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Sakar International Recalls Dimensions Bluetooth Speaker Multi-Purpose Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Sold Exclusively at Walmart

The recalled helmets do not comply with the U.S. CPSC federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury in a fall. This recall involves Dimensions Bluetooth Speaker multi-purpose helmets. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Sakar for instructions on receiving a free replacement helmet. Consumers should not return the helmet to Walmart and should contact Sakar for a free replacement and to facilitate returns.

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Specialized Bicycle Components Expands Recall of Sirrus Bicycles with Alloy Cranks Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

This expanded recall involves Specialized Sirrus X 3.0 and 4.0 bicycles model year 2021 and 2022. Specialized Bicycle Components has received 30 reports involving the crank arm disengaging on model year 2021 or 2022 Sirrus X 3.0 and 4.0 bicycles. Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact their nearest authorized Specialized retailer for a free repair. Specialized Bicycle Components is contacting all known purchasers directly.

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Reckitt Recalls More than Three Million Bottles of Airborne Gummies Due to Injury Hazard

When opened for the first time, pressure build up in the bottle can cause the cap and underlying seal to pop off with force, posing an injury hazard. Reckitt has received 70 reports of the cap or seal popping off the bottles, including 18 reports of minor injuries and one report of an eye injury requiring medical attention.

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CPSC Sues Leachco Over Suffocation Hazard from Defective Infant Loungers, Seeks Notice and Refund to Consumers from Company

Following reports of two infant deaths, and a refusal to undertake a voluntary recall, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has filed an administrative complaint regarding the Podster, Podster Plush, Bummzie and Podster Playtime (the “Podsters”) infant loungers manufactured by Leachco, Inc. of Ada, Oklahoma. CPSC is aware of two infants who were placed on Podsters and suffocated when, due to a change in position, their noses and mouths were obstructed.

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