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Fire Danger Inside Vehicles Sparks Ford's Latest Recall Amid Ongoing Safety Issues Fire Danger Inside Vehicles Sparks Ford's Latest Recall Amid Ongoing Safety Issues
Fire Danger Inside Vehicles Sparks Ford's Latest Recall Amid Ongoing Safety Issues Ford is recalling more than 140,000 pickups because wiring issues could spark a fire inside the vehicle, federal officials said. The recall was issued for about 140,201 Ford Ranger trucks, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report released on Tuesday, April 14. The pickups are from the 2024 through 2026 model years. The problem involves sun visor and headliner wiring harnesses that may be improperly positioned or wrapped with too much tape. That can damage the wires and cause an electrical short, potentially creating heat or sparks near the win…
Fire Risks Spark Recall Of Popular Ice Crushers Fire Risks Spark Recall Of Popular Ice Crushers
Fire Risks Spark Recall Of Popular Ice Crushers A popular home ice crusher is being recalled because it can catch on fire, federal officials said. Sanven Technology recalled about 11,650 Vevor Ice Crushers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Dec. 11. The machines can overheat during use, creating what officials described as a "thermal event" that can ignite. Two "thermal events" have been reported, including one fire, according to the CPSC. The ice crushers were sold in yellow, red, silver, and blue, each with a label on top showing the Vevor name and model number. The recalled machines were sold online b…
Popular Torch Lighter Sold At Walmart, Home Depot Recalled Popular Torch Lighter Sold At Walmart, Home Depot Recalled
Popular Torch Lighter Sold At Walmart, Home Depot Recalled A popular torch lighter is being recalled due to deadly fire and burn hazards. Calico Brands is recalling about 175,000 Scripto Premium Torches, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Oct. 9. The torches violate mandatory safety standards for multipurpose lighters, creating a risk of serious injury or death. No incidents or injuries have been reported, according to the CPSC. The recall covers the torches with a four-position adjustable metal nozzle, adjustable flame, hands-free operation lock, black non-slip rubber grip, and a metal base with a velvet bottom. The torches …
Popular Outdoor Fan Recalled Over Fire Hazards: What To Know Popular Outdoor Fan Recalled Over Fire Hazards: What To Know
Popular Outdoor Fan Recalled Over Fire Hazards: What To Know A popular portable misting fan is being recalled after reports of overheating and fires. IcyBreeze is recalling about 22,600 of its Buddy Portable Misting Fans, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Sept. 18. The agency said the fans can overheat while charging and ignite, posing a fire hazard. The company has received seven reports of the fans overheating while charging, including two that led to fires. No injuries have been reported, according to the CPSC. The recall covers IcyBreeze Buddy fans sold in slate blue, gray, and seafoam. Each fan features a 1.5-li…
Cotton Candy Makers Ignite Sugar, Sparking Large Recall Cotton Candy Makers Ignite Sugar, Sparking Large Recall
Cotton Candy Makers Ignite Sugar, Sparking Large Recall Thousands of cotton candy makers are being recalled after a dozen reports of sparking and fire.  Wuensche USA issued the recall for about 21,690 Ambiano Cotton Candy Makers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Sept. 18. The heating element can cause sugar to ignite if the machine is used without the included sugar receptacle, posing a fire hazard. Wuensche has received 12 reports of sparking or fire. No injuries have been reported, according to the CPSC. The recall covers models that came in red or teal with a clear plastic cover. "Ambiano" and the model numb…
Fire Dangers Prompt Recall Of Popular Vapes: What To Know Fire Dangers Prompt Recall Of Popular Vapes: What To Know
Fire Dangers Prompt Recall Of Popular Vapes: What To Know Thousands of portable vaporizers are being recalled after reports of batteries overheating, smoking, and ejecting material. Arizer Tech issued the recall for about 5,460 of its Solo II vapes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Sept. 18. Around 2,820 vapes were sold in Canada. The internal lithium-ion battery can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. Arizer has received nine reports of overheating, producing smoke, or ejecting material. No injuries have been reported, according to the CPSC. The vapes come in Carbon Black and Mystic Blue with serial numbers …
30+ Fire, Burn Reports Spark Massive Portable Charger Recall 30+ Fire, Burn Reports Spark Massive Portable Charger Recall
