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Head Injuries Prompt Huge Recall Of Popular Kitchen Stools
A popular kitchen stool is being recalled after dozens of safety bars broke, causing two people to suffer head injuries. Dorel Home Furnishings is recalling about 302,000 Cosco 2-Step Kitchen Stepper stools sold in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 31. Around 11,000 stools were also sold in Canada. The safety bars can break or detach while in use, increasing fall risks. The CPSC received 34 reports of the safety bar failing, including two incidents involving head injuries. The stools were sold from February 2021 through July 2025…
Business
9 Toddlers Drown, Sparking Recall Of 5 Million Backyard Pools
Millions of backyard pools sold nationwide are being recalled after nine toddlers drowned in them, officials said. The recall affects 48-inch and taller above-ground pools made by Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Monday, July 21. About five million of the pools have been sold in the US since 2002, including some currently available online and in stores. The danger comes from an external compression strap that runs outside the pool and over the vertical support poles. Kids can put their feet on the strap to climb into the pool, …
Business
These Gummies Sold At Amazon, BJ's, Aldi Just Got Pulled From Shelves
A batch of vitamin gummies sold under three popular brand names has been recalled nationwide due to the potential presence of an undeclared peanut allergen. The products — from Welby, Berkley Jensen, and VitaGlobe — were distributed on Amazon.com and at Aldi and BJ’s retail stores, as well as online through various sellers. Consumers with a peanut allergy are being urged to return or dispose of affected bottles. The recall covers one lot number — 248046601 — with an expiration date of October 2026. The undeclared allergen was flagged during routine testing conducted by Aldi, despite interna…
Police & Fire
Probe Into Suspicious U-Haul Van Ends With 1 OD Save, 3 Arrests In Maryland
A concerned citizen who contacted the Carroll County Sheriff's Office about a suspicious U-Haul van led to the arrest of three people for burglary, while a fourth was treated for an overdose in Westminster and will face charges. Deputies received a call on Tuesday morning regarding a suspicious U-Haul with cardboard covering the registration plate that was parked at a residence in the 1000 block of Hemlock Lane, officials say. Responding officers canvassed the area, and tracked the vehicle to the parking lot of BJ's on Market Street, where several people were spotted walking away from …
Lifestyle
Clorox Recalling Pine-Sol Products That May Contain Bacteria That Could Cause An Infection
Consumers are being encouraged to check their cabinets for certain cleaning products after Clorox issued a recall of eight Pine-Sol brands that could contain potentially dangerous bacteria that could cause illness. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall due to the possible presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, "an environmental organism found widely in soil and water. “People with weakened immune systems or external medical devices who are exposed to Pseudomonas aeruginosa face a risk of serious infection that may require medical treatment,’ according to CPSC. …