CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION

Two Republicans introduced legislation on Monday aimed at fighting back against the Biden administration's repeated attempt to ban gas stoves from consumers.

Ted Cruz is demanding information from Rewiring America and the Rocky Mountain Institute on what role they played in the administration’s efforts to impose a ban on gas stoves.

Biden has multiple federal agencies targeting gas stoves, and he is going after natural gas supplies.

YETI has recalled 1.9 million coolers and gear cases because magnets can come detached from them, posing a risk of serious injury or death. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said consumers should immediately stop using the four recalled products and contact Yeti for refund information. The closures on the recalled products can fail, resulting in detached magnets, the CPSC said. The products being recalled are the Sidekick dry gear case, M20 soft backpack cooler and M30 soft cooler, version 1.0 and 2.0. The firm has received 1,399 reports of the magnet-lined closures degrading or failing, including reports of missing or detached magnets.

The coolers have a pocket lined with high-powered magnets, which can detach in certain circumstances. Eating them can result in serious injury.

U.S. product regulators said Thursday that Yeti has recalled 1.9 million coolers and gear cases because magnets can come detached from them, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

Safety regulators say the seat backs on the chairs, made by Chinese manufacturing firm Anji Guotai, can break or detach.

Here are the recalls you should know about from the week of Feb. 20, 2023.

More than two million air fryers sold at popular big box stores and online are being recalled in North America due to a potential to overheat.

Here are the recalls you should know about from the week of Feb. 13, 2023.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of nearly 31,630 WeeSprout baby sleep sacks as the zipper on the garment can detach and pose a choking hazard for babies. According to the CPSP, 17 cases of the issue have been reported to the commission, but no injuries were reported in those incidents. The recalled sacks come in blue dusk, dotted rose, gray stitch and rosemary stitch patterns and are made in sizes from newborn to 36 months. All WeeSprout sleep sacks are involved in the recall. Customers can then email the photo documenting the sleep sack has been destroyed to weecare@weesprout.com to receive a $17 refund or credit.

The affected products may contain bacteria that can put people with weakened immune systems and other health conditions at risk of infection.

Gas utilities and cooking stove manufacturers knew for decades that burners could be made that emit less pollution in homes, but they chose not to. That may may be about to change.

Richard Trumpka Jr. told the Washington Post the anger over his suggestion the government ban gas stoves due to health concerns was 'misdirected.'

With pressure growing to ban natural gas in the home, experts explain what it takes to change a gas fireplace to wood-burning or electric.

Research shows children living in households that cook with gas stoves are 42% more likely to have asthma. Chan School of Public Health, said banning gas stoves isn’t a “practical response” to the research on the harmful effects of gas stoves. Instead, steps should be taken to limit prolonged use of gas stoves and improve ventilation in kitchens with gas stoves, such as using vents or opening doors and windows, he said. “What we know is that gas stoves release air pollutants that are absolutely known to be harmful,” Bernstein said. Ann Arbor gas ban proposal draws mixed reactions from builders, climate activistsTalk of banning gas stoves for ‘hidden hazard’ stirs backlashAnn Arbor wants residents to get rid of gas furnaces to fight climate change

A big nothing can morph into a huge controversy for no good reason at all.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has reportedly been weighing a rule that would ban gas stoves nationwide.

Social media users blasted Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Chair Alexander Hoehn-Saric after he pushed back against suggestions of a gas stove ban Wednesday.

A rumor became a movement became nothing at all.

Fisher-Price has recalled approximately 4.7 million infant sleepers after 100 deaths were reported, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). This is the second nationwide recall Fisher Price issued of its Rock n’ Play Sleepers sold through retailers such as Target, Walmart and Amazon. Seventy additional deaths were reported, including eight reported after the 2019 recall was issued. Those who have purchased the product are advised to cease use of the Rock n’ Play Sleepers and contact Fisher-Price for a refund or voucher. To contact the company, find Fisher-Price online at Rock ‘n Play recall or www.mattel.com and click on “Recall & Safety” or call 866-812-6518.

