Category: Leisure
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.
Amazon Power Bank Recalled for Fire and Burn Risk
About 8,000 VEEKTOMX mini portable power banks sold on Amazon are being recalled because the lithium-ion battery can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Shenzhen Baihang has received 3 reports of fires resulting in minor property...
Mississippi Woman Wins $1M After Pressure Cooker Explosion
A federal court in Mississippi entered a $1,097,000 judgment against the maker of a Bon Appetit pressure cooker after a 42-year-old woman suffered serious burn injuries when the device exploded during use in 2021.
CPSC Warns: Rozato Fire Pit Linked to Death, Burns
One person died and multiple others were seriously burned by Rozato Tabletop Fire Pits linked to flame jetting and uncontrolled pool fires, and the company has refused to recall the products.
Amazon Sued Over Instant Pot Lid That Opens Under Pressure
A Colorado man is suing Amazon.com after an Instant Pot Duo pressure cooker lid allegedly opened while the unit was still under pressure, spraying scalding hot contents and causing serious burn injuries.
Petzl Recalls Ice Climbing Axes for Shaft Break Risk
Petzl America recalled about 4,200 Nomic and Ergonomic ice climbing axes after the aluminum shaft was found to break at the handle during use, posing a fall hazard and the risk of serious injury or death.
Grill Cart Maker Refuses Recall After Fingertip Amputation
Safety officials are warning consumers to immediately stop using Pariplus foldable grill carts after at least 21 incidents were reported, including a fingertip amputation.