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Over 345,000 children's cups recalled over high levels of lead
According to Cupkin, liquid in the now-recalled cups is “not exposed to lead due to the double walled construction.” The exposure to lead can occur if the cup bottoms are...
Target recalls 5 million candles after reports of burns, lacerations
According to the CPSC notice, Target received 137 reports of the Threshold candles’ jars breaking or cracking during use.
Kids' robes sold on Amazon recalled over flammability risk
The Consumer Product Safety Commission posted four separate recalls, each of them issuing a warning that the robes pose "a risk of burn injuries to children."
Thousands of kids pajamas sold at Etsy, Macy's recalled for burn risks
They were sold on several online marketplaces including Etsy.com, Macy's.com and selfiecraft.co.uk.
Letters to the Editor — Jan. 14, 2023
Post readers sound off about President Biden and Gov. Hochul’s plans to ban gas hookups for stoves and heating.
Biden official backs off gas stove ban talk after backlash
A commissioner for the Consumer Product and Safety Commission turned down the heat on a report that said the agency was considering a national ban on gas stoves because they...
Gas stove manufacturers push back after talk of nationwide ban
"An entire category of products could be banned when they haven’t begun the formal process of data collection,” Notini said, calling the commissioner's remark “presumptuous” and “off the cuff.”
Pain in the gas: Biden admin weighs nationwide ban on gas stoves, report says
The Biden administration is considering a nationwide ban on gas stoves because of the harmful pollutants released by the appliances, according to a report.
Mattel baby sleepers recalled for second time after infant deaths
The product was launched in 2009 and first recalled a decade later after more than 30 infant fatalities were reported.
Peloton to pay $19M fine over recall of unsafe treadmill
Peloton Interactive has agreed to pay a $19 million fine for failing to promptly report a defect with its Tread+ treadmill that could cause serious injury, regulators said Thursday. The Consumer Product...
Target recalls children's weighted blankets after 2 deaths
The Consumer Product Safety Commission said a 4-year-old girl and a 6-year-old girl reportedly became entrapped in the cover of the weighted blanket and died due to asphyxia in April...
'Natural' baby company recalls 10,000 sippy cups over lead contamination
The cups are commonly sold in Whole Foods, Bed Bath and Beyond, and on amazon.com's baby section.
Disney-themed children's clothing recalled over lead-poisoning risk
The recall includes 87,000 clothing sets that were sold at TJ Maxx, DD’s/Ross, Burlington, Army & Airforce Exchange Service, Amazon.com, and other retailers between November 2021 and August 2022, according...
Over 31,000 kids battery-powered ear muffs recalled over burn risks
The recall was issued after Hearing Lab Technology LLC/Lucid Audio LLC received over a dozen reports that the batteries had ruptured.
As kids prepare to head back to school, doctors reveal heavy backpacks have to go
When it comes to your child’s backpack for school this year, experts are saying, "Lighten the load!"
TJ Maxx, Marshalls parent fined $13M for selling recalled products
The majority of the products had been recalled "due to the risk of infant suffocation and death," according to the CPSC.
400,000 umbrellas sold at Costco recalled over fire and burn risks
The manufacturer of an umbrella sold exclusively at Costco announced a recall on more than 400,000 units. Due to fire and burn hazards, SunVilla issued a recall for its 10-foot solar-powered umbrellas....
Peloton considers job cuts, store closings after publicity struggles: report
The potential slashings come amidst a spate of bad news for the luxury fitness company, whose exercise treadmills sell for $2,500.
Bed rails recalled after two deaths in US
Nearly half a million adult portable bed rails sold nationwide have been recalled after being linked to two deaths, according to federal safety regulators.
Don't put gas in plastic bags in your car, and other warnings feds are being forced to make
Federal officials on Wednesday warned people panicked by the Colonial Pipeline shutdown to not store gasoline in plastic bags — or to pour it near an open flame.