3.6 MILLION “BURST-PROOF” HOSES RECALLED FOR BURSTING; 29 INJURED
On July 24, 2025, Winston Products announced a recall of approximately 3.6 million HydroTech 5/8-inch Expandable Burst-Proof Hoses due to a risk of the hoses
OVER 600,000 FRIGIDAIRE MINIFRIDGES RECALLED; FIRE HAZARD
On July 24, 2025, a recall was issued for approximately 634,000 Frigidaire-brand minifridges, models EFMIS129, EFMIS137, EFMIS149, and EFMIS175, due to a fire and burn
RECALL ISSUED FOR 5 MILLION ABOVE-GROUND POOLS; NINE DEATHS REPORTED
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), along with Bestway, Intex Recreation Corp., and Polygroup North America Inc., has issued a recall for approximately 5
FORD RECALLS 694,000 BRONCO SPORT AND ESCAPE VEHICLES
Ford is recalling over 694,000 Bronco Sport (2021-2024) and Escape (2020-2022) vehicles with 1.5L engines due to a potential fuel injector defect that could cause
FOUR PRODUCTS RECALLED FOR OVERHEATING OR BURN RISKS
On July 17, 2025, four product recalls were issued due to overheating or burn-related hazards. CasaClean Handheld Steamers (model DF-958, ~23,000 units) pose a burn
POSTAGE RATES TO INCREASE ON SUNDAY
Starting July 13, 2025, the United States Postal Service (USPS) will implement a significant postage rate increase, marking its 20th rate adjustment since 2000 and
WALMART RECALLS AROUND 850,000 STEEL WATER BOTTLES; TWO PEOPLE BLINDED
On July 10, 2025, a recall was issued for approximately 850,000 Ozark Trail 64 oz Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottles due to a hazard where
OVER 260 ANIMALS RESCUED FROM GEORGIA HOME
In Trenton, Georgia, Nathaniel Levon Curington, 44, and Aimee Renee Curington, 45, were arrested and charged with seven counts of felony animal cruelty after nearly
RITZ PEANUT BUTTER CRACKERS RECALLED FOR PACKAGING ERROR
EAST HANOVER, N.J., July 8, 2025 – Mondelēz Global LLC announced today a voluntary recall of four carton sizes of RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches (8-pack, 20-pack,
FBI WARNS OF RISE IN SCAM CALLS AND IMPERSONATIONS
The FBI has issued a warning about a rise in scam calls where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement officials to extort money from victims. These scammers
KRAFT HEINZ RECALLS OSCAR MAYER TURKEY BACON FOR LISTERIA
WASHINGTON, July 2, 2025 – Kraft Heinz Foods Company, a Newberry, S.C., establishment, is recalling approximately 367,812 pounds of fully cooked turkey bacon products that may
OVER 200,000 HELMETS RECALLED
Name of Product: 509 helmets and 509 for Polaris helmets Hazard: The recalled helmets fail to provide sufficient protection in the event of a crash,
DEWALT GRINDER FLAP DISCS RECALLED; THREE INJURED
Name of Product: DEWALT® Grinder Flap Discs Hazard: The ceramic cloth abrasive flaps on the disc can detach while in use on a grinder, posing
CALIFORNIA WOMAN FACES 93 ANIMAL CRUELTY CHARGES
In Merced County, California, Jeannie Maxon faces 93 animal cruelty charges after authorities found 106 emaciated and 28 dead cats in an abandoned U-Haul van
ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL PASSES SENATE BY ONE VOTE
Senate Republicans narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s tax cuts and spending bill, titled the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” with a 50-50 vote, Vice President
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.
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
WIRELESS POWER BANKS RECALLED; FIRE HAZARD
Name of Product: iWALK Magnetic Wireless Power Banks Hazard: The lithium-ion batteries in the recalled power banks can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of
HORMEL ISSUES RECALL ON DINTY MOORE BEEF STEW FOR WOOD CONTAMINATION
WASHINGTON, May 28, 2025 – Hormel Foods Corporation, a Tucker, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 256,185 pounds of canned beef stew product that may be contaminated
CONVICTED CHILD KILLER SHAWN GRELL DIED IN PRISON LAST MONTH
Shawn Ryan Grell, a 50-year-old man convicted of murdering his 2-year-old daughter in 1999, died in a Tucson prison on April 19. Grell had doused
STEP2 SNOWMAN TOY RECALLED; CAN BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES POSING CHOKING HAZARD
Name of Product: My First Snowman Toys Hazard: The top hat on the recalled snowman can break into small pieces, posing a risk of serious
THREE BRANDS OF KITCHEN FAUCETS RECALLED FOR LEAD POISONING RISK
Three brands of kitchen faucets sold on Amazon have been recalled due to lead and, in some cases, other contaminants leaching into water, posing health
AAA WARNS OF THE “100 DEADLIEST DAYS” FOR TEEN DRIVERS
NASHVILLE, Tenn., (May 29, 2025) — The stretch between Memorial Day and Labor Day is known as the 100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers—a period
SALMONELLA TAINTED CUCUMBERS LEADS TO SEVERAL RECALLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY
Multiple companies are recalling cucumber products due to potential Salmonella contamination, linked to an outbreak causing 26 illnesses across 15 states. The primary source of
BLACK BEAR FOUND SITTING ON STOVE AFTER CRASHING THROUGH HOME’S CEILING
In a surprising incident in Bell County, Kentucky, a black bear was found sitting on a stove after crashing through the ceiling of a home. Game
U.S. MINT TO HALT PRODUCTION OF PENNIES
First reported by the Wall Street Journal, The U.S. Mint will halt penny production after exhausting its final order of penny blanks, as confirmed by
TWO BRANDS OF DRESSERS RECALLED FOR INSTABILITY
Sivan Six-Drawer Double Dressers Recall Product: Sivan Six-Drawer Double Dressers (Model Y-C51, natural oak/black, 31”H x 47”W x 16”D) Hazard: Unstable if not wall-anchored, posing
