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Holiday Fire Safety Tips for Home and Campus
UNLV's Business Affairs office, working with Risk Management & Safety, has published holiday fire safety tips for employees at home and on campus. The guidance covers unattended cooking, decorations and lights, space heaters, candles and open flames, and live versus artificial trees. It also describes the university's Christmas tree recycling program across the Las Vegas Valley.
Why it matters: Holiday decorating puts more lights, candles, and trees into the home, which is when many fire risks show up.
Allstar Recalls Sharper Image Tabletop and Infinity Fire Pits Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Burn and Fire Hazards
Allstar Marketing Group of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is recalling Sharper Image-branded tabletop fire pits and tabletop Infinity fire pits. The CPSC reports four incidents in which ignited fuel escaped from the units during use, causing four injuries, including third and fourth degree burns.
SHEIN Distribution Corporation Recalls Baby Rattle and Teether Toy Sets Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking; Violate Mandatory Small Parts Ban
SHEIN Distribution Corporation of Los Angeles, California, is recalling its Baby Rattle and Teether Toy Sets, which contain seven pastel toys. The purple and orange knobs can detach, creating a choking hazard for children under three. Owners should stop using the sets and contact SHEIN for a refund.
QIOMALA Pressure Washers Recalled Due to Serious Risk of Injury or Death from Shock and Electrocution Hazards
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled QIOMALA-branded electric pressure washers, model HWT12P, sold in green and blue. The units lack an adequate-length power cord, which may encourage use of an extension cord and create a risk of shock or electrocution. The model number is printed on a label on the back of the unit, near the power cord entry point.
Arlopu Recalls Slide Playsets Due to Risk of Serious Injury and Death from Head and Neck Entrapment Hazards
Arlopu, a company based in China, is recalling its Slide Playsets, model numbers KT-CS17 and LY-31, sold in several colors for indoor or outdoor use. The openings can trap a child's head and neck, and on KT-CS17 the basketball net can come unhooked and form a loop. One incident of neck abrasions has been reported.
Bose Recalls Lithium-Ion Battery Packs for S1 Pro and S1 Pro+ Bluetooth Speaker Systems Due to Risk of Injury from Fire and Overheating Hazards
Bose is recalling about 634,759 lithium-ion battery packs for its S1 Pro and S1 Pro+ portable Bluetooth speaker systems in the United States, with about 35,400 more sold in Canada. The packs can overheat, melt, smoke or catch fire. The company has received seven reports, six involving property damage, and no injuries.
Little Giant Recalls Ladders with Rapid Locks Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fall Hazard
Little Giant Ladder Systems of Springville, Utah, is recalling several ladder models sold with Rapid Locks, because the ladders can suddenly retract if the locks are not fully engaged. The company has received 25 reports of retraction, including 19 reports of injuries, and 39 reports of locks not working properly.
Gourmia Recalls 9-Slice Digital Air Fryer Ovens Due to Burn Hazard
Gourmia is recalling about its 9-slice digital air fryer ovens, model GTF7530, sold in the United States. The spring-loaded glass doors can close unexpectedly when bumped, and the company has received 57 reports of this, including 40 incidents of burns to hands or wrists.
Kikea Store Recalls X-VESOLJE Nursing Pillows Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Suffocation; Violate Mandatory Standards for Nursing Pillows
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of X-VESOLJE nursing pillows, model NP001, sold by Kikea Store. The C-shaped pillows can obstruct an infant's breathing, creating a risk of suffocation. Owners are told to stop using them and contact the seller by email for a full refund.
Baby Brezza Enterprises Recalls SuperFast Sterilizer Dryers Due to Overheating and Burn Hazards
Baby Brezza Enterprises of Newark, New Jersey, is recalling about 29,000 SuperFast Sterilizer Dryers, with about 4,500 more sold in Canada. The countertop units, models BRZ0083, BRZ0154 and BRZ0156, can overheat when plugged in and running, and the firm has received 32 reports of overheating or melting plastic housing, though no injuries have been reported.
Magnetopia Recalls Magnetic Building Cubes and Blocks Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Magnet Ingestion Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of Magnetopia-branded Magnetic Building Cubes and Blocks, sold in sets of 60, 100, 150 and 200. The cubes contain small, powerful magnets that can come loose if a cube breaks or opens, and swallowed magnets can lodge in the intestines. Owners are told to stop using the cubes and contact Magnetopia for a full refund.
