Millions of Household Items Recalled Due to Safety Risks

0:00This is Cory with the story, keeping Birmingham in the know. You're listening to Birmingham News today. This week, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled more than 1 million household items due to risks like burns, choking, and injuries. Major ones include frigidare gas ranges, Wagner power steamers, and thousands of light-up tumblers from built. Frigidare ovens had 62 reports of delayed ignition, causing 30 burn injuries while Wagner steamers led to over 150. Incidents and more than 50 burns from hot hoses or spraying water. Both were sold at big stores like Home Depot and Lowe's for hundreds of dollars. Consumers are reacting quickly with officials stressing immediate stop use to avoid harm. No deaths reported so far, but the burns range from first to second degree, showing how common products can turn dangerous fast. Other recalls cover. Specialized electric bikes with breaking forks, Amazon pocket knives that won't stay closed, infant walkers, bike helmets failing,

1:01safety tests, and swivel office chairs. Fixes range from free repairs to refunds after sending photos or destroying parts. Head to cpsd.gov or call right away to check your stuff and contact makers for safe resolutions before trouble hits home.