.