VRURC, a major manufacturer of chargers, batteries, and other electronic products, has announced a recall for its portable chargers due to a fire hazard. At least one incident has been reported where the chargers caught fire during a commercial flight, resulting in at least four people requiring medical attention. Anyone who has one of these [...]
Zuru, a major toy manufacturer, has issued a recall for 7.5 million Baby Shark and Mini Baby Shark bath toys after reports of the toy’s top fin causing lacerations, puncture wounds and impalement injuries. At least twelve children suffered injuries as a result of falling or sitting on these toy sharks, nine of which required [...]
Global Pharma Healthcare has issued a recall for its Artificial Tears Lubricant eye drops, sold under the EzriCare and Delsam Pharma brands. This recall was issued after it was discovered they were tainted by a dangerous bacteria which has resulted in the deaths of at least four people. Anyone with the affected eye drops should [...]
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it became increasingly common for people to use antimicrobial wipes to maintain sanitation. Despite the fact that these wipes had limited ability to prevent the spread of the airborne contagion, they remain incredibly popular. However, researchers have begun to warn that these wipes often contain high amounts of [...]
General Mills has issued a recall for two batches of its “Gold Medal” All-Purpose Flour after it was found they may be contaminated with salmonella, a highly dangerous bacteria. This recall affects two-pound, five-pound, and ten-pound bags of flour with sell-by dates of March 27, 2024, and March 28, 2024. Anyone with the affected flour [...]
Jetson Electric Bikes, LLC, has issued a recall for their 42-volt Jetson Rogue self-balancing scooters/hoverboards after it was discovered they could pose a fire hazard. The lithium-ion batteries inside the hoverboards were prone to overheating, which can potentially cause burns and start fires. At least two people have already been reportedly killed due to this [...]
Every day, people go about their lives with the general assumption that the buildings they live and work in, the products they use, and the food they eat will be safe. However, just about any of these things could potentially be contaminated with toxic chemicals, which can cause potential illness or injury, and even cause [...]
More than two million air fryers manufactured by Cosori have been recalled after it was found that a defective wire could cause burns and start fires. These air fryers have been tied to more than 200 separate incidents where the machine would smoke, catch fire, melt, or overheat, resulting in multiple injuries and several instances [...]
TJX, the parent company of several off-price department stores, has issued a recall for its Mittal International chenille weave baby blankets due to the risk of strangulation, choking and entrapment. It sold approximately 108,000 of these blankets through its subsidiaries across the United States, with another 3,550 sold in Canada. Anyone who purchased one of [...]
While it would be nice to assume that any food you buy will be safe to eat, the fact of the matter is that food recalls are a shockingly common occurrence. In fact, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regularly recalls food due to some kind of serious safety issue. Here are five common reasons [...]
