CPSC recalls Amazon faucets over lead exposure risk to babies, kids, and pregnant women

If you’ve recently installed a new kitchen or bathroom faucet purchased on Amazon, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges you to check your order history.

In a warning issued May 15, 2025, the CPSC announced that certain Chinese-made faucets may leach lead into drinking water at levels that could be especially harmful to infants, young children, and pregnant individuals. Many of the faucets were sold without proper safety certifications or source labeling.

Why this matters for families

Lead exposure is particularly harmful during pregnancy and early childhood, when the brain and nervous system are still developing. Even low levels of lead can contribute to behavioral problems, learning delays, and reduced IQ. The risks are especially concerning when lead enters the water used to mix baby formula or prepare food for children.

“CPSC is taking extraordinary steps to protect Americans from toxic faucets that threaten our children,” CPSC Acting Chairman Peter Feldman said in the warning.

Faucets included in the warning

The following faucet brands were sold on Amazon, often without clear branding or safety certifications:

• VESLA HOME Kitchen Faucet
• KZH Bathroom Faucet
• CEINOL Bathroom Faucet
• Rainsworth Bathroom Faucet
• NICTIE Bathroom Faucet
• HGN Kitchen Faucet
• Qomolangma Kitchen Faucet
• KICIMPRO Kitchen Faucet
• VFAUOSIT Kitchen Faucet

These faucets were sold online via Amazon, often without clear branding or safety certifications.

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How to reduce lead risks at home

1. Check your Amazon orders for any of the faucet brands listed above. Look for faucets that comply with NSF/ANSI Standard 61.

2. Stop using the faucet: If you have one of the affected models, discontinue use immediately.

3. As a daily habit, run your faucet for at least 15 seconds first thing in the morning, at night, or anytime it hasn’t been used for six hours or more. Flushing helps minimize the water’s contact time with any lead that may be present in the plumbing.

4. Use only cold water for drinking, cooking, and preparing baby formula. Boiling water does not remove lead from water.

5. Clean or replace the aerator (the small screen at the tip of the faucet) regularly, especially if you’re using the water for drinking or cooking. Sediment and particles can build up there over time.

6. Visit epa.gov/safewater for more tips on lead safety in your home.

The bottom line

This news may feel alarming, but you’re not alone. These faucets were widely available without safety disclosures, and many families may be affected. Taking a few small steps now, like checking your Amazon order history and flushing your water, can help you protect your family and feel more in control.

Related: Parents urged to stop using this high chair sold on Amazon—here’s why it’s being recalled

More for your safety checklist

• Target recalls baby food over lead concerns – What to do if you purchased one of the affected pouches.
• Nursing pillow safety rules updated – A breakdown of the new federal guidelines for safe infant sleep.
• Parents urged to stop using this high chair sold on Amazon – A recent high chair recall that also impacted families shopping online.