Burn Risks Spark Massive Recall Of Popular Electric Kettles
More than 157,000 electric kettles are being recalled because their handles can loosen or separate, creating serious burn risks.
ZWILLING J. A. Henckels Aktiengesellschaft is recalling about 113,440 ENFINIGY 1.5-liter Electric Kettles and ENFINIGY Pro 1.5-liter Electric Kettles, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, May 14. About 43,963 kettles were sold in Canada and around 48 were sold in Mexico.
The kettles' handles may loosen or separate, which could cause hot contents to spill. The recall applies to stainless-steel kettles sold in black, silver, rose, gold,…
Burns, Broken Wrist From Exploding Boilers Spark Massive Steam Cleaner Recall
More than 747,000 steam cleaners are being recalled after reports of ruptured boilers that burned several people.
Dupray USA issued the recall for about 651,145 Neat Steam Cleaners sold in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Feb. 26. An additional 96,530 steam cleaners were sold in Canada.
The hazard involves the cleaner's boiler, which can rupture "if it is overfilled, corroded, and the pressure release valve malfunctions." The burst can burn or seriously injure the user and nearby people.
Dupray has received 15 reports of boiler ruptures, according…
Rowing Machines Catch Fire, Sparking Huge Fitness Equipment Recall
A popular rowing machine is being recalled after reports of overheating and fires.
iFIT issued the recall for about 44,800 NordicTrack RW900 rowing machines, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Oct. 16. The screen console can overheat and ignite, creating a potential fire hazard.
Eight incidents have been reported, including two fires and six cases of smoking or melting. No injuries have been reported, but property damage has totaled at least $6,000, according to the CPSC.
The recalled machines include model numbers NTRW19147.0, NTRW19147.1, NTRW19147.2, and NTRW19147.…
30+ Fire, Burn Reports Spark Massive Portable Charger Recall
Nearly half a million portable chargers are being recalled after dozens of fire reports, federal regulators said.
Anker Innovations is recalling about 481,000 power banks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Sept. 18. The lithium-ion batteries inside the devices can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
According to the CPSC, Anker has received 33 reports of fire and explosion incidents. Four people suffered minor burns, and one incident caused "significant property damage."
The recall applies to Anker power banks with model numbers A1647, A1652, A1257…
Fires, Explosions Spark Large Recall Of Wireless Power Banks
More than 33,000 wireless power banks are being recalled after the lithium-ion batteries caught fire and exploded, causing $20,000 in property damage.
The recall affects about 24,000 ESR HaloLock power banks sold in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Aug. 14. About 9,900 portable chargers were sold in Canada.
The lithium-ion battery in the recalled units can overheat and ignite, creating fire and burn hazards. Waymeet Limited, the Hong Kong-based distributor, has received nine reports of the batteries catching fire and exploding. N…
Falls, Fractures Spark Recall Of 120K+ Multi-Purpose Ladders
More than 120,000 ladders sold nationwide are being recalled after a faulty locking mechanism caused more than a dozen falls and injuries.
Werner issued the recall for about 122,250 of its 20-foot and 24-foot Multi-Max Pro multi-purpose ladders, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Aug. 14. The ladders, sold in silver with a blue top and side rail label, feature a long black rope on the back section.
The ladders' locking mechanism can jam and fail to fully lock into place, creating a fall hazard. According to the CPSC, there have been 18 falls reported, causing…
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…
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…
