Bethesda, MD
Business
Popular Outdoor Fan Recalled Over Fire Hazards: What To Know Popular Outdoor Fan Recalled Over Fire Hazards: What To Know
Popular Outdoor Fan Recalled Over Fire Hazards: What To Know A popular portable misting fan is being recalled after reports of overheating and fires. IcyBreeze is recalling about 22,600 of its Buddy Portable Misting Fans, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Sept. 18. The agency said the fans can overheat while charging and ignite, posing a fire hazard. The company has received seven reports of the fans overheating while charging, including two that led to fires. No injuries have been reported, according to the CPSC. The recall covers IcyBreeze Buddy fans sold in slate blue, gray, and seafoam. Each fan features a 1.5-li…

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by Chris Spiker
Bethesda, MD
Business
Fire Dangers Prompt Recall Of Popular Vapes: What To Know Fire Dangers Prompt Recall Of Popular Vapes: What To Know
Fire Dangers Prompt Recall Of Popular Vapes: What To Know Thousands of portable vaporizers are being recalled after reports of batteries overheating, smoking, and ejecting material. Arizer Tech issued the recall for about 5,460 of its Solo II vapes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Sept. 18. Around 2,820 vapes were sold in Canada. The internal lithium-ion battery can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. Arizer has received nine reports of overheating, producing smoke, or ejecting material. No injuries have been reported, according to the CPSC. The vapes come in Carbon Black and Mystic Blue with serial numbers …

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by Chris Spiker
White Plains, NY
Business
Public Health Alert Issued For Ready-To-Eat Wraps Sold At Trader Joe's Public Health Alert Issued For Ready-To-Eat Wraps Sold At Trader Joe's
Public Health Alert Issued For Ready-To-Eat Wraps Sold At Trader Joe's A grab-and-go favorite is under a federal health warning.  The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert after food-contact surface samples tied to a ready-to-eat turkey wrap tested positive for Listeria.  The product was produced Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, and marked with “Best By Sep 16, 2025,” which fell on Tuesday, Sept. 16. The alert covers ten-ounce clear plastic clamshell packages labeled “TRADER JOE’S TURKEY GOBBLER WRAP,” bearing establishment number P-1644 inside the USDA mark of inspection.  The item shi…

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by Joe Lombardi
Hartford, CT
Business
Feds Investigate Tesla As Door Handles Trap Kids In Growing Safety Crisis Feds Investigate Tesla As Door Handles Trap Kids In Growing Safety Crisis
Feds Investigate Tesla As Door Handles Trap Kids In Growing Safety Crisis Tesla is facing another safety investigation over reports that some vehicles' doors can trap children inside, as billionaire CEO Elon Musk reportedly bought about $1 billion of his company's stock. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating about 174,290 of Tesla's 2021 Model Y vehicles, the agency said on Monday, Sept. 15. The midsize SUV's electronic door handles may not open because of low battery power. The preliminary evaluation was opened after nine owners reported that their exterior door handles wouldn't work. Most cases happened whe…

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by Chris Spiker
Springfield, MA
Business
Nationwide Frozen Food Recall Expanded Nationwide Frozen Food Recall Expanded
Nationwide Frozen Food Recall Expanded A nationwide recall of frozen foods is expanding after additional products were flagged for possible Salmonella contamination. On Wednesday, Sept. 10, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Chetak LLC Group is broadening its voluntary recall to include more Deep-branded frozen vegetable and fruit products.  The company said the expanded action covers items manufactured on shared equipment between December 2024 and August 2025. The move follows testing that found Salmonella in several frozen vegetable lots, including Deep-brand Sprouted Mat (Moth), Sprouted Moong (Mun…

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by Joe Lombardi
Bethesda, MD
Business
Lacerations Trigger Major Recall Of Power Tools Lacerations Trigger Major Recall Of Power Tools
Lacerations Trigger Major Recall Of Power Tools Nearly 63,000 cordless grease guns and hoses are being recalled after reports of injuries linked to the tools. Makita issued the recall for about 62,927 Professional Cordless Grease Guns and hoses, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Sept. 4. The agency warned that the hoses can develop holes that spray grease during use, creating a laceration hazard. The company has received five reports of the hoses failing, including five laceration injuries. All of the injuries occurred outside the US, according to the CPSC. The grease guns were availa…

