Bristol, PA
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Children's Bathrobes Recalled Due To Safety Hazards Children's Bathrobes Recalled Due To Safety Hazards
Children's Bathrobes Recalled Due To Safety Hazards The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled children's bathrobes. The Jan. 12 recall includes the China-based HulovoX 100% micro-polyester children's robes. The bathrobes failed to meet the federal flammability standards for children’s clothing, posing a risk of burn injuries to children. The products were sold in sizes 3T through 12 in 22 multicolored tie-dye and rainbow colors. The 3,500 long-sleeve robes were sold exclusively online at Amazon from January 2021 through May 2021 for about $30. The products have a sewn-in side seam belt, internal but…

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by Nicole Acosta
Fairfield, CT
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3.3 Million Baby Loungers Recalled After Eight Infants Die 3.3 Million Baby Loungers Recalled After Eight Infants Die
3.3 Million Baby Loungers Recalled After Eight Infants Die Millions of newborn loungers sold across the country are being recalled after multiple infants died from the product. The Boppy Company is recalling 3.3 million "Boppy Original Newborn Loungers," "Boppy Preferred Newborn Loungers," and "Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn Loungers" because infants can suffocate if they roll, move, or are placed on the lounger in a position that obstructs their breathing. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is also a risk if the child rolls off the lounger onto a surface such as an adult pillow or soft bedding that makes it difficult t…

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by Zak Failla
Lower Paxton, PA
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'Risk Of Burn Injuries' Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls Kid's PJs Sold On Amazon 'Risk Of Burn Injuries' Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls Kid's PJs Sold On Amazon
'Risk Of Burn Injuries' Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls Kid's PJs Sold On Amazon The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled children's pajamas sold on Amazon due to flammability which risks burns and injuries. The recall includes the China based Tkala Fashion 100% cotton children’s pajamas. They were sold in sizes 1-8 Years, 10 Years and 12 Years, and in the following prints: Multi-color dinosaur, orange and white dinosaur, gray shark, green dinosaur, black and white dinosaur, and black rocket ship.  The two-piece pajamas have short sleeves. “100% cotton” and the care instructions are printed on the inside of the top. The pjs were sold exclusively on…

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by Jillian Pikora
Pittsfield, MA
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Recall Issued For 226K Smoke-Carbon Monoxide Alarms That Don't Sound Alert For Fires Recall Issued For 226K Smoke-Carbon Monoxide Alarms That Don't Sound Alert For Fires
Recall Issued For 226K Smoke-Carbon Monoxide Alarms That Don't Sound Alert For Fires More than 226,000 faulty combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are being recalled because they may fail to provide alerts if a fire was to break out. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that seven Kidde models - Series 2040, 2050, 2060, and 2070 smoke and combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarms (see above) - are included in the recall. According to CPSC, the alarms were sold at Walmart, Home Depot, Menards and other department, home and hardware stores and electrical distributors nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, ShopKidde.com, and other online retailer…

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by Zak Failla
Stony Point, NY
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More Than 190,000 Ceiling Fans Recalled Because Blades May Fly Off More Than 190,000 Ceiling Fans Recalled Because Blades May Fly Off
More Than 190,000 Ceiling Fans Recalled Because Blades May Fly Off More than 190,000 popular ceiling fans sold at Home Depot have been recalled nationwide because the fans' blades may fly off while in use.  King of Fans, a Fort Lauderdale, Florida, company announced the recall of its 54-inch Hampton Bay Mara ceiling fans, due to the detaching blades, according to a statement from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.  According to the commission, of the 47 reports of detached blades, two of the blades struck people, and four blades caused property damage. The commission said for users to "immediately stop" using the fans which came in matte…

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by Kathy Reakes
Mount Pleasant, NY
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Amazon Subsidiary Recalls 350,000 Doorbells After Reports Of Them Catching On Fire Amazon Subsidiary Recalls 350,000 Doorbells After Reports Of Them Catching On Fire
Amazon Subsidiary Recalls 350,000 Doorbells After Reports Of Them Catching On Fire Hundreds of thousands of Amazon’s “Ring” video doorbells are being recalled due to concerns they could overheat or catch fire. Amazon announced that it is recalling approximately 350,000 of its 2nd generation video doorbells after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) received 23 reports of doorbells igniting, causing minor property damage and eight reported burns from users. Ring’s website says affected doorbells do not need to be returned, but that users should follow their updated instructions. Doorbells that are installed correctly pose no risk to homeowners. The…

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by Zak Failla
Hartford, CT
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Recalled: 250,000 'Blue' Chainsaws, Polesaws Sold At Lowe's Recalled: 250,000 'Blue' Chainsaws, Polesaws Sold At Lowe's
Recalled: 250,000 'Blue' Chainsaws, Polesaws Sold At Lowe's More than 250,000 chainsaws that were sold at Lowe’s are being recalled due to laceration hazards. On Thursday, Sept. 24, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall for: Kobalt 40-volt Lithium-Ion 8-inch Cordless Electric Pole Saw Kobalt 40-volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Electric Chainsaw Both saws have reportedly remained “on” even after the user has tried to have it turned off. Consumers should immediately stop using the saws, the CPSC said. About 150,000 defective chainsaws and 106,000 defective pole saws were sold in the U.S. The tools were sold exclusively at Lowe’s f…

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by Kristin Palpini
Middletown-Wallkill, NY
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71,000 Inclined Infant Sleeper Accessories Recalled By Fisher-Price 71,000 Inclined Infant Sleeper Accessories Recalled By Fisher-Price
71,000 Inclined Infant Sleeper Accessories Recalled By Fisher-Price Fisher-Price is recalling an infant sleeper accessory that comes with its Ultra-Lite Day & Night Play Yards following the report of infant deaths, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced. According to CPSC, the company is recalling the accessory that sits on top of the playpen which turns it into an inclined sleeper. The recall comes months after the company had to recall millions of Rock ’n Play infant sleepers that were tied to dozens of children’s deaths. In total, approximately 71,000 accessories will be recalled in the latest announcement. "Infant fatalities h…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
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Multiple Reports Of Injuries Prompt Starbucks To Recall 230K French Presses Multiple Reports Of Injuries Prompt Starbucks To Recall 230K French Presses
Multiple Reports Of Injuries Prompt Starbucks To Recall 230K French Presses Starbucks is recalling more than 230,000 Bodum French coffee presses nationwide after several consumers suffered lacerations when knobs on the top of the press broke off. The plunger knobs on Bodum + Starbucks Recycled Coffee Presses “can break and expose the metal rob, posing a laceration hazard,” according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Eight people in America and one in Canada have reported the knob breaking off, resulting in injuries, Starbucks noted when announcing the recall on Wednesday, May 1. The recalled items were sold between November 2016 and January of this y…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
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Recall Issued For 4.7 Million Infant Sleepers Linked To 32 Deaths Recall Issued For 4.7 Million Infant Sleepers Linked To 32 Deaths
Recall Issued For 4.7 Million Infant Sleepers Linked To 32 Deaths Fisher-Price has recalled 4.7 million Rock 'n Play infant sleepers linked to 32 deaths the last decade. The recall, issued Friday, April 12, includes all models, according to the recall notice posted on the US Consumer Product Safety Commission website. The American Academy of Pediatrics called for the recall earlier in the week, citing a Consumer Reports story that determined that 32 infant deaths were tied to the device. Fisher-Price reported last week that 10 infants had died while using the sleeper and further investigation determined that number was deflated. On April 5, the federal g…

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by Joe Lombardi