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52,000 Smart TVs Recalled Due To 'Serious Tip-Over, Entrapment Hazards' 52,000 Smart TVs Recalled Due To 'Serious Tip-Over, Entrapment Hazards'
52,000 Smart TVs Recalled Due To 'Serious Tip-Over, Entrapment Hazards' Officials are warning that more than half a million smart television models sold throughout the US pose a serious safety risk.  Around 52,000 86-inch television models produced by LG Electronics sold between March and September 2022 can become unstable while on the assembled included stand, posing "serious tip-over and entrapment hazards" that can injure or kill a child or other people, according to a recall announcement by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission from Thursday, Jan. 12.  The recall specifically includes four different models with the model numbers:  86UQ8…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
100 Infant Deaths Lead To Recall Of Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play Sleeper 100 Infant Deaths Lead To Recall Of Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play Sleeper
100 Infant Deaths Lead To Recall Of Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play Sleeper Almost 5 million Rock ‘n Play Sleepers have been recalled after approximately 100 infants have reportedly died in sleepers-related incidents. The product was initially recalled in 2019 after 30 infants were reported to have died in the sleeper, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Since the initial recall, 70 more deaths have been reported, eight of which occurred after the recall.  Fisher-Price re-announced the recall on Monday, Jan. 9, possibly due to many of the products remaining in people's homes, according to Consumer Reports.  The reported deaths …

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by Morgan Gonzales
Business
And The Winner Is: Website Reveals Results Of Comparison Of Grocery Giants Whole Foods, Wegmans And The Winner Is: Website Reveals Results Of Comparison Of Grocery Giants Whole Foods, Wegmans
And The Winner Is: Website Reveals Results Of Comparison Of Grocery Giants Whole Foods, Wegmans It was a supermarket showdown and there could only be one winner. Grocery giants Whole Foods and Wegmans found themselves under the microscope during recent visits by Business Insider reporter Mary Meisenzahl, who wanted to find out which store was more worthy of her dollar. First up was Wegmans, the Rochester, New York-based regional chain of grocery stores that has 109 stores throughout the Northeast. Meisenzahl touted the large selection of pre-made salad bowls and expansive array of produce, including harder to find items like starfruit, jackfruit, and cherimoya. She also praised the…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Duo Used Child To Steal Over $3,500 Of Merchandise From Northern Westchester Walmart: Police Duo Used Child To Steal Over $3,500 Of Merchandise From Northern Westchester Walmart: Police
Duo Used Child To Steal Over $3,500 Of Merchandise From Northern Westchester Walmart: Police Two people are charged with using a child to steal merchandise from a Walmart in Northern Westchester, police said.  On Monday, Nov. 21, around 10:40 p.m., police responded to a report of theft at the Walmart in Mohegan Lake located at 3133 Main St. (Route 6), according to an announcement by New York State Police on Friday, Dec. 9.  After arriving, police found that Yonkers residents Rosa J. Margolla, age 58, and Rosa M. Margolla Rivera, age 40, had used a child to steal over $3,590 worth of merchandise from the store, police said.  Police said both are charged with the…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Man From Region Nabbed For 3 Commercial Burglaries, Arrested For Shoplifting, Police Say Man From Region Nabbed For 3 Commercial Burglaries, Arrested For Shoplifting, Police Say
Man From Region Nabbed For 3 Commercial Burglaries, Arrested For Shoplifting, Police Say A man from the region who had been nabbed for three alleged commercial burglaries was arrested again for shoplifting at a Walmart store. Sullivan County resident Justus McMoore, age 37, of Monticello, was arrested on Saturday, Oct. 22 in the town of Thompson after a brief foot chase. According to Sullivan County Undersheriff Eric Chaboty,  McMoore was spotted by security staff in Walmart allegedly shoplifting $161 dollars worth of merchandise.  When he was confronted by security, McMoore ran out of the store and headed south on Route 42, police said. An alert deputy sheriff hear…

