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HABA Recalls About 2,000 Rainbow Rattle Teething Toys After the Glued Knot on the Elastic Cord Came Untied

Federal regulators recalled about 2,000 HABA Rainbow Rattle teething toys after the glued knot on the elastic cord came untied, freeing small pieces.

Medical Daily

Mattresses Sold on Amazon Fail the Federal Flammability Standard and the Offered Fix Is a Cover

Koorlian Twin XL mattresses were recalled for violating the federal flammability standard for mattresses. The remedy offered is a free compliance cover, not a refund.

Medical Daily

Federal Regulators Say These Hunting Safety Ropes Can Snap, and One Already Did During a Fall

CPSC warns VONLX hunting safety ropes can snap during a fall, citing one consumer who suffered facial fractures. No recall or refund is offered.

Medical Daily

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Heat Pumps in Classrooms Are Recalled After Eleven Fires Traced to Water Reaching a Circuit Board

Modine recalled about 6,061 Airedale classroom heat pump ventilation fans after 11 fires caused at least $2.7 million in property damage.

Medical Daily

These Recalled Pressure Washers Lack the One Component That Stops an Electrical Fault from Turning Fatal

Workbless pressure washers were recalled for lacking a ground-fault circuit interrupter, posing shock and electrocution risks in wet conditions.

Medical Daily

Nearly 13,000 Hockey Visors Sold at Major Retailers Are Recalled Because the Shield Can Crack on Impact

CCM Hockey recalled about 12,957 hybrid visors that can crack on impact, posing laceration and impact risks. Free replacements are available.

Medical Daily

Goal Zero Recalls 46,200 Power Stations After Four Fire and Overheating Reports, and the Fix Is Software

Goal Zero recalled about 46,200 YETI 3000X power stations after four reports of fires and overheating. The fix is a firmware update, not a return.

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12 Things in Your Home That Can Become More Dangerous as You Get Older

The house you’ve lived in safely for 20 or 30 years doesn’t suddenly become dangerous on your 65th birthday, but the way you interact with...

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A Firework Toy Named Monkey Mania Draws a Federal Warning for Flame That Travels and Ignites Fabric

CPSC says Monkey Mania firework toys can produce high temperatures that travel far enough to ignite fabric. Officials say to dispose of them.

Medical Daily

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.

Medical Daily

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?

USAFacts

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…

Clever Dude

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…

Everybody Loves Your Money

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.

Medical Daily

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.

The Independent UK

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

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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.

Everybody Loves Your Money

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.

Everybody Loves Your Money

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…

Medical Daily

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.

The Independent UK

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

Clever Dude

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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