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Hydrothermal Explosions at Yellowstone Pose Lethal Threat to Visitors

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Tokyo, Japan – Mount Ontake in Japan, towering at 3,067 meters above sea level, is a majestic ancient volcano nestled amidst densely forested hills. A favorite spot for trekkers, its ash- and boulder-strewn ridges draw hikers to its several huts and shrine. On a serene September day in 2014, over a hundred hikers gathered at … Read more

Recall Alert: Laundry Detergent Packets, Garment Steamers, and Citronella Torches Pose Risks to Consumers

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Houston, Texas – Product recalls have surged across industries in the United States, reaching a five-year high in 2023. This alarming trend raises concerns about the safety of commonly used consumer goods. From laundry detergent packets to garment steamers, various products have been flagged for potential risks, prompting recalls to protect consumer safety and prevent … Read more

Recall: 300,000 Electric Skateboards Pose Crash Hazard and Lead to Fatalities

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Rochester, New York – A recall has been issued for 300,000 self-balancing electric skateboards after reports of multiple deaths linked to a crash hazard. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall due to concerns that the skateboards can stop balancing the rider if the limits of the board are exceeded, resulting … Read more

Recall Alert: Onewheel Electric Skateboards Pose Serious Injury Risk, Prompting Company to Roll Out Firmware Update

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Santa Cruz, California – All models of Onewheel electronic skateboards are being recalled by the maker, Future Motion, following reports of injuries and deaths. The recall includes 300,000 self-balancing skateboards, as the US Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning due to the potential crash hazard posed by the skateboards. This hazard can result in … Read more

WARNING: Unsafe Electric Heaters Sold on TikTok and Temu Pose Fire and Shock Hazards, Consumer Group Which? Finds

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London, United Kingdom – Consumer group Which? has issued a warning about the sale of potentially dangerous electric heaters on popular social media platforms, TikTok and Temu. According to the watchdog, tests conducted on eight different heaters purchased from these platforms revealed alarming safety hazards. Some of the issues found included the risk of explosion, … Read more

Dangerous Electric Heaters Sold on TikTok and Temu Pose Fire and Shock Risks, Warns Which?

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LONDON, UK – Consumers in the UK are being warned of the potential dangers posed by electric heaters being sold on popular social media platforms. Watchdog group Which? has conducted tests and discovered that many of these heaters are electrically unsafe and pose serious risks to consumers. The group purchased and tested eight electric heaters … Read more