Southern Telecom Recalls Brookstone Tabletop Fire Pits After Flame Jetting Causes Second And Third-Degree Burns
Southern Telecom Inc. of Brooklyn, New York, is recalling approximately 48,700 Brookstone-branded Tabletop Fire Pits after the fire pits were found to produce uncontrolled pool fires and flame jetting when burning liquid alcohol — resulting in two confirmed injuries including second-degree and third-degree burns. The recall was announced August 13, 2026. The fire pits were […]
Window Screens Are Not Baby Gates. Here Is the Danger Most Parents Miss.
Every spring, as families open their windows to let in fresh air, a predictable and preventable wave of child window fall injuries begins. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that an estimated 5,600 children aged 12 and under were treated in emergency departments in 2024 after falling out of a window, and about […]
CDC: Family Health History and Pregnancy
KEY POINTS Overview Planning for pregnancy Thinking about having a baby? If you have a family health history that includes a birth defect, developmental disability, newborn screening disorder, or genetic condition, you might be more likely to have a baby with this condition. Learning more about your family health history before you get pregnant can give you time […]