Tag: burn injury
Texas Man Files Lawsuit for Tabletop Fire Pit Burn Injuries
A man from Texas filed a lawsuit against Furmia LLC after a flash-fire from his Houswise Tabletop Fire Pit burned his face and arm.
JKMax Heated Blankets Recalled After 53 People Burned
JKMax recalled about 195,000 heated blankets and heating pads that were sold on Amazon after 53 reports of burn injuries and 577 reports of overheating.
Cooluli Recalls 250,000 Minifridges After 19 Fires Reported
Cooluli recalled 250,000 minifridges after 19 reports of smoking, sparking, fridges catching on fire, and $80,000 in damagae. One person suffered a smoke inhalation injury.
Heated Blankets Sold on Amazon Recalled After 27 Fires
About 178,000 OCTROT heated sherpa throws and blankets have been recalled after reports of 27 fires and 555 reports of the electrical cord melting, sparking and smoking.
OCOOPA Recalls 1.5M Hand Warmers for Fire, Death Risk
OCOOPA Direct is recalling about 1.5 million rechargeable hand warmers after the lithium-ion batteries inside them were linked to fires, burns and the death of an 83-year-old California consumer.
Instant Pot Duo Nova Burn Lawsuit Claims Lid Failure
An Austin, Texas woman has filed a lawsuit against Instant Brands after her Instant Pot Duo Nova pressure cooker's lid allegedly opened while the unit was still pressurized, spraying her with scalding food and causing severe burns.
Houswise Tabletop Fire Pits Linked to Fire & Burn Hazards
Safety officials are urging consumers to stop using and throw away at least 53,500 Houswise Tabletop Fire Pits after they were linked to severe burn injuries, flame jetting and uncontrolled pool fires. https://dailyhornet.com/2026/houswise-tabletop-fire-pits-linked-to-fire-burn-hazards/
Flaunt MagSafe Chargers Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards
Flaunt recalled about 1,400 MagSafe battery charger power banks because the lithium-ion battery can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.
Walmart Sued in Arkansas for Exploding Pressure Cooker
A woman who was burned by a pressure cooker has filed lawsuit against Walmart in Arkansas, alleging the lid of her Farberware 7-in-1 pressure cooker blew off while the unit was still pressurized.
Warning for Sekaer Electric Kettles After 89 Burn Injuries Reported
The CPSC warned people to stop using Sekaer electric kettles after 89 injury reports, including 2nd- and 3rd-degree burns, when the kettles pressurized and released hot steam or liquid unexpectedly.