HTRC and Haisito T400 Battery Chargers Recall - Fire Hazard

CPSC has issued a mandatory recall (26-379) for approximately 4,800 HTRC and Haisito T400 battery chargers manufactured by Huizhou Haitan Technology Co., Ltd. of China due to fire hazard. The chargers can ignite or cause connected batteries to ignite, posing risk of serious injury and death. The firm reports 33 incidents including fires and explosions, 3 burn/smoke inhalation injuries, and $224,000 in property damage.

Sam's Club Children's Pajama Recall - Burn Hazard

CPSC and Sam's Club announce recall of approximately 18,000 Member's Mark Children's Valentine SS Notch Collar Pajama Sets due to violation of mandatory federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a burn hazard. Consumers who purchased the recalled pajamas (sold at Samsclub.com December 2025 through January 2026 for about $14) should immediately stop use and contact Sam's Club for a full refund. Recall number: 26-380.

Minoxidil Hair Growth Spray Recalled - Non-Child-Resistant Packaging

CPSC has ordered DrHealBeauty to recall approximately 6,200 Tuymec Minoxidil Hair Growth Kits due to packaging that fails to meet child-resistant requirements under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The recall involves products sold on Amazon.com from June through August 2025 for about $24. No injuries have been reported. Consumers should contact DrHealBeauty for a free replacement bottle with child-resistant closure.

Samson International Recalls Bellevue and Oaklynn Canopy Bed Frames Due to Impact and Injury Hazards

The CPSC announced a mandatory recall of Samson International's Universal Broadmoor brand Bellevue and Oaklynn canopy bed frames (about 5,600 units in the US; 516 in Canada) due to canopy beam collapse hazard during bed movement. Five collapse incidents were reported with four injuries (shoulder and head contusions). Consumers must contact the firm for a free repair kit.

Vidal v. Venettozzi - Prison Disciplinary Due Process

The Second Circuit vacated the Southern District of New York's summary judgment in favor of DOCCS officials, holding that Joseph Vidal's 180-270 days of disciplinary segregation in the Special Housing Unit constituted an 'atypical and significant hardship' triggering Fourteenth Amendment due process protections. The court rejected the district court's Sandin analysis and remanded for further proceedings on Vidal's claim that he was denied the opportunity to call witnesses and present documentary evidence at his disciplinary hearing.

Waldman v. Palestine Liberation Org. - Terrorism Damages Appeal

The Second Circuit issued an opinion in Waldman v. Palestine Liberation Org., a consolidated appeal involving multiple plaintiffs seeking damages under the Antiterrorism Act against the PLO and Palestinian Authority. The United States intervened as appellant. The court addressed jurisdictional and substantive issues arising from terrorism-related tort claims. The opinion establishes binding precedent for future terrorism damages litigation in the Second Circuit.

Ramsay v. Bondi - Immigration Motion to Reopen

The Second Circuit granted John Marcus Ramsay's petition challenging the BIA's denial of his motion to reopen his removal case, finding the BIA misread Ramsay's arguments. The court remanded for reconsideration, also granting Ramsay's motion to stay his removal pending further proceedings.

Petersen Energía v. Argentine Republic - Securities Expropriation

The Second Circuit affirmed in part and reversed in part the $16.1 billion judgment against Argentina in consolidated shareholder expropriation cases. The appellate court held that shareholders' breach of contract damages claims against the Argentine Republic and YPF S.A. are not cognizable under Argentine law. The case originated from Argentina's expropriation of a majority stake in the Argentine oil and gas company YPF.

Rivera-Perez v. Stover - First Step Act Time Credits Interpretation

The Second Circuit vacated the District of Connecticut's judgment granting habeas corpus relief to Raul Rivera-Perez and remanded with instructions to dismiss as moot. The court held that Section 3632(d)(4)(C) of the First Step Act does not permit earned-time credits to reduce a prisoner's term of supervised release. The case became moot after Rivera-Perez was transferred to a residential reentry center (RRC).

Powell v. Ocwen Financial Corp. - ERISA Fiduciary Duties on RMBS

The Second Circuit held that ERISA plan trustees who invested in residential mortgage-backed securities can pursue breach of fiduciary duty claims against loan servicers for trust certificates but not for notes issued under indenture agreements. The court ruled that mortgages underlying trust certificates are plan assets under 29 CFR 2510.3-101, while those backing indenture notes lack substantial equity features and thus are not plan assets. The appellate court affirmed the Southern District of New York's judgment in part, reversed in part, and remanded for further proceedings.