Crate and Barrel Benches Recalled After Injuries Reported

Crate and Barrel is recalling their Dakota benches which pose a fall hazard. The company is recalling about 6,800 benches because they can tip over when being used. Consumers are being urged to stop using the recalled benches immediately and contact the company directly for repairs. The bench was sold in two sizes: 51…

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West Elm Recalls Table Lamp

West Elm isrecalling their industrial task table lamp due to a shock hazard. The popular company reported that the adjustable joint can cut or fray the electrical wire that runs throughout the lamp and can cause the possible shock hazard. This recall affects around 43,000 lamps. The lamps are sold in various colors and…

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Fire Hazard Prompts Outdoor Camera Adapter Recall

Netgear has recalled their outdoor camera power adapters for possible fire hazards. These power adapters are for the Arlo outdoor cameras. The weatherproof connector on the power adapter can be susceptible to a water leak and cause a short circuit which can melt, overheat and pose a fire hazard. Netgear has reported that this…

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Crossbow Nocks Recalled for Injury Hazards

Ravin Crossbows are recalling arrow nocks due to possibleinjury hazards. The company reports that if the nock is not engaged fully with the bowstring then the bow can fail to discharge when the trigger is pulled. This can cause the bow to discharge while it is being re-nocked and cause an injury to the…

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Sweatshirts Recalled for Flammability Concerns

Todd Snyder, of New York, New York isrecalling over 2,000 Todd Snyder + Champion brand sweatshirts due to possible burn risks to consumers. The company is recalling the product because the sweatshirts did not meet federal flammability standards for clothing textiles. Consumers are asked to contact the company for a full refund and a…

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Ceiling Fans Recalled for Injury Hazards

Monte Carlo is recalling theirCyclone ceiling fans due to an injury hazard. The company reported that the fan blade bracket can break and cause the blades to fall. This recall affects over 3,000 fans which were sold in the United States and Canada. The two different models have five blades that are 60 inches…

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Zofran Use During Pregnancy Can Harm the Fetus

Morning sick is no fun. Likewise, being nauseous is no fun for anyone, and although there are medications that can treat such unwanted side effects, some shouldn’t be taken during pregnancy. Furthermore, although the FDA approves Zofran for use in cancer and surgery patients the anti-nausea drug it is not meant to be used…

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OC Raw Dog Food Recalled For Salmonella

The Rancho Santa Margarita, California dog food manufacturer, OC Raw Dog is recalling 640 pounds of product due tosalmonella contamination. Furthermore, the Chicken, Fish, and Produce Raw Frozen Dog Food is being voluntarily recalled because salmonella was detected after routine testing after a sample was collected from a retailer. Of the recalled product, the…

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Actor’s Daughter Sues Porsche after Fatal Car Crash

The 16-year-old daughter of the late actor, Paul Walker is now suing Porsche, the manufacturer of the vehicle he died in. In addition, Walker died in November 2013 as a passenger in a fierycar crash after it lost control and hit a concrete light and tree. Likewise, after the 2005 Carrera GT Porsche crashed,…

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Executive Gets 28 Years in Prison for Tainted Peanut Butter

In a groundbreaking sentencing, a peanut executive has been sentenced to 28 years in prison due to knowingly shippingsalmonella tainted peanut butter to consumers. Furthermore, 61-year-old, Stewart Parnell received the harshest penalty ever to be placed on an executive due to a food poisoning outbreak. Parnell is the CEO of Peanut Corporation of America…

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