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Govee Just Recalled These Smart Heaters That May Cause Fires and Burns
Smart heaters produced by Govee and GoveeLife were voluntarily recalled this week due to testing that revealed some models can overheat, potentially causing fires or burns. This affects over 500,000 units in the United States and Canada. Multiple models are included in the recall, most of which came to market in the last year. Affected models: You can locate the…
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Wolf Pro-Style Ranges Recalled for Burn and Fire Risks
The recall: About 44,000 Wolf pro-style ranges with built-in griddles. The models have either four or six burners and range in size from 36 to 60 inches. Additionally, about 1,400 models were recalled in Canada. In all, 27 models have been recalled; the full list can be found in the CPSC announcement. The risk: If liquid boils over or spills, the range…
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Govee Electric Space Heaters Recalled for Fire and Burn Risks
The recall: Affects GoveeLife and Govee smart electric space heaters with model numbers H7130 (including the H7130101 variation), H7131, H7132, H7133, H7134, and H7135. The space heaters were sold in black or white with “GoveeLife” or “Govee” printed on the front or side of each unit. The model numbers are on the manufacturer’s label on the underside of each unit.…
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Millions of Pounds of Meals With Cooked Chicken Recalled for Listeria
The recalled products were sold nationally under the store brands of major retailers including 7-Eleven, Aldi, Amazon Kitchen, Target, Trader Joe’s, and Walmart, as well as large regional grocers such as Albertsons, H-E-B, Giant Eagle, Kroger, Meijer, Save Mart, and Wegmans. Other products were sold nationally under brand names including Atkins, Boston Market, Dole, Jenny Craig, Rao, ReadyMeals, and Udi’s. …
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Porsche Taycan Recalled Because Battery Short-Circuit Risks Fire
Vehicles recalled: 2020-2024 Porsche Taycans The problem: High-voltage batteries in some Porsche Taycan electric vehicles may short-circuit, risking a fire. The fix: Recalled vehicles will get a software update. In some cases, if Porsche mechanics detect another problem, they may replace the battery pack at no charge. How to contact the manufacturer: Owners may call Porsche customer service at 800-767-7243.…
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The USDA Just Recalled Nearly 10 Million Pounds of Meat and Poultry
Credit: J. David Ake / Contributor via Getty Images The United States Department of Agriculture is notifying consumers of another high-risk meat recall: nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry produced at a BrucePac plant that shipped all over the country between June and October may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. This is not the first instance of…
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Fisher-Price Snuga Baby Swings Recalled for Suffocation Risk
“Once again, Fisher-Price is putting its bottom line first and safety last,” says William Wallace, CR’s associate director of safety policy. “There should be a full refund, and Fisher-Price should be urging people to throw away these swings. Retailers, online platforms, and secondhand marketplaces should all prohibit Snuga Infant Swings from being sold and take a range of steps to…
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Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Recalled for Braking Proble
Vehicles recalled: Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles manufactured between June 1, 2022, and Sept. 10, 2024. The problem: The electronic control unit for skid control within the vehicle’s brake actuator assembly has faulty software. As a result, it may not properly control brake fluid pressure, which could lead to reduced brake performance in corners. The fix: Toyota dealerships will perform…
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Mazda MX-5 Miata and Fiat 124 Are Recalled for an Airbag Problem
Vehicles Recalled• Mazda MX-5 Miata vehicles manufactured between April 20, 2015, and Nov. 2, 2023.• Fiat 124 Spider vehicles manufactured between March 1, 2016, and Aug. 31, 2020. The problem: A calibration error means that the airbag control module may deploy front airbags with too much force. The fix: Dealerships will reprogram the airbag software free of charge. How to…
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Jeep Grand Cherokee, Wrangler Plug-In Hybrids Recalled for Fire Risk
Vehicles Recalled • Jeep Wrangler 4xe SUVs manufactured between July 1, 2020, and Nov. 16, 2023.• Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe SUVs manufactured between May 17, 2021, and Nov. 16, 2023. The problem: Separator damage within the high-voltage battery pack may lead to a vehicle fire. Jeep is investigating the root cause of the problem along with Samsung SDI, the battery manufacturer.…
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