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187K Air Fryers, Ovens Sold At Best Buy Nationwide Recalled For Fire, Burn Hazards
Nearly 200,000 more Insignia air fryer and air fryer ovens sold nationwide at Best Buy are being recalled due to potential fire risks and burn hazards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of approximately 187,400 Insignia products following dozens of complaints of ovens catching fire, burning, or melting. According to CPSC, the recall includes these models of Insignia Air Fryers and Insignia Air Fryer Ovens: NS-AF34D2; NS-AF5DSS2; NS-AF5MSS2; NS-AF8DBD2; NS-AF10DBK2; NS-AF10DSS2. Product rating label on the underside of the unit showing INSIGNIA…
Business
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…
Business
Honda Recalling 391K Lawnmower, Pressure Washer Engines Due To Injury Concerns
Hundreds of thousands of popular home products are being recalled by Honda due to injury concerns. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced this week that 391,800 Honda lawnmowers and pressure washer engines are subject to the recall due to improperly manufactured parts that can cause the starter rope to retract unexpectedly, creating an injury hazard. Specifically, the recall is limited to Honda HRN216 and HRX217K6 lawnmowers and the GCV170/200 G5B pressure washer engines. To date, there have been nearly 2,200 reports of incidents related to camshaft failures, in…
Business
Bose Recalling Popular Products Due To Fire Hazard
Bose is recalling hundreds of thousands of bass modules that could potentially become too hot to handle. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that 884,000 Bose Acoustimass, Lifestyle and Companion bass modules that have electrical components that can fail in the speaker, creating a fire risk. According to officials, the components are black or white with the Bose logo, product name, serial number “SER. NO.” and date code are printed on the product label, which can be found on the back or bottom of the bass module. Label of recalled Bose Bass Modules with product nam…
Lifestyle
Millions Of Baby Shark Bath Toys Recalled Due To Injury Risk For Children
Doo doo doo not let your kids use these Baby Shark toys. Toymaker Zuru announced that it is recalling 7.5 million Baby Shark and Mini Baby Shark bath toys that have hard plastic top fins that pose a risk of "impalement, laceration, and puncture injuries," according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Officials said that a child using the toys, specifically in a bathtub or wading pool, run the risk of slipping, falling, and landing on the point of the plastic toys. The recall involves both full-size Robo Alive Junior Baby Shark Sing & Swim bath toys, which sing and swim in the …
Business
Deaths Lead To Recall Of Hoverboards Sold At Target 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 Pennsylvania. 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 Borough…
Business
Hoverboard Linked To Hellertown Fire That Killed Two Girls: Regulators
Federal regulators are recalling a hoverboard that they say was linked to a Northampton County house fire that killed two children nearly exactly one year ago. It was just before 1 a.m. on April 1, 2022 when firefighters pulled Abigail Kaufman, 10, and Brianna Baer, 15, from their burning home on the 600 block of Linden Avenue, Daily Voice then reported. The girls were rushed to St Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem where they later died, officials said. Now, citing Hellertown fire officials, the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission says a 42-volt Jetson…
Business
Recall Issued For Brand Of Mirrors Due To Laceration Hazard
IKEA is recalling a brand of mirrors due to a laceration hazard. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the plastic fittings of the recalled IKEA LETTAN mirrors that attach to the wall can break, causing the mirror to fall, posing the risk of laceration to consumers. The recall for about 22,400 mirrors was issued Thursday, March 16. The receive a refund, contact IKEA toll-free at 888-966-4532 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online. For more on the recall from IKEA, click here.
