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Target recalls 5M candles for laceration, burn hazard: Full list of products, what to do
Read full article: Target recalls 5M candles for laceration, burn hazard: Full list of products, what to doTarget is recalling nearly five million candles after six reports of injuries including lacerations and severe burns.
Hoverboards sold at Target recalled after child, teenager die in Pennsylvania fire
Read full article: Hoverboards sold at Target recalled after child, teenager die in Pennsylvania fireAbout 53,000 self-balancing scooters, also known as hoverboards, sold by Jetson Electric Bikes are being recalled after a 10-year-old and a 15-year-old died in a fire in Pennsylvania last year believed to be started by the product.
Recall Roundup: ATVs, strollers, heated blankets, frozen strawberries, formula, and other recalls
Read full article: Recall Roundup: ATVs, strollers, heated blankets, frozen strawberries, formula, and other recallsThis edition of Recall Roundup features recalls announced between March 9 and March 17, 2023. Recalls are listed by the oldest announcement date to the most recent announcement date.
Children’s clothing sets sold at TJ Maxx, Amazon and more recalled over lead poisoning concerns
Read full article: Children’s clothing sets sold at TJ Maxx, Amazon and more recalled over lead poisoning concernsAround 87,000 sets of children’s clothing are being recalled because the paint on the clothing contains levels of lead that pose a lead poisoning hazard.
Sippy cups sold at Whole Foods, Amazon recalled due to lead poisoning hazard
Read full article: Sippy cups sold at Whole Foods, Amazon recalled due to lead poisoning hazardGreen Sprouts has voluntarily recalled their stainless steel straw bottles, sippy cups and straw cups that were sold at Whole Foods, Buy Buy Baby, Amazon and Bed Bath and Beyond, due to a lead poisoning hazard.
CPSC warns: Stop using these carbon monoxide detectors sold on Amazon
Read full article: CPSC warns: Stop using these carbon monoxide detectors sold on AmazonThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers not to buy or to stop using a set of carbon monoxide detectors sold on Amazon.
Murphy beds sold on Amazon, Wayfair, more recalled over serious impact, crush hazards
Read full article: Murphy beds sold on Amazon, Wayfair, more recalled over serious impact, crush hazardsMurphy beds sold by several retailers including Amazon, Wayfair and Overstock are being recalled because they can become detached, posing serious dangers to consumers.
1.4M power saws recalled for faulty safety guard; 9 laceration injuries reported
Read full article: 1.4M power saws recalled for faulty safety guard; 9 laceration injuries reportedNearly 1.4 million power saws sold nationwide are being recalled for a potentially faulty safety guard, with more than nine laceration injuries already reported.
1.4M electricity circuit breaker boxes recalled for burn, fire hazard: What to know
Read full article: 1.4M electricity circuit breaker boxes recalled for burn, fire hazard: What to knowMore than one million home electric breaker boxes are being recalled due to possible thermal burn and fire hazards.
Craftsman, Troy-Bilt riding lawn mowers recalled because they can keep going when brake is pressed
Read full article: Craftsman, Troy-Bilt riding lawn mowers recalled because they can keep going when brake is pressedCraftsman and Troy-Bilt riding lawn mowers are being recalled because they can fail to come to a complete stop and continue to move at about one mile per hour when the clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed.
Dollar Tree recalls 1M hot glue guns due to malfunctioning hazards
Read full article: Dollar Tree recalls 1M hot glue guns due to malfunctioning hazardsDollar Tree and Family Dollar are recalling more than one million hot glue guns after receiving reports of the products malfunctioning and posing fire and burn hazards.
Fitbit recalls 1M smartwatches in US for burn hazard
Read full article: Fitbit recalls 1M smartwatches in US for burn hazardFitbit is recalling one million smartwatches in the U.S., and more than 600,000 sold internationally because the battery can overheat, causing a burn, with dozens of burn injuries reported.
Mom works to prevent dangerous tip-overs in homes after daughter killed by fallen dresser
Read full article: Mom works to prevent dangerous tip-overs in homes after daughter killed by fallen dresserWhether it’s a big screen TV or a piece of furniture in your child’s bedroom, tip-over dangers are real and send thousands to the hospital every year.
Mom works to prevent dangerous tip-overs in homes after daughter killed by fallen dresser
Read full article: Mom works to prevent dangerous tip-overs in homes after daughter killed by fallen dresserWhether it’s a big screen TV or a piece of furniture in your child’s bedroom, tip-over dangers are real and send thousands to the hospital every year.
3.3M infant loungers recalled due to suffocation risk; 8 deaths reported
Read full article: 3.3M infant loungers recalled due to suffocation risk; 8 deaths reportedMore than three million newborn loungers are being recalled for a potential suffocation risk after eight reports of infant deaths associated with the product.
Experts warn of carbon monoxide dangers amid power outages
Read full article: Experts warn of carbon monoxide dangers amid power outagesDuring power outages, people turn to portable generators to keep their lights and appliances working -- but experts warn that if those generators aren’t used properly, they can cause serious consequences.
‘Anchor it’: Tips to protect children from furniture, TVs tipping over
Read full article: ‘Anchor it’: Tips to protect children from furniture, TVs tipping overFamilies are spending more time at home and that has experts worried that more kids can get hurt from furniture and TVs. A new report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said tip-over incidents have killed 451 children since 2000. Carlson shared video of her daughter for the CPSC’s latest “Anchor It” public service announcement warning about the dangers of tipping furniture and TVs. Parents, grandparents and caregivers should do the following to protect children:Anchor TVs, furniture like dressers and bookcases to the wallPut you TV on a sturdy low base and back as far as possible if you cannot anchor it. The guilt and shame that you feel as a parent for not protecting your child by doing something as easy as anchoring a piece of furniture.