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☆ Federal government urges consumers to stop using recalled Boppy infant loungers after additional deaths
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-06 | by ( Parija Kavilanz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

The recalled products made by The Boppy Company, of Golden, Colorado, include Boppy Original Newborn Loungers, Boppy Preferred Newborn Loungers and Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn Loungers. More than 3 million Newborn Loungers were recalled in September 2021 after eight infants died as a result of use of the product. The CPSC said the Newborn Loungers have not been legal for sale since they were recalled. The agency said It is unlawful for recalled products to be listed for sale on an online marketplace or to sell or donate a recalled product in any other manner. Consumers should stop using the recalled Newborn Loungers can contact The Boppy Company for instructions on how to dispose of the product and get a refund.

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☆ Target is recalling roughly 5 million candles after 137 reports of them cracking during use and 6 injuries
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-22 | by ( Avery Hartmans | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Target is recalling roughly 5 million candles after reports of lacerations and burns. The recall applies to certain Threshold glass jar candles sold between August 2019 and March 2023. Customers can return their candles to Target for a full refund, Target says. The recall, which affects about 4.9 million candles, comes after 137 reports of the glass jar breaking or cracking during use. The recall includes 5.5-ounce, 14-ounce, and 20-ounce candles in a range of scents, including vanilla bean and amber, whiskey and oak, and coconut sorbet.

☆ Recalled Peloton treadmills get US regulator approval for repair
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

May 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on Thursday approved a repair for a rear guard of Peloton Interactive Inc's (PTON.O) recalled 'Tread+' treadmill. "The approved rear guard repair eliminates the potential for entrapment near the rear roller of the treadmill," the safety regulator said in a statement. "The rear guard repair features a breakaway design that pivots away from the treadmill when it comes into contact with a person or object, shutting off power to the unit and decelerating the belt." To date, in addition to the reported death, Peloton has received a total of 351 incident reports of pull-unders, including 90 reports of injuries to consumers, according to the CPSC. Peloton will offer the guard free of charge to all members who own a 'Tread+', the virtual workout company said in a statement on its website.

☆ Peloton will offer safety guard for recalled Tread+ treadmill
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-18 | by ( Natasha Piñon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Maggie Lu uses a Peloton Tread treadmill during CES 2018 at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 11, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Peloton said Thursday that it would release a rear safety guard for its Tread+ treadmill, working with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Tread+ treadmill has been at the heart of safety concerns surrounding Peloton in recent years. Sales for the treadmill have been halted since a young child died under a Tread+ treadmill in 2021. The safety guard will be offered free of charge to people who own a Tread+ treadmill, the company said in a release.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: PTN, BYND, GOOGL, PACW and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-11 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The entertainment giant also reported revenue and earnings in line with Wall Street's estimates, according to Refinitiv. AppLovin — Shares popped 23.53% following the company's first-quarter revenue beat. Unity Software's revenue of $500 million beat the $480 million expected from analysts polled by Refinitiv. Tapestry — Shares of the Coach parent jumped 8.27% after the company reported stronger-than-expected earnings and revenue for its latest quarter. Its first-quarter revenue came in at $441 million, versus analyst estimates of $425 million, according to Refinitiv.

☆ Peloton recalls more than 2 million of its original $1,400 bikes after reports that the seat posts can break, causing lacerations and bruises
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-11 | by ( Ben Tobin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Peloton is recalling more than 2.1 million of its original bike products, the company announced. The seat posts of dozens of these bikes suddenly broke, causing injuries, per the company. This recall does not impact Peloton Bike+ Members nor Peloton original Bike owners in the UK, Germany, and Australia, according to the company. The company is offering free, updated seat posts to all US Peloton original Bike owners, which can be installed at home, according to Peloton. Do you work for Peloton or own Peloton's original bike?

