Greenworks Tools Recalls 554,780 Kobalt Yard Power Tools With USB-C Batteries Over Fire Hazard When Charging
Greenworks North America, LLC has recalled approximately 554,780 Kobalt-branded yard power tools equipped with USB-C lithium-ion batteries after the batteries were found to short-circuit, spark, smoke, or catch fire when charged through the USB-C port while the battery remains inserted in the tool. The recall was announced July 9, 2026. Greenworks has received 34 reports […]
Toxic Children’s Jewelry: The Lead and Cadmium Danger Hiding in Plain Sight
That sparkly bracelet or necklace set you bought your child on Amazon could be poisoning them. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued multiple warnings and recalls in recent years against children’s jewelry products containing illegal levels of lead and cadmium — toxic heavy metals that can cause serious and irreversible health damage […]
FDA: Is My Dog or Cat a Healthy Weight? Important Questions to Ask the Vet
Your 8-year-old chocolate Lab is putting on weight, and you know she should probably lose a pound or two. But when she looks at you pleadingly with those big brown eyes, how can you resist handing out just one more treat? It’s not easy. But it may be important. “Just as obesity has become a […]