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Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
50,000 Smoke Detectors Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide and Fire Risk—See If Yours Is Affected
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled about 50,000 smoke detectors due to a malfunction that may prevent them from alerting consumers to fires and carbon monoxide leaks, posing a potentially deadly risk. The recalled smoke detectors are the Apollo America Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors with model number "51000-600" labeled on the back. On the front of the recalled product states "Replace by" followed by a date ranging from June 2034 to October 2034. The recalled smoke detectors were manufactured and sold for $50 to $100 online, door-to-door, and through telephone sales by Vivint between June 2024 and October 2024. According to the CPSC, there have been no reported injuries or incidents, but these detectors "pose a risk of smoke inhalation, carbon monoxide poisoning or death." If you think you may have the recalled smoke detector, check the information and contact Vivint for a free replacement by calling 800-281-9667, emailing recalls@ or visiting the recall website for a replacement guide. Related: Egg Recall Alert: 1.7 Million Cartons Linked to Salmonella in 9 States Read the original article on Martha Stewart
Epoch Times
a day ago
- Health
- Epoch Times
Nearly 4 Million BowFlex Dumbbells Recalled Nationwide: CPSC
Wisconsin-based Johnson Health Tech Trading Inc. is recalling around 3.84 million units of dumbbells due to a risk that 'weight plates can dislodge from the handle during use, posing an impact hazard,' the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said in a June 5 The recall applies to BowFlex-branded Model 552 (52.5 lb.) and Model 1090 (90 lb.) adjustable dumbbells. Bowflex, formerly Nautilus Inc., filed for bankruptcy in March 2024. Johnson Health Tech
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
‘Game changing' air conditioner recalled due to mold growth — here's what to do if you own one of these units
A highly rated window air conditioner has been voluntarily recalled for mold buildup. Midea AC units have been reported on and raved about by The New York Times for five years. The Wirecutter team — the Times' product recommendation service — describes these window ACs as a game changing product that provides 'quiet, efficient cooling.' However, early this month, approximately 1.7 million units made by Midea and sold under brand names like Midea, Comfort Aire, Danby, Frigidaire, Insignia, Keystone, LBG Products, Mr. Cool, Perfect Aire and Sea Breeze were recalled due to mold growth from pooled water in the air conditioners not draining quickly enough, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. And for those unaware, 'mold exposure poses risks of respiratory issues or other infections to some consumers,' explained the CPSC. Although the recall went into place on June 5, this isn't the first time this issue has been brought up. After hearing from readers complaining about apparent mold on their Midea products, Wirecutter looked into the issue back in 2023. It turned out that in order to prevent any mold growth, owners should keep the AC's fan running to dry it out and make sure it's installed at a slight backward angle to drain excess water. However, despite this helpful advice, mold complaints continued to roll in. There have been 152 reports of mold in these AC units, with 17 of them being respiratory infections, allergic reactions, coughing, sneezing and sore throats from mold exposure, according to the CPSC. This may be a mechanical issue — 'if there's something wrong with the plastic or there's not enough airflow to prevent mold growth,' Jonathan Midgett, PhD, the consumer ombudsman at the CPSC, told Wirecutter. 'Consumers with the recalled air conditioners should immediately contact Midea for a free repair or a full or prorated refund, which will be based on the purchase date or date of manufacture,' the CPSC advised on its site. Air conditioners aside, you could be living in a moldy home without even realizing it. A 42-year-old woman and her two-year-old toddler suffered horrible allergic reactions, complete with painful red rashes and blisters, due to mold growing in an apartment they recently moved into, according to SWNS. Supposedly, mold was growing on the walls of Joanna Hayes' home and at the bottom of her cupboard. And one of the grossest discoveries was mushrooms visible growing on the living room couch. 'I initially treated it myself, but the mold got worse and worse, the colder it got, to the point where the wallpaper was falling off,' she said, according to the outlet. 'We are sorry that Ms Hayes has been experiencing problems with damp and mold in her home. We have been working closely with her to rectify the problem and deal with other repairs she has reported,' a spokesperson said.
New York Times
3 days ago
- Business
- New York Times
BowFlex Recalls 3.8 Million Adjustable Dumbbells After Injury Reports
The exercise equipment brand BowFlex recalled millions of its adjustable dumbbells because of the risk of metal plates dislodging from the product's handle and hitting people during weight lifting. Concussions, abrasions, broken toes and contusions are among the 111 reports of injuries caused by the plates dislodging, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday. More than 300 reports of plates coming off had been filed with the company that owned the brand, the agency said. The more than 3.8 million recalled units are from the models marketed as the 'BowFlex 552, 52.5-lb. Adjustable Dumbbells,' and the 'BowFlex 1090, 90-lb. Adjustable Dumbbells,' the commission said. The model 552 dumbbells adjust from five to 52.5 pounds, while the model 1090 adjusts from 10 to 90 pounds. They are black dumbbells with handles that were sold in pairs and single units, and came with weights with handles, weight plates and a molded plastic trays, the commission said. Consumers are urged to immediately stop using the dumbbells and seek a refund. The dumbbells were sold in stores, including Best Buy, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Johnson Fitness & Wellness, as well as online on Amazon and the BowFlex website. They sold for between $200 and $800, the commission said. The popular dumbbell models, one of which was a previous Wirecutter pick, allow people to weight train at home without dealing with the bulk of owning a full set of traditional dumbbells. Johnson Health Tech Trading, which is part of the company that owns the BowFlex brand, will replace the dumbbells for customers who purchased the items from April 23, 2024, through May 2025, or refund them the price of the equipment with a voucher, the commission said. BowFlex was acquired by Johnson Health Tech Retail, a subsidiary of Johnson Health Tech, in 2024, after BowFlex declared bankruptcy that year. Customers who purchased the dumbbells from BowFlex, formerly known as Nautilus, before April 23, 2024, can request a refund that will come in the form of a prorated voucher, according to BowFlex. All customers affected by the recall are eligible to receive a one-year digital fitness membership, the company said. Gabe Knight, a senior policy analyst on the safety policy team for the nonprofit Consumer Reports, which tests products and rates them, called the company's solution to the recall inadequate. 'Consumers should be able to receive their money back in full, no strings attached,' she said. According to Consumer Reports, this is not the first time that BowFlex has had issues with its adjustable dumbbells. In 2012, Nautilus, as the company that owned it was called then, recalled roughly 17,000 BowFlex SelectTech 1090 dumbbell models because of an injury hazard. That recall resulted from the weight-selector dial on the dumbbells failing, and causing weight plates to fall when the dumbbell was lifted from its storage tray.
Epoch Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Epoch Times
Roughly 1.7 Million Air Conditioners Sold in Costco, Walmart, Amazon Recalled Nationwide
Midea is recalling around 1.7 million units of window air conditioners due to 'risk of mold exposure,' the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said in a June 5 The recalled products were manufactured by GD Midea Air-Conditioning Equipment Co., Ltd., located in China. Midea is a Chinese brand, and the products were imported by Midea America Corp., located in New Jersey. The recall applies to U and U+ air conditioners sold under the brand names Midea, Comfort Aire, Danby, Frigidaire, Insignia, Keystone, LBG Products, Mr. Cool, Perfect Aire, and Sea Breeze.
