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Toddler's Death Prompts Massive Recall Of Toy Kitchens Toddler's Death Prompts Massive Recall Of Toy Kitchens Toddler's Death Prompts Massive Recall Of Toy Kitchens
Toddler's Death Prompts Massive Recall Of Toy Kitchens Nearly 200,000 toy kitchens are being recalled after a toddler was killed by the playset. Backyard Kids is recalling about 192,000 KidKraft Farm to Table Model Play Kitchens sold in the US and Canada, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 31. Plastic and metal hooks for holding toy pots and pans can snag children's clothing, creating risks of serious injuries or death. The recall comes after a 23-month-old Oregon boy died by asphyxiation in February 2023, according to the CPSC. The toddler's shirt got caught on one of the hooks as he cli…

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29 People Injured, Forcing Recall Of 'Burst-Proof' Garden Hoses 29 People Injured, Forcing Recall Of 'Burst-Proof' Garden Hoses 29 People Injured, Forcing Recall Of 'Burst-Proof' Garden Hoses
29 People Injured, Forcing Recall Of 'Burst-Proof' Garden Hoses More than 3.5 million garden hoses are being recalled after they suddenly burst, injuring nearly 30 people. Winston Products issued the recall for about 3.6 million HydroTech expandable garden hoses, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 24. The hoses were marketed as "burst-proof," but they can rupture, causing an impact hazard and, in some cases, temporarily impairing hearing. The company reported at least 222 complaints of hoses bursting. At least 29 people suffered injuries, including a bone bruise, two sprains, and five people who reported hearing…

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Battery Hazard Prompts Recall Of Popular Minecraft Toy Battery Hazard Prompts Recall Of Popular Minecraft Toy Battery Hazard Prompts Recall Of Popular Minecraft Toy
Battery Hazard Prompts Recall Of Popular Minecraft Toy Nearly 76,000 Minecraft-themed slap bracelet rulers have been recalled due to a risk of children swallowing their batteries. Innovative Designs issued the recall for about 75,900 Minecraft Light-Up Slap Ruler Bracelets, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, July 24. The recall affects two models of the bracelets that violate federal safety rules for battery-operated toys. Children can easily open the battery compartments in the bracelets, allowing kids to access the button cell batteries. Swallowing the coin-like battery can cause seriou…

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Swallowing Hazard For Kids Prompts Huge Recall Of Popular Scent Diffusers Swallowing Hazard For Kids Prompts Huge Recall Of Popular Scent Diffusers Swallowing Hazard For Kids Prompts Huge Recall Of Popular Scent Diffusers
Swallowing Hazard For Kids Prompts Huge Recall Of Popular Scent Diffusers More than 850,000 fragrance diffusers are being recalled after reports that loose magnets in the detachable cover could be swallowed by children. Pura Scents is recalling about 851,400 of its Pura 4 Smart Home Fragrance Diffusers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 24. Around 1,100 were also sold in Canada. The issue centers on five magnets inside the detachable front cover, which can come loose and be ingested. If swallowed, the magnets can attract inside the body, leading to intestinal blockages, infections, or death. So far, three incidents of magnets det…

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Mini Fridge Fires Cause $700K In Damage, Sparking Massive Recall Mini Fridge Fires Cause $700K In Damage, Sparking Massive Recall Mini Fridge Fires Cause $700K In Damage, Sparking Massive Recall
Mini Fridge Fires Cause $700K In Damage, Sparking Massive Recall More than 630,000 mini refrigerators sold at Walmart and Amazon are being recalled after dozens reportedly caught fire or melted. Curtis International is recalling about 634,000 Frigidaire-brand mini fridges, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 24. The internal electrical parts in the fridges can short-circuit and ignite the plastic housing, posing serious fire and burn hazards. There have been 26 reports of the mini fridges "smoking, sparking, burning, melting, overheating, and catching fire." Two people suffered smoke inhalation, whi…

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9 Toddlers Drown, Sparking Recall Of 5 Million Backyard Pools 9 Toddlers Drown, Sparking Recall Of 5 Million Backyard Pools 9 Toddlers Drown, Sparking Recall Of 5 Million Backyard Pools
9 Toddlers Drown, Sparking Recall Of 5 Million Backyard Pools Millions of backyard pools sold nationwide are being recalled after nine toddlers drowned in them, officials said. The recall affects 48-inch and taller above-ground pools made by Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Monday, July 21. About five million of the pools have been sold in the US since 2002, including some currently available online and in stores. The danger comes from an external compression strap that runs outside the pool and over the vertical support poles. Kids can put their feet on the strap to climb into the pool, …

