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House returns to gas stoves, passing bill to block federal ban

WASHINGTON — The House passed a bill Tuesday that would prevent the Consumer Product Safety Commission from finalizing any rule banning gas stoves, returning to the measure a week after conservative Republicans scuttled their leaders’ efforts to get the legislation to the floor.

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House returns to gas stoves, passing bill to block federal ban - Roll Call

The House returned to gas stove legislation a week after conservative Republicans brought floor action to a stop.

Roll Call

2 more infants die using Boppy loungers after a product recall was issued in 2021

The loungers were sold in stores such as Amazon, Pottery Barn Kids, Target and Walmart from January 2004 to September 2021. A total of 10 deaths have been linked to the product.

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E-bike injuries: ‘We’re only seeing the tip of the iceberg,' trauma experts warn

'I can't imagine a 13-year-old being able to drive something that can go 25 to 30 miles an hour in the middle of a road. It just doesn’t seem safe.'

Fortune

People with disabilities aren't often seen in stock photos. The CPSC is changing that

The Consumer Product Safety Commission took photos of people with disabilities using home safety devices like flashlights and smoke alarms — then put them in the public domain for anyone to use.

WEKU

Target recalls nearly five million Threshold candles over shatter and burn risk

Target is recalling almost five million candles over laceration and burn hazards, according to a Thursday notice from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission

The Independent UK

Target recalls nearly 5 MILLION jar candles warning users have been lacerated and burnt

Target is recalling almost 5 million of their Threshold candles over laceration and burn hazards, according to a notice from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission

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Target recalls nearly 5 million Threshold candles after severe burns, lacerations reported

Target is recalling almost 5 million candles over laceration and burn hazards, according to a Thursday notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

The Independent UK

Peloton recalls two million bikes after adjustable seats cause injury hazard

More than a dozen Peloton customers have reported injuries after the bike’s adjustable seat broke during a ride

The Independent UK

Consumer safety regulators adopt new rules to prevent dresser tip-overs

At least 199 children died from clothing storage unit tip-overs between 2000 and 2022, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

WEKU

Two siblings die in latest New York e-bike battery fire

While the ink is still drying on New York City’s new safety legislation around lithium-ion batteries, two more lives were lost to a lithium-ion battery fire this week.

Cycling Weekly

Recall: 2023 Timbersled Snow Bike Kit Fasteners Could Unexpectedly Loosen

Polaris issued a recall for 2023 Timbersled Riot Pro and Aro Pro snow bike conversion kits for off-road and dirt bikes, because fasteners may come loose.

RideApart

Battery-related fires spark push for regulation

Critics contend that federal regulation of lithium ion cells has lagged behind, putting lives in danger.

Axios

Cosori air fryer recall - everything you need to know

Everything you need to know about the Cosori air fryer recall, including why products are being recalled and if they're being recalled in the UK.

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There were 100 recalls of children's products last year — the most since 2013

Nineteen of the recalls were related to the risk of lead poisoning, and 32 recalls were of clothing, the group Kids in Danger said.

WEKU

What's driving the battery fires with e-bikes and scooters?

E-bikes, scooters and other "micromobility devices" have soared in popularity — and the number of fires sparked by their rechargeable batteries is up, too. Here's how to keep yourself safe.

WEKU

Yeti recalls coolers and gear cases due to magnet ingestion hazard

The main pockets of the recalled products have magnet-lined closures, which "can fail and release the magnets." Swallowing magnets can cause serious injury and even death.

The Independent UK

Yeti recalls 1.9 million coolers and cases for magnet hazard

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

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Gas stoves are one step closer to new rules

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has voted to seek public input on gas stoves, a potential first step in regulating the appliances.

The Independent UK

There were 205 reports of the air fryers catching fire, burning, melting, overheating and smoking

The Independent UK

There were 205 reports of the air fryers catching fire, burning, melting, overheating and smoking.

WEKU

Gas stove makers have a pollution solution. They're just not using it

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.

Salon

Manchin teams up with Cruz on gas stoves

Fossil fuel-backed lawmakers are fighting a nonexistent proposal to ban gas stoves

Reason

After Backlash Against Proposed Gas Stove Ban, Progressives Are Gaslighting America

Progressives might not be coming for your existing stove, but they are trying to stop any new installations.

Salon

Gas stoves are giving your kid asthma

No, the government isn't coming for your stove. Yet parents might want to rip them out themselves

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