SunVilla issued a major recall for 10′ Solar LED Market Umbrellas sold exclusively at Costco due to fire and burn hazards. The umbrellas feature lithium-ion batteries at the top that can overheat and catch fire. The company received six reports of fires so far, including one that caused a smoke inhalation injury. But SunVilla sold …
You should stop immediately if you’re about to mow your lawn using a Troy-Bilt SpaceSavr Walk-Behind Self-Propelled Lawn Mower. The device is part of a new MTD Products lawn mower recall and it poses a serious fire risk. The product can be stored vertically, as seen in one of the images below. However, placing the …
The massive JIF peanut butter recall from a few weeks ago continues to trigger additional recalls. We’ve already seen several types of desserts made with peanut butter pulled from stores following the peanut butter recall, and that’s because the JIF products are responsible for a Salmonella outbreak in the US. The newest JIF-related recall involves …
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a health warning in mid-April concerning Artri King-branded products. The company makes a pain reliever available as a supplement for joint pain and arthritis. However, FDA testing discovered that Artri King products contain hidden drug ingredients, including diclofenac and dexamethasone. Walmart already recalled Artri King products in …
Health authorities routinely test food products for Salmonella, as contamination with the bacteria can cause serious problems. Ingesting the bacteria can lead to illness and outbreaks, with the most recent one involving JIF peanut butter. Salmonella contamination triggers product recalls all the time, and the newest action involves Freshpet pet food. Freshpet just issued a …
If you bought or received new coffee cups in the past few years, you’d better check if they’re 15-ounce models from Moderne Glass Company. The company issued a recall for a type of coffee cup that can crack or break when in contact with hot water. As a result, coffee fans using these cups risk …
Aspirin, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen are common over-the-counter drugs that most people have around the house. The drugs can relieve pain and reduce fevers, among other things. Additionally, many people use these drugs to treat various other chronic health issues. But buyers should know there are four separate recall actions concerning various brands of aspirin, ibuprofen, …
If you’re using a treadmill to exercise at home, you should make sure it’s not one of the models that are part of the Nautilus treadmill recall. The company issued a recall action after receiving 21 reports of the treadmills starting on their own. This malfunction can lead to serious accidents, although Nautilus says it …
The pandemic has changed everything about daily life, including the way people work and travel. More people have been working from home than ever. Similarly, people have been unable to travel during the various lockdown periods impacting national and international travel. As a result, those who can work from home might want to travel alone, …
Eating a protein bar is a great way to boost your energy after a workout or even during intense exercise. You can also eat a protein bar when you haven’t had time for a proper meal during a busy day, although they’re not supposed to replace traditional meals. But if you have any Built protein …
Home products and electronic devices that malfunction can lead to all sorts of unwanted consequences. Such is the case with certain Electric Start Pressure Washers that are part of a Generac Power Systems recall. The devices can malfunction and start themselves without any user input. If that happens while they’re stored indoors, they pose a …
Customers who purchased Northern Tier Bakery ready-to-eat (RTE) salad products recently should know the company initiated a recall for about 905 pounds of salad. The action follows testing that has revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes on samples. That’s a bacteria that can cause severe illness in certain groups of people. Whenever it appears in …
