Month: November 2021

High Levels of Benzene Found in Dozens of Spray Deodorants

High Levels of Benzene Found in Dozens of Spray Deodorants

High levels of the leukemia-causing chemical benzene have been found in some antiperspirant sprays, with the highest levels found in products sold by Old Spice and Secret.

/ November 11, 2021
Backyard Playgrounds From Costco, Lowe's Recalled for Injury Risk

Backyard Playgrounds From Costco, Lowe’s Recalled for Injury Risk

Over 5,000 backyard playgrounds were recalled because kids can get stuck in a gap between the wooden roof and a decorative gable.

/ November 10, 2021
Colt Recalls Certain Modern Sporting Rifles for Safety Hazard

Colt Recalls Certain Modern Sporting Rifles for Safety Hazard

Colt has recalled certain Modern Sporting Rifles (MSRs), including AR-15 and M4 Carbine rifles, because they can accidentally fire a second shot when only squeezing the trigger for a single round.

/ November 9, 2021
Nearly 50,000 Kubota Utility Vehicles Recalled for Crash Hazard

Nearly 50,000 Kubota Utility Vehicles Recalled for Crash Hazard

Nearly 50,000 Kubota utility vehicles were recalled because the floor mats can cause the throttle pedal to stick, posing a crash hazard.

/ November 8, 2021
Liberty Hardware Recalls 38,000 Glass Knobs for Injury Hazard

Liberty Hardware Recalls 38,000 Glass Knobs for Injury Hazard

Around 38,000 glass knobs were recalled after dozens of reports of the glass breaking, including 3 people who suffered laceration injuries.

/ November 5, 2021
Target Pulls MaryRuth's Probiotic for Babies Due to Risk of Deadly Infections

Target Pulls MaryRuth’s Probiotic for Babies Due to Infection Risk

A liquid probiotic for infants that was sold at Target has been recalled due to a risk of deadly infections.

/ November 4, 2021
Instant Pot Lawsuit

Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Lawsuit Filed After Child Suffers Burn Injuries

The mother of a boy who was burned by an Instant Pot pressure cooker explosion has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer.

/ November 3, 2021
Dole Recalls Garden Salads in 10 States for Listeria Risk

Dole Recalls Garden Salads in 10 States for Listeria Risk

Garden Salads under 4 brand-names were recalled in 10 states after a product tested positive for Listeria bacteria contamination.

/ November 2, 2021
Taylor Farms Recalls Mushroom Stir Fry for Listeria Risk

Taylor Farms Recalls Mushroom Stir Fry for Listeria Risk

Taylor Farms recalled "Mushroom Stir Fry" that was sold at Kroger in 9 states in the South due to a risk of food poisoning illnesses with Listeria.

/ November 1, 2021