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Breaking Leg Reports Prompt Huge Recall Of Popular Folding Rocker Chairs Breaking Leg Reports Prompt Huge Recall Of Popular Folding Rocker Chairs
Breaking Leg Reports Prompt Huge Recall Of Popular Folding Rocker Chairs About 35,000 folding rocker chairs are being recalled after reports that the chairs' legs can break, creating injury and fall hazards. Academy Sports + Outdoors issued the recall for about 35,300 Magellan Odyssey Rocker Chairs sold nationwide, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Jan. 22. The recalled chairs' legs can break during use, posing a risk of falls and injuries to consumers. One incident involving a chair’s legs breaking has been reported, with no injuries, according to the CPSC. The recalled products include Magellan-branded Odyssey Rocker Chairs manufactured …

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by Chris Spiker
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Suffocation, Fall Risks Prompt Recall Of Popular Baby Loungers Suffocation, Fall Risks Prompt Recall Of Popular Baby Loungers
Suffocation, Fall Risks Prompt Recall Of Popular Baby Loungers A baby lounger sold on Amazon has been recalled after federal safety officials warned it poses a risk of suffocation and falls for infants. The recall was issued for about 23,000 URMYWO baby loungers in the "grey feather" style, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Sept. 4. The loungers violate the federal standard for infant sleep products. According to the CPSC, the sides are too short to secure a baby, and the sleeping pad is too thick. An infant could also fall out through an opening at the foot or become trapped.  The loungers also lac…

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by Chris Spiker
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Falls, Fractures Spark Recall Of 120K+ Multi-Purpose Ladders Falls, Fractures Spark Recall Of 120K+ Multi-Purpose Ladders
Falls, Fractures Spark Recall Of 120K+ Multi-Purpose Ladders More than 120,000 ladders sold nationwide are being recalled after a faulty locking mechanism caused more than a dozen falls and injuries. Werner issued the recall for about 122,250 of its 20-foot and 24-foot Multi-Max Pro multi-purpose ladders, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Aug. 14. The ladders, sold in silver with a blue top and side rail label, feature a long black rope on the back section. The ladders' locking mechanism can jam and fail to fully lock into place, creating a fall hazard. According to the CPSC, there have been 18 falls reported, causing…

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Chain Guard Dangers Force Recall Of Popular E-Bikes Due To Falling Risks Chain Guard Dangers Force Recall Of Popular E-Bikes Due To Falling Risks
Chain Guard Dangers Force Recall Of Popular E-Bikes Due To Falling Risks Tens of thousands of electric bicycles have been recalled due to a defect that could cause riders to fall. Specialized Bicycle Components issued the recall for more than 32,000 of its Vado and Como IGH e-bikes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 27. The problem affects e-bikes with a faulty chain or belt guard that doesn't fully cover the belt drive. Loose clothing can get caught in the exposed belt, posing a fall hazard. The recall involves e-bikes sold nationwide between March 2021 and November 2024. The e-bikes w…

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Child's Brain Injury Sparks Recall Of 10K+ Toddler Stools Sold On Amazon Child's Brain Injury Sparks Recall Of 10K+ Toddler Stools Sold On Amazon
Child's Brain Injury Sparks Recall Of 10K+ Toddler Stools Sold On Amazon More than 10,000 toddler stools sold on Amazon have been recalled after several children were injured in collapsing incidents — including one case where a child suffered a brain injury. The recall affects about 10,300 Onasti Toddler Tower Stools, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Mar. 13. The stools can tip over or collapse during use, creating serious fall hazards. The plastic, foldable stools come in multiple colors, including beige, blue, gray, green, and pink. They're about 25 inches long, 24 inches wide, and 32 inches tall. The stools have an adju…

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by Chris Spiker