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• Harbor Freight Drill Master Recall Issued Due to Risk of Burns, Fires

  December 2, 2015

  Russell Maas

  Harbor Freight is recalling about 1.7 million Drill Master cordless drills after reports of overheating and burn injuries suffered by consumers due to a defective internal switch.

• Whirlpool Wall Oven Recall Issued Over Burn Risks

  July 30, 2015

  Russell Maas

  A Whirlpool wall oven recall has been announced following reports of hot racks falling out, resulting in at least one burn injury to date.

• Yo Yo Sparkler Recall Issued After Reports of Burn Injuries

  July 10, 2015

  Russell Maas

  Hundreds of thousands of a brand of sparklers are being recalled after injury reports suggest they burn unpredictably.

• Black and Decker SpaceMaker Coffee Makers Problems Lead To Government Lawsuit

  July 8, 2015

  Russell Maas

  The CPSC and DOJ have filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of recalled Spacemaker coffeemakers by Black & Decker, saying that the company failed to report consumer complaints of handles breaking and resulting injuries.

• Beats Pill XL Speaker Recall Issued Due to Risk of Overheating, Burns, Fire

  June 4, 2015

  Russell Maas

  A Beats Pill XL Speaker recall has been announced following reports of overheating batteries which lead to property damage and burns.

• Home Oxygen Therapy Increases Risk of Fire, Burns For COPD Patients: Study

  April 6, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Researchers warn that COPD patients using home oxygen therapy face an increased risk of burn injury, especially if they smoke.

• McDonald’s Working Conditions Are Hazardous, Employees Claim

  March 17, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  McDonald's workers file safety complaints after survey reveals most fast food workers suffered burns on the job over the last year.

• Keurig Coffee Maker Recall Announced After Dozens of Burn Injuries Reported

  December 23, 2014

  Russell Maas

  More than 7 million Keurig MINI coffee makers have been recalled following reports of burn injuries.

• FDA Issues Guidance on Minimizing Risks from Children’s Laser Toys

  December 22, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A new FDA guidance regulates safety issues for children's laser toys, which could pose a risk of serious eye injury.

• Tanning Bed Use Linked to Burns, Eye Injuries, Fainting: Study

  December 18, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  A new study catalogues a host of non-cancer injuries associated with indoor tanning.