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Consumer Product Safety Commission

St. Mary's

Business

187K Air Fryers, Ovens Sold At Best Buy Nationwide Recalled For Fire, Burn Hazards

187K Air Fryers, Ovens Sold At Best Buy Nationwide Recalled For Fire, Burn Hazards

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…

03/15/2024

New Haven

Business

Poisoning Hazard Leads To Recall Of 102,000 Bottles Of Hydrogen Peroxide Mouthwash

Poisoning Hazard Leads To Recall Of 102,000 Bottles Of Hydrogen Peroxide Mouthwash

Poisoning Hazard Leads To Recall Of 102,000 Bottles Of Hydrogen Peroxide Mouthwash More than 100,000 bottles of hydrogen peroxide mouthwash are being recalled due to a poisoning hazard. Heritage Store issued the recall for two of its products sold at health food stores and online from October 2010 to December 2023 The recalled mouthwash contains ethanol in a concentration that must be in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA), according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The packaging of the products is not child-resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children, t…

by Joe Lombardi

02/29/2024

New Haven

Business

Magnetic Balls Sold By Walmart Recalled As Feds Cite 7 Deaths Linked To Similar Products

Magnetic Balls Sold By Walmart Recalled As Feds Cite 7 Deaths Linked To Similar Products

Magnetic Balls Sold By Walmart Recalled As Feds Cite 7 Deaths Linked To Similar Products Thousands of units of small magnetic balls sold by Walmart and used as stress relievers and building blocks are being recalled after reports of several deaths and numerous hospitalizations due to similar products. The Relax 5mm Science Kit, Large Hematite Magnets Magnetic Stones Building Blocks ball sets (shown in the images above) do not comply with the requirements of the mandatory federal magnet regulation because the sets contain one or more magnets that fit within the Consumer Product Safety Commission's small parts cylinder and the magnets are stronger than permitted. …

by Joe Lombardi

12/29/2023

Carroll

Business

BlandJet Recalling 4.8M Portable Blenders Nationwide For Fire, Laceration Hazards

BlandJet Recalling 4.8M Portable Blenders Nationwide For Fire, Laceration Hazards

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…

12/28/2023

Hampshire Franklin MA

Business

Mass Company Issues Recall On 30K Blankets, Throws Over Burn, Fire Concerns

Mass Company Issues Recall On 30K Blankets, Throws Over Burn, Fire Concerns

Mass Company Issues Recall On 30K Blankets, Throws Over Burn, Fire Concerns The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall on nearly 30,000 Berkshire Blanket & Home Company heated throws and blankets over issues with overheating that pose fire or burn risks. The Ware-based company's blankets were sold under its name and the L.L. Bean brand, where they are sold in stores. The CPSC said in its recall notice that they were also sold at Army and Air Force Exchange Service, Amazon.com, Target.com, Macys.com, and QVC.com. The company has received nine reports of the blankets and throws burning, melting, or overheating. No injur…

12/02/2023

New Haven

Business

Gas Range Recall Expanded Due To Risk Of Injury, Death From Carbon Monoxide

Gas Range Recall Expanded Due To Risk Of Injury, Death From Carbon Monoxide

Gas Range Recall Expanded Due To Risk Of Injury, Death From Carbon Monoxide A company has expanded a recall for gas kitchen ranges because its ovens can emit dangerous levels of carbon monoxide while in use, potentially causing serious injury or death, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). ZLINE announced this week that after two earlier recalls within the last year of around 58,000 ovens it received 131 reports that the repair was not completed successfully and that the ranges were still emitting dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. As a result, a new recall of around 30,000 ranges has been issued. Earlier recalls were announced on Thursday,…

by Joe Lombardi

11/24/2023

White Plains

Business

Recall Expands For Brand Of Mirrors Due To Laceration Hazard IKEA is expanding a recall of 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 initial recall for about 22,400 mirrors was issued Thursday, March 16. On Thursday, Nov. 9, IKEA announced another 14,600 mirrors are now being recalled. 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 at ikea.com/u…

by Joe Lombardi

11/10/2023

White Plains

Business

Massive Recall Issued For Nearly 1,000,000 Pressure Cookers Due To Burn Hazard

Massive Recall Issued For Nearly 1,000,000 Pressure Cookers Due To Burn Hazard

Massive Recall Issued For Nearly 1,000,000 Pressure Cookers Due To Burn Hazard A massive recall has been issued for a popular brand of pressure cookers due to a burn hazard. A total of 930,000 Insignia pressure cookers have incorrect volume markings on the inner pot, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on Thursday, Oct. 26. "This can cause consumers to overfill the pot and hot food and liquids to be ejected when the pressure cooker is vented using the quick-release method or opened while its contents are pressurized, posing a burn hazard to consumers," the commission said. The units were sold by Best Buy throughout the United States and …

