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CTV News
3 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
‘Immediately stop using': Water bottle recalled after reports of exploding during use, causing injuries
Drinkmate carbonation water bottles are recalled due to laceration and injury hazards from exploding. (Health Canada) A popular water bottle is being recalled in both Canada and the U.S. after reports of injuries suffered from the bottle exploding. Health Canada announced a joint recall Wednesday with the U.S. Consumer and Product Safety Commission (USCPSC) and i-Drink Products Inc. for Drinkmate's 1L carbonation bottles, which could potentially explode from extra pressure while being used, resulting in injuries and lacerations to users and bystanders. 'As of Aug. 1, 2025, the company has received one report of a bottle shattered during use, causing some bruises and property damage in Canada and eight similar reports of injuries and property damage in the United States,' the health agency's notice said. The affected products were sold online in Canada between April 2023 and October 2024 on and the recall said. The bottles were also sold in the U.S. and Australia during that time. Approximately 5,000 affected bottles were sold online in Canada, while 101,582 units were sold in the U.S. online through and the recall notice said. Health Canada said the affected bottles have an expiration date range of between January 2026 to October 2026. The affected products include the following: Black 1L bottle, SKU: 001-02-1, UPC: 850003006598 Blue 1L bottle , SKU: 001-08-1, UPC: 850003006994 Red 1L bottle, SKU: 001-03-1, UPC: 850016147820 White 1L bottle, SKU: 001-01-1, UPC: 850003006970 Drinkmate Carbonation Bottles Immediately stop using the recalled products and dispose of them in accordance with local waste requirements, Health Canada said. (Health Canada) 'Immediately stop using the recalled products and dispose of them in accordance with local waste requirements,' the recall said, addnig that customers can also complete a recall form to request replacement bottles. Meanwhile, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) had announced an earlier recall alert in June 2025, which cited the 1L PET bottles used with Drinkmate's OmniFizz to carbonate drinks, for potentially causing hearing damage and injuries. 'Incidents have occurred,' the ACCC's recall alert said.
CTV News
13-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Here's why 15,000 hedge trimmers are being recalled in Canada
Hundreds of thousands of Ryobi-branded cordless hedge trimmers sold in Canada and the U.S. have been recalled due to laceration hazards, prompting warnings from health and consumer agencies in both countries. Health Canada issued a joint recall with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Techtronic Industries (TTI) Outdoor Power Equipment Inc. on Thursday for select Ryobi 24-inch, 40V cordless hedge trimmers. 'The hedge trimmer blade can unexpectedly activate after pressing just the safety or trigger control individually rather than engaging the safety and trigger controls simultaneously, posing a potential laceration hazard,' the alert said. According to Health Canada, as of May 27, TTI Outdoor Power Equipment has received one incident report and one finger laceration report in Canda. Approximately 15,000 units were sold in Canada between March 2021 to January 2025. The affected trimmers only have model numbers RY40620VNM, RY40602VNM and RY40602BTLVNM and serial numbers within ranges LT21091D180001 to LT22365D060025 and RG23125N250001 to RG24252D101110. Consumers can find the model and serial information on the product's data plate located on the trimmer's bottom. Health Canada urges consumers to 'immediately stop using' the affected products and visit the company's website to see if their trimmer is in the recall. Consumers can receive a free replacement trimmer. Larger recall in the U.S. The recall is more significant in the U.S., where the CPSC reported the same day that more than 110,000 units are affected. According to the CPSC, the company received 27 reports of the blade activating after pressing just one of the controls including 16 injury reports that resulted in minor and some severe lacerations.
Engadget
13-06-2025
- Engadget
Anker recalls over a million power banks due to fire and burn hazards
Anker has recalled its PowerCore 10000 power bank (model A1263) due to an issue with the lithium battery that can cause it to "overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers," the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC) wrote. The company received 19 reports of fires and explosions, including two reports of minor burn injuries and 11 property damage claims totaling over $60,700. It's a large recall covering 1,158,000 units sold (in the US only) through Amazon, Newegg and eBay between June 2016 and December 2022. To confirm that you have that specific model, check the rear of the device to confirm it reads: "Anker PowerCore 10000" with model number "A1263." To receive a $30 gift card or replacement 10,000 mAh power bank, you'll need to send a photo with the submission date and word "recall" or "recalled" written in permanent marker. You must also send a photo showing the model number and serial number printed on the bottom of the power bank, along with a receipt (though the latter is optional). See Anker's recall page for more details. Once you receive confirmation that your power bank is subject to the recall, you must dispose of it safely at a municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center (call ahead to confirm if they accept rechargeable lithium-ion batteries). Do not throw them in recycling bins, the trash or battery disposal bins available at retailers. Though generally safe and reliable, lithium ion batteries can degrade over time and pose a fire hazard. Couriers like FedEx and airlines have strict rules about transporting them, and Southwest Airlines recently decreed that passengers must have battery chargers visible when in use on flights. If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission.
