Latest consumer product recalls: Whole Foods frozen fish, Tesla vehicles, hoverboards, and more
Whole Foods is recalling fish fillets due to an undeclared allergen; Tesla is recalling 120,000 vehicles because doors may unlock during crashes; about 25,000 hoverboards are being recalled due to a fire hazard; high chairs sold through Amazon pose injury hazards; and kids playsets and slime eggs violate lead content bans.
Whole Foods is recalling fish fillets due to an undeclared allergen; Tesla is recalling 120,000 vehicles because doors may unlock during crashes; about 25,000 hoverboards are being recalled due to a fire hazard; high chairs sold through Amazon pose injury hazards; and kids playsets and slime eggs violate lead content bans.
Amazon notifies Prime Video users ads will start unless you pay more
Amazon Prime Video will include advertisements unless users pay a few dollars more for an ad-free subscription tier.
Amazon Prime Video will include advertisements unless users pay a few dollars more for an ad-free subscription tier.
Small magnetic balls sold by Walmart recalled over swallowing dangers
The latest recall of high-powered magnetic balls comes after several warnings about similar products from the CPSC, which noted how seven deaths and thousands of injuries have been reported.
The latest recall of high-powered magnetic balls comes after several warnings about similar products from the CPSC, which noted how seven deaths and thousands of injuries have been reported.
BlendJet recalls nearly 5 million portable blenders due to fire, laceration hazards
BlendJet has issued a voluntary recall of select BlendJet 2 portable blenders due to overheating and/or laceration hazards.
BlendJet has issued a voluntary recall of select BlendJet 2 portable blenders due to overheating and/or laceration hazards.
What's open and closed on New Year's Day 2024
Say goodbye to 2023, and hello to 2024! New Year’s Day is on a Monday this year, and many grocery stores and offices will be closed in observance of the holiday.
Say goodbye to 2023, and hello to 2024! New Year’s Day is on a Monday this year, and many grocery stores and offices will be closed in observance of the holiday.
Asthma inhaler to be discontinued in January – here's what patients should know
Manufacturer GSK announced earlier this year that it’s discontinuing its branded inhaler Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus on Dec. 31, and introduced “authorized" generic versions.
Manufacturer GSK announced earlier this year that it’s discontinuing its branded inhaler Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus on Dec. 31, and introduced “authorized" generic versions.
Seattle-based online retailer Zulily says it will go into liquidation, surprising customers
The U.S. online retailer Zulily is closing down, surprising customers and laying off hundreds of workers after efforts to salvage the business failed.
The U.S. online retailer Zulily is closing down, surprising customers and laying off hundreds of workers after efforts to salvage the business failed.
Recall Alert: Whole Foods pulls fish fillets from shelves for unlisted allergen
Two types of Whole Foods' fish fillets are being recalled for not listing a potential allergen on the packaging, according to the FDA.
Two types of Whole Foods' fish fillets are being recalled for not listing a potential allergen on the packaging, according to the FDA.
Mint Mobile informs customers about a security data breach
The wireless provider known for its affordable cell phone plans alerted customers via email that their personal information may have been stolen.
The wireless provider known for its affordable cell phone plans alerted customers via email that their personal information may have been stolen.
Costco rumored to be discontinuing sweet treat from food court
Costco Wholesale is planning to discontinue the churro from its food court menu, according social media users.
Costco Wholesale is planning to discontinue the churro from its food court menu, according social media users.
Tesla recalls 120K vehicles with doors that may unlock during crash
Tesla has issued another recall for certain Model S and Model X vehicles due to concerns of doors possibly unlocking during crashes.
Tesla has issued another recall for certain Model S and Model X vehicles due to concerns of doors possibly unlocking during crashes.
What happens to all the gift cards that go unused every year?
The life of a gift card can get complicated. Here’s what to know about the gift cards you’re giving — or getting.
The life of a gift card can get complicated. Here’s what to know about the gift cards you’re giving — or getting.
What stores are open on Christmas Eve? Store hours for Walmart, Target, Costco and more
Here are Christmas Eve store hours for Walmart, Target and other major stores in the U.S.
Here are Christmas Eve store hours for Walmart, Target and other major stores in the U.S.
Top reads and other bookish things of 2023
Whether it took over your social media feed, or made a celebrity book club, these are the books that perhaps crossed the paths of even casual or non-readers this year.
Whether it took over your social media feed, or made a celebrity book club, these are the books that perhaps crossed the paths of even casual or non-readers this year.
Marketing company alleges it can listen to your phone, other devices for targeted advertising
In a deleted blog post, Cox Media group contends that it can listen to consumers' private conversations and advertise based on what they’ve heard.
In a deleted blog post, Cox Media group contends that it can listen to consumers' private conversations and advertise based on what they’ve heard.
Fake Ozempic shots are being sold through legitimate sources, FDA warns
Five illnesses have been linked to the fake Ozempic shots, the FDA said.
Five illnesses have been linked to the fake Ozempic shots, the FDA said.
Tinder rolls out 'exclusive' $499 monthly membership called Tinder Select
The Tinder Select membership requires a monthly fee of $499, according to multiple reports. Here's what it includes — and how users get approved to join.
The Tinder Select membership requires a monthly fee of $499, according to multiple reports. Here's what it includes — and how users get approved to join.
Latest consumer product recalls: Quaker Oats granola bars and cereals, Coca-Cola products, and more
Quaker Oats is recalling granola bars and cereals sold nationwide over a risk of salmonella; hundreds of thousands of air fryers have been recalled after three reportedly caused burn injuries; thousands of Coca-Cola products are being recalled due to the presence of potential foreign matter; nearly two million travel irons are being recalled due to burn, fire and shock risks; Traeger is recalling one of its propane flat top grill models due to and incorrectly labeled burner knob, which the company says can lead to a fire hazard.
Quaker Oats is recalling granola bars and cereals sold nationwide over a risk of salmonella; hundreds of thousands of air fryers have been recalled after three reportedly caused burn injuries; thousands of Coca-Cola products are being recalled due to the presence of potential foreign matter; nearly two million travel irons are being recalled due to burn, fire and shock risks; Traeger is recalling one of its propane flat top grill models due to and incorrectly labeled burner knob, which the company says can lead to a fire hazard.
Over 2.5 million Honda, Acura vehicles recalled over fuel pump defect
Honda Motors said it will replace fuel pumps for all vehicles impacted by the recall at no cost — but in a staggered approach, with owner notification letters not beginning until February.
Honda Motors said it will replace fuel pumps for all vehicles impacted by the recall at no cost — but in a staggered approach, with owner notification letters not beginning until February.
More US auto buyers turning to hybrids as electric vehicle sales slow
While EV sales are growing, their pace is falling well short of the industry’s ambitious timetable for transitioning away from combustion engines.
While EV sales are growing, their pace is falling well short of the industry’s ambitious timetable for transitioning away from combustion engines.