☆ Peloton shares plunge after CPSC recalls more than 2 million bikes
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-11 | by ( Natasha Piñon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Peloton shares tumbled Thursday after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said it is recalling 2.2 million of the company's bikes over injury and fall concerns. The seat post on Model Number PL01 bikes can detach and break unexpectedly during use, according to Peloton and the CPSC. There were 12 reported injuries, including one wrist fracture, related to the part defect, according to an internal Peloton memo. "For Peloton, it was important to proactively engage the CPSC to address this issue and to work swiftly and cooperatively to identify a remedy." The news comes a week after the company reported a wider-than-expected loss for its fiscal third quarter.

☆ Peloton identifies defect in seat posts after reports of injuries
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

May 4 (Reuters) - Peloton Interactive Inc (PTON.O) on Thursday said that it had identified a defect involving seat posts in its original stationary bike, with 12 reports of injuries, including one wrist fracture, as of April 30. Out of 2.4 million units sold in the U.S. and Canada as of April 30, there were 35 reports of the bike's seat post breaking during use, Peloton said in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The company said it had notified the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) about the "potential product safety issue" and is working with the regulator to finalise a corrective action plan. The fitness equipment maker in January agreed to pay a $19 million fine for failing to promptly report a defect with its Tread+ treadmill that could cause serious injury. Peloton on Thursday reported a wider-than-expected quarterly loss and warned it expects to sign up fewer members for the year, raising concerns about the fitness equipment maker's growth prospects.

☆ Republicans want to ban banning gas ovens as part of their legislation to raise the debt ceiling
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-19 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Republicans have finally put their demands for the debt ceiling in writing and released legislation. They also want to preserve consumers' access to gas stoves, a fiery issue for the right. When Richard Trumka Jr., a commissioner at the Consumer Product Safety Commission, told Bloomberg that the agency was contemplating banning gas stoves, uproar ensued. Ultimately, the CPSC said it wasn't looking to outright ban gas stoves, and instead wanted to look how to reduce potentially hazardous emissions from stoves. What remains to be seen, then, is if McCarthy has enough votes to pay the country's debts and hold onto gas stoves.

☆ A popular brand of hoverboard was just recalled, nearly a year after two sisters died in a fire authorities linked to the toy
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-31 | by ( Aidan Pollard | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The 42-volt model of Jetson Rogue Hoverboard was recalled this week. Following the fire in April, the Hellertown Borough Fire Marshal determined the Jetson Rogue Hoverboard started the blaze, local station WPVI reported. In a notice posted on its website on Thursday, the CPSC urged customers to immediately stop using the 42-volt version of Jetson Rogue Hoverboard. The recalled Jetson Rogue hoverboards were sold at Target stores nationwide and on the Jetson Rogue website, according to the CPSC. The Kaufman family purchased the hoverboard at Walmart, Lehigh Valley Live reported.

☆ Pfizer to replace migraine drug packaging over child safety concerns
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] The Pfizer logo is pictured on their headquarters building in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., November 9, 2020. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File PhotoCompanies Pfizer Inc FollowMarch 16 (Reuters) - Pfizer Inc (PFE.N) said on Thursday it was working on a new child-proof packaging for its migraine drug, Nurtec ODT, after safety concerns led to a recall alert from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Pfizer said it was developing a new packaging for the drug acquired through its $11.6 billion buyout of Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding in 2022. As an interim measure, the company has instructed pharmacists to place the drug packet in a child-resistant vial before dispensing it to patients. The orally disintegrating tablets are used for the treatment of acute migraine and as preventive treatment for episodic migraine in adults.

