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Dangerous Knife Blades Trigger Recall Of Popular Utility Tools Dangerous Knife Blades Trigger Recall Of Popular Utility Tools
Dangerous Knife Blades Trigger Recall Of Popular Utility Tools Thousands of utility tools are being recalled because the knife blade may not fold completely into the handle. Leatherman is recalling about 17,000 Charge Plus and Charge Plus TTi multi-tools, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 31. The recall affects Charge Plus multi-tools sold in stainless steel or two types of black, along with Charge Plus TTi tools sold in stainless steel with black nylon sheaths. The knife blade's tip doesn't fully fold when closed, creating a risk of cuts. No injuries have been reported, according to the CP…

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15 Hurt In Falls, Prompting Large Recall Of Popular Winter Boots 15 Hurt In Falls, Prompting Large Recall Of Popular Winter Boots
15 Hurt In Falls, Prompting Large Recall Of Popular Winter Boots A top-selling winter boot from The North Face is being recalled after a design flaw caused dozens of people to trip and fall, including 15 who were hurt. The North Face is recalling about 15,200 pairs of Shellista V Mid Waterproof Boots, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, April 17. Around 5,900 pairs were also sold in Canada. The issue stems from a faulty design where the top hook on one boot can catch the lace of the other, potentially making those wearing the boots fall. There have been 28 reported incidents involving the boots, including 15 minor injuries,…

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400+ REI Employees Laid Off, Outdoor Retailer Ends Adventure Travel Program 400+ REI Employees Laid Off, Outdoor Retailer Ends Adventure Travel Program
400+ REI Employees Laid Off, Outdoor Retailer Ends Adventure Travel Program More than 400 employees will lose their jobs as REI closes its Experiences program, ending the adventure travel and outdoor education programs that have been part of the retailer’s identity for 40 years. REI announced the shutdown of its Experiences division in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 8. The decision will result in 438 layoffs for 180 full-time employees and 248 part-time guides as the company shifts focus to its core business. The retail chain cited ongoing financial challenges as the reason for ending the program. Experiences included adventure travel, day to…

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by Chris Spiker