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Deadly Battery Risk To Kids Forces Huge Recall Of Holiday Toy Rings Deadly Battery Risk To Kids Forces Huge Recall Of Holiday Toy Rings
Deadly Battery Risk To Kids Forces Huge Recall Of Holiday Toy Rings Thousands of holiday-themed light-up rings are being recalled because children could choke on their batteries, officials said. Recalls have been issued for more than 4,300 toy rings, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, April 2. The agency said that the rings fail to meet mandatory toy safety standards.  The problem stems from battery compartments that can be easily opened, exposing small button cell batteries. If swallowed, those batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns, or death. One recall includes about 3,540 Coluans Christma…

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by Chris Spiker
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Retail Theft Ring Swiped $14K In Merchandise From Philly Stores, Police Say Retail Theft Ring Swiped $14K In Merchandise From Philly Stores, Police Say
Retail Theft Ring Swiped $14K In Merchandise From Philly Stores, Police Say A retail theft ring operating in Philadelphia stole thousands of dollars of diapers, batteries, candy, and other goods, according to police.  Three men — Daquan Johnson, Lytrell Scott, and Byron Jordan-Prince — were arrested Sunday, July 14 on multiple counts related to the thefts, authorities said in a release Friday, July 26. A fourth suspect is expected to turn himself in on Monday, July 29.  The group targeted Dollar Generals, Family Dollars, and Rite Aids in 25 separate thefts and two robberies, stealing more than $14,000 in merchandise, according to …

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by Mac Bullock