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Most items bought on Amazon from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31, 2026 can be returned through Jan. 31, 2027, per Amazon's return policy page. Apple-brand products have an earlier Jan. 15 deadline.
The retail trade group expects November and December sales to grow 4.2% over 2025, with up to 375,000 seasonal hires.
About 29,000 Baby Brezza SuperFast sterilizer dryers can overheat while plugged in and running, posing a burn hazard, the CPSC says. Baby Brezza is offering free replacements.
About 634,759 lithium-ion battery packs for Bose S1 Pro and S1 Pro+ portable Bluetooth speakers can overheat and ignite, the CPSC says. Bose is offering free replacement packs.
The doors on Gourmia 9-slice digital air fryer ovens can close unexpectedly when bumped, posing a burn hazard, the CPSC says. Gourmia is mailing free repair kits.
The CPSC says Little Giant ladders with Rapid Locks can suddenly retract if the locks are not fully engaged, posing a fall hazard. Owners should stop using them and get a repair kit.
Amazon's updated guide to its Alexa for Shopping assistant says it shows price history over 30, 90 and 365 days and can set price alerts or auto-buy at a target price.
Amazon's holiday guide confirms the 2026 Black Friday and Cyber Monday dates and says early deals are already live in its Holiday Shop. It has not yet posted Black Friday Week event dates.
Apple's new Apple TV 4K adds an A19 chip, far-field microphones for hands-free Siri and four-speaker HomePod surround support. Pre-orders opened Oct. 13; stores get it Nov. 13.