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Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Propane Torches Due to Burn Hazard

The trigger on the torches that engages the flame can fail to disengage when the trigger is no longer pressed, posing a burn hazard. This recall involves two models of the Greenwood-branded propane torches. The torches with no igniter have SKU number 61589 and the torches with a push button igniter have SKU number 61595. The torches have a steel nozzle, a flow valve, a blue grip and a black or orange hose.

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Fidget Spinners Safety Information Center

Fidget spinners and children: Keep fidget spinners away from children under 3 years of age. The plastic and metal spinners have small pieces that can be a choking hazard. Choking incidents involving children up to age 14 have been reported. "Light up" fidget spinners may come with button or lithium coin cell batteries. These batteries are an ingestion risk for children and the larger lithium coin cells can lead to sever burns in the esophagus.

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OBrien Watersports Recalls Water Skis Due to Injury Hazard

The skis can detach from the binding during a fall, allowing the ski to break, posing an injury hazard to the user. This recall involves O’Brien Performer Pro Combo Skis. These skis have a binding mounted to a plastic plate that is then mounted on the ski top. The skis were equipped with O’Brien’s X9 or Avid bindings, printed on the bindings, and an aluminum fin. O’Brien’s Performer Combo Skis, which are equipped with a plastic fin and O’Brien’s “X8” binding, are unaffected by this recall.

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