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Fitbit pays $12.25M to settle smartwatch burning claims

Fitbit has agreed to pay $12.25 million to settle allegations of failing to report known risks related to overheating smartwatches.

Fitbit fined $12M over Ionic smartwatch burns | TechCrunch

Fitbit has settled for $12.25 million due to safety issues causing burns from its Ionic smartwatch.

Fitbit pinched for $12.25M after not immediately reporting known defect in recalled smartwatch

Fitbit will pay $12.25 million for failing to report defects in its Ionic smartwatches that resulted in burn injuries.

Fitbit pays $12.25M to settle smartwatch burning claims

Fitbit has agreed to pay $12.25 million to settle allegations of failing to report known risks related to overheating smartwatches.

Fitbit fined $12M over Ionic smartwatch burns | TechCrunch

Fitbit has settled for $12.25 million due to safety issues causing burns from its Ionic smartwatch.

Fitbit pinched for $12.25M after not immediately reporting known defect in recalled smartwatch

Fitbit will pay $12.25 million for failing to report defects in its Ionic smartwatches that resulted in burn injuries.

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The US government may be preparing to investigate internet retail giants like Shein and Temu

CPSC is investigating foreign e-commerce platforms like Shein and Temu due to concerns over unsafe children's products.

Popular Children's Bike Helmet Brand Recalled

Wemfg children's bike helmets recalled for safety regulation violations, posing a head injury risk in crashes.

Feds warn against bed rails, citing 18 deaths since 2021

Portable adult bed rails are linked to 18 suffocation deaths since 2021, prompting an urgent CPSC warning and recall.

Medical King is recalling 220,000 bed rails due to serious suffocation risks.

The CPSC has issued nine recalls in three years related to this safety issue.

The US government may be preparing to investigate internet retail giants like Shein and Temu

CPSC is investigating foreign e-commerce platforms like Shein and Temu due to concerns over unsafe children's products.

Popular Children's Bike Helmet Brand Recalled

Wemfg children's bike helmets recalled for safety regulation violations, posing a head injury risk in crashes.

Feds warn against bed rails, citing 18 deaths since 2021

Portable adult bed rails are linked to 18 suffocation deaths since 2021, prompting an urgent CPSC warning and recall.

Medical King is recalling 220,000 bed rails due to serious suffocation risks.

The CPSC has issued nine recalls in three years related to this safety issue.

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Consumer group believes more must be done after recalls are issued to keep kids safe

Only 22% of recalled children's products are effectively removed from homes, leaving 78% still posing a risk.

Consumer group believes more must be done after recalls are issued to keep kids safe

Only 22% of recalled children's products are successfully removed from homes, posing safety risks to children.

Increased transparency and consumer outreach are critical in addressing recall effectiveness.

Consumer group believes more must be done after recalls are issued to keep kids safe

A significant percentage of recalled children's products remain in homes, posing ongoing risks to child safety.

Consumer group believes more must be done after recalls are issued to keep kids safe

Most recalled children's products remain in homes, posing safety risks.

Only 22% of recalled products are returned or destroyed.

Nonprofits are calling for increased accountability from companies on recalls.

Recall Initiated For Mario Kart Ride-On Racers After Stuck Accelerators Cause Multiple Crashes

Unintended acceleration recall on JAKKS Pacific's Mario Kart 24 Volt Ride-On Racer due to stuck accelerator pedal.

Consumer group believes more must be done after recalls are issued to keep kids safe

Only 22% of recalled children's products are effectively removed from homes, leaving 78% still posing a risk.

Consumer group believes more must be done after recalls are issued to keep kids safe

Only 22% of recalled children's products are successfully removed from homes, posing safety risks to children.

Increased transparency and consumer outreach are critical in addressing recall effectiveness.

Consumer group believes more must be done after recalls are issued to keep kids safe

A significant percentage of recalled children's products remain in homes, posing ongoing risks to child safety.

Consumer group believes more must be done after recalls are issued to keep kids safe

Most recalled children's products remain in homes, posing safety risks.

Only 22% of recalled products are returned or destroyed.

Nonprofits are calling for increased accountability from companies on recalls.

Recall Initiated For Mario Kart Ride-On Racers After Stuck Accelerators Cause Multiple Crashes

Unintended acceleration recall on JAKKS Pacific's Mario Kart 24 Volt Ride-On Racer due to stuck accelerator pedal.

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Amazon must recall unsafe products sold by independent sellers, a consumer agency says

Amazon is held responsible by CPSC to recall unsafe products listed by third-party sellers, signaling a shift in liability enforcement on e-commerce platforms.

Why Amazon, Walmart, and Target just pulled this baby product from shelves

Major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Target have stopped selling weighted infant sleep products due to safety concerns and warnings from the CPSC and AAP.

Mario Kart Ride-On Racers Recalled After Design Flaw Leads To Crashes

Approximately 17,500 Mario Kart Ride-On Racers recalled due to acceleration pedal issue.

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Fitbit pays $12.25M to settle smartwatch burning claims

Fitbit fined $12M over Ionic smartwatch burns | TechCrunch

Fitbit pinched for $12.25M after not immediately reporting known defect in recalled smartwatch

Fitbit pays $12.25M to settle smartwatch burning claims

Fitbit fined $12M over Ionic smartwatch burns | TechCrunch

Fitbit pinched for $12.25M after not immediately reporting known defect in recalled smartwatch

The US government may be preparing to investigate internet retail giants like Shein and Temu

Popular Children's Bike Helmet Brand Recalled

Feds warn against bed rails, citing 18 deaths since 2021

The US government may be preparing to investigate internet retail giants like Shein and Temu

Popular Children's Bike Helmet Brand Recalled

Feds warn against bed rails, citing 18 deaths since 2021

Consumer group believes more must be done after recalls are issued to keep kids safe

Consumer group believes more must be done after recalls are issued to keep kids safe

Consumer group believes more must be done after recalls are issued to keep kids safe

Consumer group believes more must be done after recalls are issued to keep kids safe

Recall Initiated For Mario Kart Ride-On Racers After Stuck Accelerators Cause Multiple Crashes

Consumer group believes more must be done after recalls are issued to keep kids safe

Consumer group believes more must be done after recalls are issued to keep kids safe

Consumer group believes more must be done after recalls are issued to keep kids safe

Consumer group believes more must be done after recalls are issued to keep kids safe

Recall Initiated For Mario Kart Ride-On Racers After Stuck Accelerators Cause Multiple Crashes

Amazon must recall unsafe products sold by independent sellers, a consumer agency says

Why Amazon, Walmart, and Target just pulled this baby product from shelves

Mario Kart Ride-On Racers Recalled After Design Flaw Leads To Crashes

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