Generac Recalls 149,400 Generators for Fuel Leak Fire Risk
Generac Power Systems is recalling about 149,400 portable generators after receiving 114 reports of fuel leaking from the carburetor when the generators were first filled with gasoline, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire or burns.
Magic Pocket Staffs Sold on Amazon Recalled After 163 Injuries
The CPSC recalled about 25,000 nvyue Magic Pocket Staffs after receiving 163 reports of injuries to the eyes, face, and hands, including corneal lacerations, temporary vision loss, and wounds requiring stitches. Many victims are children.
Barton Pressure Cooker Explodes, Burns Woman on 3rd Use
A Louisiana woman suffered severe burns covering her face, arms, chest, and stomach after a Barton 8 Quart Aluminum Stovetop Pressure Cooker allegedly exploded without warning on only its third use.
Wybot Robotic Pool Vacuums Recalled for Fire Hazard
Wybotics recalled about 5,000 Wybot robotic pool vacuums after their lithium-ion batteries were found to overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers. Ten incidents of overheating or fire have been reported, including 9 cases of property damage.
Amazon Power Bank Recalled for Fire and Burn Risk
About 8,000 VEEKTOMX mini portable power banks sold on Amazon are being recalled because the lithium-ion battery can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Shenzhen Baihang has received 3 reports of fires resulting in minor property...
Casely Power Bank Recall Linked to Woman’s Death
The CPSC and Casely are reannouncing a recall for about 429,200 Casely Power Pods after a New Jersey woman died from her injuries when her power bank caught fire and exploded, and a second incident occurred on a commercial airplane...
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.