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 […]
Water Beads: A Danger to Young Children & Can Be Deadly if Swallowed
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has heard heartbreaking stories from parents whose children ingested water beads and suffered severe consequences, including grave internal injuries, lifelong health impacts, and death. From 2016–2022, there were an estimated 7,800 emergency room visits associated with water beads, and CPSC is aware of at least one death. What […]
Honda Recalls 880,514 Pilots, Ridgelines, Passports, And Acura MDXs Over Road Salt Corrosion That Can Cause Rear Suspension Failure
American Honda Motor Co. has recalled 880,514 Honda and Acura vehicles after the rear subframe was found to corrode at suspension mounting points when exposed to road salt — weakening the attachment points for rear suspension components and potentially causing them to fracture and fail while driving. The recall was announced June 4, 2026, under […]
Beware! Airborne Beach Umbrellas Can Kill
Every summer, beach umbrellas become unintended weapons. Wind gusts on crowded beaches have sent beach umbrellas flying, resulting in lacerations, impalements, and even death. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging beachgoers to take this hazard seriously and follow updated safety guidance. A New Safety Standard Is Now in Place A voluntary safety […]
Clover Hill Dairy Recalls Soft Ricotta And Requeson Cheese In Six States Over Listeria Outbreak
Clover Hill Dairy LLC of Mechanicsville, Maryland, has recalled all of its Soft Ricotta/Requeson cheese products after eight people were infected with Listeria monocytogenes in a multistate outbreak linked to the cheese — one of whom has died. The recall was announced early June 2026. Clover Hill Dairy has ceased all production and distribution, and […]
CDC: About Hantavirus
Key points Overview Hantaviruses can infect and cause serious disease in people worldwide. People get hantavirus from contact with rodents like rats and mice, especially when exposed to their urine, droppings, and saliva. It can also spread through a bite or scratch by a rodent, but this is rare. Hantaviruses cause two syndromes. Hantaviruses found […]
Gudook Outdoor Sports Recalls Adult Bicycle Helmets Sold On Amazon Over Failure To Meet Federal Safety Standards
Dongguanshizhouhedianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, doing business as Gudook Outdoor Sports of China, has recalled approximately 520 Gudook Adult Bike Helmets after the CPSC determined the helmets fail to meet the mandatory federal safety standard for bicycle helmets — meaning they may not adequately protect a rider’s head in the event of a crash. The recall was announced June […]
Vornado Recalls 255,000 SRTH Tower Space Heaters Sold At Costco And Other Major Retailers Over Fire Hazard
Vornado Air LLC has recalled more than 255,000 SRTH Small Room Tower Heaters after the fan blade was found to detach from the motor shaft — causing the unit to overheat, melt, and potentially catch fire. The recall was announced early June 2026. Vornado has received 32 reports of overheating, including eight fires and one […]