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600 Fire, Explosion Reports Spark Urgent Warning For Popular Portable Chargers
Federal regulators are urging people to stop using more than 200,000 portable chargers because they can catch fire or explode.
The urgent warning affects about 210,000 HAIARA W5 PRO power banks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Nov. 5. The devices have lithium batteries that can explode and ignite, posing serious fire and burn hazards.
The warning comes after Amazon seller Mitrytech agreed to recall about 11,000 HAIARA power banks in late October. The CPSC has received 600 reports of fires, explosions, and other overheating incidents, including&nb…
Mom, Daughter Killed In Suspected Bear Attack During Walk Near Home
A mother and her daughter were found dead after a suspected grizzly bear attack while hiking on a trail near their home in Canada, wildlife officials said.
The suspected attack happened in the Snooka West Trail area near Bella Coola, British Columbia, according to the BC Conservation Officer Service. Jennifer Balcarras, 48, and her 20-year-old daughter, Selah Reed, went for a walk on Saturday, Oct. 31, before their family reported them missing on Sunday, Nov. 1.
Balcarras was found dead on Monday, Nov. 2, during a search involving conservation officers, police, and search and rescue te…
Lidl Offering Thanksgiving Dinner For Under $35: What You'll Get
Lidl is offering a special Thanksgiving meal deal as families navigate higher grocery prices before the holiday.
The discount supermarket chain will offer a Thanksgiving dinner for up to 10 people for $34.40. The promotion will run from Wednesday, Nov. 11, through Wednesday, Nov. 25.
The meal includes a 14-pound turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, and other Thanksgiving dinner staples.
"Thanksgiving is about bringing people together, and we believe families deserve more to value — more food, more savings, and more confidence in the prices they pay," chief customer offic…
Millions Of Coffee Makers Recalled After Dozens Suffer Burns: See Which Brands
Nearly 6 million coffee makers are being recalled after dozens of people suffered burns when their glass containers shattered.
Bodum USA recalled about 5.9 million french press coffee makers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 29. The glass carafes can unexpectedly break if they're cracked or damaged, including from stirring coffee with metal spoons.
The recall covers eight-cup and 12-cup Bodum french press coffee makers with replaceable glass carafes. The affected models include Bistro, Brazil, Caffettiera, Chambord, Crema, Java, Jesper, and Kenya.
Bodum ha…