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Midea is recalling approximately 1.7 million U-shaped window air conditioners sold in the US and Canada due to mold growth risk caused by design issues that prevent water drainage, with reports of health symptoms; affected units are from various brands and are available for repair or partial refund, with safety instructions provided by Midea.
Approximately 319,000 PowerXL air fryers sold at retailers including Walmart, Target, and Kohl's have been recalled due to a burn hazard. The recall was issued after 41 reports of the fryers breaking during use, resulting in burns in some cases. The affected models, which were sold from August 2021 to October 2023, feature a plastic U-Channel connector that can break, posing a risk of burns. Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled air fryers and contact Empower Brands for a full refund.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a warning about the dangers of deep frying turkeys for Thanksgiving, as the popularity of this cooking method grows. The commission shared videos showing the potential hazards, including huge fires being ignited seconds after the turkey is dropped into the oil. Factors such as overfilling the fryers and not using thermostat controls contribute to the rapid spread of fires. The commission advises using turkey fryers outdoors on flat surfaces, away from structures, and having the correct air extinguisher nearby in case of a fire.
Best Buy is recalling approximately 930,000 Insignia pressure cookers due to a burn hazard. The inner pot of the pressure cooker has incorrect volume markings, which can lead to overfilling and the ejection of hot food and liquids when the pressure cooker is vented. Best Buy has received 31 incident reports, including 17 burn injuries. Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled pressure cookers and contact Best Buy for a free replacement of the inner pot and floating locking valve.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives has sent letters to 17 companies, including Meta's Facebook, questioning their compliance with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards regarding the sale of recalled baby products. The lawmakers expressed concern over the continued listing of unsafe products on Facebook, which puts users and their children at risk. The CPSC has requested thousands of takedowns per month from Meta for the recalled Boppy Newborn Lounger. The issue has also raised questions about how major online retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Target handle the sale of recalled or unsafe items. The companies have been given nine days to respond to the letters.