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Consumer Reports calls for US to ban popular baby accessory that’s not allowed in Canada
Read full article: Consumer Reports calls for US to ban popular baby accessory that’s not allowed in CanadaConsumer Reports is calling on the United States to ban a popular baby accessory that’s not allowed in Canada and has been linked to thousands of injuries, and even deaths.
Consumer Reports: Laundry pod recall issued due to safety concerns for kids
Read full article: Consumer Reports: Laundry pod recall issued due to safety concerns for kidsProcter & Gamble has recalled more than eight million packages of its popular liquid laundry detergent pods because a bag defect could make the colorful packs accessible to children and others.
Here’s how you can find safety gifts during Christmas shopping for kids in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Here’s how you can find safety gifts during Christmas shopping for kids in Metro DetroitRetailers anticipate a spending boom for the last full weekend of in-store shopping before Christmas as online shipping deadlines draw closer in Metro Detroit.
70M sour candies sold at Walmart, Five Below, Amazon recalled over choke hazard
Read full article: 70M sour candies sold at Walmart, Five Below, Amazon recalled over choke hazardAbout 70 million units of Toxic Waste Slime Licker candy sold at stores like Walmart and Five Below are being recalled due to a choking hazard.
Peloton 4Q sales top Street, but posts bigger-than-expected loss partly on recall costs
Read full article: Peloton 4Q sales top Street, but posts bigger-than-expected loss partly on recall costsPeloton managed to beat sales expectations during its fiscal fourth quarter, but the exercise equipment maker reported a bigger loss than anticipated partly due to recall costs and a shift in consumer spending.
Pressure cookers sold at Target, Lowe’s, on Amazon recalled over burn hazard
Read full article: Pressure cookers sold at Target, Lowe’s, on Amazon recalled over burn hazardPressure cookers sold at popular stores like Target, Macy’s, JCPenny, Lowe’s and online on Amazon are being recalled due to a potential burn hazard.
Consumer Product Safety Commission issues fireworks report ahead of 4th of July holiday in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Consumer Product Safety Commission issues fireworks report ahead of 4th of July holiday in Metro DetroitThose 4th of July fireworks can be dangerous if you don’t do things right, which is why the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued its annual fireworks report, and the numbers are shocking.
Michigan ER doctor warns of the dangers of fireworks, offers safety tips
Read full article: Michigan ER doctor warns of the dangers of fireworks, offers safety tipsIt’s the 4th of July weekend, which means fireworks will be on display across the night sky. While there are lots of options for public displays of fireworks, many people will opt to buy and set off their own.
Recall Roundup: Ceramic mugs, baby shark bath toys, and baby monitors -- and more recalls
Read full article: Recall Roundup: Ceramic mugs, baby shark bath toys, and baby monitors -- and more recallsThe Recall Roundup tracks recalls issued by the FDA, CPSC, and the USDA that impact Michigan and beyond.
Recall Roundup: Marie Callender’s shepherd’s pie, frozen strawberries, hedge trimmers -- and more
Read full article: Recall Roundup: Marie Callender’s shepherd’s pie, frozen strawberries, hedge trimmers -- and moreThe Recall Roundup tracks recalls issued by the FDA, CPSC, and the USDA that impact Michigan and beyond.
Yeti recalls 1.9 million coolers and cases for magnet hazard
Read full article: Yeti recalls 1.9 million coolers and cases for magnet hazardU.S. product regulators said Thursday that Yeti has recalled 1.9 million coolers and gear cases because magnets can come detached from them, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
The Laundress recalls 8 million laundry, cleaning products due to bacteria concern
Read full article: The Laundress recalls 8 million laundry, cleaning products due to bacteria concernAbout eight million laundry and cleaning products sold in the U.S. and Canada are being recalled due to a potential bacteria contamination.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fisher-Price recalls baby soothers after 4 infant deaths
Read full article: Fisher-Price recalls baby soothers after 4 infant deathsFisher-Price says it is recalling a model of its baby soothers after the deaths of four infants who were placed on their backs unrestrained in the devices and later found on their stomachs.
‘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.
How to complete safety checks for babies at home
Read full article: How to complete safety checks for babies at homeCOVID-19 has changed our routines, increased stress and made everyday tasks harder including for parents of young children. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said Baby Safety Month is a good time to make some safety checks around your home. Many parents are working from home, and at the same time they’re taking care of a young baby at home. Babies should also sleep on their backs to prevent suffocation and reduce risk of the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS. Davis also recommends no longer using inclined sleepers.
