Product recalls — news for homeowners
Official product recalls that matter at home — stoves, heaters, detectors, appliances — straight from CPSC notices, with what to do if yours is affected.
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Check Your Freezer, Watch Your Street
Between contaminated berries hiding in the icebox and massive sinkholes swallowing residential roads, it's a week to watch your step.
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Check the Nursery: A Sound Machine Recall and the Future of Windows
A popular infant sleep device is being recalled over battery fire risks. Meanwhile, federal researchers want to overhaul how our bedrooms handle energy.
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The Fall Safety Audit: Forever Chemicals and the Future of Your Fridge
This fall's safety update tackles two big issues: testing private well water for forever chemicals and the new technology replacing your refrigerator.
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The Autumn Safety Audit: Recalled Brushes and Tax Scams
A massive grill brush recall and a surge in clever property tax scams make this the perfect week to audit your backyard and your inbox.
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The Home Safety Audit: Driveways and Drinking Water
A massive car seat recall and an escalating legal battle over tap water contamination show that home safety takes constant upkeep.
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Freezer Threats and FEMA Delays: The Home Hazard Report
A nationwide popsicle recall has a years-long shelf life, and the federal response to Midwestern storms is frustratingly slow. Here's what you need to know this week.
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Exploding Gadgets and Toxic Water: The Hidden Hazards in Your Home
A massive recall of a popular rechargeable hand warmer and a legal showdown over 'forever chemicals' in California tap water are on the radar this week.
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The Direct-to-Door Hazard in Your Home
A wave of safety recalls for popular online nursery gear exposes the risks of unbranded products. Plus, extreme heat turns summer beach escapes into rescue zones.
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Bathtub fires, silent pools, and the new politics of disaster aid
Mid-summer is when our homes work the hardest. We've got recalled appliances, silent pool hazards, and shifting FEMA rules to check this week.
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Stove Recalls and the Ticking Clocks Under Our Streets
Best Buy is recalling thousands of gas ranges over a surprising fire hazard. Out west, a massive pipe burst in LA is a messy reminder of the aging infrastructure right outside our doors.