Bethesda, MD
Business
Burn Injuries From Electric Blankets Spark Large Recall: What To Know Burn Injuries From Electric Blankets Spark Large Recall: What To Know
Burn Injuries From Electric Blankets Spark Large Recall: What To Know Thousands of electric blankets sold online are being recalled after several reports of overheating, burns, and even fires, officials said. MaxKare has recalled about 8,560 electric blankets, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Wednesday, June 18. The blankets have six heat settings and a nine-hour auto shutoff.  According to the CPSC, the blankets can overheat and ignite, raising the risk of burns and fires. So far, Yumo has received 34 reports of overheating. Three people reported burn injuries, while two others said their blankets caught on fi…

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by Chris Spiker
Bethesda, MD
Business
Deadly Fire Risk Prompts Recall Of 100K Mattresses Sold On Amazon Deadly Fire Risk Prompts Recall Of 100K Mattresses Sold On Amazon
Deadly Fire Risk Prompts Recall Of 100K Mattresses Sold On Amazon Tens of thousands of mattresses sold on Amazon are being recalled due to a serious fire hazard, officials said. Crayan is recalling about 100,000 of its 10-inch and 12-inch mattresses, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Wednesday, June 18. The mattresses fail to meet federal open flame flammability standards and pose a risk of serious injury or death. Crayan is contacting all known buyers directly. No injuries have been reported as of the recall date, according to the CPSC. The recalled mattresses were sold online only on Amazon between July 2022 a…

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by Chris Spiker
Atlantic City, NJ
Business
Cough Syrup Recall Issued Nationwide Over Bacteria Risk Cough Syrup Recall Issued Nationwide Over Bacteria Risk
Cough Syrup Recall Issued Nationwide Over Bacteria Risk A popular over-the-counter cough syrup has been recalled across the US following a contamination alert and product stability issue. New York-based Medtech Products Inc., headquartered in Tarrytown, issued the voluntary recall for five lots of its 4-ounce Little Remedies honey cough syrup due to the presence of Bacillus cereus, a bacterium that can cause foodborne illness. The recall also cites loss of shelf stability as a contributing factor. Symptoms linked to Bacillus cereus exposure can include vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps.  While illness is typically short-term in health…

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by Joe Lombardi
Saratoga Springs, NY
Business
These Gummies Just Got Pulled From Shelves Nationwide These Gummies Just Got Pulled From Shelves Nationwide
These Gummies Just Got Pulled From Shelves Nationwide A batch of vitamin gummies sold under three popular brand names has been recalled nationwide due to the potential presence of an undeclared peanut allergen. The products — from Welby, Berkley Jensen, and VitaGlobe — were distributed on Amazon.com and at Aldi and BJ’s retail stores, as well as online through various sellers. Consumers with a peanut allergy are being urged to return or dispose of affected bottles. The recall covers one lot number — 248046601 — with an expiration date of October 2026. The undeclared allergen was flagged during routine testing conducted by Aldi, despite interna…

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by Joe Lombardi
Bethesda, MD
Business
Unpredictable Hedge Trimmer Blades Injure 16 People, Forcing Massive Recall Unpredictable Hedge Trimmer Blades Injure 16 People, Forcing Massive Recall
Unpredictable Hedge Trimmer Blades Injure 16 People, Forcing Massive Recall A popular hedge trimmer is being recalled after blades began turning on without warning, cutting more than a dozen people. Ryobi issued the recall for more than 113,000 24-inch cordless hedge trimmers sold in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 12. The recall also impacts about 15,000 of the 40-volt trimmers sold in Canada. The tool's blade can activate if either the safety or trigger control is pressed alone, instead of requiring both together. The issue can create a serious injury risk and customers should stop using the trimmers immediatel…

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by Chris Spiker
Bethesda, MD
Business
50K Smoke Detectors Recalled For Life-Threatening Problem: See If Yours Is Affected 50K Smoke Detectors Recalled For Life-Threatening Problem: See If Yours Is Affected
50K Smoke Detectors Recalled For Life-Threatening Problem: See If Yours Is Affected About 50,000 smoke and carbon monoxide detectors have been recalled because they could fail to alert people to fires or carbon monoxide leaks. The recall was issued for Apollo America's 51000-600 combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, June 5, 2025. The recall affects white detectors with "replace by" dates ranging from June to October 2034 printed on the front. The back of the device displays the "Apollo" brand and model number 51000-600. Officials said the detectors can malfunction and fail to sound an alarm…

