Fisher-Price recalls more than 2 million Snuga Infant Swings due to suffocation hazard after 5 deaths reported

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Fisher-Price are announcing the recall of Fisher-Price Snuga Swings. The swing should never be used for sleep and bedding materials should never be added to it. If the product is used for sleep or bedding material is added, the headrest and body support insert on the seat pad can increase the […]

Fire reported at Target in White Marsh

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are responding to a reported fire at the Target on Campbell Boulevard. At just after 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported that units were responding to a fire in the “seasonal” section of the store. WMVFC reports that the fire was intentionally set and had been extinguished with fire extinguishers prior to their […]

Procter & Gamble recalls 8.2 million defective laundry detergent packets due to risk of serious injury

WASHINGTON—Proctor & Gamble is recalling approximately 8.2 million laundry detergent pods due to the risk of serious injury. Officials say the outer packaging meant to prevent access to the contents can split open near the zipper track, posing a risk of serious injury to children and other vulnerable populations if the contents of the laundry detergent packets are ingested, as […]

Children’s water beads sold at Target recalled due to choking risk, 1 infant death reported

Washington, DC—The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Buffalo Games LLC are announcing the recall of about 52,000 Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kits due to ingestion, choking and obstruction hazards. The water beads pose a risk of serious injury or death if ingested. When ingested, the beads grow in size, which can cause intestinal obstruction. Buffalo Games […]

Frozen fruit products recalled due to possible Listeria risk

MINNEAPOLIS, MN—SunOpta Inc’s subsidiary, Sunrise Growers Inc., has issued a voluntary recall of specific frozen fruit products linked to pineapple provided by a third-party supplier due to the potential for these products to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others […]

Target recalls nearly 5 million Threshold candles due to laceration, burn risks

BALTIMORE, MD—Target is recalling nearly 5 million Threshold Glass Jar Candles, saying that the candle’s jar can crack or break during use, posing laceration and burn hazards. This recall involves certain Threshold Glass Jar 5.5 ounce 1-Wick, 14 ounce 3-Wick and 20 ounce 3-Wick Candles in multiple scents. The recalled item numbers are printed on the bottom of the glass […]

4moms recalls over 2 million infant swings due to strangulation hazard, 1 death reported

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Thorley Industries, LLC, d.b.a. 4moms, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania are announcing the recall of about two million MamaRoo swings and 220,000 RockaRoo rockers. In addition, 60,000 MamaRoo and 10,000 RockaRoo were sold in Canada. When the swing or rocker is not in use, their restraint straps can hang below the seat and […]