The sleeper was taken off shelves in 2019 after 30 infant deaths, but 70 more deaths have been reported since then.

It’s among the largest civil penalties in the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s history.

Target is recalling weighted blankets under the Pillowfort brand after two children died and two others got trapped inside the blankets.

Carbon monoxide is known as the “invisible killer” due to being an odorless and colorless poisonous gas.

About eight million laundry and cleaning products sold in the U.S. and Canada are being recalled due to a potential bacteria contamination.

Bentex manufactured several top and legging or short sets that feature nine different characters, including Minnie Mouse and Baby Yoda.

Carbon monoxide is known as the “invisible killer” due to being an odorless and colorless poisonous gas.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a voluntary recall by Green Sprouts Inc. of an estimated 10,500 stainless steel cups for children that may contain exposed lead, increasing the risk of lead poisoning in children using the cups. According to the recall announcement, the double-walled stainless steel bottles were sold in aqua, pink, green, and navy colors. So far, Green Sprouts is aware of seven reports of the bottom breaking and the solder dot being exposed. Anyone who has purchased one of the impacted cups is encouraged to take it away from children and contact Green Sprouts to receive a refund. You can reach Green Sprouts at 1-800-876-1574 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Tesla Cyberquad for Kids built by Radio Flyer is being recalled for failing to meet federal safety standards for ATVs, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Eight types of Pine-Sol cleaner may contain bacteria posing a risk of infection for people with weakened immune systems.

Safety regulators sued to force ThyssenKrupp Access to address problem that trapped children

Murphy beds sold by several retailers including Amazon, Wayfair and Overstock are being recalled because they can become detached, posing serious dangers to consumers.

Carbon monoxide is known as the “invisible killer” due to being an odorless and colorless poisonous gas.

All helmets sold in the U.S. are subject to the same standards, so why should you pay more?

Adult bed rails have been linked to hundreds of deaths and injuries over the years. The CPSC is starting work on a federal safety standard, nearly a decade after consumer groups asked for one.

There have been more than 100 incidents involving the retailer’s Insignia brand, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Craftsman and Troy-Bilt riding lawn mowers are being recalled because they can fail to come to a complete stop and continue to move at about one mile per hour when the clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed.

Dollar Tree and Family Dollar are recalling more than one million hot glue guns after receiving reports of the products malfunctioning and posing fire and burn hazards.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission says there have been 70 reports of the cap or seal popping off due to pressure buildup.

Whether it’s a big screen TV or a piece of furniture in your child’s bedroom, tip-over dangers are real and send thousands to the hospital every year.

Whether it’s a big screen TV or a piece of furniture in your child’s bedroom, tip-over dangers are real and send thousands to the hospital every year.

Blackwells Capital — which holds less than a 5% stake in the fitness company — claims John Foley misled investors.

As long as the glass cooktop isn't cracked, it's still safe to use. Removing the metal, though, is tricky.

No injuries have yet been reported from the pacifiers.

Baby product company Mushie & Co is recalling more than 300,000 silicone pacifiers due to a potential choking hazard.

Few government organizations have mastered the Internet like the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

“It was surprising to me. I had never heard of such a thing."

New guidance is encouraging parents and caregivers to be extra mindful about where babies and toddlers are sleeping to help avoid dangerous situations.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled dehumidifiers made by New Widetech because they can overheat and catch fire. The recall includes about 380,000 in Canada and about 25,000 in Mexico.

None of the companies indicated they would fully follow the agency’s recommendations for dealing with what the CPSC described as an “extreme hazard.”

The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the giant online retailer had to accept responsibility for the potentially unsafe products listed on its platform and recall them.

Footage allegedly shows workers setting off fireworks before accidentally locking themselves outside restaurant and calling 911

Don’t be fooled. Sparklers are dangerous, too.

