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Target recalls more than 2 million scented candles after reports of glass shattering during use

10Aug

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Target recalls more than 2 million scented candles after reports of glass shattering during use

Target has recalled about 2.2 million scented candles sold exclusively at its stores because the candles' glass jars may suddenly shatter while the wick is burning. The recall, issued Thursday by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), affects Threshold Glass Jar 5.5 ounce 1-Wick and 20 ounce 3-Wick Candles sold in a variety of scents like Blue Agave & Cactus, Frosted Holly Berries and Pineapple Sage. Manufactured in Vietnam, the candles come in glass jars that can crack or break during use, posing laceration and burn risks, a the recall notice on its website.Target has so far received 19 reports of the jars breaking or cracking during use. One such incident caused a minor injury, the CPSC said. Target sold the candles nationwide for between $3 and $12 from Fe...

Hyundai, Kia recall over 90,000 vehicles over oil-pump fire risk

4Aug

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Hyundai, Kia recall over 90,000 vehicles over oil-pump fire risk

Hyundai Motor and Kia have recalled more than 91,000 recently released U.S. vehicles because of a potential fire hazard in their newer models.The electrical components of the vehicles' oil pump assemblies may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire, according to a recall notice posted Thursday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).Kia and Hyundai advised customers to park affected vehicles "outside and away from structures" until recall repairs are complete. Recall affects new modelsThe recall covers Hyundai's 2023-2024 Palisade, 2023 Tucson, Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. Kia has recalled its 2023 Soul and Sportage cars, in addition to its 2023-2024 Seltos vehicles.The companies plan to notify owners of r...

Otteroo baby neck floats still on sale despite reports of injuries and one infant death

2Aug

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Otteroo baby neck floats still on sale despite reports of injuries and one infant death

A California company that makes baby neck floats has refused to recall the inflatable devices despite safety warnings from two federal agencies and a report of a baby drowning while using the product, Consumer Reports warned.Since the Otteroo first appeared on the market, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has received 68 incident reports about the inflatable flotation ring designed for babies as young as three weeks. In all cases, the infants had to be rescued by their caregivers, Consumer Reports said. Although many of the infants in the CPSC's incident reports had no lasting injuries, some required hospital visits, CPR or intubation, according to the consumer advocacy and media organization. An Otteroo neck float helped lead to the drowning death of a 6-month-old infant in M...

Ford recalls 870,000 F-150 trucks because of potential parking brake malfunction

30Jul

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Ford recalls 870,000 F-150 trucks because of potential parking brake malfunction

Ford Motor has recalled about 870,000 F-150 pickup trucks because of a faulty parking brake that could turn on by itself, causing the driver to lose control. The recall includes 2021 to 2023 models of the F-150, according to recall documents posted Friday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Damages in the wiring of some F-150s could activate the truck's parking brake while someone is driving, causing them to lose control of the vehicle and crash. Drivers of trucks with the brake issue may see a warning light on their vehicle's panel, NHTSA documents show. The Michigan automaker said it would fix the issue by installing a protective tie strap and tape wrap on the brake wiring as well as replacing the rear axle wiring harness i...

Trader Joe’s falafel mix could contain rocks

29Jul

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Trader Joe’s falafel mix could contain rocks

Trader Joe's has issued its third food recall in a week, alerting customers on Friday that its Fully Cooked Falafel product may contain rocks.The falafel was sold in stores in 34 states and Washington D.C., the supermarket chain said, noting that unsold boxes of the item at its stores have already been destroyed."If you purchased or received any donations of Fully Cooked Falafel, please do not eat them," Trader Joe's said in its recall notice. "We urge you to discard the product or return it to any Trader Joe's for a full refund." Trader Joe's didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. Customers with questions about the recall can contact Trader Joe's at (626) 599-3817 or send an email.The falafel recall comes just four days ...

Trader Joe’s cookies recalled because they may contain rocks

24Jul

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Trader Joe’s cookies recalled because they may contain rocks

Trader Joe's is recalling two kinds of almond cookies because they may contain rocks, the popular retail chain announced.Consumers in possession of these cookies are being urged by the supermarket to throw them away or return them to any Trader Joe's store for a refund."If you purchased or received any donations of Almond Windmill Cookies and/or Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies, please do not eat them," the company said. The cookies are no longer on the shelves, the company said, noting: "All potentially affected product has been removed from sale and destroyed." It's not clear how many boxes are affected or how the rocks got into the cookies.The affected products include: Almond Windmill Cookies (SKU #98744) with "sell by" date...

BelVita Breakfast Sandwich biscuits recalled after reports of allergic reactions

4Jul

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BelVita Breakfast Sandwich biscuits recalled after reports of allergic reactions

Breakfast biscuits recalled over peanut risk Breakfast sandwich biscuits recalled over peanut risk 00:24 Some varieties of the belVita Breakfast Sandwich biscuits have been recalled by maker Mondelez Global over the possibility that the cookies may include undeclared peanuts.Mondelez said in a Monday statement that there have been three unconfirmed reports of allergic reactions to the products. Peanuts may have gotten into the product...