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Millions of Thermos Bottles Recalled Over Ejecting Stoppers Causing Eye Injuries
technology18 days ago

Millions of Thermos Bottles Recalled Over Ejecting Stoppers Causing Eye Injuries

Thermos is recalling more than eight million insulated bottles and jars due to a stopper design flaw that can build pressure and violently eject the stopper when opened, risking serious injury including three cases of permanent blindness. The company has logged 27 reports of injuries, tied to models sold from 2008 through July 2024 at Target, Walmart and online marketplaces like Amazon. Affected products include the 16-oz Stainless King Food Jar, 40-oz Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottle, and 24-oz Stainless King Food Jar. Consumers should stop using these recalled bottles immediately. The recall underscores ongoing concerns about safety in insulated bottles, even as some brands face separate past controversies over other hazards.

via Futurism|
#consumer-safety#eye-injuries#product-safety
Thermos recalls 8.2 million containers over stopper hazard
shopping-consumer-resources26 days ago

Thermos recalls 8.2 million containers over stopper hazard

Thermos is recalling about 8.2 million food jars and beverage bottles nationwide because a stopper can eject when opened after long storage, posing risk of lacerations and, in some cases, permanent vision loss. The recall covers Stainless King Food Jars SK3000 (16 oz) and SK3020 (24 oz) and Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles SK3010 (40 oz), sold from 2008 to July 2024 at Target, Walmart, Amazon and Thermos.com. Thermos has 27 injury reports, including 3 with permanent vision loss. Consumers should stop using the containers immediately and contact Thermos for a free replacement pressure-relief stopper or bottle. For SK3000/3020, discard the stopper and email a photo of the disposed stopper; for SK3010, return the bottle with a prepaid label. Replacement details are on Thermos’s recall page or by calling 662-563-6822 (Mon–Fri, 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m. CT).

via USA Today|
#consumer-safety#cookware-and-diningware#product-recalls
Tampered HiPP jar prompts Austria-wide baby-food recall
world1 month ago

Tampered HiPP jar prompts Austria-wide baby-food recall

Austria’s police say a jar of HiPP carrot-and-potato baby purée was tampered with and contained rat poison; authorities warn more tainted jars may be circulating, prompting Spar Austria to recall all HiPP jars sold in its stores. HiPP says the recall is due to a criminal act and that jars left the factory in perfect condition, with guidance to inspect for damaged/open lids, missing seals, unusual odors, or a white sticker with a red circle on the bottom and to return affected jars for a refund. Related tainted jars have also been seized in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

via BBC|
#austria#baby-food-recall#consumer-safety
Angry Orange Enzyme Stain Removers Recalled Over Bacteria Risk
business4 months ago

Angry Orange Enzyme Stain Removers Recalled Over Bacteria Risk

Thrasio is recalling Angry Orange Enzyme Stain Removers after detecting potential bacterial contamination, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa. About 1.5 million units in the U.S. (roughly 43,700 in Canada) sold from 2019–2025 are affected. Consumers should stop using the recalled products and obtain a full refund by emailing a photo of the product marked with “recalled” and their initials; dispose of the product in household trash without emptying it. No injuries have been reported. The products were sold at major retailers and online. Recall date: January 22, 2026.

via U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (.gov)|
#angry-orange#bacteria#business
Costco Recalls Prosecco Over Bottle Explosion Risk
consumer-safety8 months ago

Costco Recalls Prosecco Over Bottle Explosion Risk

Costco has issued a warning for consumers who purchased Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene, as some unopened bottles may shatter unexpectedly. Customers are advised not to open or return the bottles but to dispose of them safely, and are eligible for a full refund by presenting the recall letter. The bottles were sold in several states between April and August 2025, with the cause of the shattering not fully explained.

via Gizmodo|
#consumer-safety#costco#prosecco
Safety Alert: Fake Labubu Dolls Pose Serious Risks to Children
consumer-safety9 months ago

Safety Alert: Fake Labubu Dolls Pose Serious Risks to Children

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued an urgent warning about fake Labubu dolls, which pose serious choking and safety risks to children due to poor manufacturing and small parts that can be ingested or cause suffocation. Consumers are advised to buy only authentic Labubu products and to be vigilant for signs of counterfeit items, such as lack of holographic stickers, QR codes, UV stamps, and differences in appearance.

via CBS News|
#choking-hazard#consumer-safety#cpsc
Welsh Company Withdraws Products Amid TikTok Shop Fake Prompts
business9 months ago

Welsh Company Withdraws Products Amid TikTok Shop Fake Prompts

An entrepreneur from Wales, Lucie Macleod of Hair Syrup, reports fake versions of her haircare products being sold on TikTok Shop, which has impacted her sales and customer trust. She criticizes the platform's easy seller approval process and the difficulty in removing counterfeit listings, prompting her to shift sales to more traditional retailers. Experts warn about the dangers of counterfeit products and the need for better platform safeguards.

via BBC|
#business#consumer-safety#counterfeit-products