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Explosive Fires, Burn Injury Spark Latest Wireless Charger Recall Explosive Fires, Burn Injury Spark Latest Wireless Charger Recall Explosive Fires, Burn Injury Spark Latest Wireless Charger Recall
Explosive Fires, Burn Injury Spark Latest Wireless Charger Recall Thousands of portable phone chargers sold online and at airport vending machines are being recalled after reports of fires, explosions, and a burn injury. The recall affects about 8,520 iStore Magnetic Wireless Power Banks sold in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 18. About 6,400 of the portable chargers were purchased in Canada. Lithium-ion batteries inside the power banks can overheat while charging and catch fire, according to the CPSC. Three fire incidents have been reported, including one person who suffered a minor arm burn and about …

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Toxic Chemical In Lilo & Stitch-Themed Highlighters Prompts Recall Toxic Chemical In Lilo & Stitch-Themed Highlighters Prompts Recall Toxic Chemical In Lilo & Stitch-Themed Highlighters Prompts Recall
Toxic Chemical In Lilo & Stitch-Themed Highlighters Prompts Recall They look like fun, fruity slushies, but these colorful highlighters just got pulled from store shelves for a dangerous reason. Primark is recalling about 2,600 four-packs of its DTR Stitch Scented Highlighters, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, July 17. Tests found that the highlighters contain phthalates, a toxic chemical banned in children's products. Phthalates are known to cause health issues in children if ingested. While no injuries have been reported, the CPSC says the chemical's presence violates a federal ban. Shaped like mini drink cups with…

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Fires Prompt Recall Of E-Bike Batteries Sold On Amazon, Walmart Fires Prompt Recall Of E-Bike Batteries Sold On Amazon, Walmart Fires Prompt Recall Of E-Bike Batteries Sold On Amazon, Walmart
Fires Prompt Recall Of E-Bike Batteries Sold On Amazon, Walmart Tens of thousands of lithium-ion batteries sold with electric bicycles have been recalled due to fire and burn hazards. VIVI has issued the recall for about 24,000 lithium-ion batteries for e-bikes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, July 17. The batteries can overheat, increasing the risk of injury or death. At least 14 incidents have been reported, including three fires. No injuries have been reported, according to the CPSC. The recall affects 36-volt lithium-ion batteries sold with more than a dozen VIVI e-bike models. Buyers can find the e-bike…

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Breaking Parts On E-Bikes Create Crash Dangers, Prompting Nationwide Recall Breaking Parts On E-Bikes Create Crash Dangers, Prompting Nationwide Recall Breaking Parts On E-Bikes Create Crash Dangers, Prompting Nationwide Recall
Breaking Parts On E-Bikes Create Crash Dangers, Prompting Nationwide Recall Thousands of electric bicycles sold across the US are being recalled because a part could break while riding, causing crashes. Giant Bicycle issued the recall for about 6,200 Momentum Vida E+ e-bikes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 10. The recall comes after four reports of broken fork steerer tubes, although no injuries have been reported. The e-bikes were sold from September 2019 through May 2025. They were available at authorized Giant dealers nationwide and online for $2,500 to $3,200, according to the CPSC. The issue involves the fork…

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Suffocation Risk Forces Recall Of Baby Mattresses Sold On Amazon Suffocation Risk Forces Recall Of Baby Mattresses Sold On Amazon Suffocation Risk Forces Recall Of Baby Mattresses Sold On Amazon
Suffocation Risk Forces Recall Of Baby Mattresses Sold On Amazon More than 20,000 baby mattresses are being recalled due to an entrapment risk that could cause serious injury or death. The recall was issued for about 21,500 Creekliybear "Pack and Play" aftermarket play yard mattresses, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 10. Regulators said the mattresses fail to meet federal safety standards and may not fit properly in play yards. According to the CPSC, the mattresses are too thick, creating a potential suffocation hazard. "Babies can suffocate in gaps between an undersized mattress, or extra padding, and s…

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Permanent Vision Loss From Flying Lids Spark Massive Water Bottle Recall Permanent Vision Loss From Flying Lids Spark Massive Water Bottle Recall Permanent Vision Loss From Flying Lids Spark Massive Water Bottle Recall
Permanent Vision Loss From Flying Lids Spark Massive Water Bottle Recall Walmart is recalling more than 800,000 water bottles after reports of permanent vision loss and other serious injuries linked to exploding lids. The retail giant issued a recall for about 850,000 Ozark Trail 64-ounce stainless steel insulated water bottles, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 10. The recall came after reports of the lids forcefully ejecting and hitting users in the face. Three injuries have been reported so far, according to the CPSC. Two people suffered permanent vision loss after being struck in the eye by lids that launched off bo…

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