Two New CPSC Recalls COS Parents Should Know About Before Holiday Shopping

The Consumer Product Safety Commission posted two children's product recalls on November 12, 2026 — just as holiday shopping season is getting underway. If you've bought a SHEIN baby rattle set in the past year, or if you've seen Kakgold remote-controlled cars on your kid's wish list, here's what you need to know.

Kakgold 4WD Remote-Controlled Cars: Battery Ingestion Risk

Kakgold is recalling 4WD remote-controlled toy cars — about 294 units total — due to a serious battery hazard. The toys contain both button cell and lithium-ion batteries that children can access. Battery ingestion is one of the most dangerous toy safety hazards there is; button cell batteries in particular can cause severe internal injuries within hours of being swallowed.

CPSC found that these toys violate mandatory safety standards for children's products, which require battery compartments to be secured against access by young children. The recall was posted November 12.

The full recall listing — including contact information — is at cpsc.gov/Recalls.

Holiday Shopping Context

Both recalls come at the start of the holiday shopping season, which makes them especially relevant for Colorado Springs families. A few practices worth building into your gift shopping this year:

• Before purchasing any children's toy or infant product online, do a quick search at cpsc.gov/Recalls using the brand name.
• For toys with batteries — particularly remote-controlled vehicles — check that battery compartments require a screwdriver or tool to open. If a child can open it with their fingers, that's a flag.
• For infants and toddlers, pay attention to the age range on the packaging. Toys marketed for under age 3 go through different regulatory scrutiny than those for older kids, and products from smaller or international brands don't always meet the same standards.

What's Next

CPSC posts recalls on a rolling basis throughout the year, and the holiday season historically sees an uptick in children's product recalls as inspectors move through seasonal inventory. Bookmarking cpsc.gov/Recalls and checking it before making gift purchases is the simplest habit you can build.

If you've already purchased one of the recalled products, the remedy process for both SHEIN and Kakgold involves contacting the company directly. SHEIN is offering a full refund. For Kakgold, follow the instructions in the CPSC notice for the specific remedy available.