Month: April 2024
UPP E-Bike Batteries Linked to Deadly Fire Hazard
After reports of 7 fires, safety officials are warning people not to use Unit Power Pack (UPP) e-bike batteries due to a deadly safety hazard.
Matrix Fitness Recalls 9,700 T1 and T3 Treadmills for Fire Hazard
Matrix Fitness has expanded a recall to include another 9,700 Matrix T1 and T3 Series Commercial Treadmills that can catch on fire.
272,000 Endurance Bed Rails Recalled After 3 Deaths Reported
After two more elderly people became trapped and suffocated to death, a recall was re-announced for 272,000 Endurance® Bed Rails.
Burned Woman Files Instant Pot DUO Pressure Cooker Lawsuit
A pressure cooker lawsuit has been filed by a woman from Georgia who was burned when she opened the lid on her Instant Pot DUO.
8.2 Million Bags of Laundry Pods Recalled for Deadly Safety Risk
Procter & Gamble recalled 8.2 million bags of Tide Pods, Gain Flings and other laundry detergents that could pose a safety risk to children and other vulnerable populations.
2 Million Black+Decker Garment Steamers Recalled After 82 People Burned
After more than 100 people were burned, Black+Decker recalled about 2 million handheld garment steamers that can leak hot water.
Walmart Recalls Mini Choppers After 5 People Suffer Cuts
Walmart has recalled about 51,750 Mainstays® Electric Mini Choppers after 5 people were cut by the blades when cleaning or handling the chopper.
Polaris Recalls 7,000 Snowmobiles for Fire Hazard
Polaris has recalled about 7,000 model-year 2022 and 2023 snowmobiles with Patriot BOOST engines due to a fire hazard.
Phillips 66 Oil Refinery Fire Injures 2 Workers in Texas
Two employees were burned in a fire at a Phillips 66 oil refinery in Borger, Texas.
73 Men File Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against Dr. William Thompson
A doctor in Newport Beach, California has been sued by at least 73 men who claim they were sexually assaulted during genital exams.