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Nearly 30 Products Recalled in March, Indiana AG Alerts Hoosiers

Attorney General Todd Rokita alerted Indiana residents to nearly 30 consumer products recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission during March 2026. The recalled items span multiple categories including outdoor equipment, children's toys and sleepwear, furniture, and power tools. Recalled products pose hazards including fall risks, laceration hazards, choking hazards, fire and burn hazards, and tip-over hazards that can result in serious injury or death.

AG Secures Public Release of Amazon Price Fixing Evidence in San Francisco Superior Court Case

California Attorney General Rob Bonta publicly released unredacted evidence from the state's lawsuit against Amazon for illegal price fixing. The evidence, filed as a motion for preliminary injunction in San Francisco Superior Court, details how Amazon allegedly coerced vendors to raise prices on competitor websites, involving retailers including Walmart, Target, Chewy, Best Buy, Home Depot, and Wayfair. The filing includes specific examples of coordinated price increases across multiple product categories including apparel, pet treats, eyeglasses, and plant fertilizer.

Le Hao Tool Recalls 3,100 Electric Pressure Washers Due to Shock and Electrocution Hazard

CPSC and Le Hao Tool announced a recall of approximately 3,100 Le Hao Tool electric pressure washers sold on Amazon.com between November 2023 and January 2026 for $60-$130. The pressure washers lack an integral ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI), posing a serious risk of injury or death from shock and electrocution. Consumers are instructed to stop using the product immediately, destroy it by cutting the unplugged power cord in half, photograph the destroyed unit, and contact Le Hao Tool for a full refund.

SpringFlower 5-in-1 Montessori Toy Sets Recalled for Choking Hazard

CPSC has ordered a recall of SpringFlower 5-in-1 Montessori Toy Sets due to choking hazards. The airplane-shaped teething toy included in the set has tentacle ends that can pose a choking hazard to young children. The toys also violate the mandatory standard for teething toys. Approximately 21,900 units sold on Amazon.com between October 2023 and November 2025 for about $30 are affected.

Attorney General Bonta Press Releases 2026

The California Attorney General's office published multiple press releases covering consumer protection, litigation, law enforcement, and public health matters. Topics include an Albertsons $773 million opioid settlement, an LA hospice fraud ring, Amazon price-fixing litigation, a Live Nation/Ticketmaster verdict, deferred-interest medical credit card warnings, and various immigration and TPS-related filings. This index page lists 30 press releases from April 2026.

Morovan Gel Nail Polish Remover Recalled for Prohibited Methylene Chloride and Chloroform

Morovan is recalling approximately 4,000 units of its Gel Nail Polish Remover (15ml) after testing revealed the presence of methylene chloride and chloroform—both substances prohibited in cosmetic formulations under FDA regulations. Methylene chloride has been shown to cause cancer in animals and is not permitted at any level in cosmetics. The affected product was sold on Amazon.com from August 2025 through January 2026. Consumers who purchased the product should immediately stop use and dispose of it properly.

BAYOTAK USA Recalls 360 Electric Pressure Washers Due to Shock and Electrocution Hazards

The CPSC announced a recall of 360 BAYOTAK USA electric pressure washers (Model: C4012PLUS-1500C) due to lack of integral ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) protection, posing a serious risk of injury or death from shock and electrocution. The pressure washers were sold on Amazon.com from October 2025 through January 2026 for approximately $110. Consumers must immediately stop using the product, contact BAYOTAK USA for a free replacement, and destroy the unit by cutting the power cord before disposal.

Sanlebi Pet Vet Playsets Recalled for Button Cell Battery Hazard

The CPSC announced a recall of approximately 4,650 Sanlebi Pet Vet Playsets due to violation of the mandatory standard for toys. The button cell batteries in the nail grinder and otoscope components can be easily accessed by children, posing a risk of serious injury or death from ingestion. Consumers who purchased the product on Amazon between June 2025 and January 2026 should immediately remove the components from children, properly dispose of batteries, and throw away the affected components to receive a $5 refund or replacement.

Nvyue Magic Pocket Staffs Recall Due to Projectile and Laceration Hazards

CPSC and importer Xingwenfeng of China announced a recall of approximately 25,000 nvyue Magic Pocket Staffs sold on Amazon.com from September 2020 through March 2026 for $8-$26. The protective pin mechanism can fail to prevent unintentional expansion, posing projectile and laceration hazards. CPSC received 163 reports of incidents including corneal lacerations, temporary vision loss, and injuries requiring stitches, many involving children as young as nine years old.

Patoolio Direct Recalls 2,066 Pressure Washers Due to GFCI Hazard

CPSC announced a recall of 2,066 Patoolio Direct electric pressure washers (models W8 and W6) due to lack of an integral ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI), posing a serious risk of shock and electrocution. The products were sold on Amazon.com from October 2025 through January 2026 for $45-$150. Importer is Shenzhen Xingyashang Technology Co., Ltd., dba Patoolio Direct, of China.

ATOYUS Children's Activity Cubes Recalled for Choking Hazard; 70 Units

CPSC ordered a recall of approximately 70 ATOYUS branded children's wooden activity cubes sold on Amazon.com between January-February 2026 for $26. The toys violate the federal small parts ban because xylophone screws and clock hands can detach, and violate the mandatory safety standard for children's toys because mallets have spherical ends posing a choking hazard. The importer Melofaver US must provide consumers with a full refund upon destruction of the product.

