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Nearly 377,000 Plug In Gas and Carbon Monoxide Alarms Sold Online Can Fail to Warn Households

CPSC says 376,974 model KH158 gas and carbon monoxide detectors can fail to alarm, with 91 failure reports. Check the brand on yours.

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Analyst Notes: Just how dangerous are E-Bikes? It’s surprisingly hard to know.

Injuries and fatalities for e-bikes and e-scooters have increased over the past several years, but does the data exist to help us understand why?

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7 Power-Tool Habits That Put Hands, Eyes, and Wallets at Risk

Power tools can turn a Saturday project from “this should take all afternoon” into “look at that, it’s already done.” They can also turn a routine cut, drill, or sanding job into a trip to the emergency room when familiar equipment encourages sloppy habits. The danger often comes less from…

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How to Check Appliance Recalls Before Labor Day Sales

Labor Day sales can make a new refrigerator, range, dishwasher, washer, or dryer look like an irresistible bargain. Before that shiny appliance gets wheeled into the kitchen, however, take a few minutes to check whether the exact model appears in a current recall database. A fantastic price loses some of…

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Nearly 9,000 Dressers Recalled for Failing the Stability Standard Congress Passed After Children Died

CPSC recalled about 8,981 DUMOS nine-drawer dressers for violating the STURDY Act stability standard. No injuries have been reported.

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More Than 41,000 Baby Jumpers and Swings Recalled After Two Separate Failures in the Same Product

Taleco Gear recalled about 41,100 baby jumpers and swings over fall and strangulation hazards. CPSC logged at least 52 incident reports and 32 injuries.

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Federal Regulators Tell Families to Throw Away a Slide Playset After a Toddler Died in It

CPSC says a 17-month-old died in a Model WPX-4 slide playset. The maker refused to recall the product, so regulators told families to throw it away.

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Over 200k magnetic toy sets recalled after children suffer severe injuries

The CPSC warned that the small internal magnets could create a critical ingestion hazard for children

The Independent UK

250,000 minifridges recalled over fire and burn hazards

According to the CPSC, the manufacturer has so far logged a minimum of 19 complaints involving units smoking, sparking, melting, burning, overheating, or bursting into flames

The Independent UK

Magnet Toy Sends a Child to the Hospital as Federal Regulators Post 17 Recalls and Warnings in One Day

CPSC posted 17 recalls and safety warnings on one August day, including magnet toys tied to a child's hospitalization, banned crib bumpers, and noncompliant infant walkers.

Medical Daily

Outdoor Electrical DIY Mistakes That Can Lead to Insurance Trouble

Outdoor electricity makes a backyard dramatically more useful. Suddenly the patio has lights, the shed has power, the fountain bubbles away, and nobody needs to run an extension cord through the kitchen window like a scene from a very low-budget home improvement show. But outdoor electrical work also introduces moisture,…

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Vanderhall Is Recalling Every Electric UTV It's Made Over Unexpected Acceleration. Could Cause Injury or Death

This recall is for a firmware issue, and owners should immediately stop driving their Brawley GTS until the firmware can be updated.

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7 Yard Features That Can Become Liability Problems During Storms

A backyard can look perfectly harmless on a sunny afternoon, yet the same yard can turn into a collection of flying, falling, sliding, or flooding hazards when a serious storm rolls through. Patio furniture, loose branches, decorations, grills, and even clogged drains can create problems that extend beyond the property…

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Electric Scooter Injuries Are Rising Sharply Among U.S. Adolescents, Surveillance Data Show

Federal surveillance data show e-scooter injuries climbing among adolescents, with boys under 18 accounting for more than 70% of pediatric cases.

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Parents beware: your kid’s favorite squish toy might be a danger

Viral videos show these popular toys being heated up in the microwave to expand — but parents are being warned that this trend may be dangerous for their kids

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What to Know About End-of-Summer Maintenance Jobs That Save a Weekend From Turning Into a Repair Bill

End-of-summer maintenance has a funny way of arriving just when the calendar starts filling up with school schedules, football games, cooler evenings, and the sudden realization that winter is absolutely coming. A few simple checks around the house now can help catch small problems before they turn into inconvenient repairs…

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5 Lawn-Equipment Recall Checks to Make Before a Weekend Project

That shiny mower, trimmer, or blower sitting in the garage might look ready for action, but a quick recall check can prevent a weekend project from turning into a frustrating surprise. Before pulling the starter cord or charging a battery, take a few minutes to confirm that your equipment still…

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7 Home-Security Upgrades That Cost Less Than Replacing Stolen Property

A few small home-security upgrades can make a house feel more prepared without turning the front door into a fortress from a spy movie. Simple changes, from better lighting to smarter entry habits, can help homeowners create more awareness around their property and reduce avoidable risks.

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Dive Stick Recall Grows to 404,000 Units as Regulators Cite a Federal Ban Written in 2001

CPSC expanded a Sloosh dive stick recall to 404,000 units. The sticks exceeded a federal compression limit written after documented impalement injuries.

Medical Daily

Federal Regulators Recall 138,000 Toddler Kitchen Towers Because a Child's Torso Can Fit Through the Side Openings

CPSC recalled 138,271 toddler kitchen towers sold on Amazon after tip-over and entrapment reports. Check model numbers and request a repair kit.

The Independent UK

Nationwide recall issued for toddler steps sold on Amazon over ‘risk of death’

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Toddler steps sold on Amazon recalled over ‘risk of serious injury and death’

The recalls affect two different products, totalling more than 130,000 units sold on Amazon

Medical Daily

Another Baby Lounger Recall Expands, and the Violation Is the Same One Regulators Keep Finding

CPSC expanded a baby lounger recall over padding that can obstruct breathing. Why this product category keeps failing safety standards.

Medical Daily

1.5 Million Rechargeable Hand Warmers Recalled After 350 Burn Injuries, 15 Fires and One Death

CPSC recalled 1.5 million OCOOPA rechargeable hand warmers after 1,480 overheating reports, 350 burns and one death.

Medical Daily

The Same Teething Toy Keeps Getting Recalled Under New Brand Names, and the Model Number Gives It Away

Multiple pull-string teething toys sold on Amazon have been recalled for the same choking defect. Many carry the identical model number 688-59.

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