Contigo water bottles for kids recalled due to choking hazard
Read full article: Contigo water bottles for kids recalled due to choking hazardMillions of Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottles have been recalled because a silicone spout can detach and pose a choking hazard for children, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission stated Tuesday. (CNN) - Millions of Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottles have been recalled because a silicone spout can detach and pose a choking hazard for children, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission stated Tuesday. Recalled bottles should be immediately taken from children. A spokeswoman emphasized that the company recalled the lids voluntarily. "The incident rate is very low of consumers reporting any separation of the silicone spout and no injuries have been reported," said the spokeswoman.
SunSetter recalls 270,000 awning covers that could cause injury, death
Read full article: SunSetter recalls 270,000 awning covers that could cause injury, deathSunSetter covers for motorized awnings have been recalled because they pose a safety threat. (Photo: CPSC)DETROIT - SunSetter has recalled 270,000 vinyl awning covers used with motorized awnings because they pose a safety risk. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the awning could open unexpectedly when the cover is removed. The recalled covers were sold at Costco and individual retailers nationwide between June 1999 and January 2019. Customers with the recalled covers are asked to contact SunSetter to receive free breakaway safety clips to use in place of bungee tie-downs.
More inclined sleepers recalled over infant safety
Read full article: More inclined sleepers recalled over infant safety- About 24,000 inclined sleepers sold under the Disney and Eddie Bauer brand names have been recalled as a precautionary measure after infant deaths in connection with similar products were reported. "Consumers should immediately stop using the inclined sleepers and contact Dorel for a refund in the form of a $60 voucher," the commission said. The sleepers have been sold at a number of big-box retailers, including Target, Kmart, Ross, Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, and other children's stores since 2014. The recall was issued because infant deaths have been reported with the use of other inclined sleepers that have allowed infants to roll from their back to their stomach or side. In April, 4.7 million Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play Sleepers were recalled after the Consumer Product Safety Commission linked 30 infant deaths to the sleepers over a decade.
Disney recalls 'Toy Story 4' toy
Read full article: Disney recalls 'Toy Story 4' toy(CNN) - One new toy story is a need-to-know for parents: Disney has voluntarily recalled 80,000 "Forky" plush toys, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The 11-inch toy is a soft, stuffed replica of a character in Disney Pixar's "Toy Story 4" movie. It can pose a possible choking hazard for young children who might pull the "googly" plastic eyes off the toy and put them in their mouths. Anyone who has purchased the toy can return it to any Disney Store, Walt Disney World retail store or Disneyland Resort theme park retail store for a full refund. The toys have been sold nationwide in Disney Stores and Disney Theme Parks as well as online at shopdisney.com and through the Disney store on Amazon Marketplace from April 2019 through June 2019 for about $20.
If you're planning to buy fireworks for the 4th, read this first
Read full article: If you're planning to buy fireworks for the 4th, read this first2003 Getty Images(CNN) - On the Fourth of July, you want your fireworks to explode. But the Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled thousands of fireworks from four companies, most notably after one boy lost his hand setting off a faulty firework. The fireworks were recalled after it was discovered they were overloaded with pyrotechnics, meant to create a louder sound, but they violated federal standards. According to the safety commission, overloaded fireworks can create large explosions, creating serious hazards for customers -- including explosions. About 1,660 units were pulled, and the fireworks were sold at all Keystone locations.
Fisher-Price recalls 71,000 infant inclined-sleeper accessories
Read full article: Fisher-Price recalls 71,000 infant inclined-sleeper accessoriesThere have been no reported injuries or fatalities involving the inclined-sleeper accessory. Fisher-Price and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of 71,000 inclined-sleeper accessories for infant play yards Thursday. The group does not recommend inclined sleep products that require restraining a baby. Consumers should stop using the inclined-sleeper accessory immediately and contact Fisher-Price for a refund or voucher. For more information about the recall, customers can contact Fisher-Price at service.mattel.com (click on "Recalls & Safety Alerts") or at 866-812-6518.
Electric bottle and food warmers recalled due to fire hazard
Read full article: Electric bottle and food warmers recalled due to fire hazardTommee Tippee Closer to Nature electric bottle and food warmers are being recalled due to a fire hazard, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Tuesday. The electric bottle and food warmers are sold separately or as an accessory with the Complete Starter Kit or the All In One Newborn Set. The manufacturer, Mayborn, has received six reports of bottle and food warmers overheating, melting, smoking and catching on fire, which resulted in $16,000 in property damage. They cost about $21 for the individual bottle and food warmer and about $120 for the starter kit or newborn set. The bottle and food warmer is white with a gray adjustable control dial located next to the on/off light.