Hover-1 Helix hoverboards recalled after reports of fire from overheated lithium-ion batteries

WASHINGTON—DGL Group is recalling approximately 25,000 Hover-1 Helix hoverboards due to the fact that their lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard. This recall involves certain Hover-1 Helix hoverboards. The recalled hoverboards have serial numbers containing 15914, 19203, or 19988 as the fifth code in the six-code serial number affixed to the bottom of the board. The hoverboards were […]

TGI Fridays boneless chicken bites recalled due to possible presence of plastic pieces

WASHINGTON—Simmons Prepared Foods Inc. is recalling approximately 26,550 pounds of TGI Fridays boneless chicken bites products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of clear, hard plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced. The boneless chicken bites items were produced on Oct. 3, 2023. The following products are subject to recall […]

Gas prices fall for 13th straight week as national average inches closer to $2.99

BALTIMORE, MD—For the 13th week in a row, the nation’s average price of gasoline has dropped, falling 8.6 cents from a week ago to $3.03 per gallon this week according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 12 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. While gas prices still haven’t hit the lows they reached […]

Vornado recalls 1.75 million Steamfast steam irons due to fire, burn, shock risks

WASHINGTON—Vornado is recalling approximately 1.75 million Steamfast Home & Away Travel Steam Irons due to fire, burn, and shock risks. Officials say the power cord can become damaged near the cord bushing, which can lead to overheating of the cord, posing fire and burn hazards. In addition, cord damage near the bushing can result in exposed copper wires, posing a […]

Gas prices fall for 12th straight week

BALTIMORE, MD—For the 12th consecutive week, the nation’s average price of gasoline has posted a decline, falling 9.6 cents from a week ago to $3.12 per gallon this week according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 12 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. While gas prices still haven’t hit the lows they reached […]

Garland Ventures recalls ready-to-eat chicken fried rice products due to possible Listeria contamination

WASHINGTON—Garland Ventures is recalling approximately 13,842 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken fried rice products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced. The RTE chicken fried rice product was produced on November 10, 2023. The following product is subject to recall [view labels (PDF)]: 12-oz. trays containing Freshness Guaranteed […]

Gas prices eke out 11th straight weekly drop

BALTIMORE, MD—For the 11th consecutive week, the nation’s average price of gasoline has fallen, declining 0.4 cents from a week ago to $3.21 per gallon this week according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 12 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. While gas prices still haven’t hit the lows they reached in 2020, […]