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by Kathy Reakes
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
Police & Fire
Duo Wanted For Stealing $3.2K In Merchandise From Northern Westchester Walmart, Police Say Duo Wanted For Stealing $3.2K In Merchandise From Northern Westchester Walmart, Police Say
Duo Wanted For Stealing $3.2K In Merchandise From Northern Westchester Walmart, Police Say If you recognize this duo, New York State Police want to hear from you. Troopers in Northern Westchester County said the two are wanted in connection with a theft that occurred at a Walmart store in Mohegan Lake. The incident reportedly happened at around 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 16 at the Walmart on East Main Street. Investigators said the pair stole over $3,200 worth of merchandise before leaving in a dark-colored two-door sedan. Police released surveillance footage showing both suspects in hopes that somebody may recognize them. Anyone with information is asked to contact New York Sta…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Recall Issued For Tony Hawk Helmets Due To Safety Hazard Recall Issued For Tony Hawk Helmets Due To Safety Hazard
Recall Issued For Tony Hawk Helmets Due To Safety Hazard A national recall has been issued for a Tony Hawk helmet that fails to meet federal safety standards. Sakar International announced a recall of approximately 12, 655 of its Tony Hawk Silver Metallic multi-purpose helmets, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The helmets were sold exclusively at Walmart between March and June 2022. The recalled helmets do not comply with the positional stability and retention system requirements of the US CPSC federal safety standard for bicycle helmets and could pose a risk of head injury in the event of a crash, the agency said…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
National Recall Issued For 786K Swinging Hammock Chairs Due To Injury Hazard National Recall Issued For 786K Swinging Hammock Chairs Due To Injury Hazard
National Recall Issued For 786K Swinging Hammock Chairs Due To Injury Hazard New safety instructions are being provided to more than 750,000 consumers across the country after a national recall was issued for a popular brand of swinging hammock chairs. The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of approximately 786,000 RIO-branded chairs due to the improper insertion of pins provided for assembly that can cause the legs to collapse, creating a potential injury hazard to users. Officials announced the recall on Thursday, June 30. The folding chairs have a black or gray metal frame, a fabric seat, and a backrest with a pillow, some of which have a dri…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Recall Issued For Dog Food Brand Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination Recall Issued For Dog Food Brand Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination
Recall Issued For Dog Food Brand Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination A company has recalled bags of a dog food product due to a possible contamination with Salmonella. Freshpet Inc. announced on Friday, June 17, that it has recalled a single lot of Freshpet Select Fresh From the Kitchen Home Cooked Chicken Recipe sold in 4.5-pound bags. The products have a sell by date of 10/29/22 and a UPC Code of 627975011673, according to the announcement.  The company said dogs with Salmonella infections can experience vomiting, fever, diarrhea or bloody dirrhea, and lethargy. Freshpet Inc. said it hasn't received any reports of illness linked to the rec…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Recall Issued For Brand Of Treadmills Due To Fall Hazard Recall Issued For Brand Of Treadmills Due To Fall Hazard
Recall Issued For Brand Of Treadmills Due To Fall Hazard A treadmill brand is being recalled over concerns it could pose a safety hazard. The recall affects more than 7,000 treadmills made by Nautilus, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). At issue is a defect that could lead the machines to start on their own, posing a fall hazard, CPSC said. So far, Nautilus has received 21 reports of the machines turning on by themselves. No injuries have been reported.  The affected units are labeled with model number T616 and serial numbers 100672PRO21140001 through 100672PRO21171980, and with model number T618 and serial number…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
Peekskill Pediatrician Shares Tips On Navigating The Formula Shortage Peekskill Pediatrician Shares Tips On Navigating The Formula Shortage
Peekskill Pediatrician Shares Tips On Navigating The Formula Shortage With more than 40% of baby formulas out of stock across the United States, Dr. Vincent Pinedo, Pediatric Site Medical Director at the Sun River Health Jeannette J. Phillips Community Health Center in Peekskill, is sharing tips for parents worried about feeding their babies. Below are a few pieces of expert advice on how to navigate the current baby formula shortage and make sure your baby is healthy and fed. If you cannot find the baby formula you usually buy, talk to your pediatrician about switching brands. It is safe for most healthy babies to switch to any FDA-approved baby formula. …

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