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Pressure Cooker Lawsuit

Tristar Rejects Recall for Power Quick Pot Pressure Cooker

The CPSC warned consumers that 393,000 Tristar Power Quick Pot pressure cookers can open under pressure after 24 reports of hot food or liquid being expelled.

/ October 16, 2026
AirTag Lawsuit Filed by Woman Who Were Stalked by Ex-Partners

AirTag Lawsuit Filed by Woman Who Were Stalked by Ex-Partners

Two women from Michigan have filed a lawsuit accusing Apple of placing inadequate safeguards on AirTags to prevent secret stalking by ex-partners.

/ August 21, 2026
Taylor Farms Recalls Salsa, Guacamole, and Dips for Salmonella

Taylor Farms Recalls Salsa, Guacamole, and Dips for Salmonella

Taylor Farms recalled 20 salsas, guacamole, and dips sold at Walmart, Target, Kroger, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe's in 26 states in response to a Salmonella outbreak that is linked to fresh jalapenos.

/ August 10, 2026
1.77M Louisville Attic Ladders Recalled for Fall Risk

1.77M Louisville Attic Ladders Recalled for Fall Risk

Louisville Ladder recalled about 1,770,000 attic stairway ladders that were sold at Home Depot, Lowe's and Amazon since 2012 because the bolts can break, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fall.

/ August 6, 2026
Feds Move to Force Recall of Fire-Prone Lakkzoom Heaters

Feds Move to Force Recall of Fire-Prone Lakkzoom Heaters

The Justice Department and the CPSC are moving to force a mandatory recall of Lakkzoom immersion water heaters, which regulators say can catch fire within minutes when energized out of water. It is the CPSC's first use of its emergency...

/ July 24, 2026
Safety Officials Warn Against Using Houswise Fire Pits for Fire & Burn Hazards

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/

/ July 16, 2026
ALDI Ambiano Pressure Cookers Recalled for Severe Burn Hazards

ALDI Ambiano Pressure Cookers Recalled for Severe Burn Hazards

Ambiano Pressure Cookers were recalled at ALDI after 8 people were severely burned when they opened the lid and hot steam blew out.

/ October 9, 2025
Vornado VH2 Space Heaters Recalled for Fire Hazard

Vornado VH2 Space Heaters Recalled for Fire Hazard

Vornado VH2 Whole Room Heaters were recalled because the power cord can partially detach, which poses electric shock and fire hazards.

/ January 17, 2025

BioLab Plant Fire in Georgia Forces 17,000 People to Evacuate

About 17,000 people were told to evacuate the city of Conyers, Georgia, due to a fire and plume of chemicals from the BioLab Plant.

/ September 30, 2024
ER Doctor Accused of Sexually Assaulting Patients

ER Doctor Accused of Sexually Assaulting Patients

An emergency room doctor in Montana has been accused of sexually assaulting at least 15 patients at Community Medical Center.

/ July 16, 2024