Category: Leisure
Propane Cylinders Recalled for Fire, Explosion Risk
Refillable propane cylinders sold at Ace Hardware, Home Depot and other retailers are being recalled for leaks that could pose a risk of fire and/or explosion.
Fidget Spinners Are Now Catching on Fire
There are multiple reports of Bluetooth-enabled fidget spinners catching on fire or exploding when the lithium-ion batteries overheated during charging.
Fireworks Recalled for Burn and Injury Hazards
About 36,000 TNT-brand fireworks are being recalled in four states after at least three people received burns.
GT Recalls Mountain Bikes Over Faulty Handlebars
Cycling Sports Group is recalling about 1,240 GT mountain bikes sold in the U.S. and Canada over potentially defective handlebars that can crack, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Memorial Day Traditions to Honor Fallen Heroes
Memorial Day is a special day set aside to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for your freedom. Today we observe the National Memorial Day Remembrance at 3 p.m. for fallen service members.
Safety Tips for Grilling Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day Weekend kicks off the summer grilling season in America. Here are a few tips to help you avoid dangerous food poisoning or ending up in the hospital from eating a grill-brush bristle.
Children’s Plush Toys Recalled Over Choking Hazard
Douglas Company Inc. is recalling about 25,000 children’s plush toys over concerns that the plastic eyes can detach, which poses a choking hazard.
Cabrinha Kiteboard Control Systems Recalled
Cabrinha Kites has recalled about 2,900 of the 2017 Cabrinha 1X kiteboard control systems because a metal bracket can break and cause loss of kite control, posing injury and fall hazards.
Bad Ink? You Might Want to Rethink That Tattoo
Federal safety officials are updating consumers on the risks of getting a tattoo after hundreds of infections, allergic reactions, and other injuries were reported. Some side effects may not appear for years.
Star Wars AT-AT Walker Recalled for Tip-Over Hazard
May the fourth be with you. Transport Canada is celebrating May 4th, Star Wars Day, with a spoof recall for the Imperial AT-AT Walker. No word yet on R2 Units with bad Motivators or Death Stars with vulnerable exhaust ports.