Fengrong Tool Recalls Pressure Washers Due to Shock and Electrocution Hazards

The CPSC announced a recall of approximately 500 Fengrong Tool electric pressure washers sold on Amazon.com between October 2025 and January 2026 for $80-$130. The pressure washers lack an integral ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI), posing a serious risk of injury or death from shock and electrocution. No injuries have been reported. Consumers must immediately stop using the product, destroy it by cutting the unplugged power cord, photograph the destruction, and contact fengrongservice@163.com for a full refund.

GCA Launches Targeted Investigation Into Amazon for Payment Delays 2022-2025

The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) has launched a targeted investigation into Amazon.com, Inc. to determine whether it breached paragraph 5 (No delay in Payments) of the Groceries Code. The investigation covers the period from 1 March 2022 to 20 June 2025, with focus on practices since 1 January 2024. The GCA has reasonable grounds to suspect breaches based on evidence from multiple sources regarding payment delays, receipt of goods processes, and settlement practices affecting suppliers.

Hazardous Materials Special Permit Modification Applications

PHMSA published a notice of receipt of applications to modify existing special permits for hazardous materials transportation. The notice covers modifications by Amazon.com, Zhejiang Meenyu Can Industry Co., Blue Origin, and Zipline International affecting various DOT hazardous material regulations. Public comments are being accepted for 15 days.

Hazardous Materials Special Permit Applications Open for Public Comment

PHMSA has published a notice of receipt for four applications to modify hazardous materials special permits, affecting Amazon.com, Zhejiang Meenyu Can Industry Co., Blue Origin LLC, and Zipline International Inc. The modifications involve expanded authorization for transporting hazardous materials including limited quantities, non-DOT specification cylinders, and business-to-business drone deliveries. Public comments are being accepted through April 30, 2026.

Court Denies Amazon Summary Judgment Motion in Antitrust Price Fixing Case

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a victory in the state's ongoing antitrust case against Amazon. The San Francisco Superior Court denied Amazon's motion for summary judgment on its seventh crossclaim, rejecting Amazon's argument that removing 'Add to Cart' and 'Buy Now' buttons from non-compliant merchant products is legal or procompetitive. Trial is set for January 19, 2027, following a preliminary injunction hearing on July 23, 2026.

Happiness Light LED Lights Recall Due to Coin Battery Hazard

CPSC has issued recall number 26-403 for approximately 2,800 Happiness Light LED lights sold on Amazon.com from March 2024 through February 2026 for about $20. The lights violate Reese's Law and the mandatory federal standard for consumer products containing button cell or coin batteries because the CR2032 lithium coin batteries can be easily accessed by children, posing an ingestion hazard. Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the recalled products, submerse components in water, and email a photo to usa@happinesslight.com for a full refund.

Amazon Invests $25B in Mississippi, Creating 2,000 Jobs

Amazon announced plans to invest an additional $12 billion in central Mississippi, bringing its total planned capital investment in the state to $25 billion. The announcement includes an $11 billion expansion of data center operations in Madison County (700 new jobs) and a $1 billion project in Clinton (100 new jobs). Combined with prior announcements, Amazon expects to create more than 2,000 jobs in Mississippi. Mississippi Major Economic Impact Authority funds and local government entities are supporting these expansions.

Amazon Technologies - mmWave Radar Oxygen and Vital Signs Monitoring Patent

The USPTO granted Amazon Technologies Patent US12599307B1 for a method of concurrent monitoring of indoor oxygen concentration levels and human vital signs using mmWave radar sensors. The technology employs triangular and ramp-type chirp signals to detect vital signs such as heart rate and respiratory rate, while RSSI measurements at approximately 60 GHz determine oxygen concentration in the ambient environment. The patent includes 20 claims.

Italian DPA Press Releases 2008–2026: Fines, Bans, AI Actions

The Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante) publishes an index of press releases from 2008–2026 documenting enforcement actions, investigations, and guidance on data protection and AI. Notable actions include Amazon worker data record-keeping order (2026), Clearview AI €20M fine and biometric ban (2022), Enel Energia €26.5M telemarketing fine (2022), Glovo €2.6M algorithmic discrimination fine (2021), Google Analytics ban (2022), DeepSeek block (2025), and ChatGPT restrictions (2023). The index captures nearly two decades of Italian DPA enforcement activity spanning tech platforms, energy companies, and AI systems.

ABA Panel Reviews Reverse Acquihires in Tech and AI Deals

A panel at the ABA's 74th Antitrust Spring Meeting on March 26, 2026 examined 'reverse acquihires' (license-and-release deals) in the tech and AI sectors. The FTC and DOJ issued a joint request for public comments on premerger reporting requirements regarding acquihires, reverse acquihires, and non-exclusive IP licensing transactions. The panel discussed deal structures like the $650M Microsoft-Inflection and $330M Amazon-Adept transactions, analyzing whether these arrangements effectively constitute mergers while potentially evading conventional HSR review. Panelists noted no U.S. investigations have concluded yet, and agencies are still determining how these deals fit under existing merger review frameworks.