Mississippi Woman Wins $1M After Pressure Cooker Explosion
A federal court in Mississippi entered a $1,097,000 judgment against the maker of a Bon Appetit pressure cooker after a 42-year-old woman suffered serious burn injuries when the device exploded during use in 2021.
SNOOZ Recalls 11,900 Breez Fans for Fire Hazard
Snooz, Inc. has recalled about 11,900 Breez 2-in-1 Smart Bedroom Fan and White Noise Machines after the internal power connector was found to corrode and cause overheating, with one fire report among 6 total incidents.
Wound Care Gel Recalled for Bacterial Contamination
Blaine Labs, Inc. has voluntarily recalled 3 lot numbers of its Revitaderm® and Tridergel™ antiseptic wound care gel products after microbial contamination was detected. Patients with open wounds, weakened immune systems, or diabetes may be at increased risk for serious...
CPSC Warns: Rozato Fire Pit Linked to Death, Burns
One person died and multiple others were seriously burned by Rozato Tabletop Fire Pits linked to flame jetting and uncontrolled pool fires, and the company has refused to recall the products.
BISSELL Recalls 1.7M More Steam Cleaners After 161 Burned
BISSELL recalled more than 1.7 million Steam Shot OmniReach and Steam Shot Omni Steam Cleaners after 161 people were burned. Including BISSELL's other major steam cleaner recall in 2024, nearly 5 million products have now been recalled.
HTRC T400 Battery Chargers Recalled for Fire Hazard
About 4,800 HTRC and Haisito T400 battery chargers were recalled after the manufacturer received 33 reports of fires and explosions, including burn and smoke inhalation injuries.
Bed Rail Recalls Keep Coming Despite Federal Safety Rules
Two more brands of adult portable bed rails were recalled this week for the same deadly hazard, entrapment and asphyxiation, that has driven a string of recalls and at least 18 reported deaths since 2021, all while federal mandatory safety...
Amazon Sued Over Instant Pot Lid That Opens Under Pressure
A Colorado man is suing Amazon.com after an Instant Pot Duo pressure cooker lid allegedly opened while the unit was still under pressure, spraying scalding hot contents and causing serious burn injuries.
Granitestone Sauté Pans Recalled for Impact and Burn Hazard
E Mishan recalled about 740,000 Granitestone Diamond Pro Blue stainless sauté pans after the metal cap on the screw connecting the pan to its handle was found to detach and forcefully eject when heated, posing impact and burn hazards.
Tops Markets Recalls Peeled Garlic for Botulism Risk
Tops Friendly Markets recalled Christopher Ranch and Garland brand peeled garlic after the products were found to have been stored at insufficient temperatures, creating a risk of Clostridium botulinum contamination.