Children have been able to climb into the aboveground pools by using a compression strap on the outside as a foothold, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said.
Category: Defective Products
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California Executives Sentenced for Continuing to Sell Dehumidifiers That Caught on Fire
The two executives received prison sentences for failing to report fire-prone dehumidifiers sold nationwide.
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More Than 400,000 Wireless Phone Chargers Are Recalled Over Fire Hazard
Casely, a company in Brooklyn, received 51 reports of lithium-ion batteries overheating, expanding or catching fire, resulting in six minor burn injuries.
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Some iPhone Customers Could Get Up to $349 in an Apple Settlement
A class-action lawsuit about audio issues in iPhone 7 and 7 Plus phones has led to a $35 million settlement, though the company denies the phones were faulty.
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Pennsylvania Woman Is Awarded $7.1 Million in Damages From Conagra
The parent company of Pam and other well known brands was sued after a can of cooking spray exploded, causing second degree burns on a woman’s upper body, including her face and arms.
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Lithium-Ion Batteries in E-Bikes and Other Devices Pose Fire Risks
The New York Times – Business:The batteries, also found in phones, laptops, toothbrushes and other items, have caused about 200 fires and six deaths in New York City this year, fire officials say. Here’s what to know about safety.