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A new approval system for mosquito repellents and household pesticides is set to take effect on July 1, prompting the removal of unapproved products from store shelves. This\u2026
An expanded recall of home waxing kits has been issued, directing consumers to perform a specific product-safety check related to overheating concerns. The recall focuses on a practical\u2026
Greenville area homeowners are encountering a complex housing market this summer, characterized by a slowdown in new home sales and a concurrent rise in housing supply. This shift\u2026
A newly updated housing hazard framework, designed to standardize the assessment of rental property safety, identifies 21 categories of risk that inspectors, property managers, and tenants can use\u2026
An expanded recall has been issued for four models of ESR HaloLock wireless power banks, following reports of overheating and potential fire risks associated with their lithium-ion batteries.\u2026
A significant number of Kidisle single-serve coffeemakers have been recalled due to a defect that can cause hot liquid or steam to escape unexpectedly, posing a burn risk\u2026
As the summer heat intensifies across the Upstate, health and safety organizations are recalibrating their guidance, shifting the focus from outdoor caution to proactive home-cooling measures and increased\u2026
A nationwide recall has been issued for more than 17,000 Kidisle hot and iced coffee makers following multiple reports of the appliances overheating, posing burn hazards to consumers.\u2026
HSN has issued a recall for its Kitchen HQ thermal insulated bowls due to a potential fire hazard. The recall affects a popular household item that many families\u2026
Timechee changing table dressers sold online have been recalled due to serious safety hazards, including risks of tip-over and entrapment. The recall was initiated after federal regulators determined\u2026
A recent national recall has been issued for specific heating and cooling fans sold through major discount retailers due to concerns over fire hazards. This recall is particularly\u2026
A recent recall affecting thermal insulated bowls has raised alarms regarding kitchen safety across the nation, including Greenville. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has reported that these\u2026