Acme United Corporation Recalls PhysiciansCare Brand Over-the-Counter Drugs Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)

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The recalled over-the-counter products contain regulated substances (aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen) which must be in child resistant packaging when being used in the household as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.

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HD Premier Recalls DigitDots Magnetic Balls Due to Ingestion Hazard

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When two or more high-powered magnets are swallowed, either intentionally by younger children or accidentally by older children, the ingested magnets can attract to each other, or to another metal object, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting and/or blockage of the intestines, infection, blood poisoning and death. 

 

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ToolGuards Portable Water Immersion Heaters Recalled Due to Shock, Electrocution and Fire Hazards; Imported by FXswede AB; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com (Recall Alert)

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The water immersion heater can overheat, melt or catch fire, posing shock, electrocution and fire hazards.

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Prestone Recalls Shop Pro RV & Marine Antifreeze Due to Risk of Methanol Poisoning; Sold Exclusively at AutoZone

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Bottles labeled as Shop Pro RV & Marine Antifreeze were improperly filled with a product containing methanol. These improperly filled bottles do not have the mandatory cautionary label for products containing methanol warnings, including that the vapors are harmful and the product can be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Also, the directions on the bottle for properly flushing a potable water system can fail to adequately remove the methanol, presenting a risk of ingestion. Products containing methanol pose a poisoning hazard through inhalation or if ingested. 

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Reckitt Recalls More than Three Million Bottles of Airborne Gummies Due to Injury Hazard

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When opened for the first time, pressure build up in the bottle can cause the cap and underlying seal to pop off with force, posing an injury hazard.

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RH Recalls Illuminated Mirrors Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

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There are loose components in the mirror’s bulb sockets, which can lead to overcurrent and overheating, posing fire and shock hazards.

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B. toys Walk ‘n’ Learn Wooden Activity Toddler Walkers Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Distributed by Maison Battat

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The wheels and wheel attachment hardware can detach from the walker in small pieces, posing a choking hazard to young children.  

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Specialized Bicycle Components Expands Recall of Sirrus Bicycles with Alloy Cranks Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

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The crank arm can disengage and cause the bicycle’s rider to lose control, posing fall and injury hazards.

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American Honda Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs) Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

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The vehicle’s intake funnel band screw can loosen and enter the engine through the intake funnel and cause sudden engine failure. If this occurs, it could result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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Crate and Barrel Recalls Be the Band Music Sets Due to Choking and Suffocation Hazards

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The maracas can break or become unscrewed and release the metal beads inside, posing choking and suffocation hazards to young children.

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