☆ Yeti Recalls 1.9 Million Coolers and Cases Over Magnet Ingestion Risks
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-10 | by ( Talal Ansari | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

The magnet-lined closures on some Yeti products can fail, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warned. Yeti , the popular cooler company, has recalled 1.9 million soft coolers and gear cases because of magnets that could detach and be ingested. The magnet-lined closures on Yeti’s Hopper M20, Hopper M30 1.0 and 2.0, and SideKick Dry products can fail and the magnets can be dislodged, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

☆ Why lithium-ion batteries found in many products keep exploding
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-09 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Officials believe the incident stemmed from a lithium-ion battery of a scooter found on the roof of an apartment building. “In all of these fires, these lithium-ion fires, it is not a slow burn; there’s not a small amount of fire, it literally explodes,” FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh told reporters. For starters, lithium-ion batteries are now in numerous consumer tech products, powering laptops, cameras, smartphones and more. Despite the concerns, lithium-ion batteries continue to be prevalent in many of today’s most popular gadgets. For example, LFP (lithium iron phosphate) batteries don’t overheat as much as other types of lithium-ion batteries.

☆ More than 3.2 million Calico Critter toys recalled after deaths of two children
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-09 | by ( Parija Kavilanz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

New York CNN —More than 3.2 million Calico Critters toys that were sold in a set with a baby bottle and pacifier accessories are being recalled because they pose a serious choking hazard for small children, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday. From United States Consumer Product Safety CommissionThis recall involves all Calico Critters flocked animal figures and sets sold with bottle and pacifier accessories. The bottle accessories were sold in yellow, pink, blue and orange colors. The pacifier accessories were sold in yellow, orange, pink, dark pink, blue and teal colors. The agency said consumers should immediately take the recalled bottle and pacifier accessories away from children and contact the company for instructions on how to submit a photo of the recalled bottle and/or pacifier accessory, along with contact information and other instructions to receive a free replacement accessory.

☆ Federal Commission Seeks Data on Gas Stoves’ Health Impact
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-02 | by ( John Keilman | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Gas stoves have drawn scrutiny in recent years after some studies found that they release pollutants that can increase the risk of some health issues. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said it would call on companies, scientists and the public to submit research and possible solutions to potential health hazards associated with gas stoves. The request aims to examine the scope and scale of risks associated with using gas ranges, data that can be analyzed and possible solutions, the commission said Wednesday. No regulatory proceeding is being proposed and no ban is under consideration, it said.

☆ Cosori Recalls Millions of Air Fryers Over Fire Risk
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-25 | by ( Alyssa Lukpat | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Cosori had received over 200 reports of its air fryers catching fire, melting or smoking. Cosori is recalling more than two million of its popular air fryers because it said the machines can overheat and catch fire. The company warned customers on Thursday to immediately stop using their appliances. The products were sold from June 2018 to December 2022 through Target Corp., Amazon.com Inc. and other retailers, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

☆ 2 million Cosori air fryers recalled because of fire hazard
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-24 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

New York CNN —Roughly 2 million Cosori air fryers have been recalled because they pose a possible fire risk. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission said that consumers “should immediately stop” using the recalled air fryers and contact Cosori for a free replacement. The company set up a special website for customers to trade in their air fryers for a new one. The air fryers, which range in price from $70 to $130, were sold between June 2018 through December 2022 at a number of retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, Home Depot and Target. The fryers are size 3.7 and 5.8 quarts and were sold in black, gray, white, blue or red colors.

☆ More than 2 million Cosori air fryers recalled after reports of the kitchen appliances 'catching fire, burning, melting'
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-23 | by ( Nancy Luna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A California company is recalling 2 million Cosori air fryers, US product safety officials announced Thursday. The recalled air fryers were reported as "catching fire, burning, melting." "Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled air fryers and contact Cosori to receive their choice of a free replacement air fryer or another Cosori product," the commission said. The agency said a "wire connection in the air fryers can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards." About 2 million of the air fryers have been sold in the US, while about 250,000 were sold in Canada and 21,000 in Mexico.

☆ About 1 in 5 Americans live in areas where policies encourage a switch to electric heating, cooling, and cooking
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-17 | by ( Catherine Boudreau | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

About 1 in 5 Americans live in areas with policies for decarbonizing buildings, an analysis found. As of this year, one in five Americans — some 72.5 million people — live in areas covered by those policies. But last year, for the first time, US shipments of electric heat pumps consistently outpaced gas furnaces, the coalition's analysis found. Heat pumps both warm and cool a home or building by circulating heat from indoors to outdoors and back again. The state has already surpassed a goal set in 2019 to install 100,000 heat pumps in homes and businesses.

