Fire extinguishers are supposed to help keep you safe, but federal safety regulators are warning consumers not to buy or use many of the fire extinguisher balls sold on Amazon.
The balls are designed to self-activate when they are thrown into a fire. However, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said they could fail and lack standard safety features, putting users at risk of injury or death.The brands included in the recall are LVYXON, TATTCHINE, ARMYJY, PETSTIBLE, HelloPharma, Vixuiyz, and JHEUAYK fire extinguisher balls sold on Amazon.
The CPSC says you should only buy fire extinguishers that meet UL 299 and UL 711 safety standards and are marked with those certifications.Empower Brands is recalling 469,000 Power XL Self-Cleaning Juicers because they can rupture while in use.The company is aware of 261 incidents. Dozens of injuries have been reported, including severe cuts or from swallowing small pieces.Model SHL90-SC was sold at Walmart and other stores nationwide.
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