Category: Leisure
CPSC Recalls 7 Brands of Hoverboards Over Fire Risk
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling at least 7 new brands of self-balancing scooters or “hoverboards” -- which do not actually hover, much to the disappointment of children everywhere -- due to a risk of fire and/or...
Target Recalls Fidget Spinners Over Lead Concerns
Target is pulling 2 fidget spinners off store shelves and its website after a report dangerously high levels of lead.
Boat Owners Urged to Check for Recalled Fire Extinguishers
Boat owners should check if their fire extinguisher is one of 40 million Kidde fire extinguishers with plastic handles that were recalled because they may get clogged or fail to work in an emergency.
Fisher-Price Recalls Soothing Motion Seats
Fisher Price is recalling about 65,000 bounce seats for babies because the motor can overheat and catch on fire.
Over 500,000 Wind-Up Musical Toys Recalled
Over half a million wind-up musical stuffed animals were recalled after 6 reports of the wind-up handle breaking off, posing a choking hazard for children.
Man Gets $37K After Cops Mistake Donuts for Meth
A man from Florida was awarded $37,500 after he was arrested by a police officer who mistook 4 flakes of donut glaze on the floorboard of his car for crystal methamphetamine.
Dr. Martens Recalls AirWare Boots for Toxic Chemical
A recall has been issued for around 30,000 pairs of Dr. Marten's Vegan AirWare Boots because of the risk of chemical exposure.
A Puncher’s Chance: McGregor’s Hope for Long-Shot Victory Over Mayweather
Next Saturday, Irish mixed martial arts superstar Conor McGregor will face Floyd Mayweather Jr., undefeated 5-division world champion and arguably the best defensive boxer in history, in a crossover cash grab that will leave both fighters laughing all the way...
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Pokémon Go Festival Fail
A class action lawsuit has been filed over last weekend's epic failure of the first annual Pokémon Go Fest in Chicago, which featured huge lines, widespread internet outages, and a server meltdown that made it impossible for many of the...
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.