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Energizer Batteries Pose Burn Threat; 130,810 XBOX ONE Chargers Recalled

Wednesday, March 15, 2017 - 03:01

Overheating batteries continue to plague both manufacturers and the consumers who purchase wireless technologies. Defective batteries that power laptops, smartphones, hoverboards, and most recently XBOX ONE video game controllers, have led to millions of products deemed unsafe by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. After learning of 24 alleged incidents of their batteries “overheating and deforming the charger’s plastic cover,” Performance Designed Products LLC (PDP) has recalled more than 130,000 of their Energizer branded chargers. At the time of the recall no injuries had been reported. (more…)

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Wilton Industries Recalls More than 700,000 Tea Kettles Due to Burn Hazard

Thursday, August 22, 2013 - 01:33

The large retailer Target is well-known in America for its wide variety of affordable products. In recent years, Target has expanded its variety of kitchen products, providing customers with many brands to choose from. Having a large variety of products doesn’t necessarily mean all of the products are safe, however.

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Toys R Us Issues Recall for Toy Helicopters Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

Friday, July 12, 2013 - 08:46

Defective products that carry a fire hazard are dangerous for both the home and the consumer. This month, a few recalls have been issued for these types of products. Swan Creek Candle Company recently recalled more than 700,000 loose votive candles due to a high burning flame that poses a fire and burn hazard. Similarly, Toys R Us recently recalled about 7,400 remote-controlled helicopters because of the risk of the battery overheating and posing a fire and burn hazard.

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IKEA Recalls 220,000 LYDA Jumbo Cups Worldwide Due To Burn Hazard

Monday, June 10, 2013 - 09:49

Last week, Teavana issued a recall for nearly 470,000 Glass Tea Tumblers due to the possibility of laceration and burn hazards. A variety of tumblers were affected, including products that were sold as part of tea sets, because the tumblers may break or shatter unexpectedly, posing laceration and burn hazards. Teavana issued the recall after receiving over 300 reports of glass breaking or shattering during use, including six incidents that result

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Teavana Recalls Almost 470,000 Glass Tea Tumblers Due To Laceration and Burn Hazards

Tuesday, June 4, 2013 - 10:45

It’s crucial for cooking and kitchen products to be safe, as consumers often use these on a daily basis. Several household appliances were recalled in May, including approximately 55,000 Avon Microwave Popcorn Makers because of burn and fire hazards. During use, the popcorn makers may overheat and ignite, potentially causing a fire. At the time of the recall, Avon had received 20 reports of the popcorn makers overheating, including two incidents tha

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Popular High End Cookware Recalled Over Burn And Fire Hazards

Thursday, January 17, 2013 - 10:18

Any good chef will tell you that the point of purchasing high-end cookware is knowing that you likely won’t have to replace your pots and pans anytime in the near future. More to the point, if a customer spends $3,500 on an entire set of pots and pans, he will want to feel confident that they will withstand high temperatures and not melt on a stovetop and cause severe burns or even fires. Unfortunately, owners of the Royal Prestige 9-Ply Thermal Wall Cookware sets have been finding out the hard way that price isn’t always an indicator of high quality.

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Popular Jotul Fireplace Inserts Recalled After Report Of Shock And Burn Hazard

Wednesday, December 5, 2012 - 06:50

As the winter slowly rolls in across the U.S. and temperatures drop throughout the colder states, more people will begin using space heaters and the more traditional fireplaces to keep their homes warm. Even people in Southern states, accustomed to heat and natural comfort, may toss a log or two on the fireplace once the temperatures dip below 60-degrees. During this time, it’s important that people not only make sure they administer fire safety in their homes, but also be aware of the quality of the products they’re using to keep their homes warm.

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Banana Boat Sun Care Products Recalled After Reports of Burns

Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - 03:50

After at least 5 reports of burn injuries, Energizer Holdings, Inc. and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have announced the voluntary recall of 23 Banana Boat UltraMist sun care products.

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Burn hazard forces recall of Acer notebooks

Monday, January 11, 2010 - 11:24

The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced that the Acer America Corporation of San Jose, California, is launching a voluntary recall of more than 22,000 various models of Acer-Aspire series laptops and notebook computers. Both the CPSC and Acer urge consumers who have purchased an Acer notebook in the past year to cease using their laptops until they have determined that the specific model is safe from flaws or they have contacted Acer to have the free repair performed.