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GE Recalling Some Refrigerators Due to Fall Hazard
The company has so far received 71 reports of freezer drawer handles on its bottom-freezer French Door Refrigerators detaching, resulting in 37 reported injuries.
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GE Recalling French Door Refrigerators, 37 Injuries Reported
GE has announced a recall on its Free-Standing French Door Refrigerators in Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel because the freezer handle can detach
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A Lavender Spray Was Supposed to Freshen Homes. Instead, It Killed 2 People
A monthslong CDC investigation revealed an aromatherapy spray imported from India and sold at Walmart was contaminated with deadly bacteria.
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US Plans New Safety Rules to Combat Carbon Monoxide Poisoning From Portable Generators
The U.S. agency responsible for protecting consumers announced this week that it intends to recommend new mandatory rules to make portable generators safer, saying manufacturers have not voluntarily done enough to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning deaths.
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About 2M Dehumidifiers Recalled in US, Possible Fire Hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says about 2 million dehumidifiers made by New Widetech are being recalled in the U.S. because they can overheat and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
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New CPSC Ruling Aims to Prevent the Sale of Unsafe Infant Sleepers
A federal safety agency is cracking down on infant sleepers that have been tied to infant deaths.
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Target Announces Recall of 480,000 Infant Rompers and Children's Swimsuits
Customers who have purchased these clothing items are being urged to return them immediately.
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Woman Wants Safety Checks for Pet Toys After Cat's Eye Hurt
It’s estimated that the pet toy market is a billion-dollar business, yet as one cat owner learned, there is very little safety oversight on many of these products. Cat owner Christina Phillipis says her cat Mochie was injured while playing in her favorite cat tunnel. “She was playing in her cat tunnel, zipping around in the morning like she...
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J. Crew Recalls Boys' Denim Pants Over Choking Hazards
J. Crew has issued a recall for a certain style of denim pants that presents a choking hazard for children.
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RECALL: Eddie Bauer, Disney Inclined Sleepers
The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall on Eddie Bauer and Disney inclined infant sleepers. The recall is a result of concerns that infants sleeping in the product could roll over and suffocate.
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Gillette Recalls Venus Simply3 Disposable Razors Due to Laceration Concerns
Gillette is recalling Venus Simply3 disposable razors over laceration concerns because the blades are misaligned and can cause users to cut themselves while shaving. The company said the recalled razors were sold in two types of packages: a Venus Simply3 Disposable Razor 4-pack and a Daisy 12+1 Venus Simply3 Bonus Pack which included one free Venus Simply3 razor.
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ICYMI: Deadly Wynwood Hit-and-Run; ICE Raids
Here are some of the stories of the past week from the NBC 6 Weekend Digest:
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IKEA Announces Dressers, Chests Designed to Prevent Tip-overs
Following the recall of millions of dressers, IKEA announced new dressers designed to prevent furniture tip-overs. Consumer Investigator Sasha Jones shares ways you can help prevent furniture tip-overs from happening.
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6 Things to Know – Your Top Stories For Thursday, April 4
It’s Thursday, April 4th – and NBC 6 has the top six stories you need to know for the day.
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Pyrex Under Fire for Reported Explosions
Hundreds of consumers have reported an issue with a popular bakeware after they said it shattered without warning. NBC Responds took two brand-new baking dishes to a lab for a demonstration to see why this was happening.
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South Florida Man's Cell Phone Caught Fire, Not Under Recall
A South Florida man reached out to NBC 6 Responds after he says his cell phone spontaneously caught fire. His phone is not under a nationwide recall.
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Danger of Flushmate Toilet Flushing System Bursting Prompts Massive Recall
More than a million Flushmate pressure-assisted toilet flushing systems have been recalled because they can burst powerfully enough to cause the toilet to shatter, causing injuries and property damage. Nearly 1,500 incidents have been reported in the United States in connection with the Flushmate II 501-B pressure-assisted flushing system. At least 23 people have been hurt, one of whom needed...
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Vornado Reissues Recall for Space Heaters Following Death, Reports of Fires
Vornado Air is continuing to recall thousands of electric space heaters after a man died in a fire involving one of the devices.
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Attleboro Family Raises Questions of Pool Safety With Viral Video
As temperatures soar, parents are beginning to think about pool safety, but a family in Attleboro said the device they installed to keep their backyard safe, put their toddler in danger.
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Target Recalls Girls Studded Jeans Due to Laceration Hazard
Apparel manufacture Topson Downs has issued a recall on a pair of girls skinny jeans sold at target due to reports of skin cuts and lacerations. The Cat & Jack Girls’ Star Studded Jeans were sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online between September 2017 and November 2017 for $18.