Home & Garden

Ninety-two percent of Americans are aware that pull-cords on certain drapes and window blinds can pose a strangulation hazard to infants and young children, according to a survey conducted by the window covering industry. In the same survey, 74% were aware of a potential hazard associated with the interior cords running through the slats of [...]

Two space heater products are being recalled because they can overheat, posing a fire hazard, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today. The first recall involves about 104,500 oscillating ceramic heaters manufactured by Lasko Products of West Chester, Pennsylvania. The Lasko Model 5540 units were sold primarily through Sam’s Club and other retailers between 2002 [...]

Frontgate is recalling about 38,000 mahogany ladders because they can unexpectedly break, posing a fall hazard. The West Chester, OH company says that it has received 860 reports of the ladders breaking, including 28 reports of injuries such as bruises and lacerations. The recall affects folding two- and three-step ladders designed to be used in [...]

IKEA is recalling 13,000 clear glass mugs because the inner wall of the glass can break, posing a laceration hazard. The company has received one report of an injury requiring medical attention. Outside the U.S., 11 incidents were reported, including four injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall affects RUND handmade clear [...]

More than 1,000 snow throwers made by Ariens Company are being recalled because users could risk injuring their fingers or hands when clearing the collector or discharge chute, it was announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. No injuries have been reported. The recall affects the SnoThro 30LE Deluxe Snow Thrower, model 921020, sold at [...]