8 Million Cuisinart Food Processors Recalled by Conair Due to Laceration Hazard

The food processor's riveted blade can crack over time and small, metal pieces of the blade can break off into the processed food. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.

‘Tis the Season to Decorate Safely

#HolidayHazards sent thousands to the ER in 2015. There were six deaths and about 230 people a day treated for falls, cuts and other injuries related to holiday decorating.
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Video: Candle and Tree Fire Hazard Demo

Gree Reannounces Dehumidifier Recall Following 450 Fires and $19 Million in Property Damage

The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing serious fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Safer Together: CPSC and CBP Collaborate to Keep Unsafe Toys Off Store Shelves

New CPSC data on toy recalls, injuries, and deaths now available.
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PetSmart Agrees to Pay $4.25 Million Civil Penalty, Compliance Improvements for Failure to Report Defective Glass Fish Bowls and Misrepresentation

Kidde Recalls 3.6M Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Due to Alarm Failure

The alarm can fail to continue to chirp when it reaches its seven year end of life if the batteries are replaced, leading consumers to believe it is still working.
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