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by Chris Spiker
Bethesda, MD
Business
Mold Risks Prompt Massive Recall Of 1.7M+ Air Conditioners Under Many Brand Names Mold Risks Prompt Massive Recall Of 1.7M+ Air Conditioners Under Many Brand Names
Mold Risks Prompt Massive Recall Of 1.7M+ Air Conditioners Under Many Brand Names Nearly 1.75 million window air conditioners imported by a New Jersey company have been recalled after reports of mold exposure and respiratory problems. Midea America Corp. issued the recall for about 1.7 million air conditioners sold in the US and around 45,900 in Canada, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 5. Midea is headquartered in Parsippany, about 30 miles west of New York City. According to the CPSC, Midea discovered water could pool inside its U and U+ models, creating a risk for mold growth. Mold exposure can trigger respiratory infections,…

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by Chris Spiker
Bethesda, MD
Business
111 People Suffer Injuries, Sparking Recall Of 3.8M+ Adjustable Dumbbells 111 People Suffer Injuries, Sparking Recall Of 3.8M+ Adjustable Dumbbells
111 People Suffer Injuries, Sparking Recall Of 3.8M+ Adjustable Dumbbells More than 3.8 million BowFlex adjustable dumbbells are being recalled after more than 100 people suffered injuries, including head trauma and broken bones. Johnson Health Tech Trading issued the recall for about 3,844,200 BowFlex 552 and 1090 adjustable dumbbells, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, June 5. The issue stems from how weight plates can dislodge during use, posing a risk of impact injuries. The recall covers the 552 dumbbells, which adjust from five to 52.5 pounds, and the 1090 dumbbells, which adjust from 10 to 90 pounds. Both models feature a manual …

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by Chris Spiker
Simsbury, CT
Business
Massive Cucumber Recall Expands To Include New Products Massive Cucumber Recall Expands To Include New Products
Massive Cucumber Recall Expands To Include New Products A cucumber-linked Salmonella outbreak that’s sickened dozens has now led to another round of product recalls. this time targeting fresh food trays and tubs sold across five states. TGD Cuts, LLC of Jessup, Maryland, announced it is voluntarily recalling several cucumber-containing products distributed under multiple brands.  The affected items — including pre-packaged salsas, salads, and produce trays — were made using cucumbers from Bedner Growers Inc., the same Florida-based supplier at the center of a nationwide recall and Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 45 people and…

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by Joe Lombardi
Bethesda, MD
Business
Top Hat Trouble: Choking Risks Trigger Large Recall Of Popular Snowman Toy Top Hat Trouble: Choking Risks Trigger Large Recall Of Popular Snowman Toy
Top Hat Trouble: Choking Risks Trigger Large Recall Of Popular Snowman Toy A popular children's snowman toy is being recalled because its top hat could break into small pieces, posing a serious choking hazard. The Step2 Company is recalling about 30,800 My First Snowman toys, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a news release on Thursday, May 29. The recall also affects 692 toys sold in Canada. The snowman's removable plastic top hat can break into small pieces, which children can choke on if swallowed. Step2 received 47 reports of the top hat's brim breaking, but no injuries have been reported, the CPSC said. The toys include a battery-…

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by Chris Spiker
Bethesda, MD
Business
Lead Dangers To Kids Trigger Recall Of 100K+ Kitchen Faucets: See If Yours Is Affected Lead Dangers To Kids Trigger Recall Of 100K+ Kitchen Faucets: See If Yours Is Affected
Lead Dangers To Kids Trigger Recall Of 100K+ Kitchen Faucets: See If Yours Is Affected Three popular brands of kitchen faucets sold on Amazon have been recalled after tests revealed dangerously high lead levels that could harm babies and young children. The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of about 103,000 faucets on Thursday, May 29. The recalled models were sold under the brand names VFAUOSIT, KICIMPRO, and BASDEHEN. Testing found that the faucets can leach "dangerous" amounts of lead into drinking water, posing serious health risks, especially for kids. "Lead ingestion can cause harmful neurological effects on infants and young childr…

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by Chris Spiker
Bethesda, MD
Business
Tight Ankles On Baby Pajamas Raise Injury Concerns, Prompting Large Recall Tight Ankles On Baby Pajamas Raise Injury Concerns, Prompting Large Recall
Tight Ankles On Baby Pajamas Raise Injury Concerns, Prompting Large Recall More than 16,000 pairs of infant footed pajamas have been recalled after reports that tight ankle elastic left marks and restricted blood circulation. Macy's issued the recall for about 16,300 Holiday Lane-branded cotton pajamas, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, May 22. According to the recall notice, Macy's received four reports of ankle elastic causing chafing, imprinting, or restricted circulation for babies. No hospitalizations were reported to the CPSC. The pajamas were sold exclusively at Macy's stores and online. They were available for about $…

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by Chris Spiker