Category: Leisure
Northlight Tabletop Fireplaces Linked to Severe Burn Hazards
The CPSC is warning consumers to stop using Northlight Bio Ethanol Portable Tabletop Fireplaces due to a risk of pool fires, flame jetting, and serious or fatal burns. The importer has refused to recall the fire pits.
Dovety Steam Cleaners Linked to 48 Reports of Burn Injuries
The CPSC is warning consumers to stop using Dovety Steam Cleaners after 52 reports of hot water ejecting from the units, including 48 burn injuries. The Chinese seller refused to issue a recall.
FitRx Dumbbells Recalled After Weights Fall Off Mid-Use
Tzumi Electronics recalled about 50,000 FitRx SmartBell Quick-Select Adjustable Dumbbells after weight plates dislodged from the handle during use, resulting in broken toes, bruises, contusions, and lacerations.
ZroeZroe Heated Insoles Linked to 10 Fires, 4 Serious Burn Injuries
The CPSC warned consumers to stop using ZroeZroe Heated Insoles after 10 fires and at least 4 burn injuries, including 2nd- and 3rd-degree burns requiring skin grafts.
32 Degrees Recalls Heated Socks for Burn Hazard
32 Degrees recalled about 207,806 heated socks sold at Costco stores and Costco.com after 13 consumers reported first- or second-degree burns. The socks can pose a burn hazard when worn during high-intensity activities.
Sperax Refuses Treadmill Recall After 66 Injuries Reported
The CPSC is warning consumers to stop using Sperax walking pads and treadmills immediately after documenting 66 injuries and nearly 600 fire-related incidents. The importer refused to agree to a recall and even objected to the government's safety warning.
Lil Pick Up ATVs Recalled After 6-Year-Old Child Killed in Crash
Lil Pick Up Inc. recalled about 4,900 youth ATVs after a 6-year-old boy died in a crash involving a Rex110 model — a vehicle that was already violating federal safety standards for children's off-road vehicles.
Generac Recalls 149,400 Generators for Fuel Leak Fire Risk
Generac Power Systems is recalling about 149,400 portable generators after receiving 114 reports of fuel leaking from the carburetor when the generators were first filled with gasoline, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire or burns.
Barton Pressure Cooker Explodes, Burns Woman on 3rd Use
A Louisiana woman suffered severe burns covering her face, arms, chest, and stomach after a Barton 8 Quart Aluminum Stovetop Pressure Cooker allegedly exploded without warning on only its third use.
Wybot Robotic Pool Vacuums Recalled for Fire Hazard
Wybotics recalled about 5,000 Wybot robotic pool vacuums after their lithium-ion batteries were found to overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers. Ten incidents of overheating or fire have been reported, including 9 cases of property damage.