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19 Fires, Burn Injuries Spark Massive Recall Of 1.1M+ Portable Chargers
More than a million portable phone chargers are being recalled after dozens of reports involving battery fires, burn injuries, and thousands in property damage.
Anker issued the recall for about 1,158,000 Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 12. The issue stems from the lithium-ion batteries inside the chargers, which can overheat and catch fire.
Anker has received 19 reports of fires and explosions. Two people suffered minor burns, and there were 11 cases of property damage worth more than $60,700, the CPSC said.
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Father's Day 2025: Where To Find Deals, Perks, Promotions To Honor Dads
Dads across the Northeast can score free food, big discounts, and sweet treats in honor of Father's Day.
In 2025, Father's Day falls on Sunday, June 15. The holiday's origins date back to 1908, when a West Virginia church honored 362 men killed in a coal mine explosion, according to the History Channel.
Two years later, a woman named Sonora Smart Dodd helped make Father's Day a statewide holiday in Washington to honor her father, who raised six children by himself after her mother died. However, the day for dads didn't become a national holiday until 1972, 58 years after Moth…
Chipotle Launches First New Dip In Five Years: See The Spicy, Smoky Flavor
Chipotle is cranking up the flavor for the summer with its first new dip in five years.
The restaurant chain will soon start offering Adobo Ranch, the company announced on Monday, June 9. The smoky and spicy dip will be available across North America on Tuesday, June 17.
Adobo Ranch marks Chipotle's first new dip since the launch of Queso Blanco in 2020. Made fresh in-house with adobo pepper, sour cream, and a signature blend of herbs and spices, the dip aims to bring an extra kick to burritos, bowls, salads, tacos, and quesadillas.
Rewards members can get a free side of Adobo Ranch o…
Pedal Problems Force Yamaha To Expand Recall Of 350K+ Golf Cars
Yamaha is expanding its recall of golf car vehicles after the accelerator pedal spring assembly was found to pose a crash hazard.
The recall now affects about 352,000 vehicles, including models sold nationwide between July 2015 and December 2024, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, June 5. The golf cars were sold for between $5,970 and $13,220.
The issue stems from the accelerator pedal spring, which can fail to return to idle when the pedal is released, raising the risk of crashes, Yamaha said. Although the company has logged at least 2,200 reports of pedal spring…
111 People Suffer Injuries, Sparking Recall Of 3.8M+ Adjustable Dumbbells
More than 3.8 million BowFlex adjustable dumbbells are being recalled after more than 100 people suffered injuries, including head trauma and broken bones.
Johnson Health Tech Trading issued the recall for about 3,844,200 BowFlex 552 and 1090 adjustable dumbbells, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, June 5. The issue stems from how weight plates can dislodge during use, posing a risk of impact injuries.
The recall covers the 552 dumbbells, which adjust from five to 52.5 pounds, and the 1090 dumbbells, which adjust from 10 to 90 pounds. Both models feature a manual …