During power outages, people turn to portable generators to keep their lights and appliances working -- but experts warn that if those generators aren’t used properly, they can cause serious consequences.

Lawmakers homed in on safety lapses tied to the Rock 'n Play — the first product of its kind to allow babies to sleep at an incline — before it was pulled off the market in 2019.

At least 50 infants died in the Rock 'n Play inclined sleeper over a decade before Fisher-Price recalled it in 2019. Company officials said they believed the product was safe when used correctly.

"This is outrageous, in my opinion it's criminal," House Oversight and Reform Chair Carolyn Maloney told CBS News consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner.

Fisher-Price says it is recalling a model of its baby soothers after the deaths of four infants who were placed on their backs unrestrained in the devices and later found on their stomachs.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission voted 4-0 to pass the new rule. It requires any product designed for sleeping babies to meet within one year the mandatory federal standards already in place for cribs, bassinets, bedside sleepers and play yards. Dozens of products currently for sale don’t fit into one of those categories, so they don’t need to measure up. Yet they are popular with parents.

Even before fuel began flowing again after a ransomware attack, experts said any shortages were because of transportation, not supply, and they urged people not to top up their tanks.

Home fitness equipment firm recalls Tread and Tread+ machines after six-year-old child pulled under treadmill.

Federal regulators are urging Peloton customers with children and pets to stop using the Peloton Tread+ exercise machine. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says it is aware of 39 incidents with that model, including one child's death. In a statement, Peloton calls the warning "inaccurate and misleading." The company says the Tread+ is safe if the "warnings and safety instructions are followed."

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A child was killed in an accident involving a Peloton treadmill, the fitness company's CEO said in a letter posted on its website. In the letter, CEO John Foley said he "recently learned about a tragic accident involving a child and the Tread+, resulting in, unthinkably, a death." Foley declined to provide further details about the treadmill accidents in the letter, citing families' privacy. According to NBC News, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, a federal watchdog agency, is aware of the incident and investigating. Seventeen fatalities associated with use of a treadmill were reported to the CPSC between 2018 and 2020, including a 5-year-old child.

Families are spending more time at home and that has experts worried that more kids can get hurt from furniture and TVs. A new report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said tip-over incidents have killed 451 children since 2000. Carlson shared video of her daughter for the CPSC’s latest “Anchor It” public service announcement warning about the dangers of tipping furniture and TVs. Parents, grandparents and caregivers should do the following to protect children:Anchor TVs, furniture like dressers and bookcases to the wallPut you TV on a sturdy low base and back as far as possible if you cannot anchor it. The guilt and shame that you feel as a parent for not protecting your child by doing something as easy as anchoring a piece of furniture.

The consent decree resolves allegations in a complaint filed by the United States against Kidde on December 30. The complaint concerned Kidde fire extinguishers with plastic handles that were the subject of a recall announced by the CPSC and Kidde in 2017. According to the complaint, Kidde also failed to immediately report to the CPSC information concerning nozzles detaching from fire extinguishers. Kidde is subject to liquidated damages if the company is not in compliance with the consent decree. In agreeing to the consent decree, Kidde did not admit that it violated the law.

COVID-19 has changed our routines, increased stress and made everyday tasks harder including for parents of young children. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said Baby Safety Month is a good time to make some safety checks around your home. Many parents are working from home, and at the same time they’re taking care of a young baby at home. Babies should also sleep on their backs to prevent suffocation and reduce risk of the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS. Davis also recommends no longer using inclined sleepers.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), whose job is to assure products Americans buy are safe, is inappropriately deferential to companies it investigates, according to a report done for Democrats on the Senate Commerce Committee released on Thursday. Settlements reached by the Trump CPSC are at odds with traditional recall agreements negotiated by the CPSC, the report said. Others got a coupon for a Fisher-Price product. Industry and the Consumer Product Safety Commission need to take action to ensure that consumers arent buying dangerous or defective products and that those who do receive a real remedy, said Senator Maria Cantwell, the top Democrat on the committee. The report said CPSC had failed to identify the companies that make the problem elevators or to require action to remedy the problem.

