Don’t Swim with Shocks: Electrical Safety In and Around Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
Every summer, millions of Americans cool off in pools, spas, and hot tubs — but few are aware of a silent, invisible danger lurking in the water. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns that electricity and water are a deadly combination, and since 2002, CPSC is aware of 33 fatalities involving electrocutions in […]
Kidisle Recalls 17,600 Coffeemakers Sold On Amazon, Walmart, And eBay Over Hot Liquid And Steam Burns
Kidisle has recalled approximately 17,600 Kidisle hot and iced coffee machines after the coffeemakers were found to become clogged internally, causing hot liquid or steam to build up and release unexpectedly during use — scalding users or anyone nearby. The recall was announced June 11, 2026. The CPSC is aware of at least 107 reports […]
CDC: About Andes Virus
Key points Overview Andes virus is a type of hantavirus spread by rodents in South America and, less commonly, by other infected people. The rodents that carry Andes virus have not been found in the United States. It can cause a severe respiratory disease in people, called Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS). Andes virus is the only type […]