CTV News
12-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
More than 125K hedge trimmers recalled in Canada, U.S. over laceration hazard
Hundreds of thousands of Ryobi-branded cordless hedge trimmers sold in Canada and the U.S. have been recalled due to laceration hazards, prompting warnings from health and consumer agencies in both countries. Health Canada issued a joint recall with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Techtronic Industries (TTI) Outdoor Power Equipment Inc. on Thursday for select Ryobi 24-inch, 40V cordless hedge trimmers. 'The hedge trimmer blade can unexpectedly activate after pressing just the safety or trigger control individually rather than engaging the safety and trigger controls simultaneously, posing a potential laceration hazard,' the alert said. According to Health Canada, as of May 27, TTI Outdoor Power Equipment has received one incident report and one finger laceration report in Canda. Approximately 15,000 units were sold in Canada between March 2021 to January 2025. The affected trimmers only have model numbers RY40620VNM, RY40602VNM and RY40602BTLVNM and serial numbers within ranges LT21091D180001 to LT22365D060025 and RG23125N250001 to RG24252D101110. Consumers can find the model and serial information on the product's data plate located on the trimmer's bottom. Health Canada urges consumers to 'immediately stop using' the affected products and visit the company's website to see if their trimmer is in the recall. Consumers can receive a free replacement trimmer. Larger recall in the U.S. The recall is more significant in the U.S., where the CPSC reported the same day that more than 110,000 units are affected. According to the CPSC, the company received 27 reports of the blade activating after pressing just one of the controls including 16 injury reports that resulted in minor and some severe lacerations.
The Verge
12-06-2025
- The Verge
Anker is recalling over 1.1 million power banks due to fire and burn risks
Anker has issued a recall for its PowerCore 10000 power bank (model A1263) due to a 'potential issue with the lithium-ion battery' that could pose a fire safety risk. The company has received 19 reports of fires and explosions that have caused minor burn injuries and resulted in property damage totaling over $60,700, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC). The recall covers about 1,158,000 units that were sold online through Amazon, Newegg, and eBay between June 2016 and December 2022. The affected batteries can be identified by the Anker logo engraved on the side with the model number A1263 printed on the bottom edge. However, Anker is only recalling units sold in the US with qualifying serial numbers. To check if yours is included, you'll need to visit Anker's website. Anker is offering affected consumers their choice of either a $30 gift card (the recalled battery cost around $27) that can be used on or a free 10,000mAh Anker power bank as a replacement (model A1388) featuring upgrades including a charge level display and a USB-C charging cable lanyard. To receive the gift card or the replacement, Anker requires a 'photo of the power bank with the submission date and the word 'recall' or 'recalled' written clearly in permanent marker,' to be submitted, and a 'photo showing the model number and serial number (SN) printed on the bottom of the device.' The company is also requesting a purchase receipt, but it's not mandatory to participate in the recall. After confirming that your power bank is one of the recalled units, Anker says it should be taken to a facility that can safely dispose of lithium-ion batteries due to the risk of fire. Those facilities can be found through the Environmental Protection Agency's website or other organizations in the US that specialize in processing e-waste. Do not throw them in the trash, recycling bins, or used battery boxes provided at various retail locations. The recall is also a reminder that power banks and backup batteries can potentially develop severe issues over time, as these particular units are almost a decade old. If you've been regularly using devices featuring lithium-ion batteries for a while, you'll want to be mindful of issues like overheating or visible swelling and dispose of them properly if you think there's a potential problem. And while the technology is currently more expensive than lithium-ion batteries, you can also consider upgrading to solid-state batteries which are more powerful, safer, and longer lasting than what we commonly use now to power our devices.
