Vornado has issued a recall for about 2 million handheld garment steamers across the United States, with an additional 13,000 units in Canada, after identifying a serious burn hazard that poses a threat to users. The recall was announced on February 8, 2024. Models...
Product Recalls
Waymo Issues Recall of Self-Driving Cars
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle pioneer and subsidiary of Google's parent company, Alphabet, has announced a recall affecting 444 of its self-driving cars. This recall addresses a software issue that led to two separate collisions with the same pickup truck in Phoenix,...
Nationwide Recall of Dairy Products Over Listeria Concerns
Rizo-López Foods, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall for a wide range of its dairy products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a dangerous bacteria responsible for causing severe infections. This recall, encompassing products distributed...
Home Design Inc. Recalls 527,177 Beds due to Injury Risk
Home Design Inc., based in Silver Lake, Indiana, issued a recall on January 18, 2024 for several models of its Tufted Upholstered Low Profile Standard and Platform Beds due to safety hazards. This recall, comes in response to 128 reports of bed frames breaking,...
Hurt from a product that was recalled?
In a world where consumer trust is paramount, the safety and efficacy of products should be beyond reproach. However, the reality often falls short, with defective and unsafe products occasionally making their way to market, sometimes resulting in injuries to...
Fire Hazards of Lithium-Ion Batteries in E-Bikes
In New York City, the increasing popularity of e-bikes, e-scooters, and other devices has brought with it a concerning trend: a rise in fires and fatalities caused by lithium-ion batteries. The New York City Fire Department has reported a significant number of fires...
BlendJet 2 Portable Blenders Recalled for Fire and Laceration Hazards
BlendJet Inc. is recalling over 4.8 million BlendJet 2 Portable Blenders after reports of the blenders' blades breaking and instances of the product overheating and catching fire. This recall, initiated due to dozens of injuries, involves units sold at major retailers...
Recall: Hover-1 Helix Hoverboards Pose Fire Hazards
DGL Group Ltd. has announced the recall of about 25,000 Hover-1 Helix hoverboards due to significant fire hazards. This recall, dated December 21, 2023, covers hoverboards in camouflage and galaxy colors with lithium-ion batteries capable of overheating, creating a...
Magnetic Toys Responsible for 7 Deaths
In an urgent safety alert, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a warning regarding Carrara Magnetic Ball Sets. Manufactured by MXN Commerce Inc., these magnetic ball sets have raised significant safety concerns. The CPSC has identified these...
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cantaloupes and Fruit Pouches Causes Deaths
In a critical health alert released on November 24, 2023, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes and fruit pouches, resulting in two deaths and affecting at least 99 individuals across 32 states....