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• CPSC Report Finds More Than 150K ER Visits Last Year were Linked to Holiday Toys

  December 15, 2022

  Russell Maas

  The CPSC has released a report detailing the most common causes of holiday-related injuries, and recommendations on how to avoid them.

• Ford Bronco and Escape Sport Utility Vehicle Recall Issued Over Fuel Leak, Fire Risk

  November 29, 2022

  Russell Maas

  More than half a million Ford sport utility vehicles have been recalled due to reports of fuel leaks and engine fires.

• Ancheer E-Bike Recall Issued Following Reports of Battery Explosions, Burns

  October 17, 2022

  Russell Maas

  Following reports of overheating, explosions and burn injuries, more than 20,000 Ancheer e-bikes are being recalled.

• Massive Verizon Ellipsis Jetpack Mobile Hotspot Recall Follows Reports of Fires, Burn Injuries

  April 9, 2021

  Luke Tollen

  Following reports of fires and burns, about 2.5 million Verizon mobile hotspots are being recalled due to the risk of lithium ion battery fires.

• FDA Warns About Problems During MRI Exams From Metal In Face Masks

  December 8, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA warns patients undergoing MRI scans to make sure their face masks do not contain metal, which could heat up and burn their faces during the procedure.

• ExxonMobile Plant Explosion in Texas Highlights Chemical Risks for Area Residents

  August 5, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  A second fire at a Texas chemical plant has led for calls for more stringent regulations and more information for residents living near such facilities.

• CPSC Issues Slew Of Fireworks Recalls Over Fire Hazards Ahead of Independence Day Celebrations

  July 2, 2019

  Russell Maas

  Several fireworks recalls were announced by the CPSC just days before Independence Day because they are overloaded with explosive materials, which has already led to the loss of a child's hand.

• Lawsuit Alleges Skechers Light-Up Shoes May Cause Burns, Heat Blisters

  May 21, 2019

  Russell Maas

  A class action lawsuit against Skechers claims the company knew its light-up shoes were defective and could lead to burn injuries, but sold them for use by children anyway.

• Rechargeable Power Banks Recall Issued After House Fire and Reports of Overheating

  March 27, 2019

  Russell Maas

  Nearly 200,000 universal power bank rechargers are being recalled due to the risk of overheating, fires and burn injuries.

• Hair Dryer Recall Follows Reports of Explosions, Burns and Shocks

  August 17, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  About 235,000 Allure hair dryers were recalled following nearly 200 reports of explosions, fires and overheating and 20 injuries.