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Laura Freeman

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Sep 8, 2026
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Aug 3, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 8, 2026 · Laura Freeman

    More than 4,000 dressers, 32,000 power banks recalled over safety hazards (opens the original)

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    New this morning -- a recall alert for more than 4,000 dressers sold on Amazon. Photo: CPSC MISSOULA, Mont. — New this morning -- a recall alert for more than 4,000 dressers sold on Amazon. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the dressers can tip over if they are not anchored to a wall — creating serious injury risks for children. The six-drawer dressers also violate federal safety standards for clothing storage units. Consumers should stop using them and contact the company for a refund

  2. Article · Aug 19, 2026 · Laura Freeman

    Mattresses, fuel containers recalled over fire and child safety hazards (opens the original)

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    A mattress sold on Amazon is being recalled over a fire hazard. Photo: CPSC MISSOULA, Mont. — A mattress sold on Amazon is being recalled over a fire hazard. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the mattresses do not meet federal flammability standards — creating a risk of serious injury or death in a fire. More than 700 twin-size mattresses are included in the recall. The 10-inch mattresses were sold on Amazon from November 2025 through March 2026. If you have one -- stop using it and co

  3. Article · Aug 6, 2026 · Laura Freeman

    Hand warmers, toddler stools recalled over safety hazards (opens the original)

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    Rechargeable hand warmers and toddler tower stools sold online are being recalled over serious safety concerns. Photo: CPSC MISSOULA, Mont. — Rechargeable hand warmers and toddler tower stools sold online are being recalled over serious safety concerns. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Ocoopa Direct is recalling about 1.5 million rechargeable hand warmers after reports that the lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite. The company has received nearly 1,500 reports of overhea

  4. Article · Aug 5, 2026 · Laura Freeman

    Expanded recalls issued for pool dive sticks, retro refrigerators (opens the original)

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    An expanded recall is underway this morning for hundreds of thousands of pool dive sticks sold nationwide. Photo: CPSC MISSOULA, Mont. — An expanded recall is underway this morning for hundreds of thousands of pool dive sticks sold nationwide. Joyin is recalling about 404,000 Sloosh Dive Sticks because they pose an impalement hazard. Officials say the hard plastic sticks can cause serious piercing, facial or eye injuries if a child lands on them in shallow water. The dive sticks were sold online

  5. Article · Aug 3, 2026 · Laura Freeman

    Heated blankets, portable projectors recalled over safety hazards (opens the original)

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    MISSOULA, Mont. — If you bought a heated blanket on Amazon, you may want to check the label. About 178,000 Octrot Sherpa heated throws and blankets are being recalled after the electrical cord was found to detach, creating burn and shock hazards. The company has received more than 550 reports of the blankets melting, sparking or smoking, including 27 fires and 15 reported injuries. The blankets were sold on Amazon between August 2021 and December 2025. Consumers can contact the company for a ref

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