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Multiple Product Recalls Issued for Fire, Burn, and Safety Hazards

Several consumer product recalls have been announced due to fire, burn, fall, and toxicity hazards. Consumers are urged to stop using the affected items and follow recall instructions to prevent serious injury or death.

VIVI E-Bikes Lithium-ion Batteries

  • Hazard: Batteries can overheat, posing fire and burn risks.
  • Units Affected: About 24,000
  • Remedy: Stop using immediately. Contact VIVI for a free replacement battery and charger. Dispose of batteries at a household hazardous waste facility and email proof to vivirecall@163.com.
  • Contact: Recall Website | (800) 375-6103

Bexco Enterprises Kiwi Recliner and Swivel Gliders (with USB Port)

iStore Magnetic Wireless Power Banks

  • Hazard: Battery can overheat and ignite during charging.
  • Units Affected: About 8,520 (6,400 in Canada)
  • Remedy: Stop use. Submit required photos to recall@istore.co for recall participation.
  • Contact: Recall Website | (800) 268-4049

Deale International CasaClean Handheld Steamers

  • Hazard: Can leak steam or hot water, risking serious burns.
  • Units Affected: About 23,000
  • Remedy: Stop use. Cut power cord near the base, upload photo proof at Recall Form for refund.
  • Contact: casacleanrecall@thedeale.com | (877) 880-6137

Primark DTR Stitch 4-pack Scented Highlighters

  • Hazard: Contains banned phthalates, which pose health risks if ingested.
  • Units Affected: About 2,600
  • Remedy: Stop use. Return to Primark for full refund.
  • Contact: Recall Website | (617) 946-3236

Tractor Supply Traveller Aluminum Loading Ramps

  • Hazard: Can bend or break under specified weight, posing a fall hazard.
  • Units Affected: About 18,000
  • Remedy: Stop use. Return to store or email labeled product photo to customersolutions@tractorsupply.com for refund.
  • Contact: Recall Notice | (877) 718-6750

In all cases, consumers are urged to stop using the recalled products immediately and follow the specific instructions provided to obtain a refund, replacement, or repair.

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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