Thousands of faucets sold on Amazon have been recalled because they could cause lead to seep into the water, which can be extremely harmful for children.
Consumer Affairs recently announced that 10,000 faucets sold on the popular online shopping site can expose users to the toxic metal that can cause neurological issues in kids and infants.
Lead can specifically cause decreased cognitive performance, attention-related behavioral issues and lower IQ, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
A total of three models have been recalled – VFAUOSIT Kitchen Faucets, model number 06BNV, KICIMPRO Kitchen Faucets, model number KM800-0106BN and BASDEHEN Kitchen Faucets, model number CFDTTH-000YGH, per the report.
Consumers have been urged to immediately stop using the kitchen appliances and contact the manufacturer about proper disposal of the faucets and a refund.
People have to provide a photo of disposal in order to be granted a refund for the faucets. Amazon is also contacting all purchasers directly.
Until the certain faucets can be replaced, Consumer Affairs advised those affected to only drink water from there after running it for more than 15 seconds.
The VFAUOSIT Kitchen Faucets were sold on Amazon from January 2024- May 2025 for approximately $40.
The KICIMPRO Kitchen Faucets were sold through the online retailer from May 2024- May 2025 for around $30, and the BASDEHEN Kitchen Faucets were sold during the same time and for about the same price.
Just last month, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a nationwide warning about Chinese-made faucets that may be leaking a toxic chemical linked to cancer and autism in drinking water.
The agency flagged four bathroom and kitchen faucet brands sold on Amazon for potentially leaching lead at levels above federal safety limits.
Prolonged exposure to heavy metals like lead has been linked to learning disabilities, autism, cancer, kidney disease, birth defects and cardiovascular problems.
The CPSC found that the brands—CEINOL, KZH, Rainsworth, and VESLA HOME—lacked required safety certifications and may be releasing unsafe levels of lead.
These faucets, priced between $30 and $70, were purchased by thousands of Americans.
CPSC Acting Chairman Peter Feldman said: ‘CPSC is taking extraordinary steps to protect Americans from toxic faucets that threaten our children.
‘This Commission will not hesitate to warn Americans when necessary. CPSC remains focused on the biggest threat to American consumers: hazardous goods from China.’
CPSC urged consumers to immediately stop using and dispose of these faucets or only consume water from the faucets after running the water for 15 seconds.
‘These warnings follow a CPSC enforcement sweep targeting dangerous faucets manufactured in China,’ CPSC shared in the alert.
‘None of the Chinese firms has agreed to conduct an acceptable recall. Earlier this week, CPSC issued a public health and safety finding to expedite public warnings about these faucets because individuals may be in danger from these product hazards.’
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set the maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) for lead in drinking water at zero.
It says there is no safe level of lead exposure.