Bethesda, MD
Business
Suffocation Risk Forces Recall Of Baby Mattresses Sold On Amazon
More than 20,000 baby mattresses are being recalled due to an entrapment risk that could cause serious injury or death. The recall was issued for about 21,500 Creekliybear "Pack and Play" aftermarket play yard mattresses, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 10. Regulators said the mattresses fail to meet federal safety standards and may not fit properly in play yards. According to the CPSC, the mattresses are too thick, creating a potential suffocation hazard. "Babies can suffocate in gaps between an undersized mattress, or extra padding, and s…
Bethesda, MD
Business
Permanent Vision Loss From Flying Lids Spark Massive Water Bottle Recall
Walmart is recalling more than 800,000 water bottles after reports of permanent vision loss and other serious injuries linked to exploding lids. The retail giant issued a recall for about 850,000 Ozark Trail 64-ounce stainless steel insulated water bottles, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 10. The recall came after reports of the lids forcefully ejecting and hitting users in the face. Three injuries have been reported so far, according to the CPSC. Two people suffered permanent vision loss after being struck in the eye by lids that launched off bo…
East Hanover-Florham Park, NJ
Business
'Life-Threatening' Risk In Ritz Crackers Boxes Spark Massive Recall From East Hanover Company
The maker of Ritz is recalling four carton sizes of cracker sandwiches after mislabeled packaging could pose a threat to people with nut allergies. Mondelēz Global has issued a nationwide recall for four carton sizes of Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches, the Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday, July 8. The company with North American headquarters in East Hanover, New Jersey, said a packaging mix-up caused some peanut butter varieties to be labeled as cheese. The recall affects eight-, 20-, and 40-count cartons of the peanut butter cracker sandwiches. Twenty-count cartons o…
Bethesda, MD
Business
Rider Suffers Concussion In Crash, Prompting Massive Recall Of Snowmobile Helmets
More than 225,000 snowmobile helmets are being recalled after a rider suffered a concussion when their helmet came off during a crash. The recall affects about 201,200 helmets sold in the US under the 509 and Polaris brands, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 3. About 26,800 helmets sold in Canada were also included in the recall. The CPSC warned that the helmets don't offer enough protection in a crash and pose a risk of head injury. So far, one concussion injury has been reported from a rider whose helmet came off during a crash. T…
Saratoga Springs, NY
Business
Kraft Heinz Recalls Popular Oscar Mayer Product Sold Across US
A massive recall has been issued for a popular Oscar Mayer item sold nationwide due to possible listeria contamination. Kraft Heinz Foods is recalling 367,812 pounds of fully cooked turkey bacon that may be contaminated with listeria, according to the US Department of Agriculture. The recalled products were sold under the Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Original label in 12-, 36-, and 48-ounce vacuum-sealed packages. Each package bears the USDA inspection mark and was produced between Thursday, April 24 and Wednesday, June 11. Affected packages have “use by” dates between Friday, July 18 and…
Arlington, VA
Business
Defective Airbags Raise Ejection Risks, Sparking Recall Of 250K Chryslers
More than a quarter million Chrysler minivans are being recalled because their airbags may not properly protect passengers in a crash. Chrysler issued the recall for about 250,651 Pacifica and Voyager minivans from model years 2022 through 2025 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The airbags may not keep enough pressure because of improperly sealed seams, according to a recall report. The affected minivans fail to meet a federal safety standard regarding ejection mitigation. "Curtain airbags which do not have proper pressure retention may reduce occupant prot…
Bethesda, MD
Business
Fire Reports Spark Recall Of Battery Packs For Outdoor Equipment
More than 10,000 lithium-ion battery packs for outdoor equipment are being recalled due to a fire and burn hazard, officials said. DR Power has recalled about 13,200 LiPRO rechargeable lithium-ion battery packs, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 27. Regulators said the 62-volt, 5.0-ampere-hour rechargeable batteries can short-circuit and ignite. DR Power has received two reports of the batteries overheating or catching fire, but no injuries have been reported, according to the CPSC. The recall includes battery packs sold on their own, as …
Bethesda, MD
Business
Fractured, Injured Fingers Prompt Recall Of 225K+ Camping Cots
More than 200,000 camping cots are being recalled after an issue with the backrest caused serious finger injuries, including fractures. Coleman issued the recall for about 228,760 Converta camping cots and camping suspension stretchers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 26. The recall also affects about 438 cots and stretchers sold in Canada. The CPSC said the backrest can snap shut and pinch a person's fingers, creating a risk of lacerations and amputations. At least seven people have been injured, including two with fractured finge…
Bethesda, MD
Business
Mini Fridges Cause $360K+ In Fire Damage, Sparking Massive Recall
Nearly a quarter million mini fridges are being recalled due to electrical issues that can increase the chances of a fire, officials said. AstroAI is recalling 249,100 of its four-liter/six-can mini fridges, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Wednesday, June 18. The fridges were sold on Amazon and AstroAI's websites between 2019 and 2022 for about $40. According to the CPSC, the fridges can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards. At least 70 incidents have been reported, including two fires that caused over $360,000 in property damage. The fridges…
North Adams, MA
Business
Hidden Risk Prompts Recall For Apricots Sold In MA
A dried fruit product sold in 19 states has been recalled due to a labeling issue that could pose a risk to some consumers. Turkana Food Inc., based in Kenilworth, New Jersey, is recalling 352 cases of Floria Dried Apricots because the product contains sulfites that were not listed on the package label, according to the company’s announcement on Thursday, June 12. The recalled 200-gram Floria Dried Apricots were distributed in retail locations across: Florida Kentucky Virginia New York New Jersey Tennessee Massachusetts Texas Illinois Indiana Michigan Rhode Island Pennsylvania North Carol…
Marlboro-Morganville, NJ
News
Contamination Fears Prompt Nationwide Mushroom Recall
A nationwide recall has been issued for mushrooms sold in stores across the country due to possible listeria contamination, according to federal health officials. The voluntary recall affects 200-gram packages of enoki mushrooms distributed by New York City-based Hofood99 Inc., located in Brooklyn, according to a release posted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday, June 11. Authorities say the mushrooms may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes — a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, older adults, or people with weake…
Bethesda, MD
Business
Deadly Pool Cover Flaw Prompts Large Recall From Northeast Manufacturer
An eastern Pennsylvania company is recalling more than 11,000 manual retractable pool covers due to serious drowning and entrapment hazards. The recall was issued for about 11,500 Endless Pools manual retractable pool covers sold in the US and another 480 sold in Canada, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 12. Endless Pools is based in Aston, about 30 minutes southwest of Philadelphia. The pool covers have a design flaw that could pose a deadly risk to children. They can leave a gap larger than 4.5 inches between the cover roller and the pool su…
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