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Mass Company Issues Recall On 30K Blankets, Throws Over Burn, Fire Concerns Mass Company Issues Recall On 30K Blankets, Throws Over Burn, Fire Concerns
Mass Company Issues Recall On 30K Blankets, Throws Over Burn, Fire Concerns The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall on nearly 30,000 Berkshire Blanket & Home Company heated throws and blankets over issues with overheating that pose fire or burn risks.   The Ware-based company's blankets were sold under its name and the L.L. Bean brand, where they are sold in stores. The CPSC said in its recall notice that they were also sold at Army and Air Force Exchange Service, Amazon.com, Target.com, Macys.com, and QVC.com.  The company has received nine reports of the blankets and throws burning, melting, or overheating. No injur…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
‘Immediately Stop Using': 2.2 Million Exercise Bikes Recalled After Injuries Reported ‘Immediately Stop Using': 2.2 Million Exercise Bikes Recalled After Injuries Reported
‘Immediately Stop Using': 2.2 Million Exercise Bikes Recalled After Injuries Reported A recall has been issued for 2.2 million exercise bikes until they can be repaired following multiple reports of injuries. The seat post assembly of the Peloton Bike Model PL01 can break during use, posing fall and injury hazards to the user, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bikes and contact Peloton for a free repair. Peloton is offering consumers a free seat post that can be self-installed. The bike measures 4 feet long, and 2 feet wide, and has an adjustable seat, handlebar, and screen, which tilts up…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Company Recalls 30K Candles Sold Nationwide Because They May Burn Too Hot, Break Glass Jars Company Recalls 30K Candles Sold Nationwide Because They May Burn Too Hot, Break Glass Jars
Company Recalls 30K Candles Sold Nationwide Because They May Burn Too Hot, Break Glass Jars A company has recalled more than 30,000 candles that were sold across the United States because they may burn at higher-than-usual temperatures, causing the jars to break. The recall includes Good Matters three-wick candles that come in a glass tumbler with a wooden lid, officials announced on Thursday, Dec. 15. Officials said the company received four reports of incidents where the candles caught on fire and cracked or broke apart while in use. One consumer was burned during one of the incidents, officials said.  The candles were sold in 21-ounce tumblers in various colors …

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Recall Issued For Laundry Detergent Brand Due To Bacteria Exposure Risk Recall Issued For Laundry Detergent Brand Due To Bacteria Exposure Risk
Recall Issued For Laundry Detergent Brand Due To Bacteria Exposure Risk Tens of thousands of bottles of laundry detergent have been recalled because they may contain bacteria.  The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Monday, Dec. 12, the recall of about 14,550 Art of Green laundry detergent products. The recall includes Free and Clear laundry detergent in 100-ounce bottles and Zen Lavender Garden laundry detergent in 100-ounce bottles and 33.8-ounce pouches According to the announcement, the products may contain bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an environmental organism found widely in soil and water. T…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Clorox Recalls Pine-Sol Cleaners Due To Infection-Causing Bacteria Clorox Recalls Pine-Sol Cleaners Due To Infection-Causing Bacteria
Clorox Recalls Pine-Sol Cleaners Due To Infection-Causing Bacteria Parent company Clorox is recalling eight Pine-Sol disinfectant cleaning products due to fears they may contain infection-causing bacteria, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced. To date, testing has identified bacteria in certain recalled products, including those produced between January 2021 and September 2022. Clorox produced approximately 37 million recalled products in that period, the CPSC said. The recalled products have date codes beginning with the prefix “A4” and followed by a five-digit number less than 22249. The products were sold in bottles of 28, 48, 60, 100…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Recall Issued For Baby Stroller Brand Over 'Fingertip Amputation' Hazard Recall Issued For Baby Stroller Brand Over 'Fingertip Amputation' Hazard
Recall Issued For Baby Stroller Brand Over 'Fingertip Amputation' Hazard UPPAbaby is recalling one of its jogging strollers over concerns they may pose a significant safety hazard, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced. The recall involves all UPPAbaby all-terrain RIDGE jogging strollers, which have an extendable canopy with a mesh window and zipper pocket, disc hand brake system, and an adjustable handlebar with a wrist strap. The stroller’s rear disc brakes have openings that can cause amputation or laceration if a child's fingertip gets caught in the openings, CPSC said. Around 14,400 of the strollers were sold at various retailers, includi…

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by Michael Mashburn