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The Supreme Court permitted President Trump to remove three Democratic members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, enabling greater presidential control over the agency amid ongoing litigation.
The Supreme Court upheld President Trump's authority to fire the three Democratic appointees of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, signaling a view that the president has broad power to remove agency leaders, even those in independent agencies created by Congress to operate free from political influence.
Stanley has issued a voluntary recall of 2.6 million stainless steel travel mugs due to a defective lid that can detach and cause burns. The recall affects the Stanley Switchback and Trigger Action mugs, with 91 reports of incidents worldwide, including 38 burn injuries. The Consumer Product Safety Commission advises users to stop using the mugs and contact Stanley for a free replacement lid. The recall does not affect the popular Quencher tumblers.
Stanley has recalled approximately 2.6 million travel mugs due to potential burn hazards caused by lids that can loosen when exposed to heat and torque. The recall affects all Stanley Switchback and Trigger Action stainless steel travel mugs sold in the U.S., with reports of 38 burn injuries, 11 requiring medical attention. Consumers are advised to stop using the mugs and contact Stanley for a free replacement lid. The mugs, priced between $20 and $50, were sold at major retailers like Amazon and Walmart.
QVC is recalling 1.1 million sets of Temp-tations Oven Gloves due to a potential burn risk, as they fail to provide adequate heat protection. The gloves, sold in various colors and patterns, have been linked to 162 reports of insufficient heat protection, including 92 minor burn injuries. Consumers are advised to stop using the gloves and contact QVC for a refund.
Nearly 600,000 GoveeLife and Govee smart electric space heaters sold on platforms like Amazon and TikTok Shop are being recalled due to overheating risks, which have led to seven fires and one minor burn injury. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission advises consumers to stop using the heaters and contact the company for a refund. The recall affects several models sold between September 2021 and September 2024 in the U.S. and Canada.
Nearly 600,000 "My Charge Power Hub All-in-One" portable chargers have been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission due to fire and burn hazards from overheating, with at least 120 incidents reported and two residential fires causing significant property damage. The chargers were sold exclusively at Costco stores and Costco.com.
Over half a million portable device chargers sold exclusively at Costco are being recalled by myCharge after reports of overheating and causing two residential fires. The recall affects 567,000 units, with 120 overheating incidents reported, including $165,000 in property damage. Consumers are advised to stop using the chargers and contact myCharge for a free replacement.
Over 580,000 Declan single-wall glass coffee mugs are being recalled in the US after reports of them shattering with hot liquid, causing injuries. The Consumer Product Safety Commission advises consumers to stop using the mugs immediately and contact MM Products for a full refund.
Nearly 600,000 myCharge POWER HUB All-In-One 10,000mAh portable chargers sold at Costco have been recalled due to overheating and fire risks, with 120 reported incidents and two resulting in home fires. Customers are advised to stop using the chargers and contact myCharge for a replacement, following specific disposal guidelines for the hazardous batteries.
A Michigan company is recalling 567,000 myCharge POWER HUB All-In-One 10,000mAh portable battery chargers sold at Costco after 120 reports of overheating, including two residential fires. The chargers, sold from January 2022 to November 2023, should no longer be used, and owners can contact myCharge for a replacement.
Over 1.2 million rechargeable lights from Good Earth Lighting are being recalled in the U.S. and Canada due to fire hazards linked to overheating batteries, following one reported death and several incidents of property damage. Consumers are urged to stop using the affected models and can receive free replacements.
Over 1.2 million rechargeable lights from Good Earth Lighting are being recalled in the U.S. and Canada due to fire hazards linked to overheating batteries, following one reported death and several incidents of property damage. Consumers are urged to stop using the affected models and can receive free replacements.
The Yoto Mini children's speaker, with a lithium-ion battery, has been recalled due to a fire risk, with seven complaints of overheating or melting reported. Parents are advised to move the speakers out of reach of children and cut the charging cable, then request a free "smart cable" to prevent overheating. An automatic software update has also been implemented to improve battery management. The recall affects about 270,000 speakers, with most in the US.
Procter and Gamble is recalling 8.2 million bag packages of Tide Pods due to a potential defect that could cause the bags to split open, allowing access to the pods. This poses a hazard as the pods could be ingested or handled, especially by children. While no injuries have been reported, the company received four reports of children accessing the pods, three of whom ingested them. The recall also affects some Gain Flings, Ace Pods, and Ariel Pods, and customers are advised to return the products for a full refund and replacement.