CPSC, Maryland State Fire Marshal warn against using liquid-fueled fire pits

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a strong warning to consumers, urging them to avoid using fire pits designed to burn pooled alcohol or other liquid fuels. The agency cited two deaths and at least 60 injuries associated with these products since 2019 as evidence of their extreme danger. Acting State Fire Marshal Jason M. Mowbray […]

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 […]

ALDI recalls 28K Ambiano Single Serve Coffee Makers due to burn hazard

BALTIMORE, MD—ALDI is recalling around 28,000 Ambiano Single Serve Coffee Makers as the devices can expel hot water from the top of the machine, posing a burn hazard. This recall involves the Ambiano Single Serve Coffee Maker. The coffee maker was sold in gray, blue, pink, and purple colors, and measures approximately L 11″, W 4.7″ and H 12.” Ambiano […]

Trader Joe’s recalls 650K Mango Tangerine Scented Candles due to fire hazard

BALTIMORE, MD—Trader Joe’s is recalling about 653,000 Mango Tangerine Scented Candles as the candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, posing a fire hazard. This recall involves Trader Joe’s Mango Tangerine Scented Candles with SKU 56879. The candles are white colored wax with a cotton wick in a tin container. The […]

Over 1.2 million lights sold at Lowe’s, Ace Hardware, Amazon recalled due to fire hazard; 1 death reported

Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Good Earth Lighting Inc. are announcing the recall of more than 1.2 million Good Earth Rechargeable Integrated Lights following the report of a consumer who died, and another who was treated for smoke inhalation when the product overheated and caused a fire in their home last year. Good Earth Lighting is aware […]