Millions of Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottles have been recalled because a silicone spout can detach and pose a choking hazard for children, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission stated Tuesday. (CNN) - Millions of Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottles have been recalled because a silicone spout can detach and pose a choking hazard for children, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission stated Tuesday. Recalled bottles should be immediately taken from children. A spokeswoman emphasized that the company recalled the lids voluntarily. "The incident rate is very low of consumers reporting any separation of the silicone spout and no injuries have been reported," said the spokeswoman.

SunSetter covers for motorized awnings have been recalled because they pose a safety threat. (Photo: CPSC)DETROIT - SunSetter has recalled 270,000 vinyl awning covers used with motorized awnings because they pose a safety risk. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the awning could open unexpectedly when the cover is removed. The recalled covers were sold at Costco and individual retailers nationwide between June 1999 and January 2019. Customers with the recalled covers are asked to contact SunSetter to receive free breakaway safety clips to use in place of bungee tie-downs.

- About 24,000 inclined sleepers sold under the Disney and Eddie Bauer brand names have been recalled as a precautionary measure after infant deaths in connection with similar products were reported. "Consumers should immediately stop using the inclined sleepers and contact Dorel for a refund in the form of a $60 voucher," the commission said. The sleepers have been sold at a number of big-box retailers, including Target, Kmart, Ross, Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, and other children's stores since 2014. The recall was issued because infant deaths have been reported with the use of other inclined sleepers that have allowed infants to roll from their back to their stomach or side. In April, 4.7 million Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play Sleepers were recalled after the Consumer Product Safety Commission linked 30 infant deaths to the sleepers over a decade.

(CNN) - One new toy story is a need-to-know for parents: Disney has voluntarily recalled 80,000 "Forky" plush toys, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The 11-inch toy is a soft, stuffed replica of a character in Disney Pixar's "Toy Story 4" movie. It can pose a possible choking hazard for young children who might pull the "googly" plastic eyes off the toy and put them in their mouths. Anyone who has purchased the toy can return it to any Disney Store, Walt Disney World retail store or Disneyland Resort theme park retail store for a full refund. The toys have been sold nationwide in Disney Stores and Disney Theme Parks as well as online at shopdisney.com and through the Disney store on Amazon Marketplace from April 2019 through June 2019 for about $20.

2003 Getty Images(CNN) - On the Fourth of July, you want your fireworks to explode. But the Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled thousands of fireworks from four companies, most notably after one boy lost his hand setting off a faulty firework. The fireworks were recalled after it was discovered they were overloaded with pyrotechnics, meant to create a louder sound, but they violated federal standards. According to the safety commission, overloaded fireworks can create large explosions, creating serious hazards for customers -- including explosions. About 1,660 units were pulled, and the fireworks were sold at all Keystone locations.

There have been no reported injuries or fatalities involving the inclined-sleeper accessory. Fisher-Price and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of 71,000 inclined-sleeper accessories for infant play yards Thursday. The group does not recommend inclined sleep products that require restraining a baby. Consumers should stop using the inclined-sleeper accessory immediately and contact Fisher-Price for a refund or voucher. For more information about the recall, customers can contact Fisher-Price at service.mattel.com (click on "Recalls & Safety Alerts") or at 866-812-6518.

Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature electric bottle and food warmers are being recalled due to a fire hazard, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Tuesday. The electric bottle and food warmers are sold separately or as an accessory with the Complete Starter Kit or the All In One Newborn Set. The manufacturer, Mayborn, has received six reports of bottle and food warmers overheating, melting, smoking and catching on fire, which resulted in $16,000 in property damage. They cost about $21 for the individual bottle and food warmer and about $120 for the starter kit or newborn set. The bottle and food warmer is white with a gray adjustable control dial located next to the on/off light.