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by Chris Spiker
Arlington, VA
Business
Backup Camera Failures Force Major Recall Of Dodge, Ram Vehicles Backup Camera Failures Force Major Recall Of Dodge, Ram Vehicles
Backup Camera Failures Force Major Recall Of Dodge, Ram Vehicles Chrysler is recalling nearly 220,000 vehicles due to defective rearview cameras that can leave drivers without a clear view, federal regulators said. The recall was issued for 141,906 Ram ProMaster vans and 77,671 Dodge Journey SUVs, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The agency determined that the vehicles don't meet federal rear visibility standards. The issue affects 2019-2021 ProMaster vans and 2019-2020 Journey SUVs. Every vehicle in that range is believed to have the defect. Cracks in the microprocessor can cause the camera display to go…

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by Chris Spiker
Mount Vernon, NY
News
Mount Vernon-Based Company Issues Ice Cream Recall Mount Vernon-Based Company Issues Ice Cream Recall
Mount Vernon-Based Company Issues Ice Cream Recall Check your freezer. A new allergy-related recall affects ice cream sold at several New York stores. In a notice posted Tuesday, Sept. 2, the FDA said Ice Cream Factory of Mount Vernon, NY recalled specific Vanilla G.Nutt ice cream due to undeclared almond. People with almond allergies or severe tree-nut sensitivities could face a serious or life-threatening reaction if they eat the product. The recall covers 40 pints, 8 quarts, and 3 half gallons. Shipments went to Golden Krust retail stores in Mount Vernon and White Plains and to Farm Country Supermarket in Queens. Packages include plastic…

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by Joe Lombardi
Pleasantville, NY
Business
Recall Of Potentially Radioactive Shrimp Expands To 23 States From Coast To Coast Recall Of Potentially Radioactive Shrimp Expands To 23 States From Coast To Coast
Recall Of Potentially Radioactive Shrimp Expands To 23 States From Coast To Coast It looks like an ordinary bag of frozen shrimp, but regulators are warning consumers to steer clear. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says a shrimp recall launched last week has now widened to cover products distributed in 23 states.  The move, marking the third time the recall has been expanded, follows concerns that some frozen shrimp may contain traces of Cesium-137, a man-made radioactive isotope linked to long-term cancer risk. Southwind Foods, based in Carson, California, issued the recall after tests flagged possible contamination in shrimp processed by PT. Bahari Makmur …

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by Joe Lombardi
Bethesda, MD
Business
Exploding Pressure Washers, Injuries Spark Massive Recall Of 780K Machines Exploding Pressure Washers, Injuries Spark Massive Recall Of 780K Machines
Exploding Pressure Washers, Injuries Spark Massive Recall Of 780K Machines About 780,000 electric pressure washers are being recalled after parts exploded and injured dozens of people. TTI Outdoor Power Equipment issued the recall for around 764,000 Ryobi brushless electric pressure washers sold in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Aug. 28. About 16,000 power washers were sold in Canada. The recall affects two types of power washers: the 2300 PSI model RY142300 and the 2700 PSI model RY142711VNM. The machines' capacitors can overheat and burst, sending parts flying toward users and bystanders. South Carolina-base…

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by Chris Spiker
Avon, CT
Business
New Update: Hand Sanitizers, Cleansers, Skin Protectants, Deodorant Pulled In Nationwide Recall New Update: Hand Sanitizers, Cleansers, Skin Protectants, Deodorant Pulled In Nationwide Recall
New Update: Hand Sanitizers, Cleansers, Skin Protectants, Deodorant Pulled In Nationwide Recall A nationwide recall has been expanded to include additional lots of hand sanitizers, cleansers, skin protectants, and a deodorant.  This action follows testing that flagged potential contamination with Burkholderia cepacia complex, a group of bacteria that can cause serious, even life-threatening infections in people with weakened immune systems. DermaRite Industries made the new, voluntary recall on Wednesday, Aug. 27. The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced the new recall on Thursday, Aug. 28. DermaRite said it is acting out of an abundance of caution after potential micr…

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by Joe Lombardi
Saratoga Springs, NY
Business
Frozen Shrimp Recall Expands Over Radioactive Contamination Concerns Frozen Shrimp Recall Expands Over Radioactive Contamination Concerns
Frozen Shrimp Recall Expands Over Radioactive Contamination Concerns A growing seafood scare has widened as federal officials announced a second shrimp recall tied to possible radioactive contamination, this time involving multiple brands across nine states. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Southwind Foods, LLC, is voluntarily recalling a range of frozen shrimp products that may be contaminated with cesium-137, a man-made radioactive isotope linked to long-term cancer risk through repeated exposure. This marks the second shrimp recall in a matter of days. Earlier, the FDA warned that certain frozen shrimp sold at Walmart stores could be contaminat…

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by Joe Lombardi