C.P.S.C. CAUTIONS PUBLIC AHEAD OF JULY 4TH; 14,700 INJURIES IN 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As July 4th celebrations near, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging the public to prioritize fireworks safety. Mishandling fireworks can turn celebration into
D.O.J. ARRESTS 324 IN MASSIVE HEALTHCARE FRAUD TAKEDOWN
The Justice Department’s 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown resulted in charges against 324 defendants, including 96 medical professionals, across 50 federal districts and 12
ALMOST 230,000 COLEMAN SUSPENSION CHAIRS RECALLED; AMPUTATION RISK
The Coleman Company has issued a recall for approximately 228,760 Converta camping cots (model numbers 2000003077 and 2000020282) and Converta camping suspension stretchers (model number
ALMOST 200,000 FOR MUSTANGS RECALLED
Ford Motor Company has issued a safety recall (NHTSA Recall No. 25V404, Manufacturer Recall No. 25S65) for 197,432 2021-2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles produced between
CHILDREN’S COUGH SYRUP RECALLED FOR BACILLUS CONTAMINATION
TARRYTOWN, N.Y.–(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)—June 17, 2025—Medtech Products Inc., a Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc. company (“Medtech” or “Company”), is voluntarily recalling five lots of Little Remedies® Honey Cough
ALMOST 250,000 MINIFRIDGES RECALLED; FIRE HAZARD
On June 18, 2025, approximately 249,100 AstroAI 4-Liter/6-Can minifridges were recalled due to an electrical switch defect that can cause short circuits, posing fire and
POLARIS RECALLS RANGER VEHICLES; FIRE HAZARD
On June 18, 2025, Polaris Industries recalled approximately 4,900 Model Year 2023-2024 Ranger XP Kinetic and Model Year 2025 Pro XD Kinetic Recreational Off-Road Vehicles
BABY BORN FROM BRAIN-DEAD WOMAN IN GEORGIA
Adriana Smith, a 31-year-old nurse from Atlanta, Georgia, was declared brain-dead in February 2025 after suffering blood clots in her brain following a medical emergency.
FLORIDA MAN ARRESTED AFTER URINATING ON $10,000 WORTH OF FOOD AT SAM’S CLUB
A 70-year-old Florida man, Patrick Francis Mitchell, was arrested for urinating on $10,584 worth of food, including Spam and Vienna sausages, at a Sam’s Club
KENTUCKY MAN ARRESTED FOR LETTING A RACCOON LOOSE INSIDE A BUSINESS
On June 6, Murray Police responded to a report of 40-year-old Jonathan Mason intentionally releasing a raccoon into a business in Murray, KY, where it
BUGABOO HIGHCHAIRS RECALLED; 13 INJURED
On June 12, 2025, approximately 18,280 Bugaboo Giraffe highchairs (plus 2,325 sold in Canada) were recalled due to a fall hazard caused by the potential
CORDLESS HEDGE TRIMMERS RECALLED; 16 INJURED
On June 12, 2025, approximately 113,000 RYOBI 40V 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmers (models RY40620VNM, RY40602VNM, and RY40602BTLVNM) were recalled in the U.S., along with 15,000
OVER 1.1 MILLION POWER BANKS RECALLED FOR FIRE HAZARD
Anker Innovations Limited has issued a recall for approximately 1,158,000 Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks (model A1263) due to a risk of the lithium-ion battery
9-FOOT ALLIGATOR RESCUED DURING FLORIDA DRUG BUST
In Jacksonville, Florida, a drug bust led to the discovery of a disturbing array of illegal activities at a residence on the Northwest side. Following
CO-FOUNDER OF THE BEACH BOYS, BRIAN WILSON DEAD AT THE AGE OF 82
Brian Wilson, the co-founder and creative force behind the Beach Boys, died on June 11, 2025, at the age of 82. His family announced
ZICAM AND ORAJEL PRODUCTS RECALLED; MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is voluntarily recalling all lots within expiry of Zicam® Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, Zicam® Nasal AllClear Swabs, and Orajel™ Baby
SLY STONE PASSES AWAY AT 82
Sly Stone, the legendary frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, passed away on June 9, 2025, at the age of 82 in Los Angeles.
