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Generac Power Systems Recalls Generac and DR Power Electric Start Pressure Washers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard

This recall involves Generac and DR Power brand electric start pressure washers. The electronic start/stop button on the pressure washer can malfunction and self-start, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning if the unit is in a confined space. The firm has received nine reports of the pressure washers self-starting and operating without being connected to a water supply. Sold as major home improvement and hardware stores nationwide and online.

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GE Appliances, a Haier Company, Recalls Bottom Freezer, French Door Refrigerators Due to Fall Hazard

The freezer handle can detach when a consumer tries to open the freezer drawer, posing a fall hazard to the consumer. The firm has received 71 reports of the freezer drawer handle detaching, resulting in 37 reported injuries, including three serious fall injuries. Sold At: The Home Depot, Lowe’s, Best Buy and other home improvement and home appliance stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com and BestBuy.com.

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Bestar Recalls Wall Beds Due to Serious Impact and Crush Hazards; One Adult Death Reported

The wall beds can detach from the wall and fall onto those nearby, posing serious impact and crush hazards. On July 2018, a 79-year-old woman died after a Bestar wall bed fell on her, injuring her spine. Bestar has received reports of 60 additional incidents resulting in bruising and other injuries from the wall beds detaching and hitting consumers. The beds were sold online at Wayfair.com, Costco.com, Cymax.com and Amazon.com.

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Universal Security Instruments Recalls Combination Photoelectric Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to Hazardous Levels of Carbon Monoxide

2-in-1 Photoelectric Smoke & Fire + Carbon Monoxide Alarms The alarms can fail to alert consumers to the presence of a hazardous level of carbon monoxide, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning or death. Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless, poisonous gas. Model MPC322S has 10-year sealed batteries and a manufacturing date code of 2017JUN09. Model MPC122S is a hardwired alarm with 10-year sealed battery backup and a manufacturing date code of 2017JUN02.

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