30+ Fire, Burn Reports Spark Massive Portable Charger Recall Nearly half a million portable chargers are being recalled after dozens of fire reports, federal regulators said. Anker Innovations is recalling about 481,000 power banks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Sept. 18. The lithium-ion batteries inside the devices can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. According to the CPSC, Anker has received 33 reports of fire and explosion incidents. Four people suffered minor burns, and one incident caused "significant property damage." The recall applies to Anker power banks with model numbers A1647, A1652, A1257…
That's Too Hot: Paris Hilton Mini Fridges Catch Fire, Sparking Major Recall That's Too Hot: Paris Hilton Mini Fridges Catch Fire, Sparking Major Recall
That's Too Hot: Paris Hilton Mini Fridges Catch Fire, Sparking Major Recall Socialite Paris Hilton's mini fridges have taken her catchphrase of "That's hot" too literally. Epoca International is recalling about 110,000 Paris Hilton Mini Beauty Fridges, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Sept. 12. The agency said the mini fridges' electrical switch can short-circuit, posing a fire and burn hazard. There have been at least 27 reports of fridges overheating and catching fire, according to the CPSC. No injuries were reported, though some incidents caused property damage to the unit and nearby surfaces. The recall covers f…
Fires, Explosions Spark Large Recall Of Wireless Power Banks Fires, Explosions Spark Large Recall Of Wireless Power Banks
Fires, Explosions Spark Large Recall Of Wireless Power Banks More than 33,000 wireless power banks are being recalled after the lithium-ion batteries caught fire and exploded, causing $20,000 in property damage. The recall affects about 24,000 ESR HaloLock power banks sold in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Aug. 14. About 9,900 portable chargers were sold in Canada. The lithium-ion battery in the recalled units can overheat and ignite, creating fire and burn hazards. Waymeet Limited, the Hong Kong-based distributor, has received nine reports of the batteries catching fire and exploding. N…
Fires Prompt Recall Of E-Bike Batteries Sold On Amazon, Walmart Fires Prompt Recall Of E-Bike Batteries Sold On Amazon, Walmart
Fires Prompt Recall Of E-Bike Batteries Sold On Amazon, Walmart Tens of thousands of lithium-ion batteries sold with electric bicycles have been recalled due to fire and burn hazards. VIVI has issued the recall for about 24,000 lithium-ion batteries for e-bikes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, July 17. The batteries can overheat, increasing the risk of injury or death. At least 14 incidents have been reported, including three fires. No injuries have been reported, according to the CPSC. The recall affects 36-volt lithium-ion batteries sold with more than a dozen VIVI e-bike models. Buyers can find the e-bike…
Fire Reports Spark Recall Of Battery Packs For Outdoor Equipment Fire Reports Spark Recall Of Battery Packs For Outdoor Equipment
Fire Reports Spark Recall Of Battery Packs For Outdoor Equipment More than 10,000 lithium-ion battery packs for outdoor equipment are being recalled due to a fire and burn hazard, officials said. DR Power has recalled about 13,200 LiPRO rechargeable lithium-ion battery packs, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 27. Regulators said the 62-volt, 5.0-ampere-hour rechargeable batteries can short-circuit and ignite. DR Power has received two reports of the batteries overheating or catching fire, but no injuries have been reported, according to the CPSC. The recall includes battery packs sold on their own, as …
Fire Risk Sparks Large Off-Road Vehicle Recall: What To Know Fire Risk Sparks Large Off-Road Vehicle Recall: What To Know
Fire Risk Sparks Large Off-Road Vehicle Recall: What To Know Thousands of popular off-road vehicles are being recalled due to a fire hazard linked to faulty filters. Polaris is recalling about 4,900 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Wednesday, June 18. The recall also affects 330 ROVs sold in Canada. The issue stems from a cracked filter that allows water to leak into the high-voltage charging harness. That could potentially cause a short circuit and fire. So far, Polaris has received 47 reports of filter failures, including six incidents of melting or fire and four repo…
Deadly Fire Risk Prompts Recall Of 100K Mattresses Sold On Amazon Deadly Fire Risk Prompts Recall Of 100K Mattresses Sold On Amazon
Deadly Fire Risk Prompts Recall Of 100K Mattresses Sold On Amazon Tens of thousands of mattresses sold on Amazon are being recalled due to a serious fire hazard, officials said. Crayan is recalling about 100,000 of its 10-inch and 12-inch mattresses, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Wednesday, June 18. The mattresses fail to meet federal open flame flammability standards and pose a risk of serious injury or death. Crayan is contacting all known buyers directly. No injuries have been reported as of the recall date, according to the CPSC. The recalled mattresses were sold online only on Amazon between July 2022 a…
