Tag: burn injury
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.
COOWALK and COOWALI Heated Insoles On Amazon Linked to 23 Burn Injuries
Federal safety regulators are warning consumers to immediately stop using COOWALK and COOWALI heated insoles after their lithium-ion batteries were found to explode and catch fire — even when the insoles are switched off.
NuWave Sued After Pressure Cooker Burns Require Skin Graft
A woman from Indiana has filed a lawsuit against NuWave LLC, claiming she was severely burned when the lid of her Nutri-Pot Digital Pressure Cooker opened while the unit was still under pressure, despite the "Sure-Lock" safety system that was...
Wyze Recalls Solar Cam Cameras After 6 Burn Injuries
Wyze Labs voluntarily recalled about 321,360 Solar Cam Pan security cameras after reports that incorrect installation can puncture the lithium-ion battery, leading to overheating, fires, and minor burn injuries.
Giantex Steam Saunas Recalled After 2nd-Degree Burn Injury Reported
Giantex recalled about 1,000 of its Giantex and Costway portable steam saunas after consumers reported burns to their extremities, including one second-degree burn, when the steam diffuser came in contact with their skin inside the enclosure.