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Tiny Magnetic Balls Recalled after 7 Deaths and Thousands Injured

Tiny magnetic balls sold exclusively at Walmart are being recalled for causing illnesses and even death in some consumers as they do not comply with safety regulations. The seemingly innocent “Relax” magnetic balls, marketed as building blocks and stress relievers, have been linked to a horrifying toll of seven deaths and numerous hospitalizations. The recall,…

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“Safe” Firepots and Fuel Gels?

ERIC T. CHAFFIN  APR 22, 2014 It’s been nearly three years since the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), along with nine manufacturers, recalled millions of gel fuel products used in firepots, and now, the market has produced new, “safer” alternatives. But how safe are these alternatives, really? Do we still need to worry about pots…