7 trendy home decor trends that should have no place in your home if you're over 60
A Yahoo Canada piece lists seven home decor trends that the author says may become obstacles for homeowners over 60. Examples given include handle-free cabinets, deep base cabinets, floating staircases and smart home systems. The article is framed around planning a home for long-term practicality as mobility changes with age.
Home Decor Trends an Interior Expert Says to Leave Behind in 2026
Interior designer Danielle Castagna, of Level Frames, advises homeowners to skip several decor trends for 2026, including pattern-drenched rooms, curved furniture such as kidney-shaped sofas, and heavy woven textiles and macrame. She suggests neutral foundations with framed art and posters instead.
Whatever Works Recalls Microwave Grills Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire Hazard
Whatever Works is recalling its K4001 microwave grillers, rectangular units with a white plastic exterior and two non-stick black metal plates, because they can overheat and ignite. The firm has received three reports of grills igniting, all resulting in fires, and no injuries have been reported.
NTI and HTP Brand Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire, Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning and Impact Hazards; Manufactured by Ariston, formerly NTI Boilers
Ariston Thermo USA LLC of Providence, Rhode Island, is recalling about 4,726 residential gas boilers sold in the United States under the NTI and HTP brands, with another 2,261 sold in Canada. The firm has received 34 reports of the condensate dish cracking, including three reports of the front cover detaching, and one service technician sustained a broken jaw.
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DREO, a company based in Clifton, New Jersey, is recalling about 338,800 of its DR-HSH015 ceramic space heaters in the US, with about 36,300 more sold in Canada. The heaters can overheat and ignite; the company has received 17 reports of ignition, including three cases of property damage and one hand burn. Only units made from April 2025 through January 2026 are included.
Bodum USA Recalls 5.9 Million French Press Coffee Makers with Replaceable Glass Carafes Due to Risk of Serious Burn Injury
Bodum USA is recalling about 5.9 million French press coffee makers with replaceable glass carafes across eight model lines, including Bistro, Brazil, Chambord and Kenya. The carafes can break during use, and the company has logged 70 breakage reports, 48 of them involving burns.
HAIARA Power Banks Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold on Amazon.com by Mitrytech
A recall covers HAIARA model W5 PRO 20W power banks sold on Amazon.com by Mitrytech, whose lithium batteries can explode and ignite. The seller has received 600 reports of fire and other thermal incidents, including three reports of burn injuries and nine reports of property damage. The recall applies to units with no date code printed on the side.
RootStim Recalls Minoxidil Hair Regrowth Treatment Bottles Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Child Poisoning; Violate Mandatory Standard for Child-Resistant Packaging
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of three RootStim minoxidil hair regrowth products, sold in foam, spray and serum forms. The bottles are not child-resistant as federal packaging rules require, posing a risk of serious injury or death if young children swallow the contents.
Lithonia Lighting Recalls RSX Luminaires with Adjustable Tilt Arm Mountings Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Impact Hazard
Lithonia Lighting is recalling RSX luminaires with certain adjustable tilt arm mountings, sold in models AASP, AARP, AAWB and AAWSC and made between August 2019 and July 2020 and between August 2024 and April 2026. The knuckle on the mount can fail, letting the fixture fall, and the company has received 13 reports of mounts breaking and four reports of fixtures falling, with no injuries reported.
Loving Thyself Rocks Recalls Crystal Glass Cups Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Ingestion and Laceration Hazards
Loving Thyself Rocks LLC is recalling its Crystal Glass Cups, which hold loose crystal stone chips between two layers of glass and can break while in use. The firm received one report of broken glass inside a cup while drinking, and no injuries have been reported. Owners are told to stop using the cups and register for a full refund.
Officials offer fire safety reminders for holiday decorating
The Chicago Fire Department held its yearly holiday safety demonstration last Thursday, showing how quickly a Christmas tree can catch fire near a space heater. Officials warned about space heaters, candles and other light sources as families decorate for the season.
19 wall art ideas that will transform your bare walls into a work of art
Hello! has published a roundup of 19 wall art ideas for bare walls, mixing canvas portraits, personalised prints, pet paintings and gallery-wall frame sets. Items mentioned range from roughly £14 to £150, with options from several online retailers and a National Gallery shop print of Monet's Water Lily Pond.