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Multiple Product Recalls Announced Due to Safety Hazards

Several companies issued product recalls today due to safety concerns ranging from laceration and fall hazards to fire and strangulation risks. The following recalls were announced:

Leatherman Recalls Charge Plus Multi-Tools

Tegu Recalls Magnetic Floating Stackers Toys

  • Hazard: Magnets can detach and be swallowed, posing life-threatening risks.
  • Remedy: Take away from children. Contact Tegu for free replacement.
  • Units Affected: 22,850 (plus 1,977 in Canada and 190 in Mexico)
  • Contact: service@tegu.com | (877) 834-8869 | tegu.com/pages/recall

Dorel Recalls Cosco 2-Step Kitchen Steppers

  • Hazard: Safety bar may detach, causing fall or injury.
  • Remedy: Stop use, store away from children, and request a free repair kit.
  • Units Affected: About 302,000 (plus 11,000 in Canada)
  • Contact: recall@coscoproducts.com | (888) 628-3778 | coscoproducts.com

IKEA Recalls Garlic Presses

  • Hazard: Small metal pieces can detach, posing laceration or ingestion hazards.
  • Remedy: Return to IKEA store or contact IKEA for refund.
  • Units Affected: About 43,830 (plus 10,700 in Canada)
  • Contact: (888) 966-4532 | ikea.com/recalls

Baby Loren Recalls Morning Children’s Loungewear

  • Hazard: Violates flammability standards; poses burn and death risk.
  • Remedy: Stop use immediately and contact Baby Loren for refund.
  • Units Affected: About 340
  • Contact: sales@babyloren.com | (209) 834-5053 | babyloren.com/recall

Amazon Recalls Basics Premium Foam Eurotop Mattresses

  • Hazard: Violates flammability standards; poses fire risk.
  • Remedy: Stop use and follow disposal instructions at amazoneurotoprecall.expertinquiry.com for refund.
  • Units Affected: About 2,700
  • Contact: (800) 913-4350

TTI Recalls RIDGID Framing Nailers

  • Hazard: Nailers may discharge unintentionally, causing laceration risk.
  • Remedy: Stop use. Visit powertools.ridgid.com/recall for repair.
  • Units Affected: About 64,000 (plus 6,575 in Canada)
  • Contact: (800) 597-9624

Backyard Kids Recalls KidKraft Farm to Table Play Kitchens

  • Hazard: Hooks can cause strangulation if clothing gets caught; one death reported.
  • Remedy: Stop use, remove hooks, and contact company for replacements.
  • Contact: recall@kidkraft.com | (800) 882-0234 | kidkraft.com/recall

Consumers are advised to stop using all recalled products and follow manufacturer instructions for remedies.

Runaway Juvenile

On 11/05/26 at 0725 hours, Spencer Newman ran away from his residence. Newman is 5’9, 125 pounds, white male, brown eyes, brown hair and was last seen wearing a brown

Fred Allen Blocher 1943-2026

Fred Allen Blocher, 83, of Gardners, PA passed away Saturday, October 24 2026 at his home. Born October 19, 1943 in Gettysburg, he was the son of the late Fred

Frank Charles Henry 1945-2026

Born January 4, 1945 in Washington, D.C., Frank was an avid Civil War enthusiast who loved to share his knowledge with others.

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