Mini Fridges Cause $360K+ In Fire Damage, Sparking Massive Recall Mini Fridges Cause $360K+ In Fire Damage, Sparking Massive Recall
Mini Fridges Cause $360K+ In Fire Damage, Sparking Massive Recall Nearly a quarter million mini fridges are being recalled due to electrical issues that can increase the chances of a fire, officials said. AstroAI is recalling 249,100 of its four-liter/six-can mini fridges, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Wednesday, June 18. The fridges were sold on Amazon and AstroAI's websites between 2019 and 2022 for about $40.  According to the CPSC, the fridges can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards. At least 70 incidents have been reported, including two fires that caused over $360,000 in property damage. The fridges…
Burn Injuries Trigger Massive Recall Of Wireless Phone Chargers Burn Injuries Trigger Massive Recall Of Wireless Phone Chargers
Burn Injuries Trigger Massive Recall Of Wireless Phone Chargers A popular wireless phone charger sold nationwide has been recalled after dozens of incidents involving overheating batteries, burning several people. Casely has recalled about 429,200 of its wireless portable power banks due to fire and burn hazards, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, April 17. The lithium-ion batteries inside the devices can overheat and ignite. The recall affects the Casely Power Pod 5000mAh MagSafe chargers. They were sold online from March 2022 through September 2024 for between $30 and $70.  Casely received 51 reports of the battery exp…
Fire Hazard Ignites Recall Of 21K+ Portable Propane Heaters Sold At Lowe's Fire Hazard Ignites Recall Of 21K+ Portable Propane Heaters Sold At Lowe's
Fire Hazard Ignites Recall Of 21K+ Portable Propane Heaters Sold At Lowe's A portable propane heater sold at Lowe's stores nationwide has been recalled after users reported it overheated due to confusing startup instructions, causing a potential fire or burn hazard. Enerco Group Inc. issued the recall for the Dewalt 70,000 BTU outdoor portable cordless forced-air propane heater, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, April 3. About 21,250 heaters were sold in the US, with an additional 500 sold in Canada. The heater's directions may cause consumers to press the start button too quickly, which can stop the fan from turning on and le…
Overheating Cords Burn Fingers, Sparking Large Recall Of Night Lights Sold At Five Below Overheating Cords Burn Fingers, Sparking Large Recall Of Night Lights Sold At Five Below
Overheating Cords Burn Fingers, Sparking Large Recall Of Night Lights Sold At Five Below A popular bear-shaped night light sold at Five Below has been recalled after reports of cords melting, causing burned fingers and scorching furniture. Five Below issued the recall for about 29,000 Room2Room LED Iridescent Bear Lights, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, April 3. The night light has a USB power switch that can overheat and melt, creating fire and burn hazards. The CPSC said the company received 28 reports of overheating. Six people burned their fingers, and in two cases, the lights caused property damage, including burns to a wall and a headboa…
Fire Risk Sparks Recall Of 217K+ Lawnmowers: See If Yours Is Affected Fire Risk Sparks Recall Of 217K+ Lawnmowers: See If Yours Is Affected
Fire Risk Sparks Recall Of 217K+ Lawnmowers: See If Yours Is Affected More than 200,000 lawnmowers are being recalled because some have overheated, leading to fires and causing injuries, officials said. Ryobi is recalling more than 217,000 cordless lawnmowers due to a fire hazard after nearly 100 reports of overheating incidents, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a news release on Thursday, Feb. 6. The mowers have been linked to five fires and two burn injuries. The recall affects RYOBI 40-Volt Brushless 21" Cordless Walk-Behind Mowers sold online, as well as nationwide at Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlet stores. They were for…
Pets Killed, Homes Damaged: 500K Stoves Recalled Over This Fire Risk Pets Killed, Homes Damaged: 500K Stoves Recalled Over This Fire Risk
Pets Killed, Homes Damaged: 500K Stoves Recalled Over This Fire Risk Half a million electric ranges are being recalled after reports of the stoves accidentally turning on, causing fires and killing pets, officials said. LG is recalling about 500,000 stoves due to a fire hazard linked to front-mounted knobs, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a news release on Thursday, Feb. 6. The recall includes LG Slide-In and Freestanding electric ranges with knobs that can be accidentally turned on by humans or pets. The issue has led to at least 86 reports of unintentional activation, resulting in 28 fires, the CPSC said. At least five fires caused exte…
