Recalled products caused 869 injuries in 2024, an eight-year record high. That's according to *** new report from the US Public Interest Research Group, which analyzed Consumer Product Safety Commission data. 25 people also died from dangerous products, and in some of those cases, the CPSC had to issue warnings because the manufacturers refused to cooperate with *** recall of the injury causing products. The report found more than *** third caused burns. For example, both Vornado and Black and Decker were called millions of handheld steamers that could spout hot water and cause *** reported 105 injuries combined. So what can you do to ensure the products you buy are safe? First, stay on top of product recalls by visiting CPSC.gov and signing up for email alerts. You can also search products on the site safeerproducts.gov. Even if *** product hasn't been recalled, you can see where other people have filed complaints. You should also check both of those sites before buying from online marketplaces, resale sites, or even garage sales because even though it's illegal to sell recall products, it happens. Reporting in Washington, I'm Amy Lou.
Injuries from recalled products surge; How to protect yourself
A new report highlights a surge in injuries from recalled products, with tips to help consumers stay safe.
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Updated: 2:45 PM CDT May 1, 2025
Injuries from recalled consumer products reached an eight-year high in 2024, with 869 reported cases, according to a new report from the U.S. Public Interest Research Group.The report analyzed Consumer Product Safety Commission data, finding that 25 people also died from dangerous products last year. In some of those cases, some manufacturers refused to cooperate with recalls, promoting CPSC warnings. Burn injuries accounted for more than a third of all injury cases. For instance, both Vornado and Black and Decker recalled millions of handheld steamers that could spout hot water, causing a reported 105 injuries combined (23 from Vornado, 82 from Black and Decker). Dynabook also recalled millions of Toshiba laptop AC adapters due to overheating and fire risks, with 43 reported injuries. To protect yourself, visit cpsc.gov to sign up for recall alerts and search products on saferproducts.gov, where you can also review consumer complaints. It鈥檚 a good practice to check both of these sites before buying from online marketplaces, resale sites, or garage sales. It鈥檚 illegal to sell recalled products, but it happens. If you own a recalled product and you鈥檙e having trouble getting a refund or resolution, you should file a complaint with the CPSC.
Injuries from recalled consumer products reached an eight-year high in 2024, with 869 reported cases, according to a new report from the .
The report analyzed Consumer Product Safety Commission data, finding that 25 people also died from dangerous products last year. In some of those cases, some manufacturers refused to cooperate with recalls, promoting CPSC warnings.
Burn injuries accounted for more than a third of all injury cases. For instance, both and recalled millions of handheld steamers that could spout hot water, causing a reported 105 injuries combined (23 from Vornado, 82 from Black and Decker). due to overheating and fire risks, with 43 reported injuries.
To protect yourself, visit to sign up for recall alerts and search products on , where you can also review consumer complaints. It鈥檚 a good practice to check both of these sites before buying from online marketplaces, resale sites, or garage sales. It鈥檚 illegal to sell recalled products, but it happens.
If you own a recalled product and you鈥檙e having trouble getting a refund or resolution, you should .
