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Amazon sues Consumer Product Safety Commission over recall order for hazardous products
1 week, 1 day ago

Amazon sues Consumer Product Safety Commission over recall order for hazardous products

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Amazon has sued the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for finding the e-commerce giant legally responsible for the recalls of hundreds of thousands of products sold on its site. The order followed the commission’s unanimous determination last summer that Amazon was a “distributor” of faulty items sold on its website by third-party sellers and shipped through the …

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5 things this ER doctor would like you to stop doing
3 weeks, 2 days ago

5 things this ER doctor would like you to stop doing

CNN  

Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. Injuries associated with these devices have soared in recent years, and people need to be aware of the potential risks and take steps to reduce harm. Bone fracture is the most common injury, but head, neck and limb injuries also occur frequently, according to a 2023 report by the …

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70,000 lounge chairs recalled due to finger amputation risk
9 months, 1 week ago

70,000 lounge chairs recalled due to finger amputation risk

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Around 70,000 lounge chairs …

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Americans are warned of the dangers of deep frying turkeys for Thanksgiving dinner as popularity of the technique grows
1 year, 4 months ago

Americans are warned of the dangers of deep frying turkeys for Thanksgiving dinner as popularity of the technique grows

Daily Mail  

A warning has been issued to festive chefs hoping to deep fry turkeys this Thanksgiving as the popularity of the technique grows. Deep frying your turkey on Thanksgiving may seem like a good idea but Americans have been warned of the huge dangers it poses The US Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning on X on November 16 to …

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7.5 million Baby Shark bath toys have been recalled after causing puncture wounds
1 year, 9 months ago

7.5 million Baby Shark bath toys have been recalled after causing puncture wounds

NPR  

7.5 million Baby Shark bath toys have been recalled after causing puncture wounds Enlarge this image toggle caption U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission About 7.5 million Baby Shark bath toys were recalled Thursday, as they have caused lacerations, impalements and puncture wounds to some children. The Robo Alive Junior Baby Shark Sing and Swim bath …

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Parents sue Peloton after three-year-old child is burned by treadmill
3 years, 8 months ago

Parents sue Peloton after three-year-old child is burned by treadmill

The Independent  

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More phthalates banned in children’s toys by US government
7 years, 5 months ago

More phthalates banned in children’s toys by US government

CNN  

Story highlights The US Consumer Product Safety Commission voted to ban 5 phthalate chemicals from kids products Phthalate exposure has been linked to fertility problems, obesity, cardiovascular issues and other health problems CNN — Children’s toys and child care products will soon have fewer chemicals in them. In 2013 the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act limited some use of these …

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Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls 1 Million Galaxy Note 7 Phones
8 years, 6 months ago

Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls 1 Million Galaxy Note 7 Phones

NPR  

Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls 1 Million Galaxy Note 7 Phones Enlarge this image toggle caption Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a formal recall of 1 million Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones on Thursday. During a press conference, Chairman Elliot Kaye said consumers should "take advantage of this recall right away" …

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