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Sears and Kmart Recall Nearly 50,000 Fan Heaters
Uh oh! Sears and Kmart have recalled about 42,500 Kenmore oscillating fan heaters after reports some of them overheated and caused injuries.Broken motor mounts can cause the fan heaters to overheat and catch fire, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said in a statement on its website.To date, the companies have received seven reports of the fan heaters smoking or catching fire, including two reports of injuries. Injuries include one report of …
Millions Of Surge Protectors Recalled For Fire Hazards
Around 15 million APC SurgeArrest surge protectors have been recalled by Schneider Electricdue to fire hazards, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
LG Electronics and Sears Recall Dryers
About 21,000 gas dryers have been recalled by LG Electronics and Sears due to fire hazard, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
How to Treat Food Poisoning in Children
Food poisoning, also known as food-borne illness, can strike children and adults alike. Symptoms of food poisoning, such as vomiting and diarrhea, typically start around eight hours after contaminated food is consumed, although some types of food poisoning, such as salmonella, can have an incubation period of up to three days. Food poisoning typically resolves after 48 hours. When treating your child’s bout of food poisoning, preventing dehydration is the most important task.
Lung Diseases in Children
Several different lung diseases can affect a child. Asthma, cystic lung disease and interstitial lung disease are three of the most common lung issues children face. With each disease, precautions need to be taken so the child’s symptoms are controlled. Understanding the symptoms, treatment and preventative measures for each case can help you feel less anxious about it.