by Joe Lombardi

10/27/2023

Worcester

Business

Recall Issued For Multivitamin Brand Because Of Improper Packaging A recall has been issued for a popular brand of multivitamins. Nutraceutical Corporation announced the recall for 85,300 units of its Solaray Liposomal Multivitamins because the packaging is not child-resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children. The recalled supplements contain iron, which must be in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said. This recall involves: Solaray Universal Multivitamin in 60 and 120 counts, Solaray Liposomal Women's …

by Joe Lombardi

10/08/2023

Middlesex MA

Business

Marlborough-Based BJ's To Pay $9M For Not Reporting AC Defect Linked To Death, Feds Say

Marlborough-Based BJ's To Pay $9M For Not Reporting AC Defect Linked To Death, Feds Say

Marlborough-Based BJ's To Pay $9M For Not Reporting AC Defect Linked To Death, Feds Say BJ's Wholesale Club has agreed to pay $9 million in penalties for failing to immediately report a known defect with an air conditioner it sold linked to the death of a mother after a house fire. The move by the Massachusetts-based company, located in Marlborough in Middlesex County, resolves its charges by the US. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The CPSC said BJ’s knowingly failed to immediately report to it, as required by law, that portable air conditioners manufactured by Royal Sovereign International, Inc. and sold by BJ’s, contained a defect that could create a substantial p…

by Joe Lombardi

10/07/2023

St. Mary's

Business

Honda Recalling 391K Lawnmower, Pressure Washer Engines Due To Injury Concerns

Honda Recalling 391K Lawnmower, Pressure Washer Engines Due To Injury Concerns

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…

09/16/2023

Cecil

Business

Bose Recalling Popular Products Due To Fire Hazard

Bose Recalling Popular Products Due To Fire Hazard

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…

06/29/2023

Harford

Lifestyle

Millions Of Baby Shark Bath Toys Recalled Due To Injury Risk For Children

Millions Of Baby Shark Bath Toys Recalled Due To Injury Risk For Children

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 …

06/23/2023

Nassau

Business

Target Recalling Millions Of Threshold Candles Due To Burn Hazard

Target Recalling Millions Of Threshold Candles Due To Burn Hazard

Target Recalling Millions Of Threshold Candles Due To Burn Hazard Nearly five million Threshold candles sold exclusively at Target are being recalled due to burn and injury concerns. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of approximately 4.9 million Threshold glass jar candles that can crack or break during use, posing laceration and burn hazards. Officials say that the recall includes: 5.5-ounce, one-wick candles; 14-ounce, three-wick candles; 20-ounce, three-wick candles. They were sold in a variety of scents. There have been. total of 137 reports of the candle jar breaking or cracking during use. Six injuries have been r…

05/21/2023

Nassau

Business

456,000 Waffle Makers Recalled Due To Burn Hazard, With Dozens Of Injury Reports

456,000 Waffle Makers Recalled Due To Burn Hazard, With Dozens Of Injury Reports

456,000 Waffle Makers Recalled Due To Burn Hazard, With Dozens Of Injury Reports Nearly half a million waffle makers are being recalled due to a burn hazard that has resulted in dozens of injuries. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of 456,000 PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer waffle makers on Thursday, May 18 after 44 reports of incidents including 34 burn injuries with three requiring medical attention. "Hot pieces of the waffle or stuffing can be expelled from the waffle maker during use or upon opening the product, posing a burn risk to consumers," the CPSC said. The waffle makers were sold at Walmart, Kohls, Big Lots, B…

by Joe Lombardi

05/20/2023

Suffolk NY

Business

'Immediately Stop Using': 2.2 Million Peloton Exercise Bikes Recalled After Injuries Reported

'Immediately Stop Using': 2.2 Million Peloton Exercise Bikes Recalled After Injuries Reported

