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114K Car Seats Recalled Over Injury Risks For Infants 114K Car Seats Recalled Over Injury Risks For Infants
114K Car Seats Recalled Over Injury Risks For Infants More than 114,000 infant car seats are being recalled because their carrying handles can partially detach, increasing the risk that a child could fall and be injured. Britax Child Safety issued the recall for 114,660 B-Safe infant car seats, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report submitted on Thursday, Aug. 20. The recall covers several models, including B-Safe Gen 2, B-Safe Gen 2 Flexfit, B-Safe Gen 2 Flexfit Plus, B-Safe 35, B-Safe Ultra, and Endeavours. A screw on one side of the car seat's handle assembly can loosen due to extended use and wear. T…

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by Chris Spiker
Bethesda, MD
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Design Flaw Linked To Child Drowning Risk Prompts Large Pool Recall Design Flaw Linked To Child Drowning Risk Prompts Large Pool Recall
Design Flaw Linked To Child Drowning Risk Prompts Large Pool Recall Thousands of above-ground swimming pools sold nationwide are being recalled because a design feature could allow children to climb into the pools and drown. The recall affects Sunneday and Blue Bay brand above-ground pools that are 48 inches tall or higher, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Jan. 29. About 2,390 pools are included. The issue stems from a compression strap that wraps around the outside of the pool and over the vertical support poles. The strap can help a child to climb into the pool even if the ladder has been removed, but no injuries or incidents …

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Exploding Pressure Washers, Injuries Spark Massive Recall Of 780K Machines Exploding Pressure Washers, Injuries Spark Massive Recall Of 780K Machines
Exploding Pressure Washers, Injuries Spark Massive Recall Of 780K Machines About 780,000 electric pressure washers are being recalled after parts exploded and injured dozens of people. TTI Outdoor Power Equipment issued the recall for around 764,000 Ryobi brushless electric pressure washers sold in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Aug. 28. About 16,000 power washers were sold in Canada. The recall affects two types of power washers: the 2300 PSI model RY142300 and the 2700 PSI model RY142711VNM. The machines' capacitors can overheat and burst, sending parts flying toward users and bystanders. South Carolina-base…

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Head Injuries Prompt Huge Recall Of Popular Kitchen Stools Head Injuries Prompt Huge Recall Of Popular Kitchen Stools
Head Injuries Prompt Huge Recall Of Popular Kitchen Stools A popular kitchen stool is being recalled after dozens of safety bars broke, causing two people to suffer head injuries. Dorel Home Furnishings is recalling about 302,000 Cosco 2-Step Kitchen Stepper stools sold in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 31. Around 11,000 stools were also sold in Canada. The safety bars can break or detach while in use, increasing fall risks. The CPSC received 34 reports of the safety bar failing, including two incidents involving head injuries. The stools were sold from February 2021 through July 2025…

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