SULFA DRUG RECALLED FOR POTENTIAL MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION
Amneal Pharmaceuticals is recalling three lots of Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim Tablets, USP, 400 mg/80 mg due to potential microbial contamination indicated by black spots on the tablet
YAMAHA RECALLS 352,000 GOLF CARS; FAULTY ACCELERATOR
Yamaha Golf Car Company has expanded a recall involving approximately 352,000 golf cars, personal transportation vehicles, and UMAX vehicles from model years 2016 to 2024
1.7 MILLION WINDOW AIR CONDITIONERS RECALLED FOR MOLD BUILDUP RISK
On June 5, 2025, a recall was issued for approximately 1.7 million U and U+ Window Air Conditioners manufactured by Midea, sold under brands like
CPSC ISSUES RECALLS ON FIVE PRODUCTS FOR INFANTS
Below are recalls issued for products geared toward parents with infants. While no incidents or injuries were reported for any of these recalls, the CPSC
OVER 3.8 MILLION BOWFLEX DUMBELLS RECALLED; WEIGHTS CAN DISLODGE
Name of Product: BowFlex 552, 52.5 LB Adjustable Dumbbells and BowFlex 1090, 90 LB Adjustable Dumbbells Hazard: The weight plates can dislodge from the handle
KING OF THE HILL VOICE ACTOR, JONATHAN JOSS, FATALLY SHOT IN POSSIBLE HATE CRIME
Actor Jonathan Joss, known for voicing John Redcorn in “King of the Hill,” was fatally shot in San Antonio, Texas, on Sunday around 7 p.m.
LORETTA SWIT FROM M*A*S*H DIES
Loretta Swit, the Emmy-winning actress renowned for her portrayal of Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan on the iconic TV series MASH*, passed away on May
C.P.S.C. CAUTIONS PUBLIC AHEAD OF JULY 4TH; 14,700 INJURIES IN 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As July 4th celebrations near, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging the public to prioritize fireworks safety. Mishandling fireworks can turn celebration into
D.O.J. ARRESTS 324 IN MASSIVE HEALTHCARE FRAUD TAKEDOWN
The Justice Department’s 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown resulted in charges against 324 defendants, including 96 medical professionals, across 50 federal districts and 12
ALMOST 230,000 COLEMAN SUSPENSION CHAIRS RECALLED; AMPUTATION RISK
The Coleman Company has issued a recall for approximately 228,760 Converta camping cots (model numbers 2000003077 and 2000020282) and Converta camping suspension stretchers (model number
ALMOST 200,000 FOR MUSTANGS RECALLED
Ford Motor Company has issued a safety recall (NHTSA Recall No. 25V404, Manufacturer Recall No. 25S65) for 197,432 2021-2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles produced between
CHILDREN’S COUGH SYRUP RECALLED FOR BACILLUS CONTAMINATION
TARRYTOWN, N.Y.–(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)—June 17, 2025—Medtech Products Inc., a Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc. company (“Medtech” or “Company”), is voluntarily recalling five lots of Little Remedies® Honey Cough
ALMOST 250,000 MINIFRIDGES RECALLED; FIRE HAZARD
On June 18, 2025, approximately 249,100 AstroAI 4-Liter/6-Can minifridges were recalled due to an electrical switch defect that can cause short circuits, posing fire and
POLARIS RECALLS RANGER VEHICLES; FIRE HAZARD
On June 18, 2025, Polaris Industries recalled approximately 4,900 Model Year 2023-2024 Ranger XP Kinetic and Model Year 2025 Pro XD Kinetic Recreational Off-Road Vehicles
BABY BORN FROM BRAIN-DEAD WOMAN IN GEORGIA
Adriana Smith, a 31-year-old nurse from Atlanta, Georgia, was declared brain-dead in February 2025 after suffering blood clots in her brain following a medical emergency.