Business
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…
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Yeti
Recalls 1.9M Soft Coolers, Gear Cases Due to Magnet Ingestion Hazard
Nearly two million YETI coolers are being recalled nationwide due to serious injury or death risk if one were to consume detached magnets that could potentially fuse together inside the body. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that approximately 1.9 million YETI soft coolers and gear cases that have magnet-lined closures that can fail and result in detached magnets are subject to the recall after hundreds of complaints were filed. “The magnet-lined closures can fail and result in detached magnets, posing a risk of serious injury or death if ingested,” according to CPS…
Lifestyle
Recall Issued For 1.2 Million Candles Sold Exclusively At Walmart Due To Fire, Injury Hazard
More than 1.2 million candles are being recalled due to the potential of fire, burn, and injury hazards due to wicks that can burn too close to the container, causing the glass to break, according to federal officials. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that approximately 1,210,000 Mainstays three-wick candles are being recalled by Soap Star Candle Prayer Candle due to the possible hazards. Recalled items are packaged in round 14-ounce glass jars that were sold with autumn and Halloween themes. Mainstays and the candle’s name are printed on the side of the candles, whic…
Business
Recall Issued For Swivel Chairs Due To Fall, Injury Hazards
A swivel chair brand is being recalled due to fall and injury hazards. IKEA and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that the leg base of the ODGER swivel chair in the anthracite color (dark tone of gray) can break, posing fall and injury hazards. The approximately 12,000 recalled chairs have the date stamps before and including 2221 (22 stands for the year, and 21 stands for the week the product was produced), IKEA said. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and return any chair bearing that date stamp to any IKEA store or contact IKEA for ins…
Business
4.9 Million Units Of Popular Multi-Purpose Cleaner Recalled Due To Risk Of Bacteria Exposure
A recall has been issued for 4.9 million units of a popular brand of multi-purpose cleaners due to the risk of bacteria exposure. The recalled Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner products can contain Pseudomonas species bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Pseudomonas fluorescens, which are environmental organisms found widely in soil and water, parent company Colgate-Palmotive the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Wednesday, Feb. 8. "People with weakened immune systems, external medical devices, or underlying lung conditions who are exposed to the bacteri…
News
Recall Issued For 1.3M De
Walt
Miter Saws Due To Potentially Hazardous Blades, Projectiles
A national recall of nearly 1.5 million DeWALT power saws has been announced due to potential injury and laceration hazard concerns. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that the company issued a recall of 1,364,000 DeWALT 12-inch sliding compound miter saws due to a rear safety guard that can break or detach, posing an injury hazard due to projectiles that can strike the user and bystanders. There is also a laceration hazard to users who could come into direct contact with the saw blade as a result of the issue. The recall includes DeWALT models DWS779, DWS780, and DHS…
News
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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Recall Issued For 400K Umbrellas Sold At Costco Due To Fire And Burn Hazards
Hundreds of thousands of outdoor umbrellas sold nationwide at Costco locations are being recalled due to fire and burn hazards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued an alert for 10-foot SunVilla Corporation “Solar LED Market Umbrellas” that have lithium-ion batteries in the base that can overheat. Approximately 400,000 units sold in the US are subject to the recall, which was announced on Thursday, June. 23 by CPSC. The recalled products come in a variety of colors, featuring LED lights on the arms of the umbrella and a black solar panel battery puck at the top. To date, …
News
Kroger Brand Aspirin, Ibuprofen Recalled Due To Risk Of Poisoning
Hundreds of thousands of packages of Krogen aspirin and Ibuprofen products are being recalled due to a poisoning risk and failure to meet federal child-resistant packaging requirements. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that over-the-counter 300-count Kroger Aspirin and 160-count bottles of Kroger Ibuprofen are being recalled because they lack child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. Federal health officials said that the packaging of the product is not child-resistant, which poses a potential risk of poisoning if young children we…
Business
55,000 Refrigerators Recalled Due To Injury Hazard
Some 55,000 refrigerators are being recalled because they could potentially cause people significant injury, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said on Friday, June 20. The organization said the door handle on specific Hisense French Door Refrigerators have a tendency to break off when people trying opening them, posing an injury hazard. So far the company has received "139 reports of the refrigerator doors loosening or detaching and five reports of injuries, including foot bruises and lacerations," the CPSC said. The refrigerators, which are 36 inches wide and…
Lifestyle
13K Baby Push Walkers Recalled Over Strangulation Hazard
More than 13,000 baby walkers that were sold nationwide are being recalled due to possible strangulation risk. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Asweets is recalling Wonder & Wise Baby Activity four-wheel walkers because rubber rings on the rear wheels can separate, detach, and pose a hazard for young children. According to CPSC, the wooden push walkers have a panel of interactive toys and activities for babies. The recalled walkers are white with black and wood-colored accents, a front panel with a shape-sorting puzzle, bead activities, other wooden toys, …
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Peloton Recalls Treadmills After 72 Injuries, 1 Child Death Reported
Peloton recalled all of its treadmill machines Wednesday. The popular exercise equipment company issued an apology for not acting faster on reports of nearly 72 injuries and the death of a 6-year-old child, who was pulled under the rear of a treadmill. Of the 72 injuries, 29 were to children such as second- and third-degree abrasions, broken bones, and lacerations, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Peloton CEO John Foley called the decision to recall both the Tread+ and Peloton Tread the "right thing to do." "I want to be clear... We should have engaged more p…
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