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Over 10 million metal-bristle grill brushes sold at Home Depot recalled due to ‘ingestion hazard’

So far, there have been five reports of consumers seeking medical attention after accidentally swallowing metal bristles

The Independent UK

500,000 products sold on Amazon in recent weeks are now under recall - here are the impacted goods

500,000 products sold on Amazon in recent weeks are now under recall - here are the impacted goods

The recalls were announced last week and include a variety of items such as baby loungers and mobiles, children’s helmets, and portable power packs

The Independent UK

Mass recall of kitchen faucets sold on Amazon over lead exposure concerns

Mass recall of kitchen faucets sold on Amazon over lead exposure concerns

Lead exposure can lead to neurological effects on infants and young children, the government agency warns.

The Independent UK

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A federal agency wants to give safety tips to young adults. So it's dropping an album

The Consumer Product Safety Commission's album addresses the most common hazards among those 13-24, through a variety of genres. It's called We're Safety Now Haven't We, and you'll want to hear it.

2 more infants die using Boppy loungers after a product recall was issued in 2021

The loungers were sold in stores such as Amazon, Pottery Barn Kids, Target and Walmart from January 2004 to September 2021. A total of 10 deaths have been linked to the product.

People with disabilities aren't often seen in stock photos. The CPSC is changing that

The Consumer Product Safety Commission took photos of people with disabilities using home safety devices like flashlights and smoke alarms — then put them in the public domain for anyone to use.

US safety agency to consider ban on gas stoves amid health fears

A federal agency says a ban on gas stoves is on the table amid rising concern about harmful indoor air pollutants emitted by the appliances.

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Peloton agrees to pay a $19 million fine for delay in disclosing treadmill defects

Peloton agrees to pay a $19 million fine for delay in disclosing treadmill defects

The fitness company had received over 150 reports of safety incidents linked to its popular Tread+ machine — including the death of a child — before notifying regulators, a U.S. safety agency said.

Target urgently recalls weighted blankets for children after two girls suffocate to death

Target urgently recalls weighted blankets for children after two girls suffocate to death

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission said there had been four reports of children becoming trapped inside the Pillowfort weighted blanket

The Independent UK

Thousands of toddler sippy cups and bottles are recalled over lead poisoning risk

Thousands of toddler sippy cups and bottles are recalled over lead poisoning risk

The bottom base of some Green Sprouts products can break off, exposing a solder dot that contains the toxic metal, a federal regulator said. No injuries have been reported from such incidents.

Mockingbird recalls over 100,000 strollers over concerns children could fall out

Mockingbird recalls over 100,000 strollers over concerns children could fall out

The safety commission stated in the recall that the ‘lower side of the stroller frame can crack, posing a fall risk to children in the stroller’

The Independent UK

Woman killed after being impaled by beach umbrella in South Carolina

Woman killed after being impaled by beach umbrella in South Carolina

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has previously issued a warning about beach umbrellas

The Independent UK

Fireworks injuries up dramatically over the past 15 years, consumer agency says

Fireworks injuries up dramatically over the past 15 years, consumer agency says

At least nine people died nationwide and an estimated 11,500 were injured last year in accidents involving fireworks, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Chicago Sun-Times

Government agency and Fisher-Price warn parents of over a dozen deaths from rockers

Government agency and Fisher-Price warn parents of over a dozen deaths from rockers

The Consumer Product Safety Commission advised parents advised to not let babies fall asleep in rockers after multiple deaths tied to Fisher-Price products.

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Fitbit Recalls 1.7 Mn Smartwatches Due to Burn Risk

Fitbit on Wednesday recalled 1.7 million of its Ionic smartwatches used for tracking steps and other activity due to the risk of batteries overheating and burning wearers. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a recall notice that it received slightly more than 100 reports of Ionic wearers being…

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Fitbit recalls almost 2 million smart watches after overheating battery burn reports

Fitbit is recalling its Ionic smartwatch following reports of burn injuries caused by the lithium-ion battery overheating, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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