FLORIDA MAN ARRESTED AFTER URINATING ON $10,000 WORTH OF FOOD AT SAM’S CLUB
A 70-year-old Florida man, Patrick Francis Mitchell, was arrested for urinating on $10,584 worth of food, including Spam and Vienna sausages, at a Sam’s Club
KENTUCKY MAN ARRESTED FOR LETTING A RACCOON LOOSE INSIDE A BUSINESS
On June 6, Murray Police responded to a report of 40-year-old Jonathan Mason intentionally releasing a raccoon into a business in Murray, KY, where it
BUGABOO HIGHCHAIRS RECALLED; 13 INJURED
On June 12, 2025, approximately 18,280 Bugaboo Giraffe highchairs (plus 2,325 sold in Canada) were recalled due to a fall hazard caused by the potential
CORDLESS HEDGE TRIMMERS RECALLED; 16 INJURED
On June 12, 2025, approximately 113,000 RYOBI 40V 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmers (models RY40620VNM, RY40602VNM, and RY40602BTLVNM) were recalled in the U.S., along with 15,000
OVER 1.1 MILLION POWER BANKS RECALLED FOR FIRE HAZARD
Anker Innovations Limited has issued a recall for approximately 1,158,000 Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks (model A1263) due to a risk of the lithium-ion battery
9-FOOT ALLIGATOR RESCUED DURING FLORIDA DRUG BUST
In Jacksonville, Florida, a drug bust led to the discovery of a disturbing array of illegal activities at a residence on the Northwest side. Following
CO-FOUNDER OF THE BEACH BOYS, BRIAN WILSON DEAD AT THE AGE OF 82
Brian Wilson, the co-founder and creative force behind the Beach Boys, died on June 11, 2025, at the age of 82. His family announced
ZICAM AND ORAJEL PRODUCTS RECALLED; MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is voluntarily recalling all lots within expiry of Zicam® Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, Zicam® Nasal AllClear Swabs, and Orajel™ Baby
SLY STONE PASSES AWAY AT 82
Sly Stone, the legendary frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, passed away on June 9, 2025, at the age of 82 in Los Angeles.
SULFA DRUG RECALLED FOR POTENTIAL MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION
Amneal Pharmaceuticals is recalling three lots of Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim Tablets, USP, 400 mg/80 mg due to potential microbial contamination indicated by black spots on the tablet
YAMAHA RECALLS 352,000 GOLF CARS; FAULTY ACCELERATOR
Yamaha Golf Car Company has expanded a recall involving approximately 352,000 golf cars, personal transportation vehicles, and UMAX vehicles from model years 2016 to 2024
1.7 MILLION WINDOW AIR CONDITIONERS RECALLED FOR MOLD BUILDUP RISK
On June 5, 2025, a recall was issued for approximately 1.7 million U and U+ Window Air Conditioners manufactured by Midea, sold under brands like
CPSC ISSUES RECALLS ON FIVE PRODUCTS FOR INFANTS
Below are recalls issued for products geared toward parents with infants. While no incidents or injuries were reported for any of these recalls, the CPSC
OVER 3.8 MILLION BOWFLEX DUMBELLS RECALLED; WEIGHTS CAN DISLODGE
Name of Product: BowFlex 552, 52.5 LB Adjustable Dumbbells and BowFlex 1090, 90 LB Adjustable Dumbbells Hazard: The weight plates can dislodge from the handle
KING OF THE HILL VOICE ACTOR, JONATHAN JOSS, FATALLY SHOT IN POSSIBLE HATE CRIME
Actor Jonathan Joss, known for voicing John Redcorn in “King of the Hill,” was fatally shot in San Antonio, Texas, on Sunday around 7 p.m.
LORETTA SWIT FROM M*A*S*H DIES
Loretta Swit, the Emmy-winning actress renowned for her portrayal of Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan on the iconic TV series MASH*, passed away on May