☆ Stroller Maker Warns Buyers After Baby Dies
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-10 | by ( Joseph De Avila | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Baby Trend issued a warning about two strollers that have been sold in the U.S. since 2009. Stroller maker Baby Trend is warning buyers that two of its stroller models have entrapment hazards after a baby died from asphyxiation. The 14-month-old’s neck got caught between the canopy and the stroller’s arm rest, Baby Trend said in a joint statement Thursday with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

☆ CPSC doubles down on warning for Baby Trend stroller after toddler dies
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-10 | by ( Ramishah Maruf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

On Thursday, the CPSC and Baby Trend warned consumers about a head or neck entrapment risk on the Sit N’ Stand Double and Ultra strollers (model numbers beginning with “SS76” or “SS66”). The joint notice came after the asphyxiation death of a 14-month-old whose neck became trapped between the canopy tube and the armrest of a Baby Trend Sit N’ Stand double stroller. The Sit N’ Stand strollers have been sold since 2009, and Baby Trend said over a million have been sold nationwide. They’re found at Baby Trend, Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond, Walmart, Target, Kohl’s, and buybuy BABY. Consumers are encouraged to report incidents to the CPSC or to Baby Trend at 800-328-7363 or info@babytrend.com.

☆ Fabuloso recalls about 5 million bottles because of bacterial contamination
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-09 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Nearly 5 million bottles of Fabuloso multi-purpose cleaner have been voluntary recalled because there’s a “risk of bacterial growth,” the company said. Around 3.9 million bottles were never released for sale, the company said. The first eight digits of the lot code of the recalled products are 2348US78 through 2365US78 and 3001US78 through 3023US78, the CPSC said. If a customer has one of the products listed below, the company can get a refund through a special website or by calling the company at 1-855-703-0166. Fabuloso is telling affected customers to “immediately stop using the recalled product” and to dispose of it in its container.

☆ Baby killed, another injured in strollers sold by major retailers, CPSC says
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-09 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

A baby was killed and another was injured after they became entrapped in a popular Baby Trend stroller that's sold at retailers like Amazon , Walmart and Buybuy Baby, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Thursday. "Baby Trend and the CPSC agree that Sit N' Stand Double and Ultra strollers with detachable canopy are completely safe when used as intended and in accordance with the company's operating instructions," a company spokesperson said. The CPSC and Baby Trend are warning consumers to remove and separately store the canopy when it's not in use and ensure children are always fully secured in the stroller with its built-in five-point harness. Baby Trend is a global manufacturer of products for children that's been in business for more than 30 years, according to company news releases. The Alpha Group is an animation and pan-entertainment platform based in China that started as a toy company.

☆ Fabuloso Parent Recalls Nearly 5 Million Bottles of Cleaning Product Over Infection Risk
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-08 | by ( Colin Kellaher | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Colgate-Palmolive Co. is recalling nearly 5 million bottles of Fabuloso multipurpose cleaning products due to the risk of exposure to bacteria, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the company said Wednesday. The agency said the recalled products may contain Pseudomonas species bacteria, which pose a risk of serious infection for people with weakened immune systems, external medical devices or underlying lung conditions. The same bacteria was linked to another recent recall of 8 million laundry and cleaning products from The Laundress.

☆ Banning Gas Stoves by Regulation
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-04 | by ( The Editorial Board | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

When progressives can’t pass their agenda through the front door in Congress, they sneak it through a regulatory back window. That’s what the Biden Administration is doing with gas stoves, as the Energy Department this week proposed new rules that amount to a gradual de facto ban. A Biden appointee on the Consumer Product Safety Commission ignited a firestorm last month by threatening to ban gas stoves. After criticism from West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin and others, the CPSC chairman rejected the idea, and White House officials said they didn’t support banning gas stoves.

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