Feds Recalling 512K Smart Space Heaters Sold Nationwide That Pose Burn, Overheating Risk Feds Recalling 512K Smart Space Heaters Sold Nationwide That Pose Burn, Overheating Risk
Feds Recalling 512K Smart Space Heaters Sold Nationwide That Pose Burn, Overheating Risk Hundreds of thousands of space heaters sold nationwide are being recalled due to fire and burn risks, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced this week. GoveeLife and Govee have issued a recall for approximately 512,500 smart electric space heaters in the US and 48,600 in Canada due to overheating, posing fire and burn hazards.  The recall involves models:  H7130 Recalled Model H7130 CPSC H7131 Recalled Model H7131 CPSC H7132 Recalled Model H7132 CPSC H7133 Recalled Model H7133 CPSC H7134 Recalled Model H7134 CPSC…
Company Recalling 866K Spa Pumps Sold Nationwide That Pose Injury Risk, Caused Fatal Fire: CPSC Company Recalling 866K Spa Pumps Sold Nationwide That Pose Injury Risk, Caused Fatal Fire: CPSC
Company Recalling 866K Spa Pumps Sold Nationwide That Pose Injury Risk, Caused Fatal Fire: Cpsc Hundreds of thousands of AirJet and HydroJet Spa Pumps sold across the country are subject to a recall due to a fire hazard that resulted in at least one death, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).  This week, CSPC and Hong Kong-based Bestway International announced that they are recalling approximately 866,000 pumps that can overheat, causing its plastic housing to ignite, increasing the risk of fire or injury. CPSC says that there have been at least three fires reportedly involving the spa pumps, including one that led to a massive house fire in January 2024 in…
Samsung Recalling More Than 1M Electric Ranges Following Hundreds Of Reported Fires Samsung Recalling More Than 1M Electric Ranges Following Hundreds Of Reported Fires
Samsung Recalling More Than 1M Electric Ranges Following Hundreds Of Reported Fires More than a million Samsung electric ranges are subject to a recall after the company received hundreds of reports of fires that left several people injured and pets dead over the past decade. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued an alert advising that slide-in electric ranges are subject to the recall due to front-mounted knobs that can be accidentally activated by humans or pets, creating a fire hazard. In total, 1,120,905 units are being recalled. These models are included in the recall:  NE58K9430SS/AA; NE58N9430SG/AA; NE58R9431SG/AA; NE58R9431SS/AA; NE58R9431ST/…
BlandJet Recalling 4.8M Portable Blenders Nationwide For Fire, Laceration Hazards BlandJet Recalling 4.8M Portable Blenders Nationwide For Fire, Laceration Hazards
BlandJet Recalling 4.8M Portable Blenders Nationwide For Fire, Laceration Hazards Nearly five million portable blenders sold nationwide are being recalled due to fire and laceration risks. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that a total of around 4.8 million BlendJet 2 Portable Blenders that can overheat or catch fire. If the blender were to get too hot, the blender blades can break off, creating the hazard. The recall includes blenders sold in a variety of colors and designs, federal authorities noted Recalled items have the serial numbers printed on the bottom of the base along with “blendjet2” and “The Original Portable Blender.”  The…
Toyota Recalls 168K Trucks Because Of Possible Fire Risk Toyota Recalls 168K Trucks Because Of Possible Fire Risk
Toyota Recalls 168K Trucks Because Of Possible Fire Risk Toyota is conducting a large safety recall involving some late-model pickup trucks. The auto giant announced that approximately 168,000 of its 2022 and 2023 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles are subject to the recall due to a possible fire hazard. According to the company, the vehicles included in the recall have a plastic fuel tube that can move and rub against a brake line, causing a fuel leak, which could lead to fires.  To remedy the issue, Toyota dealers will replace the plastic fuel tube with an improved part and additional clamp, officials said. Those parts were actively…
Washer/Dryers Sold Nationwide Being Recalled For Fire Risk Washer/Dryers Sold Nationwide Being Recalled For Fire Risk
Washer/Dryers Sold Nationwide Being Recalled For Fire Risk The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that a popular laundry machine is being recalled due to the possibility of creating a fire hazard. Electrolux Group is recalling Frigidaire gas laundry centers that have a felt seal on the dryer drum after receiving nearly two dozen reports of fires breaking out, and one case of a smoke inhalation injury, according to CPSC. Officials said that the felt seal can be folded inward, leading to an accumulation of lint that poses an increased risk of sparking a fire. The recalled laundry centers have model numbers “FFLG4033QW” or “FFLG…
