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This image provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows BLACK+DECKER Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers. About two million Black & Decker-branded clothing steamers are now under recall, Thursday, April 4, 2024, after consumers reported dozens of burn injuries that resulted from hot water spewing out of the products. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Empower Brands is significantly expanding a previously-announced recall of Black & Decker Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission via AP)

2 million Black & Decker clothing steamers are under recall after dozens of burn injuries

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A woman wheels a cart with her purchases out of a Walmart store, Nov. 18, 2020, in Derry, N.H. Business closings on Christmas Eve are less common than those on Christmas Day, but many large chains still cut back hours or close up shop early for the coming holiday. Walmart will close at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Magnet toys at Walmart recalled over choking hazard

By Vaughn Cockayne - The Washington Times

Seal of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Magnetic ball cubes an oral risk, says safety commission

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

Natural gas burning on kitchen gas stove in the dark. File photo credit: Bilanol via Shutterstock

Democratic AGs lean into gas stove issue, urge rules and warn people about health risks

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Stanley Black & Decker recalls fiberglass sledgehammers because loose heads may strike users

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

In this Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, file photo, the Nest smoke and carbon monoxide alarm is shown at the company's offices, in Palo Alto, Calif. Google said Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, it will pay $3.2 billion to buy Nest Labs, which develops high-tech versions of devices like thermostats and smoke detectors. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Consumer Product Safety Commission issues warning for two carbon monoxide detectors sold on Amazon

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

A group of cyclists rides through rural and forest roads. File photo credit: TORWAISTUDIO via Shutterstock

Consumer Product Safety Commission urges Americans to stop wearing Chinese-made bike helmet

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

Gas-powered stoves (ovens) ban illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times

Your kitchen is latest front in Democrats’ war on energy

By Sen. John Barrasso

In this Jan. 11, 2006, file photo, a gas-lit flame burns on a natural gas stove in Stuttgart, Germany. (AP Photo/Thomas Kienzle, File)

Federal regulators reverse course on banning new gas stoves

By Ramsey Touchberry - The Washington Times

In this photo provided by climate scientist Rob Jackson, researcher Colin Finnegan injects an ethane tracer to measure kitchen chamber volume in Stanford, Calif., in 2021. According to a study published Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, in the journal Environmental Science &amp; Technology, gas stoves are worse for the climate than previously thought because of constant tiny methane leaks even while they’re off. (Rob Jackson via AP) **FILE**

Federal agency weighs banning new gas stoves over health risks

By Ramsey Touchberry - The Washington Times

Rain clings to a window near a Minnie Mouse sign near Walt Disney World, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) **FILE**

Disney-themed children’s clothes recalled by Bentex due to lead paint

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media before leaving the White House, Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Washington, to visit the National Institutes of Health's Vaccine Research Center in Bethesda, Md. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Nancy Beck gets White House boost as battle looms over nomination

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Senators ask CPSC for campaign on dangers of beach umbrellas

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Senator wants beachgoers protected from flying umbrellas

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CPSC warns against Rock ‘n Plays for babies over 3 months

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Fisher-Price recalls Power Wheels Barbie Campers

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With two Ikea dressers displayed at right, Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Chairman Elliot Kaye speaks during a news conference at the National Press Club in Washington, Tuesday, June 28, 2016. Ikea is recalling 29 million chests and dressers after six children were killed when the furniture toppled over and fell on them. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Ikea recalls 29 million dressers after 6 kids killed

By Paul Holston - Associated Press

President Barack Obama greets Santa on stage during the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama administration to regulate Christmas lights

By Elizabeth Harrington - Washington Free BEacon

The Capitol Christmas tree in 2009. (Peter Lockley / The Washington Times)

EDITORIAL: CPSC eyes useless regulations

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES