Approximately 5 million above-ground pools have been recalled due to safety concerns that their compression straps could be used by children to climb in unsupervised, leading to at least 9 child drownings between 2007 and 2022. The recall affects pools sold since 2002, manufactured in China, and available at major retailers. Owners are advised to replace the straps with a repair kit to prevent children from climbing in, and parents are urged to supervise children around pools, teach swimming, and learn CPR.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling approximately 5 million above-ground pools manufactured in China and sold in the U.S. and Canada, linked to the deaths of nine children due to drowning incidents caused by a design flaw allowing children to access the pools even when the ladder is removed. The pools, sold by brands like Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup, are being recalled for free repair kits to prevent further accidents.
Approximately 5 million swimming pools, linked to nine child deaths since 2007, have been recalled due to safety hazards caused by compression straps that children can use to climb into the pools unattended. Manufacturers are offering free repair kits to remove these straps, and the pools were sold across major retailers and online, with some also recalled in Canada.
Good Earth Lighting is recalling over 1.2 million rechargeable integrated lights due to fire and burn hazards, following one reported death and multiple incidents of overheating and fires. Consumers should stop using the lights and contact the company for a free replacement.
Medline Industries is recalling 1.5 million portable adult bed rails in the U.S. and Canada after two reported entrapment deaths. The recall affects two models of "Bed Assist Bars" that pose a serious entrapment hazard. Consumers are urged to stop using the products and contact Medline for a refund.
Vornado is recalling 2 million handheld garment steamers, including Steamfast, Vornado, and Sharper Image-branded models, sold at popular retailers like Walmart and Amazon due to a serious burn hazard. The steamers, manufactured in China and sold from July 2009 through January 2024, have been reported to expel hot water from the steam nozzle, causing burn injuries. Consumers are advised to stop using the steamers and contact Vornado for a refund or replacement.
Empower Brands is recalling its Power XL Dual Basket Air Fryers due to a burn hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is responsible for protecting the public from unreasonable risks associated with consumer products and has contributed to a decline in injuries over the past 50 years. Federal law prohibits the sale of products subject to a CPSC-ordered or voluntary recall. For more information, visit CPSC.gov or contact the CPSC Hotline.
IKEA is recalling over 25,000 LETTAN mirrors sold in the U.S. and Canada due to a potential risk of falling and shattering. The plastic fittings that attach the mirror to the wall can break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. No injuries have been reported so far. Consumers are advised to stop using the mirrors and contact IKEA for free replacement wall fittings or return the mirror for a full refund.
Best Buy is recalling nearly 1 million Insignia Multi-Function pressure cookers sold between October 2017 and June 2023 due to inaccurate volume markings, which can cause hot food and liquid to erupt when the pressure cooker is opened. The recall, affecting both the United States and Canada, comes after 17 burn injury complaints in the US and 31 reports of food being ejected under pressure. Best Buy is offering free replacements of the inner pot and a new valve to affected customers.
Empower Brands has issued a recall of 456,000 waffle makers due to the risk of burn injuries. The recall covers two models, the five-inch ESWM02 and the seven-inch ESWM03, sold between July 2021 and October 2022. The company has become aware of 44 incidents, with 34 involving burns, and three people requiring medical treatment. The recall is due to the possibility of hot pieces of the waffle or stuffing being expelled from the waffle maker during use or upon opening the product. Consumers are advised not to use the affected waffle makers until they receive the part from Empower Brands that will fix the problem.