'Immediately Stop Using': 2.2 Million Peloton Exercise Bikes Recalled After Injuries Reported A recall has been issued for 2.2 million exercise bikes until they can be repaired following multiple reports of injuries. The seat post assembly of the Peloton Bike Model PL01 can break during use, posing fall and injury hazards to the user, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bikes and contact Peloton for a free repair. Peloton is offering consumers a free seat post that can be self-installed. The bike measures 4 feet long, and 2 feet wide, and has an adjustable seat, handlebar, and screen, which tilts up…

by Joe Lombardi

05/11/2023

Suffolk NY

Business

317,000 Steam Irons Recalled Due To Fire, Burn, Shock Hazards

317,000 Steam Irons Recalled Due To Fire, Burn, Shock Hazards

317,000 Steam Irons Recalled Due To Fire, Burn, Shock Hazards A recall has been issued for a brand of steam irons due to fire, burn, and shock hazards. About 317,000 Steamfast Home & Away Travel Steam Irons and Brookstone Steam Bug Travel Steam Irons sold in the US are subject to the recall by Vornado, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced. The power cord can become damaged near the cord bushing, which can lead to overheating of the cord, posing fire and burn hazards. In addition, cord damage near the bushing can result in exposed copper wires, posing a shock hazard, the CPSC said. Consumers may call Vornado toll-free at…

by Joe Lombardi

05/01/2023

White Plains

Business

Recall Issued For Brand Of Vacuum Cleaners Due To Fire Hazard A new recall has been issued for a brand of vacuum cleaners. Bissell has expanded a recall of cordless multi-surface wet-dry vacuums, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said. About 2,000 vacuum cleaners are subject to the expanded recall due to the risk the circuit board inside the vacuum’s battery pack can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard, the CPSC said. The earlier recall in January involved about 64,000 vacuum cleaners. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuums and contact Bissell for a free battery pack replacement. Earlier report: Recall Is…

by Joe Lombardi

04/06/2023

Saratoga

Business

Deaths Lead To Recall Of Scooters, Hoverboards Due To Possible Fire Hazard

Deaths Lead To Recall Of Scooters, Hoverboards Due To Possible Fire Hazard

Deaths Lead To Recall Of Scooters, Hoverboards 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 the Northeast. 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 Boroug…

04/01/2023

Baltimore

Business

Deaths Lead To Recall Of Hoverboards Sold At Target Due To Possible Fire Hazard

Deaths Lead To Recall Of Hoverboards Sold At Target Due To Possible Fire Hazard

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…

03/31/2023

Northampton

Business

Hoverboard Linked To Hellertown Fire That Killed Two Girls: Regulators

Hoverboard Linked To Hellertown Fire That Killed Two Girls: Regulators

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…

03/30/2023

Putnam

Business

Nationwide Recall Issued For 1.9M Soft Coolers, Gear Cases Due To Magnet Ingestion Hazard

Nationwide Recall Issued For 1.9M Soft Coolers, Gear Cases Due To Magnet Ingestion Hazard

Nationwide Recall Issued For 1.9M Soft Coolers, Gear Cases Due To Magnet Ingestion Hazard Nearly two million 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 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 CPSC. “When …

03/18/2023

Baltimore

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.

by Joe Lombardi

03/17/2023

White Plains

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 at www.ikea.com/us/en/customer-service/product-support/recalls. For more on the recall from IKEA, click here.

by Joe Lombardi

03/16/2023

St. Mary's

Business

350,000 Heating Blankets, Pads Recalled Due To Fire Hazard

350,000 Heating Blankets, Pads Recalled Due To Fire Hazard

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…

by Joe Lombardi

03/11/2023

Carroll

News

YETI Recalls 1.9M Soft Coolers, Gear Cases Due to Magnet Ingestion Hazard

YETI Recalls 1.9M Soft Coolers, Gear Cases Due to Magnet Ingestion Hazard

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…

03/10/2023

Nassau

Business

350,000 Heating Blankets, Pads Recalled Due To Fire Hazard

350,000 Heating Blankets, Pads Recalled Due To Fire Hazard

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…

by Joe Lombardi

03/09/2023

Cecil

Lifestyle

Recall Issued For 1.2 Million Candles Sold Exclusively At Walmart Due To Fire, Injury Hazard

Recall Issued For 1.2 Million Candles Sold Exclusively At Walmart Due To Fire, Injury Hazard

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…

02/23/2023

Baltimore

Business

Recall Issued For Swivel Chairs Due To Fall, Injury Hazards

Recall Issued For Swivel Chairs Due To Fall, Injury Hazards

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…

by Joe Lombardi

02/10/2023

Stamford

Business

Recall Issued For Swivel Chairs Due To Fall, Injury Hazards

Recall Issued For Swivel Chairs Due To Fall, Injury Hazards

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…

by Joe Lombardi

02/10/2023

Cecil

Business

4.9 Million Units Of Popular Multi-Purpose Cleaner Recalled Due To Risk Of Bacteria Exposure

4.9 Million Units Of Popular Multi-Purpose Cleaner Recalled Due To Risk Of Bacteria Exposure

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…

by Joe Lombardi

02/08/2023