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Recall Issued For 30K Blankets, Throws Due To Burn, Fire Concerns
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall on nearly 30,000 Berkshire Blanket & Home Company heated throws and blankets over issues with overheating that pose fire or burn risks.
The Ware-based company's blankets were sold under its name and the L.L. Bean brand, where they are sold in stores. The CPSC said in its recall notice that they were also sold at Army and Air Force Exchange Service, Amazon.com, Target.com, Macys.com, and QVC.com.
The company has received nine reports of the blankets and throws burning, melting, or overheating. No injur…
Recall Issued For Ground Beef Product Due To Possible Contamination
A recall has been issued for thousands of pounds of ground beef because it may be contaminated with a foreign object.
The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Sunday, Nov. 19 that Skyline Provisions, Inc. is recalling approximately 5,620 pounds of raw ground beef products that were produced and packed on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023.
The items were shipped to locations in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont and Wisconsin.
FSIS said it is concerned that some products may be in instituti…
Honda Recalling Nearly 250K Vehicles Due To Engine Concerns
Honda is recalling nearly 250,000 vehicles due to damaged engines that can run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
This week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that 248,999 vehicles have been subject to the recall, which spans several years and different model types.
According to officials, due to a manufacturing error, "the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine."
Models subject to the recall include certain:
2015-2020 Acura TLX;
2016-2020 Acura MDX;
2016 …
Nationwide Recall Issued For Peaches, Plums, Nectarines Sold At Stores Due To Listeria Risk
A nationwide recall has been issued for a brand of peaches, plums, and nectarines because of a possible health risk.
The HMC Group Marketing, Inc., which does business as HMC Farms, issued the recall for the products sold in retail stores between Wednesday, May 1, and Wednesday, November 15, 2023, and the same date range in 2022, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website.
The view product label photos, visit the FDA link here.
The fruit is being recalled because it can potentially be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometime…
Recall Expands For Brand Of Mirrors Due To Laceration Hazard
IKEA is expanding a recall of a brand of mirrors due to a laceration hazard.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the plastic fittings of the recalled IKEA LETTAN mirrors that attach to the wall can break, causing the mirror to fall, posing the risk of laceration to consumers.
The initial recall for about 22,400 mirrors was issued Thursday, March 16.
On Thursday, Nov. 9, IKEA announced another 14,600 mirrors are now being recalled.
The receive a refund, contact IKEA toll-free at 888-966-4532 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at ikea.com/u…
Haven Hot Chicken To Celebrate Grand Opening Of 'Delicious, Convenient Spot' In CT
A popular eatery will soon bring its signature brand of hot fried chicken to a college campus in Connecticut.
Haven Hot Chicken, a franchise known for its Nashville Hot Chicken, will be opening its fifth location on Saturday, Nov. 18 in Storrs, Connecticut at 1206 Storrs Rd., which is within walking distance to the University of Connecticut's Storrs campus.
The 2,000-square-foot location will offer the franchise's signature menu of crispy fried chicken, fries, sides such as banana pudding or garlic dill pickles, and even vegetarian options such as the "Not Chicken Sandwich." …
