Avengers Medals and Propane Fireplace Inserts Recalled
Owners of these items should stop using them immediately to avoid risks of magnet ingestion, fire, and potential explosions.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Appliances
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced separate recalls for Avengers-themed medals and propane fireplace inserts. Consumers should immediately stop using these products due to serious safety hazards, including potential magnet ingestion and explosion risks.
Why it matters
These recalls address critical household safety concerns that could lead to medical emergencies or property damage. Identifying these items now is essential for protecting your family from hidden defects that have already triggered reports of magnet failure and unit explosions.
The recall involves 476 Avengers medals priced at $50 and 100 Takibi propane fireplace inserts retailing for $350. While the medal recall follows three reports of magnets detaching, the fireplace insert recall stems from one explosion that resulted in minor property damage.
The players
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The federal agency tasked with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products.
The Conqueror
The manufacturer of the recalled Avengers medals that were sold via its website and app.
Snow Peak USA
A supplier of outdoor camping gear and equipment that is overseeing the return of its propane fireplace units.
The details
The Avengers medals contain high-powered magnets that can detach from the unit, posing a severe ingestion hazard that can cause intestinal perforation, blockages, or blood poisoning. To receive a refund, owners must cut the medal ribbon, mark the item as recalled, and submit a photograph as proof. Separately, the lava rocks included with the Takibi fireplace inserts can ignite and explode when heated during use. Snow Peak USA is providing prepaid return shipping to facilitate the return of these inserts for a full refund.
Timeline
Avengers medals were sold between March 2026 and May 2026.
Takibi propane fireplace inserts were sold in July 2026.
The Home Front
These actions follow the standard regulatory pattern where manufacturers must provide clear refund paths after reports of hazardous product performance. They highlight the ongoing oversight of recreational and decorative home goods to prevent incidents that violate established safety mandates.
If you own these Avengers medals, cut the ribbon and photograph the marked piece to initiate your refund request with the company. For the Takibi fireplace insert, stop all use immediately and contact Snow Peak USA to arrange for the prepaid return shipping of your unit.
The takeaway
Product safety depends on vigilance regarding even decorative items that contain high-powered magnets or flammable components. Always cross-reference your household purchases with official notices on the CPSC portal to ensure you are not housing recalled products.
Further reading
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