317,000 Steam Irons Recalled Due To Fire, Burn, Shock Hazards 317,000 Steam Irons Recalled Due To Fire, Burn, Shock Hazards
317,000 Steam Irons Recalled Due To Fire, Burn, Shock Hazards A recall has been issued for a brand of steam irons due to fire, burn, and shock hazards. About 317,000 Steamfast Home & Away Travel Steam Irons and Brookstone Steam Bug Travel Steam Irons sold in the US are subject to the recall by Vornado, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced. The power cord can become damaged near the cord bushing, which can lead to overheating of the cord, posing fire and burn hazards. In addition, cord damage near the bushing can result in exposed copper wires, posing a shock hazard, the CPSC said. Consumers may call Vornado toll-free at…
Recall Issued For Brand Of Vacuum Cleaners Due To Fire Hazard Recall Issued For Brand Of Vacuum Cleaners Due To Fire Hazard
Recall Issued For Brand Of Vacuum Cleaners Due To Fire Hazard A new recall has been issued for a brand of vacuum cleaners. Bissell has expanded a recall of cordless multi-surface wet-dry vacuums, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said. About 2,000 vacuum cleaners are subject to the expanded recall due to the risk the circuit board inside the vacuum’s battery pack can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard, the CPSC said. The earlier recall in January involved about 64,000 vacuum cleaners. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuums and contact Bissell for a free battery pack replacement.  Earlier report: Recall Is…
Deaths Lead To Recall Of Scooters, Hoverboards Due To Possible Fire Hazard Deaths Lead To Recall Of Scooters, Hoverboards Due To Possible Fire Hazard
Deaths Lead To Recall Of Scooters, Hoverboards Due To Possible Fire Hazard Tens of thousands of scooters and hoverboards are being recalled nationwide due to faulty batteries that could pose a fire hazard and already led to the death of two young girls in the Northeast. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced this week that approximately 53,000 42-volt Jetson Rogue self-balancing scooters/hoverboards are subject to recall due to their lithium-ion battery backs that can overheat and cause a fire. Officials say that a 10-year-old girl and her 15-year-old sister died from a fire on April 1, 2022 in Hellertown, Pennsylvania, which the Hellertown Boroug…
350,000 Heating Blankets, Pads Recalled Due To Fire Hazard 350,000 Heating Blankets, Pads Recalled Due To Fire Hazard
350,000 Heating Blankets, Pads Recalled Due To Fire Hazard About 350,000 units of a brand of heating blankets and pads are being recalled due to a fire hazard, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced. Bedshe International said it issued the recall for Bedsure Electric Heating Blankets and Pads Due because the controller can malfunction, posing fire and thermal burn hazards. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric heating blankets and pads and contact Bedsure for a full refund.  Consumers must have possession of the unit and submit photos of the recalled unit following the instructions provided during registratio…
2 Million Air Fryers Recalled After Reports Of Fire, Burning, Melting, Overheating, Smoking 2 Million Air Fryers Recalled After Reports Of Fire, Burning, Melting, Overheating, Smoking
2 Million Air Fryers Recalled After Reports Of Fire, Burning, Melting, Overheating, Smoking More than two million air fryers sold at major retailers across the country and online are being recalled because they can become too hot to handle and pose potential hazards. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Cosori air fryers are being recalled by Anaheim-based Atekcity due to fire and burn hazards that have led to more than 200 complaints. According to officials, a wire connection in the air fryer can overheat, creating a possibly dangerous situation for consumers. To date, there have been 205 reported complaints of the air fryers catching fire, burning, …
Recall Issued For 64,300 Vacuum Cleaners That Could Overheat, Catch On Fire Recall Issued For 64,300 Vacuum Cleaners That Could Overheat, Catch On Fire
Recall Issued For 64,300 Vacuum Cleaners That Could Overheat, Catch On Fire A recall has been issued for more than 64,000 vacuum cleaners because they could overheat and catch on fire. Bissell announced it is recalling cordless multi-surface wet dry vacuum models 2551, 2551W, and 25519 because the circuit board inside the vacuum’s battery pack can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard. A total of 61,000 of the 64,300 vacuum cleaners being recalled were sold in the United States, and the rest in Canada. Contact Bissell toll-free at 855-417-7001 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, or online at www.bissell.com…